Bonanza a chance to fully develop before the show's abrupt cancellation in November 1972 (with last episode airing January 16, 1973). Many fans, as well as both Landon and Greene, felt that the Hoss character was essential, as he was a nurturing, empathetic soul who rounded out the all-male cast. For 14 years, the Cartwrights were the premier western family on American television and have been immensely popular on cable networks such as TV Land, INSP, Family Channel, and the Hallmark Channel. The series currently airs on Me-TV, TV Land, INSP, and Encore Westerns. TV Land airs "Bonanza" from only the
The Roaring 20's (TV series) Louise Glenn as Gladys, who appear in thirty-three and thirty episodes, respectively. In its first year, "The Roaring 20's" faced competition from the Top 20 programs, "Perry Mason" on CBS and "Bonanza" on NBC. In the 1961-1962 season, however, "Bonanza" was shifted to Sunday, and the western series, "Tales of Wells Fargo," moved into the time slot opposite "The Roaring 20's". In 1960 Warner Bros. Records issued the mono soundtrack album "The Roaring 20's" to accompany the series. Musical direction was by Sandy Courage. The Roaring 20's (TV series) The Roaring 20's is an American drama television series that aired