Bonanza The Official Tenth Season

When I was young my mom and I made it a point to watch Bonanza on Sunday nights.

It was difficult decision in that Bonanza came on at the same time as The Wonderful World Of Disney.

We solved the problem by watching Bonanza until repeats began and then switched over to Disney and watched repeats of the episodes we had missed.

There were no VHS or DVR recorders at that time.  In fact there was very limited TV to watch: ABC, CBS, NBC and a Canadian station since we lived in Michigan.  PBS was available but only in limited areas.

Mom’s favorite character in Bonanza was Adam, but when Pernell Roberts left the show she switched over to Little Joe.

Hoss was my favorite and he still is.  He was a gentle giant and I imagined myself as his little brother.  He was my protector and mentor.

Bonanza lasted on TV for 14 seasons- a feat only surpassed by Gunsmoke, which aired 20 seasons.

As the series progressed it also matured taking on more relevant items and subjects instead of just standard TV Western fare.

The last few years of the series cemented the series as a bonafide dramatic hit with lots of action, family fights and squabbles, controversial subjects tackled (at the time) and a strong sense of family loyalty and friendship that were nurtured and encouraged.

CBS/Paramount presents two DVD collections: Bonanza The Official Tenth Season Volume 1 and Volume 2.

Both DVD collections have been remastered and restored from the original 35 mm film format and feature several featurettes about key episodes, behind-the-scenes activities, on-location insights, commentaries, vintage network trailers, photo galleries and a Bonanza themed Jack Benny show.

The Tenth Season saw Michael Landon directing, writing and acting, stories centered on supporting cast members such as Hop Sing and Candy Canaday and other powerful stories in and about the Ponderosa.

One episode in particular sees Hoss tried and sentenced to hang when he is accused of murdering a wealthy and influential man.

Candy is reunited with his ex-wife when a Calvary unit is pinned down, Hoss and Little Joe face off in a mayoral race, Candy wins 40% ownership of an old mill, Little Joe defends Hop Sing only to be charged the murder and Ben is trapped in a collapsed mine with a killer.

These are just a few of the exciting episodes in the Tenth Season.

Relive the adventures of the Cartwright family living on the Ponderosa in this great collection.