Bonanza

“America's Favorite TV Western”

195949m / epWestern · Action & Adventure · Drama

First aired

September 12, 1959

7.5

TMDB Score

75% match · 503 votes

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S01 · E05

Enter Mark Twain

Season 1 · Oct 10, 1959 · 49m

Samuel Clemens arrives in Virginia City to write for the Territorial Enterprise at the same time a crooked politician tries to lay claim on the Ponderosa.

About the Series

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WesternAction & AdventureDramaFamily

Synopsis

The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.

CreatorDavid Dortort

First aired
September 12, 1959
Last aired
January 16, 1973
Seasons
14 seasons · 431 episodes
Status
Ended
Original language
English
Network
NBC

Top Billed Cast

Lorne Greene

Lorne Greene

Ben Cartwright

Michael Landon

Michael Landon

Joe Cartwright

David Canary

David Canary

Candy Canaday

Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Griff King

Mitch Vogel

Mitch Vogel

Jamie Hunter Cartwright

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