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
Meet the Family (TV series) another City-TV series, The Bachelor Canada (also season 2). In it, Tim Warmels (The Bachelor) shows up at the house with roses, introducing himself to the real life boyfriend (prank victim) and trying to get inside. But the boyfriend does not recognize him, is dismissive of the show The Bachelor, and tries to physically remove Warmels from the property. Meet the Family (TV series) Meet the Family is a Canadian scripted, hidden camera sitcom based on the UK format Meet the Parents. In each episode, a boyfriend in a new relationship is brought "home" to meet his girlfriend's family, unaware