Bonanza: The Next Generation
Synopsis
This is the continuing saga of the Cartwrights, only none of the original Cartwrights are here anymore but their sons. Ben and Hoss have passed on, and Little Joe is MIA; he went with Teddy Roosevelt and is currently missing. Ben's brother, Aaron is now in charge of the Ponderosa, and Little Joe's wife Annie also lives there. His son, Benjamin has come back fom the East. Charlie Poke is a man who owes his life to Ben Cartwright and is now the ranch foreman, and is not exactly on good terms with Aaron. Aaron has allowed a mining company access to mine on the Ponderosa, but the man in charge has other ideas. And Hoss' son Josh whom no one has seen before, has come to the Ponderosa to kill Hoss cause he thinks Hoss deserted him and his mother not knowing that Hoss died before he could go back to bring his mother back to the Ponderosa.
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Bonanza The Next Generation 80s TV Series Promo (1988)
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Top Cast
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Robert Fuller
Charlie Poke
John Ireland
Capt. Aaron Cartwright
Peter Mark Richman
Mr. Dunson
John Amos
Mr. Mack
Michael Landon Jr.
Benjamin 'Benj' Cartwright
Barbara Anderson
Annabelle 'Annie' Cartwright
Dabbs Greer
Sills
Richard Bergman
Sheriff Montooth
Jack O'Leary
Townsman #2
Brian A. Smith
Josh Cartwright
Gillian Greene
Jennifer Sills
Kevin Hagen
Nathaniel Amsted
William Benedict
Gus Morton
Gary Reed
Eldon Poole
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William F. Claxton
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Savage, David Dortort
- Original Title
- Bonanza: The Next Generation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Bonanza Ventures, Gaylord Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William F. Claxton
Paul Savage, David Dortort
Department Leadership Roster
William F. Claxton
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonanza: The Next Generation
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What is Bonanza: The Next Generation about?
This is the continuing saga of the Cartwrights, only none of the original Cartwrights are here anymore but their sons. Ben and Hoss have passed on, and Little Joe is MIA; he went with Teddy Roosevelt and is currently missing. Ben's brother, Aaron is now in charge of the Ponderosa, and Little Joe's wife Annie also lives there. His son, Benjamin has come back fom the East. Charlie Poke is a man who owes his life to Ben Cartwright and is now the ranch foreman, and is not exactly on good terms with Aaron. Aaron has allowed a mining company access to mine on the Ponderosa, but the man in charge has other ideas. And Hoss' son Josh whom no one has seen before, has come to the Ponderosa to kill Hoss cause he thinks Hoss deserted him and his mother not knowing that Hoss died before he could go back to bring his mother back to the Ponderosa.
Who directed Bonanza: The Next Generation?
Bonanza: The Next Generation was directed by William F. Claxton.
Who stars in Bonanza: The Next Generation?
The principal cast of Bonanza: The Next Generation includes Robert Fuller, John Ireland, Peter Mark Richman, John Amos, Michael Landon Jr..
When was Bonanza: The Next Generation released and how long is it?
Bonanza: The Next Generation was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bonanza: The Next Generation?
Bonanza: The Next Generation holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).