Bonanza

Bonanza

Bonanza is an NBC produced western television series that ran on the NBC network from September 12, 1959 to January 16, 1973. Lasting 14 seasons and 430 episodes, it ranks as the second longest running western series and still continues to air in syndication, The show centers around the Cartwright family, who live in the area near Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The show stars Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, and David Canary. The show's title "Bonanza" is a term used by miners in regards to a large vein or deposit of ore, and commonly refers to The Comstock Lode. In 2002,...
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quick facts
On the air:1959-1973
Number of seasons:14
Producer:Thomas Thompson, David Dortort
Genre:Western

Honors and awards

YearAward Nomination
1964 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama, Lorne Greene
1964 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, David Dortort
1963 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction and Scenic Design, A. Earl Hedrick
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Cast of Bonanza

Joan Van Ark
Joan Van Ark
Character:Annie Laurie Adams
Born:June 16, 1943
Age:68
Suzanne Pleshette
Suzanne Pleshette
Character:Mrs. Ransom
Born:Jan. 31, 1937
Died:Jan. 19, 2008
Suzanne Pleshette
Suzanne Pleshette
Character:Katie Summers
Born:Jan. 31, 1937
Died:Jan. 19, 2008
Suzanne Pleshette
Suzanne Pleshette
Character:Rose Becket
Born:Jan. 31, 1937
Died:Jan. 19, 2008
Stefanie Powers
Stefanie Powers
Character:Martha Jane 'Calamity Jane' Canary
Born:Nov. 2, 1942
Age:69
Ron Howard
Ron Howard
Character:Ted Hoag
Born:Mar. 1, 1954
Age:58
Zsa Zsa Gábor
Zsa Zsa Gábor
Character:Madame Marova
Born:Feb. 6, 1917
Age:95
Tim Matheson
Tim Matheson
Born:Dec. 31, 1947
Age:64
Sandy Duncan
Sandy Duncan
Character:Angeline
Born:Feb. 20, 1946
Age:66
Lorne Greene
Lorne Greene
Born:Feb. 12, 1915
Died:Sept. 11, 1987
Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts
Born:May 18, 1928
Died:Jan. 24, 2010
Michael Landon
Michael Landon
Character:Little Joe
Born:Oct. 31, 1936
Died:July 1, 1991

Bonanza seasons

Season
Bonanza - Season 1
Bonanza - Season 2
Bonanza - Season 3
Bonanza - Season 4
Bonanza - Season 5
Bonanza - Season 6
Bonanza - Season 7
Bonanza - Season 8
Bonanza - Season 9
Bonanza - Season 10
Bonanza - Season 11
Bonanza - Season 12
Bonanza - Season 13
Bonanza - Season 14
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Spin offs of Bonanza

Ponderosa
Ponderosa
On the air:2001 - 2002
Network:PAX

Ponderosa is a television series developed by Bonanza creator David Dortort for PAX-TV that ran for the 2001–2002 television season. Envisioned as a prequel to the long-running NBC series Bonanza, it had less gunfire, brawling and other traditional western elements than the original. Bonanza creator David Dortort approved PAX TV's decision to hire Beth Sullivan, creator and executive producer of Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman to oversee...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    The (TV show), "Bonanza" is in what genre?
  • A:
    The program is classified as... Western.
  • Q:
    When was the final episode aired for (TV show) "Bonanza"?
  • A:
    The last episode aired in 1973.
  • Q:
    Which year did the (television show) "Bonanza" first air on TV?
  • A:
    The television show premiered in 1959.
  • Q:
    How many episodes in the television series "Bonanza" have been aired?
  • A:
    There have been 430 total episodes televised.

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