In the 1960's TV series 'Bonanza', which actor played the part of 'Hoss Cartwright'?
"""One suggestion was to return Pernell Roberts, who had played another Cartwright son when ""Bonanza"" first premiered on NBC fourteen years ago. We only considered that briefly, [producer Richard] Collins says... Some people felt it was a logical step—the oldest son returning at a time of family need—but most of us didn't think it would work.' Dan Blocker was 6-foot-4, 320-pounds when chosen to play the gentle middle son Eric, better known as ""Hoss"". The nickname was used as a nod to the character's ample girth, an endearing term for ""big and friendly"", used by his Swedish mother (and Uncle"
"Pernell Roberts Pernell Elven Roberts, Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010) was an American stage, film and television actor, as well as a singer. In addition to guest-starring in over 60 television series, he was best known for his roles as Ben Cartwright's eldest son Adam Cartwright on the Western television series ""Bonanza"" (1959–1965), and as chief surgeon Dr. John McIntyre, the title character on ""Trapper John, M.D."" (1979–1986). Roberts was also known for his lifelong activism, which included participation in the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965 and pressuring NBC to refrain from hiring whites to portray"
"of Bacchus King of Mardi Gras. Greene was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2015. Lorne Greene Lorne Hyman Greene, (born Lyon Himan Green; February 12, 1915 – September 11, 1987) was a Canadian actor, radio personality, and singer. His television roles include Ben Cartwright on the western ""Bonanza"", and Commander Adama in the original science fiction television series ""Battlestar Galactica"" and ""Galactica 1980"". He also worked on the Canadian television nature documentary series ""Lorne Greene's New Wilderness"", and in television commercials. Greene was born Lyon Himan Green in Ottawa, Ontario, to Russian Jewish immigrants, Dora (née Grinovsky) and"
"a chance to fully develop before the show's abrupt cancellation in November 1972 (with last episode airing January 16, 1973). Many fans, as well as both Landon and Greene, felt that the Hoss character was essential, as he was a nurturing, empathetic soul who rounded out the all-male cast. For 14 years, the Cartwrights were the premier western family on American television and have been immensely popular on cable networks such as TV Land, INSP, Family Channel, and the Hallmark Channel. The series currently airs on Me-TV, TV Land, INSP, and Encore Westerns. TV Land airs ""Bonanza"" from only the"
"location. The plaque was reinstated next to a bench in a safer location the following summer. Michael Landon Michael Landon (born Eugene Maurice Orowitz; October 31, 1936 – July 1, 1991) was an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in ""Bonanza"" (1959–1973), Charles Ingalls in ""Little House on the Prairie"" (1974–1983), and Jonathan Smith in ""Highway to Heaven"" (1984–1989). Landon appeared on the cover of ""TV Guide"" 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball. Landon was born Eugene Maurice Orowitz on October 31, 1936, in Forest Hills, a neighborhood of"
"Lorne Greene Lorne Hyman Greene, (born Lyon Himan Green; February 12, 1915 – September 11, 1987) was a Canadian actor, radio personality, and singer. His television roles include Ben Cartwright on the western ""Bonanza"", and Commander Adama in the original science fiction television series ""Battlestar Galactica"" and ""Galactica 1980"". He also worked on the Canadian television nature documentary series ""Lorne Greene's New Wilderness"", and in television commercials. Greene was born Lyon Himan Green in Ottawa, Ontario, to Russian Jewish immigrants, Dora (née Grinovsky) and Daniel Green, a shoemaker. He was called ""Chaim"" by his mother, and his name is shown"
