by Hal Erickson
synopsis
"The Good Samaritan" is Hoss Cartwright, who plays cupid for a pair of lonely souls: Newly widowed Abigail Hinton (Jeanne Cooper) and recently jilted Wade Tyree (Don Collier). After Abby and Wade are married, however, Hoss' well-intentioned help becomes a major hindrance. Also appearing is Noreen DeVita as Abby's daughter Bonnie. First telecast on December 23, 1962, "The Good Samaritan" was written by Robert Bloomfield.
