The story follows (Michael Landon) as he witnesses the immediate aftermath of a mine cave-in .
: Critics noted that this episode showcased a more "mature" Michael Landon, reflecting his personal life changes at the time . "Bonanza" The Quality of Mercy (TV Episode 1963) - IMDb "Bonanza" The Quality of Mercy(1963)
: Bill Clark, who played Sara's father, was famously known as the regular stunt double for Dan Blocker (Hoss) . The story follows (Michael Landon) as he witnesses
: The title is drawn from William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice , specifically Portia's speech: "The quality of mercy is not strain'd; it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven..." . : The title is drawn from William Shakespeare’s
: Sworn to secrecy, Joe suffers a deep crisis of conscience as he struggles to decide if the act was morally justifiable .
: The episode holds a somber place in history as it aired the same week President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. In parts of Britain, the broadcast was pulled immediately following the news of his death . Production Highlights