How ‘Bonanza’ Tried To Replace Pernell Roberts’ Adam Cartwright At Height Of Its Popularity
If you know your Bonanza lore, you should know that the show once tried to phase out Pernell Roberts’ character …
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‘Bonanza’ Producer And Close Friend Of Michael Landon Revealed Why He Was A ‘Very Shy Person’
Michael Landon had a very successful career on television, especially with “Bonanza.” But outward appearances would hide his shyness. Even …
‘Bonanza’: What Happened To Little Joe’S Wife, Alice Harper?
“Bonanza” is a show with quite a fan base. Those fans received a surprise when “Little Joe” Cartwright ends up …
‘Bonanza’: Lorne Greene Explained Why Show Wasn’T Worried About Success Of Competitors
As the patriarch of the Cartwright family in “Bonanza,” Lorne Greene’s Ben Cartwright had a lot of weight on his …
‘Bonanza” Made Sure That Hoss Was Still A Part Of The Show, Even After Dan Blocker’S Death
When an actor dies unexpectedly, it’s always difficult. But when they’re part of an ongoing ensemble series, it goes deeper. …
‘Bonanza’: Michael Landon Said This Part Of Filming Was ‘Agony’
NBC’s longest-running Western, Bonanza, told the story of the Cartwright family — and Michael Landon attained major fame as Little …
‘Bonanza’ Star Dan Blocker Set One Incredible Record When He Was Born
Dan Blocker had an impressive career, with his biggest role being in Bonanza. He played Hoss Cartwright alongside Michael Landon …
Lorne Greene Handled Contract Negotiations For His Bonanza Castmates
To be financially successful in almost any industry you must learn to negotiate. Luckily for the cast of Bonanza, Lorne …
Morgan Woodward Was Such A Good ‘Gunsmoke’ Baddie, Women Yelled At Him On The Streets
Sometimes, there is such a thing as being too good at your job. Actors can especially face the effects of …
Pernell Roberts Used To Refer To Himself As ”The-Last-One” After The Death Of His ”Bonanza” Castmates
Pernell Roberts might have felt that he was above Bonanza, but he was also aware throughout his life that it …