Patrick stewart, jonathan frakes, gates mcfadden, michael dorn, marina sirtis, levar burton, and brent spiner star. The rousing, epic score for the pilot was composed by bob cobert, acclaimed for the television serial dark shadows and themes for the sweeping. The return is a 1993 madefortelevision film sequel to both the. Lasting 14 seasons and 430 episodes, it ranks as the second longest running western series behind gunsmoke and still continues to air in syndication, the show centers around the cartwright family, who live in the area near lake tahoe, nevada. Bonanza is an nbc television western series that ran from september 12, 1959 to january 16, 1973. L first showing on network television for this feature film based on the popular western drama series. David dortort, creator of the series, is producing this sequel for. Bonanza the next generation 80s tv series promo 1988 youtube. The return is a 1993 madefortelevision film sequel to both the 19591973 television series bonanza and the 1988 madefortelevision film bonanza. Moreover, the movie has the feel of a pilot for a revival of the series. Bonanza 1959 subtitles download movie and tv series. Includes titles, airdates, writers, directors, episode synopsis, film dates, crew. It wasnt revealed until years later, in the syndicated followup series bonanza.
Gunsmoke, the simpsons, law and order, bonanza, ozzie and harriet. Bonanza is an nbcproduced television series that ran on the nbc network from september 12, 1959 to january 16, 1973. The next generation can be seen on channel 11 at 9 tonight. William started out as a film editor with edward small productions in. With the next generation a tv movie designed as a pilot greene had already passed away and landon sent his son instead, so this shouldnt influence how hard i found it to sit through the next.
Claxton born october 22, 1914 died february 11, 1996 was a california born director who directed many episodes of bonanza and little house on the prairie, of which he also served aa an executive producer. Bonanza the next generation 1988 western robert fuller. A man with a grudge against the late little joe seeks revenge on the cartwrights and attempts. The next generation is a 1988 american madefortelevision western film and a sequel to the 19591973 television series bonanza starring john ireland. David dortort television series, david dortort story 1 more credit. In this first sequel to the series, aaron cartwright, bens brother, now runs the ponderosa. The next generation 1988 featuring michael landon, jr. His cause of death wasnt revealed until the 1988 madefortelevision movie, bonanza. Watch full episodes of bonanza and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. A look back at the heartbreaking story behind hoss exit. Under attack immediately oneups the earlier bonanza next generation by including 60s tv star leonard nimoy, so viewers waxing nostalgically for the original series at least have some throwback to entice them. He also served as coexecutive producer of the 1988 nbctv movie bonanza. The next generation tv movie 1988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The next generation 1988 ben cartwrights brother john ireland helps his relatives and ranch hands robert fuller, john amos save the ponderosa from strip miners. The movie was directed by jerry jameson and featured noted character actors ben johnson, jack elam, dean stockwell, linda gray, and richard roundtree. The plot involves corrupt pinkerton agent dennis farina tracking nimoy onto the homestead and wagging siege on the ponderosa. The series was created by veteran television writer and producer david dortort, who had several previous western credits to his name, including a stint on the restless gun 19571959, where he first hired an actor named. The movie was directed by jerry jameson 1 and featured noted character actors ben johnson, jack elam, dean stockwell, linda gray, and richard roundtree. The next generation is a 1988 american madefortelevision western film and a sequel to the 19591973. The next generation is a 1988 american madefortelevision western film and a sequel to the 19591973 television series bonanza starring john ireland, robert fuller, barbara anderson, michael landon jr.
Lake valley on the california side of lake tahoe, and lake tahoe nevada state park. Claxton, with john ireland, gillian greene, john amos, at turner classic movies. This is the continuing saga of the cartwrights, only none of the original cartwrights are here anymore but. John ireland took over from lorne greene who signed for this movie, but died before production commenced as the. Lasting 14 seasons and 430 episodes, it ranks as the second longest running western series, and the fourth longest running episodic series in u. Smith and john amos none of the characters from the original series appears since the entire cast, with the exception of pernell roberts and michael landon, had died.
Multiple formats, color, digital sound, dolby, full length, full screen, ntsc language. The next generation is an american television movie. The return was followed two years later with the tvmovie bonanza. The next generation, which didnt star any of the original cast members. The next generation was shot on location at the ponderosa ranch at incline village, lake tahoe, nevada. Bonanza the next generation 80s tv series promo 1988. With the next generation a tv movie designed as a pilot greene had already passed away and landon sent his son instead, so this. The next generation, scheduled to begin filming oct. The next generation 1988, that hoss drowned trying to save another mans life. None of the original cast appeared in the production, but.
In the film, it was explained that hoss had drowned trying to save a womans life. I was never the biggest bonanza fan i liked the character actors that made up the nameless villains, but was never a fan of the series leads. Bonanza became televisions toprated program in the 19641965 season, a title it would hold for the next three years. Actor lorne greene, bonanzas ben cartwright, dead at 72. None of the original cartwrights appear, but some of their children. Special 49disc set includes the entire sevenseason run of star trek the next generation, in collectible packaging, with three new featurettes. Bonanza still strikes gold 50 years later facebook. It appeared in 1988 and is the first of the three movie sequels to the bonanza tv series. Greene had been scheduled to reprise his cartwright role in a television movie, bonanza. The next generation was the pilot for a television series that was never. The next generation on dvd 039414597158 from mti home video. Bonanza the next generation 1988 western robert fuller this is the.