The more episodes I watch, the more evident it is to me that Hoss was the heart and soul of Bonanza. Dan Blocker was a superb actor and highly underrated. Pernell's Adam was, as always, very intelligent, and Lorne's Ben was very wise. Such a humane family and series. So glad that I grew up with such a compassionate program to watch. Many thanks again for re-airing these fine episodes.
After Dan Blocker passed away the final year of Bonanza was a total mess. His last year the show was still number 20 in the ratings, that fall it dropped to 50. Westerns were quickly diminishing during that period and it is hard to tell how long the show would have continued, but certainly his loss was the direct reason the show failed so quickly.
Yeah the Hoss character was great but amazing actors too were Michael Landon (the episode titled 'the stillness within' showed that, in fact everything with him in) and Victor Sen Yung, especially in the episode titled 'the lonely man' and the episode 'mark of guilt'. All the actors were superb. All of them were the best of the best.
Absolutely love how Adam comes home and is like "Yeah, some guys were insulting Hoss so naturally I had to punch their faces in" - 😆I love the loyalty in this show. Would've loved to have seen the moment Adam clocks some dudes in the face after insulting his brother.
I loved the way that Adam was so cool with Mr Olson and he very cleverly pretended to leave so that he could catch Mr Olson with the money. Thanks to Adam the real guilty man was caught who turned out to be the victim's brother. Adam always was my favorite character.
Yeah. When he had that outburst towards Adam, it clicked with me that he killed his own brother. At first I thought it was that needy friend for a while, but after the outburst, it was clear that it was Olson himself who pulled the trigger because of the money.
The “12 angry men” scenario has been played out on a lot of television shows. Well done here on bonanza. Hoss and Ben cartright we’re both my favorite characters on the show
this isnt 12 angry men...not even close.....this is a simple and often used script...the good guy eventually proved right...if you even saw 12 angry men..you should know the movie never proved the young boy innocent of the crime...it was about the character of the jurors....
Same here. When I was old enough to watch it Pernell Roberts had left the show. The first time I saw him was when I began watching the series on You Tube. Now I only watch the seasons when he was still on the show and a few of the first season that he was gone when they still mentioned him. He was a man like his father and they should have treated him as a man. It was silly of the writers to still have Ben telling grown men to go to bed. I also think that he was the best looking. Michael Landon was cute. but Pernell Roberts was very handsome with his dark hair and beautiful thick lashes framing his hazel eyes.
Me too. I was only 1 yr old when this started...but I remember when this Little House on the Prairie came out on TV....only, that few people can afford a TV that time.
@@highplainsdrafter595 And High Capperal, too. I have recently discovered a great love of the Have Gun Will Travel series Marvelous dialog! But Steve McQueen was my favorite as a young child-Wanted Dead or Alive. And Tales of Wells Fargo, Rawhide, Wagon Train, Shane;can't list them all. But this 2 years of virus scare would have been intolerable without these and a few choice vintage comedic sitcoms.
Jamie was from the wrong side of the tracks but he was still a better man than most of the men in that town. He befriended a man that no one else wanted around and refused to let him lie for him to create a false alibi. That's the kind of man you want around when the going gets tough
My daughter and niece were huge, huge fans of “Little House on the Prairie “. (Both born late 70’s). One now lives in MO and has visited the “Little House” multiple times. Today, I sent on one exceptional Bonanza for them to see Pa Ingalls (Landon).
This plot is reminiscent of extraordinary 1957 movie drama“12 Angry Men”. One juror (Henry Fonda) casts considerable doubts on the elements of the case. Dan Blocker does an excellent job in this role as that ‘one juror’.
Wow yes another episode to do with right or wrong like i said this show was made to teach us right from wrong and gorgeous Adam does it again thank you thank you from my heart for making my evening special please can you do Toy story your videos are much clearer and my eye's aren't to good thank you again God bless you
I've been binging episodes of Bonanza and the more I watch the more I get to love the Cartwright family... Ben is so cute n gentle and hoss is a sweetheart I love them all🇯🇲❤️❤️❤️
This episode is definitely underappreciated. Hoss' stubbornness works for good and the way Adam stands in to support his brother, in the end, is superb. I also like the interplay between Jamie and Junior, it's a different kind of friendship. In any case, it's my personal second favorite episode.
It's sad Hoss died at a very early age. Hoss had true talent. I agree with Arline, very underrated. Being almost 70, this is good therapy for my stroke.
Ben made that comment twice and I can't wrap my head around such a statement. How can a man (or woman) be right if they truly are doing or believing something wrong?
