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David Dortort. David Dortort (born David Solomon Katz; October 23, 1916 – September 5, 2010) [2] was a Hollywood screenwriter and producer, widely known for his role as producer in two successful NBC television series: Bonanza (1959–73) and The High Chaparral (1967–71). Dortort's focus shifted in the late 1960s to the newer series ...
Sep 9, 2010 · David Dortort, ‘Bonanza’ Creator, Dies at 93. By Bruce Weber. Sept. 9, 2010. David Dortort, a television writer and producer whose idea to create a western drama based not on shoot-’em-ups ...
Bonanza Ventures, Inc. is the official worldwide rights holder to the television programs created by David Dortort: "BONANZA" (and its prequel, "THE PONDEROSA"), and "THE HIGH CHAPARRAL." Any person or entity interested in doing anything related to these series and/or its characters must obtain permission first, and may do so by contacting ...
David Dortort. Producer: Bonanza. David Dortort was born on 23 October 1916 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Bonanza (1959), The High Chaparral (1967) and The Lusty Men (1952).
- Producer, Writer, Additional Crew
- October 23, 1916
- David Dortort
- September 5, 2010
Sep 8, 2010 · He was 93. FOR THE RECORD: A news obituary in Wednesday’s LATExtra section on “Bonanza” creator and producer David Dortort said the TV show was set in Nevada City. It was set in Virginia ...
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Dec 8, 2010 · When the producer David Dortort created Bonanza, he bucked the trend of casting established actors as the programme's stars, gave it a family feel and ended up with television's second-longest ...
Sep 8, 2010 · David Dortort, who produced “Bonanza,” “The High Chaparral” and other TV Westerns, has died. He was 93. His business manager, Mads Bjerre, tells the Los Angeles Times that Dortort died in ...
