bonanza season 12 dvd coming in 2023 (1 Viewer)

[ScottRE]

It's a CBS Paramount release and they will simply box up the same discs as in the individual releases (disc art will probably be the same silver blandness they all get now). So whatever the count was for all 13 years of Bonanza in the separate releases, it will be the same for the box set. The menus will even be the same (Season 1 Part 1, etc.).

 

[Kevin Antonio (Kev)]

It is legit. I own S12 and S13. Quite decent quality too. Released in 2017.

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This must be where all the season 12 episodes on youtube come from.. not bad quality either. I nearly bought this because of the wait between seasons, but I don't believe it has any special features

 

[Kevin Antonio (Kev)]

Now I do wonder if the tv movies will be included or given a stand alone release like the gunsmoke tv movies. I will admit I watched them lol. Even if michael landon Jr looked like Gary Busey son.

 

[The 1960's]

This must be where all the season 12 episodes on youtube come from.. not bad quality either. I nearly bought this because of the wait between seasons, but I don't believe it has any special features

Now I do wonder if the tv movies will be included or given a stand alone release like the gunsmoke tv movies. I will admit I watched them lol.

Unfortunately I don't know the answers to either as I was gifted digital copies of both seasons.

Even if michael landon Jr looked like Gary Busey son.

LOL

 

[justarandomstan]

BTW, I was wondering.

With a show like Bonanza, that some of us thought would never, ever, be finished, what are the chances of a show like Happy Days getting the same treatment?

I know, I know - music rights and all, but it seems that in the past few years especially, many companies were able to somehow find a way to release some of the "unreleasable" shows completely or almost completely in tact when it comes to their musical score.

Same question goes for a show like Murphy Brown...

Ugh, a guy can dream, right?

 

[JamesSmith]

BTW, I was wondering.

With a show like Bonanza, that some of us thought would never, ever, be finished, what are the chances of a show like Happy Days getting the same treatment?

I know, I know - music rights and all, but it seems that in the past few years especially, many companies were able to somehow find a way to release some of the "unreleasable" shows completely or almost completely in tact when it comes to their musical score.

Same question goes for a show like Murphy Brown...

Ugh, a guy can dream, right?

Justanrandomstand, Hope you get your wish.
--jthree

 

[LeoA]

BTW, I was wondering.

With a show like Bonanza, that some of us thought would never, ever, be finished, what are the chances of a show like Happy Days getting the same treatment?

I know, I know - music rights and all, but it seems that in the past few years especially, many companies were able to somehow find a way to release some of the "unreleasable" shows completely or almost completely in tact when it comes to their musical score.

I wouldn't hold your breath.

That said, wait and see what happens with Cheers on Blu-Ray. If they're fixing past missteps such as with music clearances, that upcoming release will tell us.

Chances are though that just like The Andy Griffith Show on Blu-Ray, they're just utilizing their existing HD transfers and aren't investing in fixing anything (Andy has several episodes in syndicated cut form on DVD, which weren't fixed with the Blu-Ray release).

Another litmus test for other popular but problematic shows under this corporate umbrella is if the remaining seasons (and season 2) of Bonanza have gotten modern transfers from the source elements for these upcoming DVD releases. Season 2 here in North America and the overseas releases of the last few seasons just used the old videotape masters.

If they've made the investment to bring these up to the visual quality of season 1 and seasons 3-11 on DVD, it's a sign that they're investing money and care into this which is the sort of situation that we want to see.

 

[bmasters9]

If they've made the investment to bring these up to the visual quality of season 1 and seasons 3-11 on DVD, it's a sign that they're investing money and care into this which is the sort of situation that we want to see.

Another sign of such quality is the practical wealth of bonuses on the original volume releases-- practically every episode had something related to it.

 

[DBF]

Seasons 12, 13, and 14 are now available to pre-order on Amazon. Product photos/descriptions/details have also been added.

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[bmasters9]

Seasons 12, 13, and 14 are now available to pre-order on Amazon. Product photos/descriptions/details have also been added.

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And these ones are single releases of the whole seasons, like the later ones of Gunsmoke were.