@@user-pd7il3xz5j To thine self be true...some sloppy remembrance if Shaekspeare ha. If they are grounded in good ethics and trying...well if wring those are usually the first to step forward and admit it.
Even by early 1960's television standards, the way the town and jurors freely discuss the case is mind-boggling! Guess there was no such thing as jury tampering in the Old West!
I've never seen a father have so much control of grown men over 30 years old telling them when to go to bed ask them what there doing for the day and what time are they coming and going.🤗👍👍
back in those days family was everything, and a strong father commanded great respect, and good, strong and loving father commanded great respect and loyalty, Ben Cartwright was a loving, strong, caring, wise, father. He raised those boys into the fine(no homo)young men they became, and they had the utmost love, respect, and loyalty for their father. Ben did let them be their own man, if they would have chose to leave and go out on their own, he would have given his blessing, and let them know that they could always come back home. I see nothing wrong with their family structure, look at the way most parents raise their children today, and how they turn out, i'd take Ben Cartwright's way of rasing a family over most of today's parents.
Obey the parents. Honor Mother and Father. All living together, work together, eat together. That's family. The Head of house is the boss. Letting each other know what and where they will be is out of respect and courtesy. Don't need 2-3 going to do the same job. No matter how old you get be kind to ELDERS.IF DONT like the rules, leave. Kids today still sit on butt and live at home off parents, playing video games. Old fashion morals and values never go out of style. When your parents tells their child( any age) to do something, the wrong response is WHY?
I have been watching the series for the first time--as I have no memories of watching it as very small child with my grandpa. I am 58 years old now. I plan to get the DVD's as on TH-cam with sound issues and some being in Spanish and unable to read tiny captioning and such...many episodes in Season 7, 9, and a few in 10 and 11 and such could not watch at all and would like to see them. I have learned for the first time that Robert Pernell left the show after Season 6 because he hated the series. He thought acting on Bonanza was "beneath him." My mother who watched the show knew this, and this is why she never like Pernell. I never knew this until a couple of days ago. Yet, I think my favorite part of Bonanza IS seasons 1-6. I did not know that Dan Blocker died of a heart attack at the end of filming of season 13 just before filming of season 14. The producers decided that they could not recast his part, as no one could be HOSS but Dan Blocker. It was the first time in TV history a show actually dealt with the death of an actor--by killing off their character too off the the show. According to the documentary I was listening too--it was during season 14 that things changed for all of television. Other rural, Western type shows were being cancelled. Even though Bonanza was still in the top 10--it too was cancelled. There was not much complaining, as most people who watched season 14 when it aired realized that "HOSS" Dan Blocker seemed to be the glue that held the show together. His presence now missing seemed to leave a hole--and role that would never be filled. Bonanza was never the same again--the heart of Bonanza died with Dan Blocker. Now, watching season 14--this documentary is correct. Without Hoss--there is no heart, no soul to the show. In fact, I do not care for Mr. Landon's writing such dark material. They should have cancelled the show at season 13. I will go back and watch again some of my favorite episodes in seasons 1-6. So glad they have been posted to YOU Tube! Western gal at heart from Oregon
Dan Blocker died of a pulmonary embolism following gall bladder surgery. Not a heart attack. David Dortort admits in an interview that Pernell had good ideas for the direction of character growth, but David wouldn't acquiesce. Pernell left when his 6 year contract expired because the role was unsatisfying, adult children being treated like young children and the writers refused to allow them to get married. If someone isn't growing in their job or getting satisfaction from it why should they be damned by what outsiders feel that person should do? I really don't like the later episodes for the same reason as you stated.😊
@@user-pd7il3xz5j Amen and thank you so very very much. People need to get their facts straight before negatively assuming things. I get so sick and tired of people saying that Pernell Roberts thought that the show was beneath him, absolutely everything that you have said about him is most definitely the gospel truth, he just wanted to bring some truth and reality to the show. In the beginning he was promised one thing that sounded reasonable but once he started everything that was promised to him didn't suffice, everything went into another direction so I can totally understand his frustrations when he tried to instill some plausible reality and creativity within the storylines and is rejected so naturally his ideas were overlooked and when the opportunity presented itself to move on he did exactly as he should have. It was David Dortort and the higher ups lost when Pernell Roberts left the show when he wasn't appreciated so in other words too little too late and I myself felt quite sad when he was no longer a part of the show and as much as I love Bonanza I actually stopped watching when he left that's why I only have Seasons 1-6 because of Adam Cartwright/ Pernell Roberts and I sincerely do thank you so very much for speaking up with the actual facts about him and Dan Blocker. Thanks again💯👏😊👍
This is a great depiction of juries. People are not capable of reasoning, of determining the fact from theory. 12 angry men is a great lesson on this. But people believe what they are told, even if it's a liar with a badge. The worse evidence against someone is an eyewitness, the court admits that.
