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Adam, Hoss, and Joe were actually half-brothers. Adam's mother was Elizabeth, Hoss' mother was Inger, and Joe's mother was Marie. Difficulty: Hard.

 

1, 2, 4

As the show opens, we see a view of old San Francisco. There is a banner across the screen saying "San Francisco 1861". Difficulty: Hard.

 

Virginia City, Carson City, Reno

Enos Blessing is a newcomer to Virginia City. He has opened a photography studio and also has a portable dark room in a wagon. He visits the Cartwrights one evening to make a sales pitch. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Enos Milford, Enos Watford, Enos Bolton

Hoss' name was really Eric, but he got the nickname "Hoss." Difficulty: Hard.

 

Adam, Hoss, Joseph, Adam, Hoss, Joe, Adam, Erin, Joseph

"Bonanza" ran for 14 seasons, beginning in September of 1959. A total of 430 episodes were aired. The first episode of "Bonanza" aired on September 12, 1959 and the last episode aired on January 9, 1973. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Western television series, Television show sponsored by Chevrolet, Television series featuring a single father

Ben said that to Joe in the episode "Twilight Town" after all of the people of Martinville disapear and Joe was trying to explain to his dad and brothers about the deserted town. Difficulty: Hard.

 

"The Friendship", "The Tin Badge", "The Savage"

Lorne Hyman Greene was born February 12,1915. Before starring on "Bonanza", Greene was a reporter and an announcer for Canadian Broadcasting Company. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts

This quote is from "Loves Me Not," when Jean came down to talk to Ben about being in love with him. Joe and Hoss said they were going to the barn, and then Adam said the quote and headed upstairs! (Thanks to Puddleglum for this note.) Difficulty: Hard.

 

Ben, Hoss, Joe

You can see Joe writing with his left hand in some episodes ('The Secret' is one of them), and in 'The Secret' he was accused of murder, based partially on a witness who saw a man wearing a left-handed gun. Also, Joe said in 'Credit For A Kill' when he was getting ready to face up to a gunman: "Look at that hand. Steady as a rock. . . . I just wish I was right-handed." Difficulty: Average.

 

Ben, Adam, Hoss

His sons are called Adam, Eric (Hoss) and Joseph (Little Joe). In season 13, Ben adopts a boy named Jamie Hunter, but he is not Ben´s biological son. Will Cartwright was the son of Ben's brother, played by Guy Williams and guest starred in five episode. Difficulty: Average.

 

4, 1, 2

Mr. Prescott thinks Hoss steals the girl. Difficulty: Hard.

 

wife, daughter, niece

He was first engaged to Ruth in "The Savage". A few seasons later he was engaged to Laura Dayton in "The Pressure Game". Ruth left with a tribe of Indians to save their people. Laura ran off with Adam's cousin Will in the episode "Triangle". Difficulty: Hard.

 

1, 4, 0

Adam Cartwright was the oldest son of Ben Cartwright on the popular Western TV show, Bonanza. He was portrayed as an intelligent, level-headed, and bookish character, often serving as a mediator for his younger brothers, Hoss and Little Joe. The role of Adam was played by actor Pernell Roberts, who left the show after six seasons to pursue other opportunities. Despite his departure, Adam remains a beloved character in the hearts of Bonanza fans, and the show continued on for several more seasons with other characters taking up the mantle as Ben's oldest son. Adam's departure also marked a turning point in the series, as the show began to shift towards more lighthearted storylines and away from the more serious and dramatic themes of its earlier seasons. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Candy, Hoss, Little Joe

Named for the Ponderosa Pine trees. Difficulty: Easy.

Jamie Hunter was portrayed by Mitch Vogel. He later played Johnny Johnson in "Little House on the Prairie." Difficulty: Hard.

 

Griff, Candy, Roy

Mr. Endicott has development plans for northern Nevada. He can best do as he pleases by having a political pull with high ranking officials. Difficulty: Hard.

 

supporting the incumbent governor, supporting miners widows, supporting law enforcement

The Cartwright's probably have never sat for portraits before. Photographs are a new process. They don't know how to relax and be natural in front of the camera. Difficulty: Hard.

 

a board, a brick, a shot of whiskey

He was married to Elizabeth, Adam's mother. Then he married Inga, Hoss' mother. Finally he married Marie, Joe's mother. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Two, One, Zero

Pernell Roberts left the show after the sixth season to pursue a film and stage career. He later starred in the television series, "Trapper John, M.D." Difficulty: Hard.