"run, Blocker guest-starred in an episode of the Keenan Wynn and Bob Mathias NBC series, ""The Troubleshooters"", an adventure program about unusual events surrounding an international construction company. Another 1959 role was as Del Pierce in ""Johnny Yuma"", the first episode of the ABC Western series, ""The Rebel"", starring Nick Adams. Blocker's big break also came in 1959, when he was cast as Eric ""Hoss"" Cartwright on the long-running NBC television series ""Bonanza"" and played the role in 415 episodes until his death. Blocker said he portrayed the gentle-natured Hoss character with a Stephen Grellet excerpt in mind: ""We shall"
"Drew Powell Andrew ""Drew"" Powell (born January 19, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Hoss Cartwright on the PAX series ""Ponderosa"", Cadet Drew on ""Malcolm in the Middle"", and Butch Gilzean/Cyrus Gold/Solomon Grundy, a series regular, on FOX's ""Gotham"". Powell was born in Noblesville, Indiana and grew up in Lebanon, Indiana, graduating from Lebanon Senior High School. He graduated from DePauw University in 1998 and moved to Los Angeles where he soon began auditioning for acting roles. His first television role was as a cadet on Fox's ""Malcolm in the Middle"". He appeared"
"released September 16, 2011. While shooting ""The Ponderosa"" in Australia, Powell met his wife, Veronica, who was a make-up artist on the show. They have one son, Leo, who was born in January 2011. They live in Los Angeles. Drew Powell Andrew ""Drew"" Powell (born January 19, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Hoss Cartwright on the PAX series ""Ponderosa"", Cadet Drew on ""Malcolm in the Middle"", and Butch Gilzean/Cyrus Gold/Solomon Grundy, a series regular, on FOX's ""Gotham"". Powell was born in Noblesville, Indiana and grew up in Lebanon, Indiana, graduating from Lebanon"
"Michael Landon Michael Landon (born Eugene Maurice Orowitz; October 31, 1936 – July 1, 1991) was an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He is known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in ""Bonanza"" (1959–1973), Charles Ingalls in ""Little House on the Prairie"" (1974–1983), and Jonathan Smith in ""Highway to Heaven"" (1984–1989). Landon appeared on the cover of ""TV Guide"" 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball. Landon was born Eugene Maurice Orowitz on October 31, 1936, in Forest Hills, a neighborhood of Queens, New York. His parents were Peggy (née O'Neill; a dancer and comedian) and Eli Maurice"
"role in this film, arguably the greatest of the B-movies starring Randolph Scott and directed by Budd Boetticher. Roberts recognized the film's classic structure; his engaging outlaw, Sam Boone, counterpoints Scott's granite-faced Ben Brigade, maintaining the tension of whether they will work together or clash. He similarly played off James Coburn, who was making his film debut as Boone's quiet sidekick, Whit."" The same year, he was cast in ""Bonanza"". Roberts played Ben Cartwright's urbane eldest son Adam, in the Western television series ""Bonanza"". Unlike his brothers, Adam was a university-educated architectural engineer. Roberts, having largely been ""a stage actor,"
"stern advice to accept prison with the hope of a later pardon. Younger in the episode says that Bodie is so convincing that he should have been a ""politician or a preacher."" In the episode ‘’The Younger Brothers’ Younger Brother’’ (Season 13, Episode 23) of the western television show ""Bonanza"", Cole Younger (Strother Martin) and his brothers are released from prison and again take up a life of crime that has them cross paths with Hoss Cartwright, who is then mistaken for one of the brothers. In 1960, Robert J. Wilke played Younger in the episode ""Perilous Passage"", the series"
"and the 14th and final season ended on January 16, 1973. Blocker's remains were interred in a family plot in Woodmen Cemetery, in De Kalb, Texas. The common grave site is marked by a plain stone with the name ""B. Dan D. Blocker"" engraved; three family members are buried beside him, his father, mother, and sister. The following are named after Blocker: Dan Blocker Bobby Dan Davis Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) was an American television actor and Korean War veteran. He is best remembered for his role as Hoss Cartwright in the NBC Western television series"
