Ponderosa (2001)
Ponderosa is a television series developed by Bonanza creator David Dortort for PAX-TV that ran for the 2001–2002 television season. Envisioned as a prequel to the long-running NBC series Bonanza, it had less gunfire, brawling and other traditional western elements than the original. Bonanza creator David Dortort approved PAX TV's decision to hire Beth Sullivan, creator and executive producer of Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman to oversee scripts and executive produce, which some believe gave the series a softer edge. Ponderosa was canceled after one season, in part because of disappointing ratings and high production costs. Although Sullivan had hoped to film the series in and around Los Angeles, PAX decided to film in Australia to reduce costs. Series "show runner" Sullivan sustained severe injuries in a car crash only twelve days after the airing of the first season's last episode. The show should not be confused with Ponderosa, the title used for Bonanza reruns aired on NBC during the summer of 1972.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Pilot (1)2001-09-09Bonanza is back in the guise of ""Ponderosa"". This episode is very good, telling the back story of what went on as Ben Cartwright got the deed to the Lake Tahoe property. Unfortun
- 2 2. Pilot (2)2001-09-09Bonanza is back in the guize of ""Ponderosa"". This episode is very good, telling the back story of what went on as Ben Cartwright got the deed to the Lake Tahoe property. Unfortun
- 3 3. Joaquin2001-09-16While selling some cattle to a fellow rancher, Adam and Little Joe witness an amazing sight, a Mexican walks up to the rancher and shoots him at point blank range . . . the rancher
- 4 4. Bare Knuckles2001-09-23Going against Ben's explicit wishes, Hauss goes up against a bare-knuckles fighter named Iron Hands Malloy (Joseph Clements). Hauss thinks he's developed a new and surprising punch
- 5 5. Promise2001-09-30Adam kills a robber, and he promises the dying man that he will take care of his children and widow. Also, a man comes to town claiming that he's the great grandson of George Washi
- 6 6. Homeland2001-10-14Carlos is overjoyed and Ben and his sons are amazed when Carlos beautiful and spirited eighteen-year-old sister, Isabella, appears at what until recently had been the Rivera family
- 7 7. Quarantine2001-10-28When the town is quarantined because of an illness for which the townspeople blame the Cartwrights, vigilantes set out to destroy their home.
- 8 8. Secrets and Lies2001-11-04A man comes to Eagle Station wanting Adam, to write about the 'true story' of the Donner Party. But the meeting causes Ben to reflect on a bad experience from his own past.
- 9 9. The Legend of John Riley2001-11-18A man hunted for being a U.S. deserter who fought for Mexico comes to stay at the Ponderosa, causing a rift between Hoss (Drew Powell) and Tess (Sara Gleeson), whose father died in
- 10 10. Brother vs Brother2001-12-02Romantic woes are caused by a ""Ladies Choice"" dance: Margaret and Shelby learn that they both want to be escorted by Ben, and Tess settles for Hoss when Isabella asks Adam.
- 11 11. Where the Heart Is2001-12-16Marie's sister comes to the Ponderosa, but she doesn't get along well with the townspeople and she wants to take Little Joe back to New Orleans.
- 12 12. Treasure2002-01-06Adam, Hoss and Carlos discover a treasure map clutched in a dead man's hand and set out to claim the gold they think it leads to, unaware they are being followed.
- 13 13. Spoils of War2002-01-13Manuel, a man who once saved Carlos's life, unexpectedly arrives in town. Manuel is disturbed to see Carlos working for the people he believes stole the de Rivera ranch, so he devi
- 14 14. A Time to Win2002-01-20Ben is distrustful of a stranger who comes to Eagle Station, builds a hotel and talks about his vision to expand the young town and put it on the stagecoach route.
- 15 15. Blind Faith2002-02-10Hoss falls for a the daughter of a reverend who claims that he can perform miracles.
- 16 16. Lesser of Evils2002-02-17Isabella receives a letter from her childhood love whom she thought had died in the war. She's torn between her old love and Adam, who is determined not to lose her.
- 17 17. Comes a Horse2002-03-24An epidemic strikes the town's cattle with Margaret suffering the most losses, and everyone wants to destroy the herds and sell the ranches to Jack.
- 18 18. Grown Ups2002-04-28When an abandonded baby is found, Hoss and Tess consider marrying and adopting the child.
- 19 19. Samson and Hercules2002-05-05Hoss is angered when he learns that Jack is staging wolf fights in town, and he vows to rescue the animals.
- 20 20. Fugitive2002-05-12Samuel returns after being let go from the city newspaper due to his race. The Cartwrights convience Samuel to open a newspaper in Eagle Station. A new law is inacted which makes
Cast
Daniel Hugh KellyBen Cartwright
Gareth YuenHop Sing
Bruce DickinsonBig Dan Larson
Brad DourifMaurice 'Frenchy' Devereaux
Jim KnobelochJack Wolf
Jared DaperisLittle Joe Cartwright
Nicki WendtShelby SterrettMatt CarmodyAdam Cartwright
Drew PowellEric 'Hoss' Cartwright
Josephine ByrnesMargaret Greene
Fernando CarrilloCarlos Rivera De VegaImages
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