 

Little Joe got married, Dan Blocker died, All of these

Ben said that to Adam as they were looking at the Ponderosa. Adam replies, "You've been a lot of places and seen a lot of things ,Pa, but you've never seen or been to Heaven." "A Rose for Lotta" was the first "Bonanza" episode.
Difficulty: Hard.

 

"The Savage", "Kindom of Fear", "The Greedy Ones"

Pernell Elvin Roberts was born on May 18, 1928. Pernell Roberts portrayed the oldest Cartwright son. Pernell Roberts went on to play on "Trapper John".
Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Lorne Green

It was from the episode "The Hayburner," in which Joe buys a small horse and bets against Adam's larger horse. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Hoss, Sheriff Coffee, Jock in "The Tax Collector"

The fear of heights is called acrophobia. Hoss is the one who is afraid of darkness (achluophobia). Difficulty: Hard.

 

darkness, snakes, Hoss

Looney has a tonic for that fever. Difficulty: Hard.

 

typhoid, bullet wound, heat stroke

A few months after the wedding, Alice and their unborn child were killed in a fire set by her brother. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Adam and Ruth, Hoss and Margie, Adam and Laura

 

1, 2, 4

Virginia City was the town they frequently visited. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Texas, California, Colorado

One time, Adam was engaged to Laura, until she fell for cousin Will! Difficulty: Hard.

 

Griff, John, Michael

Mr. Endicott is willing to give full support to a candidate he believes will be easily manipulated. He won't ask for anything big at first, but over time he will run Nevada behind the scenes. Difficulty: Hard.

 

mayor, prosecutor, sheriff

Silver is a vital ingredient in the processing of black and white photographs. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Portraits in Gold, Portraits of Virginia City, Portraits West

Sheba knew tricks, such as how to be ridden and how to let the rider get off. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Reba, Ben, Ellie

Ben's first wife, Elizabeth, died following childbirth. His second wife, Inger, was killed by Indians. His third wife, Marie, was killed in a riding accident. Difficulty: Hard.

 

2, 1, 4

Ben says this to Hoss and Little Joe when he finds out that Adam claimed that he saw a knight in armor. "A Knight To Remember" was a very amusing epiosde about Adam and a man who dressed up in a knight's armor and chased away robbers.
Difficulty: Hard.

 

"Hoss and the Leprechauns", "The Gift", "Old Sheba"

Bobby Dan Davis Blocker was born on December 10, 1928. Dan Blocker was Hoss Cartwright, the middle son. Dan Blocker died suddenly at the age of 43, from a lung clot, in May of 1972. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Michael Landon, Lorne Green, Pernell Roberts

Hoss had fallen asleep leaning against a tree, and when he woke up, a knife was stabbed into the tree right next to his head. And the first thing Hoss said is "Joe, did you put this here?" Difficulty: Hard.

 

blanket, arrow, boot

Laura Dayton was a widow with a little girl. Laura was quite confused and whiny most of the time, so I guess I'm glad Adam didn't marry her. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Lucy Dodge, Lydia Drake, Linda Dalton

This show was a spin-off of the series "M*A*S*H" and lasted for seven seasons (1979 - 1986). "Highway to Heaven" featured Michael Landon (Little Joe) as the angel Jonathan Smith. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

Mission: Impossible, Highway to Heaven, Remington Steele

Hendrick was their dead son's name. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Eric, Mark, Ivan

It was said that Adam went to sea. He was mentioned several times throughout the remaining seasons. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Married and moved to California, Died, Never explained

Adam's grandfather's occupation as a sea captain sheds light on the show Bonanza's portrayal of the Cartwright family's roots. The Cartwrights were a wealthy and respected family whose wealth came from mining. However, the fact that Adam's grandfather was a sea captain implies that the Cartwright family had a history of trade and commerce as well. This adds another dimension to the show's portrayal of the Cartwright family's past and gives viewers a peek into how the family came to be the successful and influential figures they were.

It also shows how the show highlights the importance of family history and legacy in shaping characters' identities and how they are viewed by others. Overall, Adam's grandfather's profession provides interesting insight into the show's historical context and the family's legacy, making Bonanza a richer and more nuanced portrayal of western life and culture. Difficulty: Hard.

 

banker, store clerk, rancher