Bonanza

GUNSMOKE, from left: Amanda Blake, James Arness, (Season 6, 1960), 1955-1975.

Who Was the Best Classic TV Western Couple? (POLL)

Vote for your favorite!

BONANZA, Lorne Greene, 1959-73

The ‘Bonanza’ Cast’s Forgotten Christmas Album

The cast sang holiday classics, in character.

BONANZA: THE RETURN, from left, Richard Roundtree, Emily Warfield, Ben Johnson, Alistair MacDougall, Dirk Blocker, Michael Landon, Jr., aired November 28, 1993

The Inside Story of 1993’s ‘Bonanza: The Return’

It featured the sons of two original ‘Bonanza’ stars.

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Will MeTV Drop Westerns Now That It Has an All-Western Spinoff Channel?

How will WEST impact the schedule of other stations?

BONANZA, Dan Blocker, 1959-1973

The Surprising Career Dan Blocker Nearly Chose Before ‘Bonanza’

He actually tried to switch careers again, after he became a TV star.

BONANZA, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, 1959-1973

The Tragic Reason Why ‘Bonanza’ Went Off the Air

After 13 seasons, the show was suddenly and permanently changed.

BONANZA, Pernell Roberts, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, 1959-1973

Where Can You Watch ‘Bonanza’ On TV?

Find out how you can catch up with the Cartwrights on TV each day.

GUNSMOKE, James Arness, Amanda Blake, 1955-1975

The Untold Story of Matt Dillon’s Horse on ‘Gunsmoke’

Learn more about Buck, who was also seen in ‘Bonanza.’

BONANZA, Dan Blocker, custom graphic for 'Hoss and the Leprechauns episode

A Surreal Episode of ‘Bonanza’ Once Featured ‘Leprechauns,’ Gold & Hoss Standing Up For Tolerance

A look back at ‘Hoss and the Leprechauns.’

BONANZA, from left: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts, 1960, 1959-1973

Can You Visit the Real Places Where ‘Bonanza’ Was Filmed?

Unfortunately, one of the main sets has since burned down.

BONANZA, Michael Landon (bottom right), 1959-73

Which Actor Was Supposed to Be ‘Bonanza’s New Star, But Got Fired After One Episode?

Some of his co-stars were not happy about his arrival.

BONANZA, Dan Blocker, 1959-73.

Dan Blocker Didn’t Fear ‘Bonanza’s’ 13th Season, But Maybe He Should Have

His final predictions came true.

BONANZA, Lorne Greene, 1959-73

‘Bonanza’ Star Lorne Greene Once Compared Himself to Elvis

Do you remember “Ringo”?

BONANZA, Bonnie Bedelia, Michael Landon, Season 14, 1972. 1959-73

The Cartwright Curse: Why No Woman Could Survive Loving a ‘Bonanza’ Man

From heartbreak to horse accidents, few survived the love of a Cartwright man.

Classic TV Trivia Bonanza image

How Well Do You Remember the Classic TV Western ‘Bonanza’?

Take our ‘Bonanza’ quiz and find out how well you remember the show.

BONANZA, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, 1959-1973

Why You Can’t Stream Every Season of ‘Bonanza’—And When That Might Change

The Cartwrights are now battling their greatest foe yet: copyright issues.

Lorne Green on Little House set composite image

Here’s Why Lorne Green Was Never on ‘Little House on the Prairie’

Landon and Greene worked together for so many years — so why did Ben Cartwright never visit Walnut Grove?

Robert Fuller in Laramie, Wagon Train and Emergency!

Whatever Happened to ‘Emergency!’ and ‘Wagon Train’ Star Robert Fuller?

The TV icon turns 92 today.

Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Little House on the Prairie

The Day Michael Landon Broke Melissa Gilbert’s Heart

No cast members were closer than these two. So what happened?

BONANZA, from left: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts, 1960, 1959-1973.

Why ‘Bonanza’ Was Nearly Canceled After 6 Episodes — And What Saved It

The series, which ran for 14 seasons, had a rough start.

PONDEROSA, Drew Powell, Jared Daperis, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Matt Carmody, 2001

Did You Know ‘Bonanza’ Had a Spinoff? And How Can You Watch It?

The 2001 series checked back in with the Cartwrights.

BONANZA, Dan Blocker, on set, (Season 1, 1959), 1959-73.

‘Bonanza’ Star Dan Blocker Hated This One Thing About His Character

“I won’t have a blasted thing to do with them in real life.”

BONANZA, from left: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts, 1960, 1959-1973.

See Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘Bonanza’

What happened when the cameras weren’t rolling?

BONANZA, Dan Blocker, on set, (Season 1, 1959), 1959-73.

Remembering Dan Blocker, Hoss From TV’s ‘Bonanza’

Just like the character he played, he was a true gentle giant himself.

BONANZA, Pernell Roberts, (1966), 1959-1973

Why Did Adam Cartwright Disappear From ‘Bonanza’?

Why did the character go “out to sea,” never to return?

BONANZA, Pernell Roberts, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, 1959-1973

Who Is Still Alive From ‘Bonanza’?

Sadly, only a few of the cast members are still around.

Actor Michael Landon and son Michael Landon, Jr. attend the Third Annual Moonlight Roundup Extravaganza to Benefit Free Arts for Abused Children on July 29, 1989 at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California

Who Is Michael Landon Jr.? The ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star’s Son Turns 61

Find out how he paid tribute to his late father.

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Miss ‘Bonanza’ and ‘Gunsmoke’? New Channel WEST Brings Westerns Back to TV

The network with all air more than 30 classic Western shows, starting this fall.

5 Things You Never Knew About Lorne Greene, Ben Cartwright From ‘Bonanza’

Was the Cartwright patriarch one of the best TV dads of all time?

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Fathers’s Day Is Coming: Vote for Your Favorite Classic TV Dad!

Plus: We count down 15 of our favorite dads through the decades.