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Overview

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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 full episode list
Release Date:
12 September 1959 (USA) more
Plot:
The adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community. full summary
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 6 wins & 12 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(18 articles)
Actor Maross Dies
 (From WENN. 11 November 2009, 8:11 AM, PST)

[TV] Bonanza: The Official First Season
 (From JustPressPlay. 25 September 2009, 2:14 PM, PDT)

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great western more (37 total)

Cast

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Lorne Greene ... Ben Cartwright / ... (430 episodes, 1959-1973)

Michael Landon ... Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright / ... (429 episodes, 1959-1973)
Dan Blocker ... Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright / ... (415 episodes, 1959-1972)
Pernell Roberts ... Adam Cartwright (202 episodes, 1959-1965)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ponderosa (USA) (rerun title)
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Runtime:
50 min (430 episodes)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Finland:K-11 (DVD) (2006) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G (some episodes)

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Trivia:
The opening burning map of the Ponderosa Ranch was illustrated with incorrect bearings. David Dortort, choosing not to redo the map, altered the compass points. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: During the first season opening credits, the Cartwrights can be seen galloping on horses on a dirt road that contains an unmistakable set of tire tracks from the truck carrying the camera in front of them. more
Quotes:
[Hoss reluctantly agrees to serve as a temporary deputy sheriff]
Deputy Sheriff: I'll swear you in. Do you?
Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright: I do.
Deputy Sheriff: You are.
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Soundtrack:
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FAQ

How did the characters Adam and Hoss leave the series?
Little Joe's middle name
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26 out of 31 people found the following comment useful.
great western, 20 August 1999

This series is great for many things. The Cartwrights are righteous, hard working and well respected. They work from early in the morning until they sit down for dinner, eating meat and potatoes. Dan Blocker was Texas heaviest baby when he was born, and Little Joe (Michael Landon) always comments on how much he eats for dinner. Pernell Roberts is very cool as Adam, and Lorne Greene, playing Ben Cartwright depicts a very noble and respectable man. Under the scorching sun they meet problems like racism, indians and every other problem you could expect those days. Great entertainment. A TV-series like this will never be made again.

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