 

[Kevin Antonio (Kev)]

50 dollars for season 14 is a stretch l. I imagine that price changes. It was half a season. I may just wait and buy the whole collection when it's available

 

[RobertMG]

Bravo to Paramount for finishing the series for the fans

 

[bmasters9]

Bravo to Paramount for finishing the series for the fans

And I'm glad that the fans of each of those two influential Westerns can see them through to their conclusions.

 

[JamesSmith]

Do you think "extras" will be added on later?
--jthree

 

[LeoA]

50 dollars for season 14 is a stretch l. I imagine that price changes. It was half a season. I may just wait and buy the whole collection when it's available

One possible benefit of buying the complete series release is if they've remastered season 2 to have high quality transfers of the entire series, that probably will be the only way to get that season on disc in remastered form since I can't see them doing a standalone rerelease of it.

The season 12 description on Amazon refers to the contents as having been "restored", so we know at least that season likely isn't recycling the old tape transfers. And I suspect the last two are similarly fresh transfers up to par with what fans have come to expect from this show on DVD.

Possibly bodes well for season 2 having been brought up to the same standards as the remaining 13 seasons, although I don't think anyone would be shocked if it's the same discs as they originally released (Which includes at least one episode that looked like it was sourced from a VHS tape as I recall, with the video/audio quality all over the place for the other episodes).

 

[bmasters9]

One possible benefit of buying the complete series release is if they've remastered season 2 to have high quality transfers of the entire series, that probably will be the only way to get that season on disc in remastered form since I can't see them doing a standalone rerelease of it.

Kind of like the 10th go (1977-78) of original Jack Lord Five-O, which was iffy in its original separate release on that score, then was corrected for the all-in-one?

 

[justarandomstan]

I wouldn't hold my breath on them creating brand new S2 masters for the complete series set.

If they didn't correct the mistakes on the Andy Griffith Blu - Ray release, which is a much more lucrative property for them, why would they invest time and a considerable amount of money into remastering S2 of Bonanza when the DVD run of the show had already been halted a number of times due to low sales and whatnot.

I'm just glad that we're finally getting seasons 12 - 14 and we'll all be able to complete our collections.

50 bucks a set is a rather steep price but, thankfully, Prime Day is just around the corner, so if someone isn't willing to fork out a cold 150 on all 3 seasons in May, then there's definitely gonna be a discount on 'em during the big Amazon sales later in the year.

 

[Kevin Antonio (Kev)]

I'm also intrigued as to what extras they will have for the last season. I'm assuming that forever won't be uncut at this stage of the game. Tim Matheson said in a interview that when a film crew came to say goodbye to bonanza on its last day of shooting landon pulled a gag on the audience by having joe get shot by a shotgun and blown away. I hope they have the footage

 

[DBF]

From the Bonanza Boomers forum:

LOS ANGELES – March 14, 2023 – The legendary First Family of the West, Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe -- the indominable Cartwrights of the Ponderosa -- triumphantly ride again when BONANZA™: The Official Complete Series arrives on DVD, May 23. This series collection includes all 14 seasons -- 431 full-length episodes -- together for the very first time, along with an exclusive bonus disc containing nearly 2 ½ hours of rare content not seen in more than 60 years. Every episode has been restored and remastered from the original 35mm film camera negatives for a superior viewing experience. The results are astonishing, with location scenery and scenic vistas filmed at Lake Tahoe, Nevada and majestic locations in California and Arizona preserving the vanishing American West at its most spectacular.

Generations of viewers world-wide have welcomed the Cartwright family into their homes as BONANZA™ has taken its rightful place among the classics of popular culture storytelling. The iconic series stands alone in creating a world that has stood the test of time in the hearts of fans.

