Bonanza

Bonanza

Bonanza

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Bonanza

"America's Favorite TV Western"

1959- 1973

14 Seasons

431 Episodes

7.5(462 votes)

Ended

Western

Action & Adventure

Drama

Family

Overview

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

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Production Companies

NBC

NBC Studios

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Lorne Greene

Ben Cartwright

Lorne Greene

Acting

Michael Landon

Joe Cartwright

Michael Landon

Acting

David Canary

Candy Canaday

David Canary

Acting

Tim Matheson

Griff King

Tim Matheson

Acting

Mitch Vogel

Jamie Hunter Cartwright

Mitch Vogel

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