Ponderosa (TV series) Ponderosa (TV series) Ponderosa is a television series developed by "Bonanza" creator David Dortort for PAX-TV (now known as ION) that ran for the 2001–2002 television season. Envisioned as a prequel to the long-running NBC series "Bonanza", covering the time when the Cartwrights first arrived at the Ponderosa, when Adam and Hoss were teenagers and Joe a little boy, it had less gunfire, brawling and other traditional western elements than the original. "Bonanza" creator David Dortort approved PAX TV's decision to hire Beth Sullivan, creator and executive producer of "", to oversee scripts and executive produce, which some believe gave
Keep It in the Family (1980 TV series) Keep It in the Family (1980 TV series) Keep It in the Family is a British comedy television show that aired for five series between 1980 and 1983. It was about a likable and mischievous British cartoonist, Dudley Rush. Also featured were Dudley's wife, Muriel and their two daughters, Jacqui and Susan. Dudley's literary agent, Duncan Thomas, was also featured. It was made by Thames Television for the ITV network. A remake of "Keep It in the Family" was produced in the United States under the title "Too Close for Comfort", starring Ted Knight. Dudley and Muriel Rush own and