by Hal Erickson
synopsis
The townsfolk of Virginia City find their loyalties divided right down the middle during the raging feud between the Mahans and the Clarkes. It is up to Ben Cartwright to negotiate a cease-fire, and also to decide which family will get custody of twin grandchildren. Helping Ben weather this crisis is the town's new minister (Robert Brown). Featured in the cast are Leslie Wales (Peggy), Ford Rainey (Clarke) and Irene Tedrow (Mrs. Mahan). Written by Borden Chase and Frank Cleaver, "Blessed are They" first aired April 22, 1962.
