Free Western Series: Bonanza – Episode 127 – Mirror of a Man – One of Ben’s ranch hands on the Ponderosa finds his past catching up with him when his twin brother murders a man.
Mirror of a Man
Director: Lewis Allen
Writer: A.I. Bezzerides
Stars: Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker
Genre: Western
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 31 March 1963 USA
Filming Locations: Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park – 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
Storyline:
“Homer Barnes is one of a family of criminals and murderers. He has tried to leave his past behind by taking a new name, getting married, and going to work at the Ponderosa. His twin brother, Rube, kills a man and steals his horse. Homer finds himself accused of the crime. As a result, Homer finds that he must face his past. In so doing, he, and Ben, must help Homer’s father to make a hard choice.” Written by Charles Delacroix on IMDb.com
Reviews:
“This show started out a little slow for me, it didn’t seem too interesting. But, for me, it definitely got better as it went along.
A notorious family of outlaws, father, Luke Barnes (Ford Rainey) and four sons. Two of the sons are already dead leaving two sons, twins, one, Jud (formerly Homer) who has changed his name, is married to Amelia (Nancy Rennick), who has no idea of his past, and now is a “top hand” for the Cartwrights and one, Rube, who has no guilt when stealing or killing. Both of the sons are played by Ron Hayes. The father seems to love both of them, but with a preference for Rube, most likely because Rube has stayed with him. They have been searching for Homer/Jud and have finally found him.
Rube kills Sol Breckenridge (Joseph Breen) while stealing a horse from his corral, so there is a posse looking for him. Jud tracks them down and confronts them, Rube takes Jud’s place in order to steal some more so father and son have some money to live on while Jud is held at gunpoint by his father. Rube wouldn’t cooperate with the Deputy Clem Foster (Bing Russell) so is being held in jail while Ben, still thinking he is Jud, talks the deputy into releasing him so he can help Little Joe go pick up an expensive horse. At one point Ben is also being held at gunpoint and tells the father that all a man has for his reputation is the children he leaves behind.
SPOILER: In the end, Luke, the father, has to choose between his sons. he shoots Rube just before Rube is going to shoot Jud. Then he rhetorically asks, “Why would I kill Rube”. Ben answers him and says because you want to be remembered well.” Written by talonjensen on IMDb.com
“Ron Hayes plays a pair of twin brothers in this Bonanza story. One has moved out west from Kansas and is a line rider for the Ponderosa. The other is a wanted outlaw and rides with his father Ford Rainey.
Bad Hayes steals a horse and shoots the rancher who owned it. The other one happens to run across Rainey who takes him back to their cap and he hears how desperate they are, more so since they are now wanted for murder.
The two twins are polar opposites. The one married to Nancy Rennick is trying so hard to go straight. The other is just a mean evil man.
This episode would rate higher but for a rather unrealistic climax.” Written by bkoganbing on IMDb.com
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The father was Arthur's friend Mickey in King of Queens.
Thanks for posting these episodes. At 65 I am enjoying them even more than I did when Bonanza first came out.
Deputy is Kurt Russell's dad. He acted with Kurt in one of his movies when Kurt was a teenager.
Out of all the guest appearances Ron Hayes has been on with Bonanza this has to be one of his best appearances, he has the opportunity to one good son, the other evil.
Their pa is an evil ???? old man. He said he was always caught between the two of them. Why does he always choose the wrong side? ????????????????????????????????????Ton Hays is a great actor. He plays the role of the evil ???? twin to perfection. ????????????
Loose lips sink ships
And Cartwrights talking sbout mucho dinero guarantees their being robbed. The script writers used that too dang often.
Strangest end to a strange episode.
46:34 a shotgun should've blown a big bloody hole in him, but not even a spot was on his shirt!????
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You rarely see blood when someone gets shot in Bonanza episodes …
Ralph is Tris Coffin who was Captain Rynning in 26 Men TV series.
One of the best episodes I've seen! It is great being retired and being 67 years. I get to relive my childhood like I never grew out of it. What a great program filled with valued teaching! "Bonanza"
Wow this was 1 of the better, action-packed episodes.
Barney gumble lived in Springfield
Homophobic script
Thanks a lot for uploading and sharing this old series.
Best regards luck and health.
I've seen this episode over and over since I was a kid for yrs and yrs. I ways belive that were really twins. ???? ???? ???? ???? for real, I did, honesty. I am 59years old. Damn!!!
Bit odd taking a shot man to the Cartwright’s, and not the doctor, then the Cartwright posey, and no sign of the sherif.
Should have yanked that table cloth instead. 40:54
The best scenario would've been Jud turning his brother in when he had the chance. Barring that, the lesson at the end was worth the frustration.