Is there a television series that better symbolizes the golden age of TV Westerns than Bonanza? Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Nevada Territory during the 1860s, Bonanza followed the lives ...

When Bonanza first hit TV screens in 1959, it didn't just ride into the Western genre – it helped define it. The show galloped through 14 successful seasons on NBC, captivating audiences with the ...

Bonanza shared the story of the wealthy Cartwrights, and it starred Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts, and Lorne Greene as members of the fictional family. The Los Angeles Times reports the ...

The 'Bonanza' theme song that introduced each episode changed during the show's run, with one version including lyrics written and sung by one of its stars, Lorne Greene. The Bonanza theme song ...

Few Western television shows had the lasting power as NBC's Bonanza. An impressive series about a rancher and his three sons, the horse opera was a breath of fresh air for many who were used to ...