Love at the end how Roy seems to forget theres not a hope in hell of three brothers and their father being allowed to sit together on the same jury lol
I realized I was younger than 10 when watching this with my family. I never knew the Ponderosa bordered on Lake Tahoe in Nevada. In one episode, the beautiful lake was mentioned. Ah, yes!
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One of the best movies. I say all jurors should be required to watch it before a verdict. Today, people aren't smart enough to decide, and our government is to crooked. People believe what their told, and too often believe what the government or a badge wearer says. It's a fact that an eye witness is the worst type of evidence.
@@jeffcampbell2710 Except in 12 angry men the kid was obviously guilty based on all the evidence. Sure, there is doubt when you examine each piece in a vacuum, but taken altogether, the string of coincidences necessary for the kid to be innocent makes doubt anything but reasonable.
@@samuelrosenbalm first, I think the kid was innocent. Every bit of evidence was shown to be impossible. Second, it's not the job of a jury to help the Court prosecute people. Their job is to protect people from the court, to protect the innocent. Are you not aware of how many innocent people are in prison? I say at least 20% due to Incompetence of juries. Most people are smart enough to serve and give s fair judgement. It's your duty to pick apart the "Evidence" presented, Not vote guilty. I see case after case after case of wrongfully convicted people, because a jury can't think for themselves. It guilty unless you can 100% prove your innocent without any doubt. If you think picking apart the evidence like in 12 angry men, is wrong, then you should never be on a jury. That's actually one of my favorite movies (the original 1957), and think all juries should watch it before they convene.
@@jeffcampbell2710 Maybe because the defense and preaching attorneys pucks cause the best jurors to be let go. What's left is too often the less desirable and occasionally the least capable of thinking.
This movie proves not only women spread gossips that mislead people's minds and ruin a person's reputation. Men too...but In present times, it's even spread quicker by social media. False beliefs and lies make everyone crazy.
Given his bitterness and the false bravado he had, he couldn't have shaken Hoss's hand; however, when he paused and then said that Hoss was, indeed, a big man, he expressed his gratitude in the only way he could.
IT MAY BE A DESIRE TO LIVE...BUT IT has and can be a sign of guilt.....suppose you knew a witness was coming that could prove you guilty....wouldnt running be proof of guilt..or do you expect a criminal to confess..."you got me"....and accept prison/death etc?
I thought they'd keep wrenn and his pal arrested after that escape event but apparently sheriff has the right to let a suspect go without asking the judge😝
I was thinking Mr. Olson quilty of killing his own brother. The conclusion was seeing the killer in pitch dark circumstances. This was a great episode.
Rich men take bribes everyday, look at our so called leaders. A greedy man always wants more. An honest man can't be bought. Politicians prove that daily. Honest men have allowed them to prosper, and now, the chickens are coming home to roost.
These are my favorite episodes where someone is on trial for their life and the jury is weighing whether to convict or acquit. My least favorite episodes are the ones where Hoss has a crush on some girl but she's got eyes for Little Joe. I despise those romantic episodes.
Missing: Hoss explaining his reservations to the jury. Rather than providing that information through conversations with his family, it should have been through talking to the jury. It was such a simple thing to explain. Adam should have asked the man how he recognized him. Presumably it was by his horse, all dressed in black and hat, not his face. Plus, outside in the moonlight vs no light inside. That was weak. Adam should have challenged him. The hidden box was silly. Was there a better way to show his guilt? Earlier, the man stated that the box had "every cent that we had in the world" but now he was carrying a fair bit of cash. Adam could have asked the man, how he was going to survive with all his money gone and watch for a clear lie. Could have stated that "no-one will be able to spend that money because everyone now knows your mark." Maybe he would catch the man trying to hide the money that he was carrying. I don't know, how the lie is discovered isn't critical to the theme of the episode. We all expect that the accused will be proved to be innocent, but the ending felt weak and contrived to me. Maybe if Adam let on that he was skeptical of the man's story. During the discussion of "where else would you hide a box"? Adam could say "If everyone hid their cash in the same place, then it wouldn't be a great hiding place, would it." Then look around the kitchen. I've known people to hide their money in a flour tin," as Adam peers into an open container in the kitchen. "Under a loose floorboard." as Adam taps on the floor ... Perhaps as he leaves, he says "Keep your remaining money in a different place, you don't want to lose it too." Then we can see that the man is nervous. Now he has a real reason to go move the money to a better place and Adam can catch him. I think that's better than Adam just happening to place his foot on the loose stone where the man hid the money. That was silly.
