Every Cartwright character had lady troubles.
Bonanza was notoriously unkind to women and to relationships with their leading men. Every time a Cartwright brother got close to a woman they would be killed off or sent packing.
Every Cartwright Character Had Lady Troubles.
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Bonanza subverted a common fatherly trope.
Before Bonanza hit the air most network TV shows had the father figure play some level of bumbling buffoon. Bonanza changed that up and we’re better for it.
Bonanza subverted a common fatherly trope
