tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post1764851292193233619..comments2024-03-26T18:25:22.422-07:00Comments on Comfort TV: Bonanza: A Classic for Every Season (Summer of MeTV)David Hofstedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-71312953010635146542019-09-19T21:39:13.099-07:002019-09-19T21:39:13.099-07:00Me-TV is currently rerunning BONANZA's "L...Me-TV is currently rerunning BONANZA's "Lost Episodes" (those not in the original syndication package) in a neat way. The earlier of these episodes open with the NBC Peacock & close with the NBC Snake.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483417885845331990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-47838855683085162742014-06-07T09:53:04.134-07:002014-06-07T09:53:04.134-07:00I applaud your selection of “Caution: Easter Bunny...I applaud your selection of “Caution: Easter Bunny Crossing”. "Bonanza" was one of the few shows who really did comedy well when they chose to go that route.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-73905730521270554832014-06-06T06:22:34.640-07:002014-06-06T06:22:34.640-07:00Really enjoyed this post, David! I have long had a...Really enjoyed this post, David! I have long had a love-hate relationship with BONANZA - loved it as a kid, when I watched it religiously..fell out of love with it as a teen, as I got more acquainted with western feature films that were actually shot outdoors, rather than on obvious soundstages...made fun of some of its cliches and conventions, such as the predictable sad fates awaiting any potential love interests of the Cartwright boys...to coming back around to the series after recent airings on Encore Westerns and ME-TV, and picking up the first few seasons on DVD. It's a great show in its way, thanks mainly to great. likeable central characters and quality behind-the-scenes crew. Great idea, to list a fave ep from each of the show's 14 seasons. I must confess to being far less familiar with the later seasons, though I do remember liking Candy.Jeff Flugelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127134815672151999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-85826160555658241572014-06-04T07:15:38.325-07:002014-06-04T07:15:38.325-07:00Great post! Bonanza is one classic show that I rea...Great post! Bonanza is one classic show that I really haven't watched much. These episodes will give me a place to start exploring it. (Especially intrigued by that Easter bunny episode!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652851184512018575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-67190476129645262202014-06-03T05:14:45.638-07:002014-06-03T05:14:45.638-07:00I finally thought Little Joe's run of bad luck...I finally thought Little Joe's run of bad luck with girls had come to an end in "Forever" and Michael Landon had persuaded David Dortort that it was time his character was married. I recall being really disappointed when they killed off his wife. I think it would have been great to have begun the season after Dan Blocker's death in a new direction. But once again the story was reduced to the formulaic conclusion. An opportunity missed. Paul Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087250570346996589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-7673363690515957692014-06-02T22:10:50.538-07:002014-06-02T22:10:50.538-07:00It's interesting that he had such a long and s...It's interesting that he had such a long and successful career before he even began AMC. David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-59766927532256518652014-06-02T22:09:12.662-07:002014-06-02T22:09:12.662-07:00Thanks Rick! I know I'd watch. :)Thanks Rick! I know I'd watch. :) David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-39384711047015637552014-06-02T22:08:42.478-07:002014-06-02T22:08:42.478-07:00Mine too, obviously. In fact I think I'm parti...Mine too, obviously. In fact I think I'm partial to all of the more comedic outings, but it's a tribute to the show's versatility that it could tackle so many different kinds of stories. <br />David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-88858882546785882162014-06-02T22:07:26.831-07:002014-06-02T22:07:26.831-07:00Why am I not surprised you love the Christmas show...Why am I not surprised you love the Christmas show? :) David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-77880097675533090902014-06-02T22:06:44.960-07:002014-06-02T22:06:44.960-07:00I guess so! For me westerns exist in a classic tv ...I guess so! For me westerns exist in a classic tv world all their own. I should visit that world more often as well. David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-62116150534321455892014-06-02T21:50:47.112-07:002014-06-02T21:50:47.112-07:00I've watched the "Bonanza" episodes ...I've watched the "Bonanza" episodes that A Martinez and Lynda Day George did. I wonder if Marcy Walker watched any of David Canary's "Bonanza" episodes before she began working with him on "All My Children."Christopher Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477722106362926482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-62416846612356418212014-06-02T19:49:37.762-07:002014-06-02T19:49:37.762-07:00They just showed that one today!They just showed that one today!Otis Criblecoblishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637526308513869931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-77553771843906315262014-06-02T19:48:43.521-07:002014-06-02T19:48:43.521-07:00I can vouch for "Any Friend of Walter's&q...I can vouch for "Any Friend of Walter's". That's one of my favorite episodes, too. Arthur Hunnicutt was never better. Absolutely hilarious.Otis Criblecoblishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637526308513869931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-12185278673716623162014-06-02T16:50:25.146-07:002014-06-02T16:50:25.146-07:00David, this was a brilliant way to pay homage to B...David, this was a brilliant way to pay homage to BONANZA. MeTV should show these episodes back-to-back as one fan's "Best of BONANZA" marathon. I'd love to see the one where the Cartwrights encountered Doc Holliday and Calamity Jane. And you're, the Cartwright men were woefully unlucky in love!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-20897928990120946722014-06-02T10:35:38.981-07:002014-06-02T10:35:38.981-07:00You've reminded me of some great episodes in t...You've reminded me of some great episodes in this series--of course Wayne Newton's Christmas episode tops my list! Thanks for mentioning the crazy Easter bunny episode--it triggered a memory of the Bonanza episode with Hoss chasing all the leprechauns! Great memories.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332977249074073942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-69632415473191036902014-06-02T10:20:47.501-07:002014-06-02T10:20:47.501-07:00Fantastic way to honor this show, a favorite of mi...Fantastic way to honor this show, a favorite of mine. I should just stop saying I hate Westerns, huh? <br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.com