A Reference Guide to Television's Bonanza

A Reference Guide to Television's Bonanza
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 385
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ISBN-10 : 9781476600758
ISBN-13 : 1476600759
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Book Synopsis A Reference Guide to Television's Bonanza by : Bruce R. Leiby

Download or read book A Reference Guide to Television's Bonanza written by Bruce R. Leiby and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonanza aired on NBC from September 12, 1959, to January 16, 1973, playing to 480,000,000 viewers in over 97 countries. It was the second longest running western series, surpassed only by Gunsmoke, and continues to provide wholesome entertainment to old and new fans via syndication. This book provides an in-depth chronicle of the series and its stars. A history of the show from its inception to the current made-for-television movies is provided, and an episode guide includes a synopsis of each show and lists such details as the main characters of each episode and the actors who portrayed them, the dates they stayed with the show, date and time of original broadcast, writer, director, producer, executive producer, and supporting cast. Also provided are character sketches for each of the major recurring characters, career biographies of Lorne Green, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, and Michael Landon, brief biographical sketches of the supporting cast, a discography of recordings of the Bonanza theme and recordings of the four major stars, and information on Bonanza television movies.


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