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Lorne Greene's Death Had Tragic Connection To 'Bonanza'

Lorne Green was a famous actorHe passed away in 1987Learn more about his tragic death From 1959 to 1973, Lorne Greene cemented his status as a TV legend on Bonanza. He played "Ben," the patriarch of ...
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‘Bonanza’ Was Renamed During Its Initial Syndication

There aren't many shows that can get away successfully with a name change during its initial airing, but the classic Western series Bonanza was certainly one of them. Following the adventures of Ben ...
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‘Bonanza’ Star Lorne Greene Once Compared Himself to Elvis

Many fans know Lorne Greene as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but did you know that he also had a successful music career? So successful that he once compared himself to the King, Elvis Presley. Greene’s ...
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The Real Reason Why a Beloved 'Bonanza' Character Quietly Disappeared From the Hit Western Series

Few Western television shows had the lasting power as NBC's Bonanza. An impressive series about a rancher and his three sons, the horse opera was a breath of fresh air for many who were used to ...