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Bonanza: Created by David Dortort, Fred Hamilton. With Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts. The Wild West adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their Nevada ranch while helping the surrounding community.
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Dan Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) appeared as Eric "Hoss" Cartwright in the NBC-TV series Bonanza. Blocker was born Bobby Dan Davis Blocker[1] in De Kalb in Bowie County in northeastern Texas, son of Ora Shack Blocker (1895–1960) and his wife Mary Davis Blocker (1901–1998). The family moved to O'Donnell, a south of Lubbock, Texas, where they operated a store. He attended ...
Apr 1, 2021 · Dan Blocker (right) poses for a photo with guest stars Vaughn Monroe and Susie Scott on the TV set of 'Bonanza,' Feb. 22, 1962. (Department of Defense) It was the longest-running TV Western after ...
During the successful run of "Bonanza," he started the Bonanza Steak House restaurant chain. Two of his children – David and Dirk, followed his path in Hollywood (David is a producer and Dirk is an actor). There is a museum dedicated to Dan Blocker in his hometown of O'Donnell, Texas (in Lynn County, about 40 miles due south of Lubbock, Texas).
Lowest Rated: 33% Lady in Cement (1968) Birthday: Dec 10, 1928. Birthplace: De Kalb, Texas, USA. With a larger than life presence both onscreen and off, Dan Blocker was a television legend for his ...
Jan 21, 2024 · Dan Blocker, an iconic actor whose relevance was felt between the 50’s and 70’s. Though his life was snatched off the face of the earth while he was still in his early 40’s, his impact in the television industry and on the world at large cannot be erased through time.
