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Zorro (1957)/The Fall of Monastario
| The Fall of Monastario | |
| Season 1, Episode 13 | |
| Airdate | January 2, 1958 |
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| Directed by | |
| ← 1x12 Zorro, Luckiest Swordsman Alive |
1x14 → Shadow of Doubt |
| Zorro (1957) — Season One | |
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The Fall of Monastario is the thirteenth episode of the first season of Zorro.
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Plot Overview
Captain Monastario has Diego arrested.Sgt Garcia,and another guard are present when Monastario accuses Diego of being Zorro.Sgt Garcia laughs at this because as he says,in all of California there is no one most unlikely to be Zorro as Don Diego.It is because of Diegos unlikelyness that Monastario accuses him of being Zorro.There are other reasons for Monastarios suspicions that he suspects Diego which will be revealed later in the story.Monastario intends to put Diego on trial,and have him executed for Zorros alledged crimes.Before he does however,another brings news of the coming of the Viceroy.The Viceroys coming can only mean that he is coming to inspect the Pueblo.Monaatario is going to prepare for the Viceroys visit.This isn't the only suprise that Monastario will receive upon the Viceroys visit.This visit will prove to be Monastarios downfall.
Notes
Arc Advancement
Happenings
There is dancing at Cantina with the Viceroy,his daughter,and many guest present.Monastario showing a pompous attitude upon the Viceroys visit.
Characters
Diego,Sgt Garcia,Monastario,Bernardo,the Viceroy,the Viceroys daughter.
Referbacks
Diego,and the Viceroys son were classmates at the University where Diego had attended prior to returning Home.Monastario recalling Diegos duel with an opponent in the previous episode.
Trivia
Britt Lomand who played Monastario became almost as popular as Guy Williams according to fan mail at the time.The producer did not want two heartthrobs on the Series,so removed Britt Lomand.
The Show
Behind the Scenes
Allusions and References
Memorable Moments
Diego,and Monastario dueling for honor,and satifaction(Monastarios).Bernardo riding up to the Cantina,in Zorro disguise,and throwing a knife with note attached.
Quotes
Monastario:"Diego DeLa Vega,I arrest you in the name of the King". Diego:"But I am already under arrest". Monastario:"You are Zorro".
