Ponderosa

2001

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5.9| 0h30m| NR| en| More Info
Released: 09 September 2001 Ended
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Country: United States of America
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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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Evengyny Thanks for the memories!
Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good
Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
Juana what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.
jdavery20012001 My family and I have watched The Ponderosa since its beginning. We all love the show and is the only show that the whole family (including two children under the age of 10) watch together. All of us looked forward to new episodes during the first season and even look forward to repeats just as much.The Ponderosa is a wonderful show. The casting of the four main characters is right on. The actors who portray younger Cartwrights have incredible acting abilities and through not only their lines, but their body language and facial gestures have completely captured the essence of the Cartwrights as they appeared in Bonanza.As the first season went on, The Ponderosa became more and more like Bonanza. Although some of the details of the Bonanza story were changed early on, the later episodes kept almost exclusively to the Bonanza storylines and characterization.All of my family look forward to the return of The Ponderosa, in whatever format, so that we can enjoy this special family show together again. As a longtime Bonanza fan, I can't wait to see the Cartwright legend live again in this new, aswesome show!
tnmom we love the ponderosa tv show it show what a family should be like.we never miss it when it was on.tv should have more show about familys like the ponderosa.i could not got over pax not having the show on nowthey are going to have a rerun this saturday night.but i can't wait to see new ponderosa soon.
tennesee the ponderosa is a great show and i miss watching .tv need more family show like the ponderosa.the ponderosa show how a family care about each other and helps there friends when the can.i lot of tv show does not show family love like the ponderosa.i think they should have a lot more show like the ponderosa.Tennessee
kabwest 1. The best response ever to a boy asking if he HAS to get a haircut. (If I ever am blessed with a son, I hope that I can deliver that line as well.) 2. Reminding me that it is fun to splash and throw water at each other when doing chores. (hum..I wonder if I'll get any help next time I wash my car?) 3. Watching father and sons smile at each other..different times and different reasons, but wonderful. 4. Educating me. I've always been interested in history and read a lot, but I never knew that the Burr / Hamilton duel took place in Weehawken. (and I'm a jersey girl) 5. Telling stories with appreciation of our history and diversity. 6. A feather for a shirt IS a great trade. (tour some of the history museums in the mid-west and west..you'll see) 7. Reminding me about the kind of person I hope to be..I don't want to be a bare knuckles fighter, but I hope I always stand up for what I believe in..I may not pull a beard off an imposter, but I hope to see through to the truth in situations. 8. For doing the service announcement after 9/11. It was very comforting in a tough time. 9. For making me what to slow down for an hour to watch a great show.

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