"Bonanza" The Frenchman (TV Episode 1961) Poster

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(1961)

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5/10
Francois Villon
bkoganbing27 July 2020
Andre Phjillippi and Erika Peters guest sar in this Bonanza story as a man wo thinks he;s the reincarnation of Francois Vllon and his less grand but beautiful sster.

After Dan Blocker accidentally dumps him in a horse trough, he almost has to fight a duel. Fortunately Pernell Roberts is familiar enough with the work of Villon to make hm welcome. And Mchael Landon has eyes for Peters.

There's more than a bit of silliness in this program, but it's amusing enough. I could almost hear Rudolf Friml's music.
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3/10
Tiresome, not funny
marmac276830 December 2022
Bonanza is one of my favorite all time TV shows, but this is one of my least favorite episodes of all. The character, Francois, is a scoundrel no doubt, but the acting of Andre Phillippe is just as atrocious as the character himself. I know it's supposed to be comedic, but the story leaves you wishing that he would be hanged. The only redemption to this travesty is his sister, Eloise, portrayed by the absolute gorgeous, Erika Peters. Her bio is interesting to read as she was a victim of the Nazi's in WWII. But, I digress. Of course, Joe sets out to "spark" with her, but the idea of it being permanent is not there, as usual. A terrible episode indeed. I would have given it 2 stars, but Erika Peters is worth to look at.
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