Theatrical Release
In Mexico, the show even had a theatrical release, “Ride the Wind: Part 1” and “Ride The Wind: Part 2” were two episodes that had a full release in theaters. As such both episodes were combined and then renamed to “Jinetes del Viento.” Moreover, there were absolutely no other theatrical releases of the western television show.
Fireside Theater
David Dortort, the series creator and producer, wrote an episode of Fireside Theatre back in 1953. This is where the idea of Bonanza came to him while writing the episode calleded Man of the Comstock.