Bonanza is now considered one of the most popular Western series of all time, spanning 14 seasons and becoming the first prime-time network Western to film in color. But, did you know that, early in ...

Lorne Greene holds a very grown-up-looking “baby” in this memorable moment from the whimsical Bonanza episode “Hoss and the Baby” (Season 6, Episode 19, aired January 31, 1965).

"Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright" on Bonanza truly was the role that defined Dan Blocker's career. We thought it was high time to take a look at this amazing actor's life that ended too soon back in 1972. Read ...

Blocker brought Hoss to life perfectly, and for many Bonanza fans, he was the show’s best character. Blocker appeared in the series throughout the ’60s and into the early ’70s.

Bonanza lasted another season without Hoss, and the 14th and final season ended on Jan. 16, 1973. Dan was buried in the family plot in De Kalb beside his father, mother and sister.

Set in the Nevada frontier, ‘Bonanza’ quickly became a television staple running for an impressive 14 seasons, with stars like Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon and more.