The Secret Struggles of the ‘Bonanza’ Cast: How 4 Unknown Actors Became TV Legends—and What It Cost Them

When Bonanza premiered in 1959, there was little indication that it would grow into one of television’s most enduring—and defining—Western dramas. In retrospect, part of its appeal lies in something ...
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Where Can You Watch ‘Bonanza’ On TV?

When Bonanza first aired on September 12, 1959, it changed television history. One of the first shows filmed entirely in color, it introduced viewers to the Cartwright family on the sprawling ...
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After 14 Seasons, the Most Iconic TV Western of All Time Was Suddenly Cancelled Mid-Season

Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon as Ben, Adam, Hoss, and Joe Cartwright, riding horses and looking at the sky in Bonanza. Image via NBC When it comes to classic television ...
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This Famous Western Series' Finale Did a Wild Spoof of the Iconic Show 'Bonanza'

Dan Blocker as Hoss Cartwright, Lorne Greene as Ben Cartwright, and Michael Landon as Little Joe Cartwright on 'Bonanza' Image via NBC For fourteen seasons between 1959 and 1973, Bonanza graced ...
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Why ‘Bonanza’ Was Nearly Canceled After 6 Episodes — And What Saved It

Bonanza is now considered one of the most popular Western series of all time, spanning 14 seasons and becoming the first prime-time network Western to film in color. But, did you know that, early in ...