The classic NBC series premiered in 1959 and helped define the Western genre over its incredible 14-season run ...

Bonanza premiered on television in 1959. The series, set in Nevada, told the story of a prosperous rancher named Ben Cartwright and his three sons — Adam, Eric, better known as “Hoss,” and Little Joe.

According to Biography, Michael Landon was born in New York in 1936. Landon endured a stressful childhood and a mother who reportedly suffered from depression. However, he was able to overcome his ...

Karen Grassle as Caroline Ingalls and Michael Landon as Charles Ingalls in 'Little House on the Prairie.' Image via NBC For 30 years, Michael Landon had a strong working relationship with NBC. The ...