Bonanza: A Viewer's Guide to the TV Legend

by David R. Greenland

Between 1959 and 1973 the Cartwrights of the Ponderosa rode into the lives of nearly 400 million viewers around the world. Perhaps you saw many of the 428 episodes and waited eagerly for the famous blazing map to reveal the Cartwrights riding into your living room. You can relive those days and get the inside story on the TV series that became a legend. Renew old acquaintances with Ben Cartwright and his sons, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe.

170 pages, Paperback

First published May 21, 2010

Reviews

[Monette Bebow-Reinhard · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only book I know about to give good detail about David Dortort's thoughts about his series, in all its many aspects. I noted some differences of opinion between Greenland and myself, but I will tackle these in "A Cartwright Ride Through Virginia City History."

[henry lambert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bonanza a look back

As many I grew up with Sunday night Bonanza I loved a look back at my favorite show growing up this book gives a look behind the scenes and a recap of all 14 seasons for me it was interesting and fun