"series. Harrison remained as Gonzo on ""Trapper John"" until the middle of the show's seventh season, when he decided to leave for other ventures. The series continued for several more episodes without Harrison, but concluded its run at the end of the 1985–86 season. Harrison had been a fan of Roberts' role as the eldest son of the Cartwright family on the series ""Bonanza"" (1959–1973). The two remained friends until Roberts' death from pancreatic cancer on January 24, 2010. Harrison's later role as stripper John Phillips in the 1981 TV movie ""For Ladies Only"" made him a favorite with women"
"Mitch Vogel Mitchel L Vogel (born January 17, 1956) is an American former child actor. Having begun his professional acting career at age ten, Vogel is widely known for his role as the red-headed orphan, Jamie Hunter-Cartwright on the NBC western series ""Bonanza"", as well as for his feature film roles: as Tommy North in ""Yours, Mine and Ours"" and as Lucius McCaslin in ""The Reivers"". Born in Alhambra, California, Vogel began his acting career at the age of ten, appearing in stage productions of ""Tom Sawyer"", ""Heidi"", ""Peter Pan"" and ""The Wizard of Oz"". As his acting career progressed,"
"the Cartwrights longtime Chinese chef (Hop Sing) and a white woman (Missy). ""Bonanza"" has had a highly profitable merchandising history. Currently, Bonanza Ventures, Inc. grants merchandising and licensing rights worldwide. The original series has spawned several successful novelty western/folk albums from 1962–1965; three dozen Dell and Gold Key comic books from 1962 through 1970; a short-lived comic book adaptation by Dutch comics artist Hans G. Kresse between 1965-1966, Jim Beam Whiskey Ponderosa Ranch decanters 1964–1966; a series of ""Big-Little"" books from 1966–1969; Revel Bonanza model character sets from 1966–1968; a chain of Bonanza and Ponderosa steakhouses from 1963–present; the Lake"
"NPOI. In an episode of the television series ""Bonanza"" (""Look to the Stars"", broadcast March 18, 1962), Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene) helps the 16-year-old Michelson (portrayed by 25-year-old Douglas Lambert (1936–1986)) obtain an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, despite the opposition of the bigoted town schoolteacher (played by William Schallert). ""Bonanza"" was set in and around Virginia City, Nevada, where Michelson lived with his parents prior to leaving for the Naval Academy. In a voice-over at the end of the episode, Greene mentions Michelson's 1907 Nobel Prize. The home in which Michelson lived as a child in Murphys Camp,"
"extreme pressure from other gang members. Coffee ends up showing the town that youth and a fast gun don't replace experience. Guy Williams was slated in 1964, the year that ""Bonanza"" hit #1 in the ratings, to replace Pernell Roberts upon Roberts' departure, enabling the series to preserve the four-Cartwright format for the run of the series. His character, Ben's nephew Will Cartwright, was introduced and was the lead character in five episodes, receiving ""Starring"" billing after the four original rotating Cartwrights during his second appearance going forward, but Roberts changed his mind later and decided to stay for one"
"staying for the entire TV show's run. Another actor from the film, Guy Williams, got into big roles for TV later into the 1960s: he first had the lead in the Disney TV Show ""Zorro"", followed by playing Professor John Robinson on the TV show ""Lost in Space"", which also featured other big name stars in regular and guest starring roles. During the ""Bonanza"" years, Williams and Landon did appearances together in some installments. Still another star from the film, Whit Bissell, got into sci-fi both on film and TV: he played numerous doctors (good and bad) and then played"
"Bonanza TV movies, it is revealed that ""Little Joe"" had died in the Spanish–American War – a member of the ""Rough Riders"". Veteran character actor Ray Teal essayed the role of Sheriff Roy Coffee on 98 episodes from 1960 to 1972. He appeared in more than 250 movies and some 90 television programs during his 37-year career. His longest-running role was as Sheriff Roy Coffee. He had also played a sheriff in the Billy Wilder film ""Ace in the Hole"" (1951). Teal co-starred in numerous TV westerns throughout his career: he appeared five times on ""Cheyenne"", twice on ""The Lone"