That's what's wrong with us now. There are layers and different meanings and implications behind statements. Ben had to live by the ethic he created or was taught. Many times he suggests the boys just leave a situation alone. I suspect it has an underlying meanibg...that each is only responsible for doing the best he can.
Jamie's terrible, I love him. Also, it's completely untrue that a man is never wrong when he's standing up for what he believes in. But Hoss is always right. Cartwright, to be exact. ...I'll see myself out.
That large bill pointed out in evidence was a 1923 silver Certificate. Often called a horse blanket in the collector community. They should have picked up a period correct bill
The more episodes I watch, the more evident it is to me that Hoss was the heart and soul of Bonanza. Dan Blocker was a superb actor and highly underrated. Pernell's Adam was, as always, very intelligent, and Lorne's Ben was very wise. Such a humane family and series. So glad that I grew up with such a compassionate program to watch. Many thanks again for re-airing these fine episodes.
After Dan Blocker passed away the final year of Bonanza was a total mess. His last year the show was still number 20 in the ratings, that fall it dropped to 50. Westerns were quickly diminishing during that period and it is hard to tell how long the show would have continued, but certainly his loss was the direct reason the show failed so quickly.
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Sort of reminds me of Hunter Biden and his family.
Yeah the Hoss character was great but amazing actors too were Michael Landon (the episode titled 'the stillness within' showed that, in fact everything with him in) and Victor Sen Yung, especially in the episode titled 'the lonely man' and the episode 'mark of guilt'. All the actors were superb.
All of them were the best of the best.
Absolutely love how Adam comes home and is like "Yeah, some guys were insulting Hoss so naturally I had to punch their faces in" - 😆I love the loyalty in this show. Would've loved to have seen the moment Adam clocks some dudes in the face after insulting his brother.
I wish ADAM had stayed in the series much longer.
This is the reason why I don't stop
watching Bonanza. I just can't miss
a good episode.
Got me addicted to it too. So far I had watched around 40+ episodes already....a hundred more to go.😂
I love Hoss. He was a good man. Dan Blocker portrayed him beautifully.
Hoss is the sweetest! 🤠✌🍿📺
Adam Cartwright got to go to college. Don't know if Hoss went to college. if I advise hime: ornithology. Hoss is kind, brave and a fighter
Absolutely!
The world could use a few more Hosses.
Totally agree ❤
One of the biggest assets of American TV.💯👍🎉
Hoss is a big guy with a big heart!
Gosh Adam is staunch, cool and adorable all at the same time. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I loved the way that Adam was so cool with Mr Olson and he very cleverly pretended to leave so that he could catch Mr Olson with the money. Thanks to Adam the real guilty man was caught who turned out to be the victim's brother. Adam always was my favorite character.
Yeah. When he had that outburst towards Adam, it clicked with me that he killed his own brother. At first I thought it was that needy friend for a while, but after the outburst, it was clear that it was Olson himself who pulled the trigger because of the money.
@@cryptidian3530 That's right.
@Ponderosa Ranch They were a great group of men and their pa Ben. 🙂🐎🐴
This episode is one of the best of Bonanza well written and well played, written by Robert Vincent Wright
Junior had one heck of a time tightening that vise
When the Sheriff started talking about another jury trial, Ben, Adam, and Hoss couldn’t get out of there fast enough. 😂😂😂😂😂
Great episode, one of the best: Adam, Hoss and Ben all deliver superb performances. Didn't miss Joe. Curious twist at the end. Thanks for sharing
The “12 angry men” scenario has been played out on a lot of television shows. Well done here on bonanza. Hoss and Ben cartright we’re both my favorite characters on the show
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this isnt 12 angry men...not even close.....this is a simple and often used script...the good guy eventually proved right...if you even saw 12 angry men..you should know the movie never proved the young boy innocent of the crime...it was about the character of the jurors....
Weigh the evidence
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Not trying to emulate the story. Just the setup.
"Very hot in here" And so on..
Don't take comments so seriously.
Still a great episode
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This was one of my favorite episodes. It demonstrated the true amazing character of the Cartwright family!❤
I was too young to watch Bonanza back then. So, i watch it now in 2021, since episode one :-)
Same here. When I was old enough to watch it Pernell Roberts had left the show. The first time I saw him was when I began watching the series on You Tube. Now I only watch the seasons when he was still on the show and a few of the first season that he was gone when they still mentioned him. He was a man like his father and they should have treated him as a man. It was silly of the writers to still have Ben telling grown men to go to bed. I also think that he was the best looking. Michael Landon was cute. but Pernell Roberts was very handsome with his dark hair and beautiful thick lashes framing his hazel eyes.
