On this day in 1959 {September 12th} the western series "Bonanza" debut on the NBC-TV network... The series ran until January 16th, 1973 with a grand total of 430 episodes... Its the 2nd longest running TV western series {'Gunsmoke' had 635 episodes}... Two versions of the theme song have charted; Al Caiola {#19 in 1961} and Johnny Cash {#94 in 1962}... Sadly all four original stars have passed away, with Pernell 'Adam' Roberts being the last, he died on January 24th, 2010 at the age of 81...
I remember when my grampa used to watch Bonanza! It was end of his world if he missed an episode... Oh, those were the times. Too bad that he died 9y ago. R.I.P Grampa!
one of the great tv shows of all time once held the record for consesuctive season in the top five with nine season including 3yrs in a row as number 1
Hi John, Yes, I know this song has lyrics. I made a video of this with Lorne Greene singing the song. :o) No, I haven't heard "The Call of the Faraway Hills". I will have to see if I can find it. Thanks for taking time to leave me a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)
Hello gramabarb, Glad you like my video. I barely remember when Bonanza was first on tv but I watch the reruns almost every day on TvLand. I love Michael and Lorne but I also think Dan and Pernell are cute too. Thanks for taking time to watch and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)
Hello rainermb, Greetings from America! I'm glad you like my video. Thank you for taking time to watch and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)
Hi, Paula. Did you know the theme from "Bonanza" has lyrics? I've always wanted to do this song, but it's even tougher than "Rawhide". I think I've got almost the whole "Bonanza" collection on Betamax and VHS tapes. By the way, have you ever heard "The Call of The Faraway Hills" from the movie "Shane"?. Beautiful, plaintive Western song. Now there is a song that I wish had lyrics! Cordially, John
