How To Be A Cowboy Western Boots: Bonanza

Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his three sons, Adam, Hoss, and Joe fought for what was just and decent in a time where lawlessness was common.The widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright had three sons, each by a different wife: the oldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright, who built the ranch house. The second was the warm and lovable giant Eric, better known by his nickname "Hoss." And the youngest was the hotheaded and impetuous Joseph or "Little Joe." They all lived and worked on The Ponderosa. Nearby Virginia City helped populate the episodes with guest starring characters from all over America. Broadcast between September 1959 and January 1973. Filmed by the National Broadcasting Company at Paramount Studios. Lorne Greene, born, Lyon Chaim Green, February 12, 1915, passed away, September 11, 1987 (age 72) Michael Landon, born, Eugene Maurice Orowitz, October 31, 1936, passed away, July 1, 1991 (age 54) Dan Blocker, born, Bobby Don Blocker, December 10, 1928, passed away, May 13, 1972 (age 43) Pernell Roberts, born, Pernell Elvin Roberts Jr., May 18, 1928, passed away, January 24, 2010 (age 81) Tonight's Story "The Gunmen" Hoss and Little Joe are mistaken for bloodthirsty hired killers in a small Texas town dominated by two feuding families. Cast Dan Blocker ... Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright / Big Jack Slade Michael Landon ... Joseph 'Little Joe ...