@@bettywallace3375 Adam was my favorite when watching with family back then.
Me too. I was only 1 yr old when this started...but I remember when this Little House on the Prairie came out on TV....only, that few people can afford a TV that time.
I was born in 1959, lol, so I was too young then, too..
The Rifleman and Bonanza are the two best, hands down. RIP to all 6 main actors.
Ever tried The Big Valley episodes? They're more willing to take on controversial topics and have plenty of character depth.
@@highplainsdrafter595 And High Capperal, too. I have recently discovered a great love of the Have Gun Will Travel series Marvelous dialog!
But Steve McQueen was my favorite as a young child-Wanted Dead or Alive. And Tales of Wells Fargo, Rawhide, Wagon Train, Shane;can't list them all. But this 2 years of virus scare would have been intolerable without these and a few choice vintage comedic sitcoms.
Never seen the rifleman is it good?
Have Gun Will Travel was great. Paladin always quoted Shakespeare and Cervantes.
@@highplainsdrafter595 Big Valley was way too annoying too many times.
Jamie was from the wrong side of the tracks but he was still a better man than most of the men in that town. He befriended a man that no one else wanted around and refused to let him lie for him to create a false alibi. That's the kind of man you want around when the going gets tough
@@trwent Ah yes, thank you. Edit made 😁
No doubt about it! Hoss ( Dan Blocker ) was the heart & soul of Bonanza. Hoss is my favorite on the show!
Love that guy ( Hoss)!
Really a great episode - clever of Adam to wait around to catch Olsen in the act. Thanks again!
HOSS was right the whole time, lol..I'll bet the citizens felt lower than a snake's belly..
My daughter and niece were huge, huge fans of “Little House on the Prairie “. (Both born late 70’s). One now lives in MO and has visited the “Little House” multiple times. Today, I sent on one exceptional Bonanza for them to see Pa Ingalls (Landon).
Loved ol Hoss Cartwright
Dan Blocker was a fine man and Great actor
"Old Dan Blocker was a fine young man
Combed his hair with a wagon wheel
Washed his face in a frying pan
Died with a toothache in his heel"
This plot is reminiscent of extraordinary 1957 movie drama“12 Angry Men”. One juror (Henry Fonda) casts considerable doubts on the elements of the case. Dan Blocker does an excellent job in this role as that ‘one juror’.
Adam always figures it out, but Hoss is the reason why Bonanza lasted as long as it did. Great actors in this show❤😊
Wow yes another episode to do with right or wrong like i said this show was made to teach us right from wrong and gorgeous Adam does it again thank you thank you from my heart for making my evening special please can you do Toy story your videos are much clearer and my eye's aren't to good thank you again God bless you
I've been binging episodes of Bonanza and the more I watch the more I get to love the Cartwright family... Ben is so cute n gentle and hoss is a sweetheart I love them all🇯🇲❤️❤️❤️
Nice one. Thanks for uploading this classic series.
This was one of the BEST EPISODES...........LOVED IT!
This episode is definitely underappreciated. Hoss' stubbornness works for good and the way Adam stands in to support his brother, in the end, is superb. I also like the interplay between Jamie and Junior, it's a different kind of friendship. In any case, it's my personal second favorite episode.
He finally realized that Hoss was really a “BIG” man!
"THOSE HIGH & MIGHTY CAA-RTWRIGHTS" ~ LOL
What an interesting twist and the script gave Hoss the one pivoting point that held the whole story together.
The actor who played Jamie Renn was GREAT!
It's sad Hoss died at a very early age. Hoss had true talent. I agree with Arline, very underrated. Being almost 70, this is good therapy for my stroke.
"You really are a big man." Very well put.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING
Excellent episode!
A man is never wrong doing what he thinks is right.🙂
Ben made that comment twice and I can't wrap my head around such a statement. How can a man (or woman) be right if they truly are doing or believing something wrong?
@@user-pd7il3xz5j To thine self be true...some sloppy remembrance if Shaekspeare ha. If they are grounded in good ethics and trying...well if wring those are usually the first to step forward and admit it.
He would have chipped in for a headstone?!! How benevolent of him.
Has no one ever heard of one good man starring one of best actors of all time
Roy always leaves himself wide open for a prisoner to escape
That only shows that government paid servants have been working in crooked ways way back then.
