A Nostalgic Classic Western
When I was growing up, Sunday evening was always associated with the depressing feeling that the weekend was over and it was back to school the next day.  One of the redeeming graces of that day was "Bonanza," which was a staple of viewing in our home during the early years of its network run.<br /><br />The casting was cleverly geared to all demographics.  Older viewers loved watching silver-haired Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene) impart fatherly wisdom to his sons each week while recognizing that they were adults, not kids.  Adam (Pernell Roberts) was the introspective oldest son.  Hoss (Dan Blocker), larger than life with that amazing Stetson, was a favorite of kids.  He was a gentle giant with a heart of gold, and a ready champion for the weak and/or defenseless. Little Joe (Michael Landon) was the cute youngest, often impetuous son with a quick temper but a winning smile for the ladies.  The beauty of the show is that it was a terrific ensemble piece with four major characters (itself unusual for TV Westerns of the time).<br /><br />The stories took place, for the most part, on the sprawling Ponderosa ranch and nearby locations in the Nevada territory.  Assorted characters crossed paths with the Cartwrights week after week, providing drama, action, humor, as the show tackled a number of social issues, working them into solid stories rather than force feeding "messages" to viewers.<br /><br />The third season marked the first season the show was broadcast on Sunday night (it was shown on Saturday night during Season 1 and Season 2).  In its Sunday slot, ratings soared, and the show ranked Number 1 for three seasons between 1964 and 1967. The show holds the distinction of being the first Western broadcast in color.<br /><br />"Bonanza: The Official Third Season" is a nine-disc set containing every episode from the 1961-1962 season. The show chalked up 430 episodes in its 14-season prime-time run, second only to "Gunsmoke" as the longest-running TV Western.<br /><br />Guest stars in Season 3 include Lee Marvin, Inga Swenson, John Carradine, James Coburn, Jeff Morrow, Herschel Bernardi, Robert Culp, Arnold Stang, Dean Jones, and Vic Morrow.<br /><br />Special features include original Chevrolet commercials with cast members, a clip from the "Perry Como Kraft Music Hall," photo galleries, and an excerpt from the radio show "Tales of Nevada -- Past & Present: Bonanza Days."
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Here is a brief synopsis of the title : For the Cartwright men, the Ponderosa is home sweet home. They love it, work it, and sometimes, they even have to fight for it. In BONANZA: SEASON THREE, Ben (Lorne Greene), Adam (Pernell Roberts), Hoss (Dan Blocker), and Little Joe (Michael Landon) endure a deadly drought, reconnect with lost loves, and brave life-and-death showdowns. Through it all, they stand strong for their town, their home, and, most of all for each other. For the first time on DVD, this digitally remastered collection contains TV episodes that make the West come alive and create a legacy that will never die..