The Ponderosa was a spin-off prequel to the long-running series "Bonanza" and starred Matthew Carmody as Adam Cartwright. Unlike its' predecessor "The Ponderosa" focused less on gunfire and shootouts and more on family dynamics and relationships. This may have led to it's low ratings and the resultant cancellation after one season.
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- Kevin James Dobson (6 episodes)
- Declan Eames (3 episodes)
- Simon Wincer (2 episodes)
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- Jeanne C. Davis (2 episodes)
- Beth Sullivan (2 episodes)
- David Dortort (1 episodes)
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- While a number of minor (or perceived) inconsistencies exist between The Ponderosa and Bonanza, a few glaring retroactive consistencies are present. Most notable among these is the fate of…
[show]While a number of minor (or perceived) inconsistencies exist between The Ponderosa and Bonanza, a few glaring retroactive consistencies are present. Most notable among these is the fate of Little Joe's mother, Marie. In the original series, Marie's death was depicted in the episode "Marie, My Love" as a result of falling off a horse in front of the Ponderosa ranch house. Meanwhile in the new series, Marie is killed in Virginia City by a miner who is trying to murder Ben Cartwright. Making the situation even more confusing, the pilot for the original series identifies Little Joe's mother as "Felicia" and not Marie.
[hide] - This show is a prequel to the hit TV series Bonanza.
