Bonanza: The Magnificent Adah (1959)
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Legendary stage actress Adah Isaacs Menken (Ruth Roman) brings her celebrated Mazeppa troupe to Virginia City. Ben Cartwright welcomes the opportunity to renew his longstanding friendship with the "lady in pink tights." As for Ben's sons Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe, they become convinced that Adah is trying to ensnare their father into marriage. Also in the cast is Don Megowan as Adah's persistent would-be suitor John Regan. Written by Donald S. Sanford, "The Magnificent Adah" was originally telecast on November 14, 1959. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Lorne Greene - Ben Cartwright
- Michael Landon - Joe Cartwright
- Ruth Roman - Adah Isaacs Menken
- Hal Smith - Watkyns
- Roy Jenson
- Pernell Roberts - Adam Cartwright
- Dan Blocker - Hoss Cartwright
- Don Megowan - John Regan
- Mauritz Hugo - Hotel Manager
- William Mims
- Director(s):
- Christian Nyby
- Writer(s):
- Donald S. Sanford
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