A Reference Guide to Television's Bonanza

Bruce R. Leiby, Linda F. Leiby

ISBN 10: 0786422688 / ISBN 13: 9780786422685

Published by McFarland and Co Inc, US, 2005

About this Item

Bonanza aired on NBC from September 12, 1959, to January 16, 1973, playing to 480,000,000 viewers in over 97 countries. It was the second longest running western series, surpassed only by Gunsmoke, and continues to provide wholesome entertainment to old and new fans via syndication. This book provides an in-depth chronicle of the series and its stars. A history of the show from its inception to the current made-for-television movies is provided, and an episode guide includes a synopsis of each show and lists such details as the main characters of each episode and the actors who portrayed them, the dates they stayed with the show, date and time of original broadcast, writer, director, producer, executive producer, and supporting cast. Also provided are character sketches for each of the major recurring characters, career biographies of Lorne Green, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, and Michael Landon, brief biographical sketches of the supporting cast, a discography of recordings of the Bonanza theme and recordings of the four major stars, and information on Bonanza television movies.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Reference Guide to Television's Bonanza
• Publisher: McFarland and Co Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786422688
• ISBN 13: 9780786422685
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 1.96H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 1.96 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 503 grams

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Synopsis

Bonanza aired on NBC from September 12, 1959, to January 16, 1973, playing to 480,000,000 viewers in over 97 countries. It was the second longest running western series, surpassed only by Gunsmoke, and continues to provide wholesome entertainment to old and new fans via syndication. This book provides an in-depth chronicle of the series and its stars. A history of the show from its inception to the current made-for-television movies is provided, and an episode guide includes a synopsis of each show and lists such details as the main characters of each episode and the actors who portrayed them, the dates they stayed with the show, date and time of original broadcast, writer, director, producer, executive producer, and supporting cast. Also provided are character sketches for each of the major recurring characters, career biographies of Lorne Green, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, and Michael Landon, brief biographical sketches of the supporting cast, a discography of recordings of the Bonanza theme and recordings of the four major stars, and information on Bonanza television movies.

About the Authors

Writer and researcher Bruce R. Leiby lives in Media, Pennsylvania.

The late Linda F. Leiby was a writer and researcher. She lived in Media, Pennsylvania.