Roy,
A very trusting soul...
Even by early 1960's television standards, the way the town and jurors freely discuss the case is mind-boggling! Guess there was no such thing as jury tampering in the Old West!
You got it...when he passed away from complications arising out of his gull bladder operation, so did the chemistry of the show...
Great acting by Jack Betts.
Who was he?
@@torriddThe actor who portrayed Jamie Renn-the wrongfully accused.
Agree growing up watching bonzana when I was little kid family time together
This episode was an excellent one.
I've never seen a father have so much control of grown men over 30 years old telling them when to go to bed ask them what there doing for the day and what time are they coming and going.🤗👍👍
back in those days family was everything, and a strong father commanded great respect, and good, strong and loving father commanded great respect and loyalty, Ben Cartwright was a loving, strong, caring, wise, father. He raised those boys into the fine(no homo)young men they became, and they had the utmost love, respect, and loyalty for their father. Ben did let them be their own man, if they would have chose to leave and go out on their own, he would have given his blessing, and let them know that they could always come back home. I see nothing wrong with their family structure, look at the way most parents raise their children today, and how they turn out, i'd take Ben Cartwright's way of rasing a family over most of today's parents.
Blame the writer's and producers not Ben!
Obey the parents. Honor Mother and Father. All living together, work together, eat together. That's family. The Head of house is the boss. Letting each other know what and where they will be is out of respect and courtesy. Don't need 2-3 going to do the same job. No matter how old you get be kind to ELDERS.IF DONT like the rules, leave. Kids today still sit on butt and live at home off parents, playing video games. Old fashion morals and values never go out of style. When your parents tells their child( any age) to do something, the wrong response is WHY?
lollllllllllll. you are right, i never thought of that.
I'm 56, and my mom still has my respect like that. It's how I was raised, and many I know too. Maybe it's country living.
I have been watching the series for the first time--as I have no memories of watching it as very small child with my grandpa. I am 58 years old now. I plan to get the DVD's as on TH-cam with sound issues and some being in Spanish and unable to read tiny captioning and such...many episodes in Season 7, 9, and a few in 10 and 11 and such could not watch at all and would like to see them.
I have learned for the first time that Robert Pernell left the show after Season 6 because he hated the series. He thought acting on Bonanza was "beneath him." My mother who watched the show knew this, and this is why she never like Pernell. I never knew this until a couple of days ago. Yet, I think my favorite part of Bonanza IS seasons 1-6.
I did not know that Dan Blocker died of a heart attack at the end of filming of season 13 just before filming of season 14. The producers decided that they could not recast his part, as no one could be HOSS but Dan Blocker. It was the first time in TV history a show actually dealt with the death of an actor--by killing off their character too off the the show.
According to the documentary I was listening too--it was during season 14 that things changed for all of television. Other rural, Western type shows were being cancelled. Even though Bonanza was still in the top 10--it too was cancelled. There was not much complaining, as most people who watched season 14 when it aired realized that "HOSS" Dan Blocker seemed to be the glue that held the show together. His presence now missing seemed to leave a hole--and role that would never be filled. Bonanza was never the same again--the heart of Bonanza died with Dan Blocker.
Now, watching season 14--this documentary is correct. Without Hoss--there is no heart, no soul to the show. In fact, I do not care for Mr. Landon's writing such dark material.
They should have cancelled the show at season 13. I will go back and watch again some of my favorite episodes in seasons 1-6. So glad they have been posted to YOU Tube!
Western gal at heart from Oregon
Dan Blocker died of a pulmonary embolism following gall bladder surgery. Not a heart attack.
David Dortort admits in an interview that Pernell had good ideas for the direction of character growth, but David wouldn't acquiesce. Pernell left when his 6 year contract expired because the role was unsatisfying, adult children being treated like young children and the writers refused to allow them to get married. If someone isn't growing in their job or getting satisfaction from it why should they be damned by what outsiders feel that person should do?
