Beth Sullivan
creator
Ponderosa
Overview
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 1972.50%
Cast
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Ben Cartwright
Total episodes: 20
Gareth Yuen
Hop Sing
Total episodes: 20
Bruce Dickinson
Big Dan Larson
Total episodes: 20
Brad Dourif
Maurice 'Frenchy' Devereaux
Total episodes: 20
Jim Knobeloch
Jack Wolf
Total episodes: 20
Jared Daperis
Little Joe Cartwright
Total episodes: 20
Nicki Wendt
Shelby Sterrett
Total episodes: 20
Matt Carmody
Adam Cartwright
Total episodes: 20
Drew Powell
Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright
Total episodes: 20
Josephine Byrnes
Margaret Greene
Total episodes: 20
Fernando Carrillo
Carlos Rivera De Vega
Total episodes: 20
David Patterson
Total episodes: 2
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Ben Cartwright
Total episodes: 20
Gareth Yuen
Hop Sing
Total episodes: 20
Bruce Dickinson
Big Dan Larson
Total episodes: 20
Brad Dourif
Maurice 'Frenchy' Devereaux
Total episodes: 20
Jim Knobeloch
Jack Wolf
Total episodes: 20
Jared Daperis
Little Joe Cartwright
Total episodes: 20
Nicki Wendt
Shelby Sterrett
Total episodes: 20
Matt Carmody
Adam Cartwright
Total episodes: 20
Drew Powell
Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright
Total episodes: 20
Josephine Byrnes
Margaret Greene
Total episodes: 20
Fernando Carrillo
Carlos Rivera De Vega
Total episodes: 20
David Patterson
Total episodes: 2
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Release Date
September 9, 2001Last air Date
May 12, 2002Status
EndedOriginal Language
EnglishNetworks
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Season 1
Aired on: 2001 | 20 Episodes
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