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Why Was 'Bonanza' Cancelled In 1973?

Bonanza was not only the longest-running TV western on NBC, but it was also the second longest-running western on U.S television, trailing right behind Gunsmoke. After 431 episodes, the series ...
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One of the Greatest and Longest-Running TV Westerns Ever Was Almost Cancelled After 6 Episodes

Dan Blocker as Hoss Cartwright, Lorne Greene as Ben Cartwright, and Michael Landon as Little Joe Cartwright on 'Bonanza' Image via NBC At the peak of its popularity, Bonanza was the number one show in ...