About Ponderosa
- Released on September 09, 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.
Full Cast of Ponderosa
Daniel Hugh Kelly plays Ben Cartwright (20 episodes)
The middle of five children. His father was a police officer/detective and his mother was a social worker. He receive...
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Bruce Dickinson plays Big Dan Larson (20 episodes)
Brad Dourif plays Maurice 'Frenchy' Devereaux (20 episodes)
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Jared Daperis plays Little Joe Cartwright (20 episodes)
Nicky Wendt plays Shelby Sterrett (20 episodes)
Matt Carmody plays Adam Cartwright (20 episodes)
Matt Carmody was born on September 16, 1968 and is currently 55 years old.
See Matt Carmody's other roles →Drew Powell plays Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright (20 episodes)
Drew Powell was born on January 19, 1976 and is currently 48 years old.
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