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One of the longest running and most popular of all television westerns, Bonanza was both an action/adventure classic and family drama. For fourteen seasons, audiences enthusiastically tuned in to see the High-Sierra adventures of the Cartwright clan. Nestled amongst the pines above the shores of Lake Tahoe is the Ponderosa ranch, the thousand-acre home of Ben Cartwrignt and his sons, Adam, Hoss and Joe (aka "Little Joe.") Plots featuring revolving cast of interesting guest players helped to set Bonanza apart from the usual gun-slinging formula Westerns of the day.
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By M. Hughes
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
To be completely honest, I already had the German DVDs of seasons 1-6, but I figure you just can't have too much Bonanza. I'm sorry it took so long but it's still worth the wait. The color is crystal, the picture gorgeous, the sound perfect, and the special features are terrific. I watched six episodes today and two yesterday and I bet I'll get another dozen knocked out before the weekend is over -- Bonanza never gets old. And having it on DVD with the original music, with special features, and in a format that means you don't have to plug up the region free player or watch some fuzzy public domain piece is just so special!
I grew up during Bonanza's first run -- we are the same age. I was born in July '59; the series debuted in September of that year. I still remember sitting on the floor of our little apartment in Chicago eagerly watching and learning my moral code from Bonanza and shows like it. There are worse ways to grow up. This was a great show and though I have watched it many times since, it's either been in syndication with chunks cut for more commercials, or on fuzzy public domain DVDs with hollow sound and weird music. When I bought the German DVDs, even then I found an occasional odd piece cut. And figuring out the German menus and bringing up the English soundtrack is something I could figure out, but it is wonderful not to have to! I'm loving this boxed set and eagerly awaiting season 2. Don't let it be too long, TPTB!!!
I grew up during Bonanza's first run -- we are the same age. I was born in July '59; the series debuted in September of that year. I still remember sitting on the floor of our little apartment in Chicago eagerly watching and learning my moral code from Bonanza and shows like it. There are worse ways to grow up. This was a great show and though I have watched it many times since, it's either been in syndication with chunks cut for more commercials, or on fuzzy public domain DVDs with hollow sound and weird music. When I bought the German DVDs, even then I found an occasional odd piece cut. And figuring out the German menus and bringing up the English soundtrack is something I could figure out, but it is wonderful not to have to! I'm loving this boxed set and eagerly awaiting season 2. Don't let it be too long, TPTB!!!
48 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By A*
VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been waiting for this box set for ages! And it has finally arrived. I wasn't around when this show first aired. But I remember my first viewing of it sometime in the 90's (I know, really late to the party) and I fell in LOVE! Ugh, there was just something about it that made me obsessed with it. For some strange reason there is a sense of tranquility that I got from that one viewing that there just doesn't seem to be on TV anymore.
From that one viewing, I started watching it religiously, it came on as a two hour block. And I watched every flippin' two dang hours, every dang day of the week. And was happy to find out that they spazzed out with marathons of it on weekends! I was in Bonanza heaven! And then the networks took it from me! No more Little Joe, Hoss - Adam! I had some serious withdrawals. And I was not only shocked but a little bit upset to find out that this classic television show was not available on DVD!
But that has been fixed. The packaging is OK. Nothing to rave about. It doesn't even come in a box! You just get two dvd cases. Would it have killed Paramount to give us loyal viewers a customized box! You do get a summary of each episode and you do get the original theme song. Yes, I find that very important. On youtube, you get some bastardized version and when I want my Bonanza I want the original. The discs look great, a bump in quality than what they usually look like on television. The extras are not mind blowing, some of them consist of: alternate pilot ending, a tribute remembering Michael Landon/Dan Blocker etc.
I don't have to recommend the show to those who love it, but for those who don't, give it a chance.
From that one viewing, I started watching it religiously, it came on as a two hour block. And I watched every flippin' two dang hours, every dang day of the week. And was happy to find out that they spazzed out with marathons of it on weekends! I was in Bonanza heaven! And then the networks took it from me! No more Little Joe, Hoss - Adam! I had some serious withdrawals. And I was not only shocked but a little bit upset to find out that this classic television show was not available on DVD!
But that has been fixed. The packaging is OK. Nothing to rave about. It doesn't even come in a box! You just get two dvd cases. Would it have killed Paramount to give us loyal viewers a customized box! You do get a summary of each episode and you do get the original theme song. Yes, I find that very important. On youtube, you get some bastardized version and when I want my Bonanza I want the original. The discs look great, a bump in quality than what they usually look like on television. The extras are not mind blowing, some of them consist of: alternate pilot ending, a tribute remembering Michael Landon/Dan Blocker etc.
I don't have to recommend the show to those who love it, but for those who don't, give it a chance.
42 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Bonanza of course sits at the very cradle of television itself. There really isn't much to say that fans do not already know in regards to the series. First and foremost it was the acting that brought the well rounded scripts to life. Not just the lead stars -- Bonanza had the absolute luxury of dipping into the well of every one of the greatest character, bit, and journeymen actors in the HISTORY of television.. you heard right, in the HISTORY of the medium. After all, great 'guest stars' are what separates the good shows and the classic shows. I dare you to watch even ONE episode and not think to yourself -- wait, wasn't he/she from.... and chances are they were and they were amazing in it too!
