How ‘Bonanza’ Handled Several Actors Starting To Lose Their Hair
The TV show Bonanza helped make Westerns famous. Airing for 14 seasons, it’s NBC’s longest-running Western series. It’s also the …
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Dan Blocker Hated Rehearsals, And Frank Sinatra Agreed
Not only does practice make perfect, but it’s also the primary step in the direction of Carnegie Hall. That’s why …
Beyond Bonanza: Lorne Greene And Michael Landon Reunited 12 Years Later
On the Ponderosa in Bonanza, Lorne Greene was a great dad. His Ben Cartwright was a natural leader. Crucially, he …
Whoops! This Tv Critic Thought Hoss’ Name Was Horse When Bonanza Premiered
In the very first scene of Bonanza’s premiere episode, “A Rose for Lotta,” Ben and Adam Cartwright discuss how they …
Melissa Gilbert Had A Bizarre Connection To Michael Landon That Had Nothing To Do With ‘Little House’
Though Melissa Gilbert spent years playing Michael Landon‘s daughter on Little House on the Prairie, they also share a link …
Lorne Greene Said The Reason Bonanza Was Good Was Because Of One Producer
Bonanza was one of the longest-running live-action series in American television history. 14 seasons. 431 episodes. All centered around Ben …
The Actor Behind Adam Cartwright On ‘Bonanza’ Never Liked The Series
If you’ve ever flipped mindlessly through TV channels looking for something to watch, you’ve no doubt landed on a scene …
Pernell Roberts Actually Saw A Doctor For His Problems With Bonanza
Despite his shortened tenure as the eldest Cartwright son, Adam, Pernell Roberts had a tumultuous relationship with Bonanza at best. …
Lorne Greene Based His Portrayal Of Ben Cartwright On His Own Father
As patriarch of the Cartwright family, Ben Cartwright was one of the most enviable fathers on television. However, you might …
Michael Landon Met His Second Wife On The Set Of ”Bonanza”
It’s never a great idea to date a coworker, but for Michael Landon, it seemed that love was boundless in …