The High Chaparral - Season 3 - Eps 15: The Journal of Death
A former prison doctor accused of malpractice becomes the only man to whom John Cannon can appeal in efforts to save the life of his seriously ill wife. Lawman Tad Garnet requests a night's lodging at the Cannon ranch while escorting Mathew Kendel, a one-time prison physician, to jail on charges of willfully causing the deaths of many of his convict patients. When Victoria suddenly falls ill and needs an operation to save her life, John must ask the now-embittered Kendel for help.
About The High Chaparral

Title: The High Chaparral
First Air Date: 1967-09-10
Last Air Date: 1971-03-12
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.5/10 (from 22 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 4
Total Episodes: 98
Network: NBC
Genres: Western, Drama
Production Companies: Xanadu Productions Inc.
Synopsis
The High Chaparral is an American Western-themed television series starring Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. The series, made by Xanadu Productions in association with NBC Productions, was created by David Dortort, who had previously created the hit Bonanza for the network. The theme song was also written and conducted by Bonanza scorer David Rose, who also scored the two-hour pilot.
Cast

Henry Darrow
Manolito Montoya

Cameron Mitchell
Buck Cannon

Leif Erickson
Big John Cannon

Linda Cristal
Victoria Cannon