"Ponderosa" (2001) TV series 2001-2002

User Rating:

4.7/10   

Director:

Chris Thomson

Writers:

Jennifer Tait (writer) (2 episodes)
David Dortort (writer)

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

9 September 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Western | Drama | Family

Plot:

It it 1849 and the Cartwright family has moved onto some scrub land in the territory of Nevada. As a widower Ben Cartwright tries to raise his sons Adam, Hoss and Little Joe in this new land.

Plot Keywords:

Widower | Nevada | Ranch | One Word Title | Remake

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Drew Powell	...	Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright (20 episodes, 2001-2002)
Matt Carmody	...	Adam Cartwright (20 episodes, 2001-2002)
Daniel Hugh Kelly	...	Ben Cartwright (19 episodes, 2001-2002)
Jared Daperis	...	Little Joe Cartwright (19 episodes, 2001-2002)
Gareth Yuen	...	Hop Sing (15 episodes, 2001-2002)
Sara Gleeson	...	Tess Green (14 episodes, 2001-2002)
Nicky Wendt	...	Shelby Sterrett (13 episodes, 2001-2002)
Bruce Dickinson	...	Big Dan Larson (11 episodes, 2001-2002)
Fernando Carrillo	...	Carlos Rivera De Vega (10 episodes, 2001-2002)

Runtime:

60 min | USA:60 min (20 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Daylesford, Victoria, Australia

Company:

Associated Television International

Trivia:

This show is a prequel to the hit TV series "Bonanza" (1959).

Ponderosa Is Awesome - What American Viewers Need

Ponderosa is undoubtedly the most outstanding television program to come along in years. The combination of David Dortort, Beth Sullivan, excellent writers and award winning cast makes this show a winner in all ways. Any network considering this show has a ready made vocal and supportive fan base whose numbers continue to grow even though Ponderosa is not officially on the air.