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Release Date:
12 September 1959 (USA)
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Plot:
The adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community. full summary
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
Another 6 wins
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12 nominations
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(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)
(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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An Influential Western
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Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 4 of 688)| 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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Also Known As:
Ponderosa (USA) (rerun title)
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50 min (430 episodes)
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1.33 : 1 more
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Finland:K-11 (DVD) (2006) |
Australia:PG (some episodes) |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:G (some episodes)
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Although it got off to a rough start, by 1961 it was the #1 show on TV.
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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.
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Quotes:
[running gag]
Ben Cartwright: Hey, Joe, do you know the difference between a table and an ottoman?
Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright: Sure I do.
Ben Cartwright: Then take your feet off the table!
[Hoss rolls his eyes]
Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright: He'll never learn to do that.
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Ben Cartwright: Hey, Joe, do you know the difference between a table and an ottoman?
Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright: Sure I do.
Ben Cartwright: Then take your feet off the table!
[Hoss rolls his eyes]
Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright: He'll never learn to do that.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 2 (#26.24)" (2009)
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Bonanza
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How did the characters Adam and Hoss leave the series?Little Joe's middle name
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This was probably one of the more influential western series of all time. Along with "Gunsmoke" this also was one of the longest running series in the history of television. The thing that made it great though was that it was able to get better over time. For example, in many of the early episodes, Ben and his sons had an almost antagonistic relationship with anyone who came on their property. In fact, the Cartwrights had an almost shoot first, ask questions later attitude to any stranger that might wander onto the Ponderosa. However, when Lorne Greene suggested that the Cartwrights become more hospitable, that's when the show began to take off. Also, the Adam, Hoss and Joe weren't on the best of terms with each other during the show's early days, but as time went on the three of them grew closer and showed their affection towards each other, especially Hoss and Little Joe. But the thing that really made it great was the fact that the cast and crew were able to go from serious drama to some very light hearted episodes and make it more than just a western but a family drama with stories that could easily fit into any era. This is really a show for the ages.