Courtesy of Fourth Ward School Museum/Virginia CitMichael Landon was in Reno in 1964 to pick up his "Silver Spur Award." Founded in 1949 and sponsored by the Reno Chamber of Commerce, the award was given annually to a film star who best kept the western spirit alive. Here to congratulate Landon are Virginia City High School basketball stars: Tom Berry, Larry Etter and Rollie Hess.

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Remembering Bonanza's Michael Landon

• By ncs-import
• July 1, 2011