For those keeping track of Twain media stuff, the following book has an interesting page on the portrayal of Twain in the "Bonanza" episode: Buxton, David. From The Avengers to Miami Vice: Form and Ideology in Television Series. Manchester: Manchester UP. 1990. In Buxton's paragraph long analysis, the fictional Twain is discussed as a rugged individualist who is superior to smug, conceited corrupted town leaders due to his sophistication from traveling all around America. He has tried many trades, so has wisdom to pass on to the town citizens. His principles come from experience, the quintessential populist hero. I apologize for getting these notes on my tape recorder without getting the page number.