Bonanza (1959–1973)
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The adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
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Mission: Impossible
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Trivia
Bonanza: Ride the Wind: Part 1 (1966) and Bonanza: Ride the Wind: Part 2 (1966) were released as a theatrical film outside the U.S.
Quotes
Deputy Sheriff:
I'll swear you in. Do you?
Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright:
I do.
Deputy Sheriff:
You are.
Goofs
Floor model wheel slot machine in saloon was not built until 1896.
Crazy Credits
The opening and closing credits show a picture on the screen that corresponds with whatever credit is being given ("Music by" is accompanied by a man playing a violin, "Written by" has a Mark Twain-inspired writer type holding a book with "Bonanza" written on its cover, etc.)
Alternate Versions
Many television broadcasts and DVDs of public domain episodes currently in circulation replace the famous title theme music with generic music. Only official videos and DVDs from Artisan/Republic are uncut and contain the music as intended.
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BonanzaWritten by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
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Genres
WesternDetails
Release Date:
12 September 1959Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Virginia City Western Street backlot, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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