Dan Blocker Said He Would Rather Have ”Brains Over Biceps”
It’s not that Dan Blocker disliked football, baseball, or basketball — it’s just that he would have much rather boosted …
Bonanza
From Little Joe To Little House: How Michael Landon Redefined Fatherhood On Television
Michael Landon was in some of TV’s most famous families, so he’s an authority on the subject. On Bonanza, Landon …
The Real Reason Pernell Roberts Left Bonanza
It bears repeating that, in the olden days, back when televisions where 4×3 boxes beaming mostly black-and-white images into the …
Many People, Including Producer George Schlatter, Thought Lorne Greene Epitomized The West
Between the 1950s and 1970s, the sound of horse hooves and gunfire took over our living rooms. The Western genre …
Lorne Greene Was Once Called ”The Voice Of Doom”
Before Lorne Greene’s dulcet tones rang in our ears on Bonanza, they were first heard on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting …
‘Bonanza’: Adam Cartwright Left Because The Actor Hated Him
For many television viewers, Michael Landon was the shining star of Bonanza. The young star rose to fame on the …
Dan Blocker Tried To Return To Teaching— But Learned He Couldn’T!
Whether or not Hollywood recognizes an actor as a commodity, if the public recognizes that person, their life will change …
Dan Blocker Wasn’T Concerned With His Weight While On Bonanza
Amid a world filled with calorie counters, Bonanza’s Dan Blocker stood out like a monument. At 275 pounds, Blocker wasn’t …
Lorne Greene Said That He Played Ben Cartwright As The Father He Wanted To Be For His Own Children
Fan mail for your favorite actor is old news. What real fans are doing nowadays is writing to their favorite …
Before Michael Landon Was A Star On Bonanza, His Father Was Barred From The Paramount Film Lot
While today Michael Landon is a star, with such roles as Little Joe Cartwright on Bonanza and Charles Ingalls on …