I really don't like the later episodes for the same reason as you stated.😊
@@user-pd7il3xz5j Amen and thank you so very very much. People need to get their facts straight before negatively assuming things. I get so sick and tired of people saying that Pernell Roberts thought that the show was beneath him, absolutely everything that you have said about him is most definitely the gospel truth, he just wanted to bring some truth and reality to the show. In the beginning he was promised one thing that sounded reasonable but once he started everything that was promised to him didn't suffice, everything went into another direction so I can totally understand his frustrations when he tried to instill some plausible reality and creativity within the storylines and is rejected so naturally his ideas were overlooked and when the opportunity presented itself to move on he did exactly as he should have. It was David Dortort and the higher ups lost when Pernell Roberts left the show when he wasn't appreciated so in other words too little too late and I myself felt quite sad when he was no longer a part of the show and as much as I love Bonanza I actually stopped watching when he left that's why I only have Seasons 1-6 because of Adam Cartwright/ Pernell Roberts and I sincerely do thank you so very much for speaking up with the actual facts about him and Dan Blocker. Thanks again💯👏😊👍
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I grew up watching these movies lorne Greene still fine still watch reruns
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This is a great depiction of juries. People are not capable of reasoning, of determining the fact from theory. 12 angry men is a great lesson on this. But people believe what they are told, even if it's a liar with a badge. The worse evidence against someone is an eyewitness, the court admits that.
Right, the worst sinner is the false eyewitness, reason why it's one of the ten commandments.
Oh boy, did that one conversation Adam had with mr Olsen change things. He wouldn't even need to find him with that box. He gave it all away.
Hoss, Beautiful soul ❤️
Makes me laugh when Ben tells his sons to go to bed.
A serious episode, nevertheless 👍👌👏. Thanks a lot for uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health.
Love at the end how Roy seems to forget theres not a hope in hell of three brothers and their father being allowed to sit together on the same jury lol
Hoss is my favourite
I realized I was younger than 10 when watching this with my family. I never knew the Ponderosa bordered on Lake Tahoe in Nevada. In one episode, the beautiful lake was mentioned. Ah, yes!
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Reminds me of the movie 12 Angry Men staring Henry Fonda.
One of the best movies. I say all jurors should be required to watch it before a verdict. Today, people aren't smart enough to decide, and our government is to crooked. People believe what their told, and too often believe what the government or a badge wearer says. It's a fact that an eye witness is the worst type of evidence.
@@jeffcampbell2710 Except in 12 angry men the kid was obviously guilty based on all the evidence. Sure, there is doubt when you examine each piece in a vacuum, but taken altogether, the string of coincidences necessary for the kid to be innocent makes doubt anything but reasonable.
@@samuelrosenbalm first, I think the kid was innocent. Every bit of evidence was shown to be impossible.
Second, it's not the job of a jury to help the Court prosecute people. Their job is to protect people from the court, to protect the innocent. Are you not aware of how many innocent people are in prison? I say at least 20% due to Incompetence of juries. Most people are smart enough to serve and give s fair judgement. It's your duty to pick apart the "Evidence" presented, Not vote guilty. I see case after case after case of wrongfully convicted people, because a jury can't think for themselves. It guilty unless you can 100% prove your innocent without any doubt. If you think picking apart the evidence like in 12 angry men, is wrong, then you should never be on a jury. That's actually one of my favorite movies (the original 1957), and think all juries should watch it before they convene.
@@jeffcampbell2710 Maybe because the defense and preaching attorneys pucks cause the best jurors to be let go. What's left is too often the less desirable and occasionally the least capable of thinking.
@@belbal5004 they acted extremely competent in that movie.
This movie proves not only women spread gossips that mislead people's minds and ruin a person's reputation. Men too...but In present times, it's even spread quicker by social media. False beliefs and lies make everyone crazy.
Hoss Cartwright always did the right and honourable thing.
the guy who was wrongly accused could have at least shaken hoss hand
I was thinking the same thing, but Jamie obiviously has social etiquette issues.
Given his bitterness and the false bravado he had, he couldn't have shaken Hoss's hand; however, when he paused and then said that Hoss was, indeed, a big man, he expressed his gratitude in the only way he could.
The guy who was wrongly accused was a knob. Silly character construction with that one.
Great family were The Cartwright's
Fair and honest
trying to escape has never been proof of guilt, it is a sign of a desire to live
IT MAY BE A DESIRE TO LIVE...BUT IT has and can be a sign of guilt.....suppose you knew a witness was coming that could prove you guilty....wouldnt running be proof of guilt..or do you expect a criminal to confess..."you got me"....and accept prison/death etc?
Balognie!
I thought they'd keep wrenn and his pal arrested after that escape event but apparently sheriff has the right to let a suspect go without asking the judge😝
12 Angry men. Take off
Town loves the Cartwrights one day next don't . A day and life off the Cartwrights . ❤. Bonanza.
This actor reminds of of a little Clark Gable. Like his angry little brother.
All this gossiping from the jury makes this trial a "mistrial". Where is the defendants attorney?
I was thinking Mr. Olson quilty of killing his own brother. The conclusion was seeing the killer in pitch dark circumstances. This was a great episode.