"the writers often ventured into private detective work. Despite some memorable episodes, ""Follow the Sun"" was cancelled after twenty-nine segments. After ""Follow the Sun"" folded, Coe appeared in a support role in Fox's ""The 300 Spartans"" (1962) then guest starred in 1962 on the first episode of the fourth season of NBC's Western series ""Bonanza"". He portrayed ranch hand Clay Stafford, who reveals himself to be the ""fifth"" Cartwright, a half brother to Little Joe (Michael Landon) via their mother Marie. Although stepfather Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene) and Joe take Clay at his word, the other Cartwright brothers, Hoss (Dan"
"Cooper Huckabee Thomas Cooper Huckabee (born May 8, 1951) is an American film and television actor who appeared in ""The Funhouse"", ""Urban Cowboy"", and as Harrison in the 1993 film ""Gettysburg"", among other roles. Huckabee played Buzz, one of the leading roles, in ""The Funhouse"". He was Marshall, John Travolta's buddy in ""Urban Cowboy"". He shared a starring role in the 1982 CBS made-for-TV movie ""Country Gold"" made in Nashville which also featured Loni Anderson, Linda Hamilton, and Earl Holliman. He was Henry T. Harrison, the spy, in ""Gettysburg"". He has also had several guest appearances on various TV series,"
"Bonanza: Under Attack Bonanza: Under Attack is a 1995 made-for-television film sequel to the 1959–1973 television series ""Bonanza"" and television films """" (1988) and """" (1993). The movie was directed by Mark Tinker and features noted character actors Ben Johnson, Jack Elam, Dennis Farina, and Richard Roundtree, as well as Leonard Nimoy and Dirk Blocker. None of the characters from the original series appears since the entire cast, with the exception of Pernell Roberts, had passed. The cast does include Michael Landon Jr. and Dirk Blocker, sons of the actors who originally starred as Little Joe and Hoss Cartwright. Nimoy"
"as ""Bonanza"". In the fall of 1972, off-network episodes were released in broadcast syndication to local stations by NBC under the ""Ponderosa"" name. After the series was canceled, the syndicated reruns reverted to the ""Bonanza"" name. From the fourth season on, the Cartwrights and nearly every other recurring character on the show wore the same clothing in almost every episode. The reason for this is twofold: it made duplication of wardrobe easier for stunt doubles (Hal Burton, Bob Miles, Bill Clark, Lyle Heisler, Ray Mazy) and it cut the cost of refilming action shots (such as riding clips in-between scenes),"
"Bob Woodward (actor) Bob Woodward (March 5, 1909 – February 7, 1972) was an American actor of film and television. Born in Oklahoma, Woodward co-starred in the western ""California Mail"" (1936), ""Pioneer Justice"" (1947), ""Range Renegades"" (1948), and ""Junction City"" (1952). Woodward played the role of the stagecoach driver in the two television series, ""The Gene Autry Show"" in 43 episodes (1950–55) and ""Buffalo Bill, Jr."" in 20 episodes (1955-1956). He was cast as a henchman on the series ""The Range Rider"" in 24 episodes (1951–53). He also appeared in the syndicated series, ""Annie Oakley"". In the 1950s and 1960s,"
"actress Martha Plimpton. TMZ reported on March 12, 2015 that Carradine was involved in a serious car accident. He was rushed to the hospital. His wife was also injured in the crash. He was on his way to Telluride, Colorado where his brother Keith lived in the early 90s. Robert Carradine Robert Reed Carradine (born March 24, 1954) is an American actor. A member of the Carradine family, he made his first appearances on television western series such as ""Bonanza"" and his late brother David's TV series, ""Kung Fu"". Carradine's first film role was in the 1972 film ""The Cowboys"","
