Bonanza

One of the most successful and popular television westerns, "Bonanza" went on to become one of the most enduring series or all time. the instantly recognizable theme song, the talented cast, beautiful western scenery and impressive guest stars, made Bonanza stand far above the rest. Set in Virginia City, Nevada in the 1860s, the series chronicles the adventures of Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene), owner of the Ponderosa Ranch, and his three sons, Adam (Pernell Roberts), Hoss (Dan Blocker) and Little Joe (Michael Landon). Each exciting episode finds the Cartwrights coping with western-style moral issues of good and evil, right and wrong. As with all strong families, there is a great love and trust between them and they find time for humor in almost every situation. In fact, the playfulness and sense of humor of the cast is one of Bonanza's strong points. Includes: "Blood On The Land" - A group of sheepherders trying to cross the Ponderosa kidnaps Adam, and Ben has to turn to the law to settle the situation. "The Strangler" - Ben's past catches up with him, when an inspector from Louisiana arrives in Virginia City to arrest Ben for murder committed in New Orleans. It is up to Little Joe to make sure he does not go back to New Orleans. "Escape To Ponderosa" - Three Army deserters bushwhack Adam. Ben pursues the men only to discover their pursuer Captain Bolton has ulterior motives in his hunt. Ben begins his own pursuit of Cartwright-style justice. "Bitter Water" - Caught up in a fight of water rights, the Cartwrights must resort to strong measures when a neighboring rancher, bent on destroying the Ponderosa, infects their cattle with Texas fever. "Death At Dawn" - When a local merchant is gunned down for refusing to pay protection to the crooks running the town, Ben is taken hostage to try to win the release of the man accused of the crime. Who will hang? Ben or the real killer? "The Gunmen" - Traveling to Keowa, Texas, Joe and Hoss are mistaken for two gun-slinging brothers summoned to town to put an end to a long running feud. Cast in the middle of the feud, Joe and Hoss must use all their wits to stop the fighting.