Plot — What is Ponderosa about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2001 |
| Genre | Western, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (20 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 2 votes) |
Ponderosa — FAQ
Is Ponderosa worth watching? Ponderosa holds a 7.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. 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, br
Who is behind Ponderosa? Created by Beth Sullivan.
Who is in the cast of Ponderosa? It stars Daniel Hugh Kelly, Gareth Yuen, Bruce Dickinson, Brad Dourif, Jim Knobeloch, Jared Daperis and more.
Where can I stream Ponderosa? Streaming availability for Ponderosa is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Ponderosa release? It first aired in 2001.