"Hop Sing Hop Sing is the fictional Cartwright family's cook on the US television series ""Bonanza"" which ran on the NBC network from 1959 to 1973. US-born actor Victor Sen Yung played the character, who was a Chinese immigrant. The character of Hop Sing still incorporated some Chinese-American stereotypes, such as being a servant and his Pidgin English diction. The character had to deal with bigotry on occasion. In ""Shanklin"" episode #409, he is repeatedly referred to by a Confederate doctor as ""yellow"", to which a Cartwright states, ""He's not a yellow, he's Chinese"". During the western's fourteen-year run, just"
"Roberts continue on the show as a semiregular. He added, ""I must confess..I was too hard on him. I did not appreciate him. I knew he was good, but I didn't realize he was that good...none better."" In the last two ""Bonanza"" movies that aired on NBC in the early 1990s, the story line stated that Adam, now in Australia, had equaled his father's success, dominating the engineering/construction business. Roberts was the only accomplished singer of the original cast, though David Canary, who joined ""Bonanza"" in 1967, had a background in voice and performed on Broadway. During Roberts' ""Bonanza"" years,"
"""Bonanza"" starts, the Cartwright family moves onto some scrub land. In this new land Ben Cartwright, a new widower, tries to raise his three young sons – at their late teens Adam and Hoss, and a pre-teen Joseph, commonly known as Little Joe. A number of minor (or perceived) inconsistencies exist between ""Ponderosa"" and ""Bonanza"", and a few glaring retcons are present. Shortly after the series first aired, four episodes were released on two DVDs. The first DVD featured both parts of the pilot episode, while the second featured ""Brother vs. Brother"" and ""Treasure"". On May 25, 2004, The ""Ponderosa:"
"became the Cartwright's foreman. Initially, ""Bonanza"" aired on Saturday evenings opposite ""Dick Clark's Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show"" and ""John Gunther's High Road"" on ABC, and ""Perry Mason"" on CBS. ""Bonanza""s initial ratings were respectable, often coming in behind Mason but ahead of the ABC line-up. Ironically, executives considered canceling the show before its premiere because of its high cost. NBC kept it because ""Bonanza"" was one of the first series to be filmed and broadcast in color, including scenes of picturesque Lake Tahoe, Nevada, although most of the episodes were obviously filmed on soundstages until the seasons near the end"
"Ross Hunter Ross Hunter (May 6, 1926 March 10, 1996) was an American film and television producer and actor. Hunter is best known for producing light comedies such as ""Pillow Talk"" (1959), and the glamorous melodramas ""Magnificent Obsession"" (1954), ""Imitation of Life"" (1959), and ""Back Street"" (1961). Over the course of his career, Hunter produced films of various genres but found his greatest success with light-hearted comedies, musicals and melodramatic ""tear jerkers"" that were high on romance and glamour. Hunter was born Martin Terry Fuss in Cleveland, Ohio on May 6, 1926. He was of Austrian-Jewish and German Jewish descent."
"""Bonanza"" (Season 1, Ep.9: ""Mr. Henry Comstock"") in 1959; ""Thriller"" (""The Big Blackout"") in 1960; and ""The Twilight Zone"" (Season 2, Ep. 14: ""The Whole Truth"") in 1961. His TV pilot, ""Kentucky Kid"", was under consideration as a potential series for NBC, but was not picked up by the network. The proposed series would have had Carson playing a veterinarian widower who raises horses and has an adopted Chinese child. His brother Robert was also a character actor. On February 8, 1960, Carson received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the television and radio"
"were not required. In 2017, Tommy Tedesco was posthumously inducted into the Niagara Falls Music Hall of Fame. Solo With Chet Baker With Don Ellis With Quincy Jones With Jack Nitzsche With Lalo Schifrin With Hugh Masekela Tommy Tedesco Thomas J. Tedesco (July 3, 1930 – November 10, 1997) was an American guitarist and studio musician in Hollywood. Tedesco's credits include the theme from television's ""Bonanza"", ""The Twilight Zone"", Vic Mizzy's theme from ""Green Acres"", ""M*A*S*H"", ""Batman"", and ""Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special"". Tedesco was shown on-camera in a number of game and comedy shows, and played ex-con guitarist Tommy"