EPISODETAThe Ape1960
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The Ape
From Bonanza
A 60-minute western episode from Bonanza, Season 2, Episode 14.
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Series Progress: Episode 20 of 3165% Completed
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Hulking, childlike Arnie Guthrie (Cal Bolder) can't control his temper-and even worse, he doesn't know his own strength. Clumsily attempting to force his attentions upon saloon girl Shari (Karen Sharpe), Arnie is reprimanded by Adam and Joe Cartwright, whereupon he beats up both men! Regarding Arnie as a kindred spirit, Hoss Cartwright (who has likewise been "misunderstood" because of his bulk) tries to befriend Arnie and channel his strength and hostility-with unexpectedly tragic results. Leonard Nimoy appears as a dandified bartender named Freddie, while others in the cast include Rodolfo Hoyos and Charles Tannen. Written by Gene L. Coon, "The Ape" first aired on December 17, 1960.
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How long is The Ape?
The Ape runs for 1h for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under Western, family, drama.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 31 episodes across 2 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 29 hours 50 minutes (31 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Moderate Burn Story-dense episodes. Best spaced out over a week.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 31 days
3 episodes/day: 11 days
5 episodes/day: 7 days
Episodes (31)
- S01E19 - The Gunmen
- S01E20 - The Fear Merchants
- S01E21 - The Spanish Grant
- S01E22 - Blood on the Land
- S01E23 - Desert Justice
- S01E24 - The Stranger
- S01E25 - Escape to Ponderosa
- S01E26 - The Avenger
- S01E27 - The Last Trophy
- S01E28 - San Francisco
- S01E29 - Bitter Water
- S01E30 - Feet of Clay
- S01E31 - Dark Star
- S01E32 - Death at Dawn
- S02E01 - Showdown
- S02E10 - The Last Viking
- S02E11 - The Trail Gang
- S02E12 - The Savage
- S02E13 - Silent Thunder
- S02E14 - The Ape Viewing
- S02E15 - The Bloodline,The Blood Line
- S02E16 - The Courtship
- S02E17 - The Spitfire
- S02E02 - The Mission
- S02E03 - Badge Without Honor
- S02E04 - The Mill
- S02E05 - The Hopefuls
- S02E06 - Denver McKee
- S02E07 - Day of Reckoning
- S02E08 - The Abduction
- S02E09 - Breed of Violence
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