The Real Reason Why a Beloved 'Bonanza' Character Quietly Disappeared From the Hit Western Series

The hit Western series Bonanza ran for 14 seasons, but one of the main actors, Pernell Roberts, left abruptly. What happened ...
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‘Bonanza’: The Cast and Crew Were Totally Unprepared for the Show’s Cancellation

Those who love westerns are certainly familiar with Bonanza. The TV show ran for 14 seasons from 1959 to 1973, and it starred beloved actors like Michael Landon, Lorne Green, Pernell Roberts, and Dan ...
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This Forgotten NBC Western Series Went Where 'Bonanza' Never Could

John Canon (Leif Erickson), Baby Boy (Mark Slade), Victoria Canon (Linda Cristal), and Manolito Montoya (Cameron Mitchell) in 'The High Chaparral.' Image via NBC Everybody who knows anything about the ...
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Bonanza: The Official First Season, Vols. 1 & 2

When Bonanza debuted on NBC in 1959, the show didn’t appear to be on track to run for 14 years, let alone to finish in the top five in the Nielsen ratings for nine years straight. Scheduled opposite ...
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‘Bonanza’: How Much Money Did the Cast Make Per Episode?

Bonanza ran from September 1959 to January 1973. In total, the NBC series had 432 episodes, and it stands as the network’s longest-running Western and one of the longest-running live-action series ...