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Pernell Roberts, the actor who played Adam Cartwright, did not die in the TV series. In real life he died 3 January 2010

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Who is Adam Cartwright?

He is one of the original characters in the television show, "Bonanza". The part was played by Pernell Roberts. Roberts is the only surviving member of the original cast of Cartwright family members.


How many cartwright brothers are there?

If you mean in the TV show Bonanza then there were originally three brothers. (Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe) In later seasons however, after Pernell Roberts quit the show, Ben adopts an orphan named Jamie, so there are technically four Cartwright brothers.


Did Adam Cartwright die on the show Bonanza?

There was only one Adam Cartwright. He was portrayed by actor Perness Roberts. Unhappy with character development Roberts left the series after the sixth season. A new character was developed, Candy who worked with the Cartwrights.


How much land did the cartwright's own on the tv show bonanza?

the Cartwrights owned 1,000sq. miles.


What happen to ponderosa?

"Ponderosa" was a TV show that aired from 2001-2002. It was a prequel to the popular show "Bonanza," focusing on the Cartwright family in the 1840s. The show was not as successful as "Bonanza" and was canceled after only one season.


What is the ponderosa?

The Ponderosa was the vast ranch owned by Ben Cartwright (Lorne Green) on the 1960s show, "Bonanza."


What is the neighbors name on bonanza?

The neighbor's name on "Bonanza" is Hoss Cartwright, whose full name is Eric Cartwright. He is one of the main characters in the series, known for his good nature and strength. The show primarily revolves around the Cartwright family and their ranch, the Ponderosa, rather than having a specific neighbor character.


Who played hoss cartwright's fiancee?

The actor's name was Dan Blocker. He played Hoss Cartwright on the western TV show Bonanza for almost 20 years until his death from heart failure.


What was the Name of the bar on bonanza?

I don't think there was a name before Bonanza. That was always the intended name, I think. * While the series was still running on network TV, older episodes went into syndication. It was standard practice to give syndicated reruns another title so as not to confuse viewers. The older episode of Bonanza aired under the title Ponderosa.


Did Adam cartwright die on a episoide of the show due to a horse rolling on him?

No. Don't think so. I was an avid watcher of the show.


What was the show Bonanza about?

Bonanza ran for 14 seasons, September 1959 to January 1974. Story of the Cartwright family on their ranch, the Ponderosa, near Lake Tahoe, NV, mid-19th century. Patriarch Ben Cartwright played by Lorne Greene, Adam, oldest son, played by Pernell Roberts, middle brother Hoss 'Eric' played by Dan Blocker and youngest brother Little Joe played by Michael Landon. Bonanza was the first TV western filmed entirely in color and the 2nd longest running TV series, second only to Gunsmoke.


What was the name of dishes used on bonanza?

On the TV show Bonanza, the Cartwright family often used a set of distinctive blue and white dishes known as "Bonanza" dishes. These dishes were produced by the Buffalo Pottery Company and featured a design with a wagon wheel motif. The Bonanza dishes became popular among fans of the show and are now considered collectors' items.