" It's a Small World " (Season 11, Episode 14) is a poignant 1970 episode of the classic western series Bonanza . Directed by Michael Landon, the story is a standout for its exploration of prejudice and human dignity.
You can find the episode listed on databases like IMDb or watch it via streaming platforms such as Philo. "Bonanza" It's a Small World (TV Episode 1970) - IMDb
Michael Landon later adapted this same story for an episode of his subsequent series, Little House on the Prairie .
The episode follows (played by Michael Dunn), a former circus performer and little person who comes to Virginia City seeking a new life after his wife dies in childbirth.