This Timeless TV Western starring Lorne Green, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon, is one of the most popular shows in television history! DEATH AT DAWN: Criminals have taken over Virginia City and are forcing citizens to pay for protection lest they suffer an “accident”. A store owner who didn’t pay is murdered by gang member and the sole witness, the victim’s wife Beth, is offered protection at the Ponderosa. For his trouble, Ben is kidnapped by the gang leader.
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