On a technical level I found the packaging to be handsome, the transfer to be nice, the extras competent (since most shows of this age have NO extras), the price though high is well worth it. A definite buy.
In light of today it's hard to even comprehend a nightly line up such as Bonanza, the Twilight Zone, and the Andy Griffith Show.. It's also hard to imagine a cast in which it is quite possible that a Michael Landon is the weakest link in the chain.. all I can say is never again. The beauty of true drama has been drained completely out of modern tv and I thank Paramount for helping us all remember when there was a right and a wrong, there was a time to fight, and a time to give thanks.. this show truly is a Bonanza in every sense of the word.
PS.. Where on Earth is Season 2 Vol 2 of the Big Valley.......????
On a technical level I found the packaging to be handsome, the transfer to be nice, the extras competent (since most shows of this age have NO extras), the price though high is well worth it. A definite buy.
In light of today it's hard to even comprehend a nightly line up such as Bonanza, the Twilight Zone, and the Andy Griffith Show.. It's also hard to imagine a cast in which it is quite possible that a Michael Landon is the weakest link in the chain.. all I can say is never again. The beauty of true drama has been drained completely out of modern tv and I thank Paramount for helping us all remember when there was a right and a wrong, there was a time to fight, and a time to give thanks.. this show truly is a Bonanza in every sense of the word.
PS.. Where on Earth is Season 2 Vol 2 of the Big Valley.......????
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Soapstarlett
Format:DVD
I received this set for Christmas, and so far I am very, very pleased! I started watching Bonanza on TV Land as a freshman in high school- a fact which many friends have found funny. (Hey, I might be girly, but Bonanza caters to everyone. And what gal can resist those handsome Cartwright fellers?) A huge fan of classic television, I was drawn to Bonanza for some reason. It was the first western I ever watched, or caught on to. A few years later, Bonanza is at last on a REAL DVD set.
I am impressed with the quality of the episodes; wow are they pretty! No crummy commercials, no missing scenes, no gigantic banner advertisements creeping up the screen. Just beautiful Bonanza! The extras: there's a slide show of a couple of pictures I hadn't seen before, some interesting info on the cast from creator David Dortort, and the fun alternate ending of the pilot, original NBC peacock bumpers, etc.
The disks are plain, just a nice silvery hue with BONANZA Season 1 Disk 1 and so on printed on each. The main menus are very nice, with the same scene playing silently on each while the Bonanza theme plays full out. There is also a Cartwright in the corner of each. When you click an episode, if there's no bonus material, the episode will just start playing. If there is, it will take you to another menu, with a different Cartwright on it, and the options to look at the photos, play the promo (if there is one) or play the episode. I think this looks as good as it gets, folks. So glad to have these on DVD at last!
There is truly something beautiful about Bonanza.... Read more ›
I am impressed with the quality of the episodes; wow are they pretty! No crummy commercials, no missing scenes, no gigantic banner advertisements creeping up the screen. Just beautiful Bonanza! The extras: there's a slide show of a couple of pictures I hadn't seen before, some interesting info on the cast from creator David Dortort, and the fun alternate ending of the pilot, original NBC peacock bumpers, etc.
The disks are plain, just a nice silvery hue with BONANZA Season 1 Disk 1 and so on printed on each. The main menus are very nice, with the same scene playing silently on each while the Bonanza theme plays full out. There is also a Cartwright in the corner of each. When you click an episode, if there's no bonus material, the episode will just start playing. If there is, it will take you to another menu, with a different Cartwright on it, and the options to look at the photos, play the promo (if there is one) or play the episode. I think this looks as good as it gets, folks. So glad to have these on DVD at last!
There is truly something beautiful about Bonanza.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bonanza never goes out of style!
Watching tv westerns is something I do with my Dad. Kind of a Father/Daughter bonding thing. Anyway of all the shows out there Bonanza is our favorite. Read more
Published 5 days ago by shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars
FABULOUS!
Excellent video, sound, packaging. Don't waste time, money, frustration on the cheaper collections. Spend the extra and get the official season packages. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Bird Person
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bonanza first season
I would have given it 5 stars if it had included the very first episodes, which are so far "unavailable".
Published 20 days ago by Sheryl Hayden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great DVD
Had to get this DVD for my collection. Grew up watching Bonanza as a kid and was thrilled to get this. Brought back memories.
Published 21 days ago by Patricia A. Minor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this show! Brings back lots of good memories.
I grew up watching westerns like Bonanza. One of the best TV Westerns ever, Thanks for making this available on Amazon.
Published 21 days ago by L. Blaylock
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nostalgia for me, entertaining for my tween kids
I grew up watching a lot of TV and Bonanza was one of them, though it was mainly as a syndicated show. There is a good mixture of humor and tension in this drama. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kristina Overtoom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
I love Bonanza, and this is great quality DVD with the original music direct from the masters of the show. If you love Bonanza, don't miss it!
Published 1 month ago by Ceilidh
1.0 out of 5 stars
did not receive
I paid for this and never received it so i can't say much about it if they would be so kind to put it on my kindle fire I would watch it
Published 1 month ago by rascal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Got To Love it
Got to Love this Classic, My mom has been watching Bonanza since back in the day, and I enjoy the time we spend together watching it from the beginning season....... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Scott Kunkel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
It brings me back to the good old days where westerns were good and the good guy won most of the time!!
Published 1 month ago by Jim Worrell
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