Bonanza (1959–1973)
TV Series - 49 min - Western
The adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Creators: David Dortort, Fred Hamilton
Stars: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker |
Storyline
The Cartwright's thousand-square-mile Ponderosa Ranch is located near Virginia City, Nevada, site of the Comstock Silver Lode, during and after the Civil War. Each of the sons was born to a different wife of Ben's; none of the mothers is still alive. Adventures are typical western ones, with lots of personal relationships/problems thrown in as well. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
