Michael Landon in his pre-Bonanza days in the now cult-classic film "I Was A Teenage Werewolf" 1957

Michael Landon made his directorial debut in the episode "To Die In Darkness."  Here he directs Lorne Greene and guest-star James Whitmore.

Is it any wonder why Little Joe always got the girl?
OK, she usually died by episode's end, but that's another story.