You're a big man Cartwright...._damnright_
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Hoss didn't follow logic he follows his heart
The message I get is don’t let your mind rule your heart.
Hmm will think on. Thy need to balance. Intuition and logic need balance.
Why would Hoss take a bribe only the richest family in the territory lol
Rich men take bribes everyday, look at our so called leaders. A greedy man always wants more. An honest man can't be bought. Politicians prove that daily. Honest men have allowed them to prosper, and now, the chickens are coming home to roost.
@@jeffcampbell2710 Yup!
Back when men wore hats. I wear one most every day.
18:58 One of the best scenes in the entire show. And 35:00 .. 36:00
They were all good
Thus episode looks like " 12 Angry Men" with cowboy hats.
Crazy to think that Hoss's son is Hitchcock
For long-time viewers does anyone notice they take turns in the opening lineup?
Some one forgot about little joe Adam wasn't there for this one
Damn, that last statement by Hoss was "Gospel", "A Man was never wrong, when he stood up for what he thought was right".
What if a man is standing up for what he feels is right....but it truly is wrong?
@@user-pd7il3xz5j The man soon sees it and apologizes? Allhe can do besides learn from it.
@@belbal5004 Ah, if only all people would see when they were wrong and learn from it we'd all be better people.
@@user-pd7il3xz5j "Touche my friend" wisdom.
The Jury
Episode aired Dec 30, 1962
Dang! Hoss paid a whole $1.00 for a glass of whiskey! Usually, he just throws down a coin!
Coin changed to paper
These are my favorite episodes where someone is on trial for their life and the jury is weighing whether to convict or acquit. My least favorite episodes are the ones where Hoss has a crush on some girl but she's got eyes for Little Joe. I despise those romantic episodes.
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Missing: Hoss explaining his reservations to the jury. Rather than providing that information through conversations with his family, it should have been through talking to the jury. It was such a simple thing to explain.
Adam should have asked the man how he recognized him. Presumably it was by his horse, all dressed in black and hat, not his face. Plus, outside in the moonlight vs no light inside. That was weak. Adam should have challenged him.
The hidden box was silly. Was there a better way to show his guilt? Earlier, the man stated that the box had "every cent that we had in the world" but now he was carrying a fair bit of cash. Adam could have asked the man, how he was going to survive with all his money gone and watch for a clear lie. Could have stated that "no-one will be able to spend that money because everyone now knows your mark." Maybe he would catch the man trying to hide the money that he was carrying. I don't know, how the lie is discovered isn't critical to the theme of the episode. We all expect that the accused will be proved to be innocent, but the ending felt weak and contrived to me.
Maybe if Adam let on that he was skeptical of the man's story. During the discussion of "where else would you hide a box"? Adam could say "If everyone hid their cash in the same place, then it wouldn't be a great hiding place, would it." Then look around the kitchen. I've known people to hide their money in a flour tin," as Adam peers into an open container in the kitchen. "Under a loose floorboard." as Adam taps on the floor ... Perhaps as he leaves, he says "Keep your remaining money in a different place, you don't want to lose it too." Then we can see that the man is nervous. Now he has a real reason to go move the money to a better place and Adam can catch him. I think that's better than Adam just happening to place his foot on the loose stone where the man hid the money. That was silly.
A dollar a day was a lot of money in the 1860s.
Salute Jefferson Davis. Just thought I'd mention the President of the CSA.
Hoss Does Henry.
This certainly wasn't the OJ jury.
The real hero of Bonanza was the horse that carried Hoss around. Back breaking work !!!
A person is never wrong if they do what they think is right......the other jurors thought they were right.. .
That's a lie ben just cause a man thinks something is right doesn't make it right
Agree completely.
That's what's wrong with us now. There are layers and different meanings and implications behind statements. Ben had to live by the ethic he created or was taught. Many times he suggests the boys just leave a situation alone. I suspect it has an underlying meanibg...that each is only responsible for doing the best he can.
2:08 ,Hey, that's Walter of Jeff Dunham.....LOL
Only one person voting not guilty. No reason to change your vote as the last one, just because he tried to escape. Everyone would try to escape then.
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Jamie's terrible, I love him. Also, it's completely untrue that a man is never wrong when he's standing up for what he believes in. But Hoss is always right. Cartwright, to be exact.
...I'll see myself out.
This is like
Twelve Angry Men. Henry Fonda
sounds like the jurors of today talk to everyone about the case
Everyone seems to hate the Cartwrights a lot.
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That large bill pointed out in evidence was a 1923 silver Certificate. Often called a horse blanket in the collector community. They should have picked up a period correct bill