Ep 11. In Old Colorado

Hopalong Cassidy season 3 episode 11, titled "In Old Colorado," takes us on a western adventure as we follow Hopalong Cassidy and his friends as they try to save a mining town from the grip of a ruthless gang. In this episode, Hoppy, Lucky, and California arrive in the mining town of Peaksville, Colorado, only to find it ravaged by a group of outlaws led by a man named Sloan. The gang has taken control of the town and is making life miserable for the hardworking miners.

As they enter town, they are met with suspicion and disdain from the locals, who are terrified of the gang and assume that Hoppy and his friends are working with them. Hoppy soon finds out that the gang has stolen the deeds to the mines and are using them to extort the miners. They are collecting hefty fines from the miners for various infractions, and those who refuse to pay are met with violence and intimidation.

Hoppy knows that something needs to be done to stop Sloan and his gang. He teams up with a widow named Mrs. Ward, who is one of the few people in town who is not afraid to stand up to the gang. With her help, Hoppy and his friends hatch a plan to take back the deeds and stop the gang once and for all.

Their first attempt at stealing back the deeds is thwarted by the gang, who are always one step ahead of them. But Hoppy does not give up and comes up with another plan to trap the gang and get the deeds back. With his quick wit and bravery, Hoppy and his friends put the plan into action, and there is an exciting showdown in the end, where justice is finally served.

The episode also delves into the characters’ personal lives, adding a bit of depth to the story. We see Lucky falling for a local girl named Mary, who is also working with Mrs. Ward to fight the gang. We also see California struggling with his fear of horses, which comes in the way of his helping his friends in their mission.

As with every episode of Hopalong Cassidy, "In Old Colorado" features plenty of action and adventure, but it also has a moral message. The story highlights the importance of fighting for what is right, even when it is difficult and scary. It also shows the value of friendship and teamwork in times of crisis.

Overall, "In Old Colorado" is a thrilling and entertaining episode of Hopalong Cassidy, that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats and rooting for Hoppy and his friends throughout their journey.