BONANZA™: The Official Complete Series DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $244.99.
BONANZA™: The Official Complete Series Synopsis:
BONANZA™! One of the most beloved and iconic series of all time is presented for the first time in this special edition box set. Every episode in this collection is full-length, with original music, and has been completely remastered and restored from the original 35mm film elements for superior picture and sound. The spectacular Ponderosa Ranch and scenic vistas filmed at Lake Tahoe, Nevada and majestic locations in California and Arizona have never looked better. This multiple award-winning series was created and produced by David Dortort and stars Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon, with recurring appearances by Victor Sen Yung, Ray Teal, Bing Russell, David Canary, Mitch Vogel and Tim Matheson. Re-live and cherish all your favorite episodes with BONANZA™: The Official Complete Series.

BONANZA™: The Official Complete Series Bonus Content:
Includes an exclusive Bonus Disc containing nearly 2 ½ hours of content, with rare performances, photos, personal appearances and interviews with cast members, and footage from the shows “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” “The Ed Sullivan Show” and “Sesame Street,” plus a never-before-seen blooper reel!

• Michael Landon Visits Sweden – Interview (1962)
• “Lorne Greene’s Bonanza” -- episode of the CBC series, Telescope, chronicling “a day in the life” of the beloved actor, including rare behind-the-scenes BONANZA set footage (1963)
• Lorne Greene Interview -- episode of the CBC series, Take 30 (1966)
• All-American Soap Box Derby Featurettes
o “The Long, Happy Race” – Narrated by Lorne Greene (1962)
o “Sideline …? Or Starting Line?” – Narrated by Dan Blocker (1964)
• The Cartwrights Visit Sesame Street (1970)
• The Last Party (“wake” gathering of the BONANZA company days after the series’ abrupt cancellation in November 1972; audio with slide show)
• Bonanza Blooper/Gag Reel
• Michael Landon: Question & Answer session with Vikki Carr and The Tonight Show audience (audio with slide show; 1973)
• Lorne Greene: Comedy Routine (1981)
• New Featurette: Mariette Hartley’s Memories
• Public Service Announcement (P.S.A.): Endangered Wildlife – with Lorne Greene (1975)
• U.S. Savings Bonds P.S.A.s with Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker (1968)
• Salute to BONANZA (Narrated by Orson Welles; 1976)
• Michael Landon: The Last Interview (slide show with audio; March 1991)
• BONANZA Episode Trailers with rare on-camera introductions
o “Mighty Is The Word” (Introduced by Lorne Greene; 1965)
o “The Prince” (Introduced by Dan Blocker; 1967)
o “Dark Enough to See the Stars” (Introduced by Michael Landon; 1967)
• 1959 NBC Fall Preview promo – announcing BONANZA’s premiere
• 1961 NBC on-air promo narrated by Lorne Greene
• 1967 NBC Fall Preview promo – BONANZA (designed by Bill Feigenbaum)
• 1972 Chevrolet Billboard Intro
• The Ed Sullivan Show -- Pernell Roberts Sings (1965)
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson – Lorne Greene Interview (1972)
• Gallery of rare publicity, episodic, “behind-the-scenes” and portrait photos

BONANZA™: The Official Complete Series Cast:
BONANZA™ stars Lorne Greene (“Battlestar Galactica”), Michael Landon (“Little House on the Prairie), Dan Blocker (“Cimarron City”) and Pernell Roberts (“Trapper John, M.D.”), with recurring performances by Victor Sen Yung, Ray Teal, Bing Russell, David Canary, Mitch Vogel and Tim Matheson. Notable guest appearances include Academy Award® Winner Louis Gossett Jr.* (An Officer and a Gentleman), Academy Award® Winner Jo Van Fleet* (East of Eden), Academy Award® Winner Dean Jagger* (Twelve O’clock High), Academy Award® Winner Ben Johnson* (The Last Picture Show) and so many more! **

Also available on DVD:
BONANZA™: The Official Second Season and for the first time, BONANZA™: The Official Twelfth Season, BONANZA™: The Official Thirteenth Season, and BONANZA™: The Official Fourteenth Season. Each season has been beautifully restored and remastered from original 35mm film material for the best viewing experience and will be available on DVD May 23 for the suggested retail price of $50.99.


About the BONANZA™: The Official Complete Series DVD Executive Producer
Andrew J. Klyde, an attorney, historian and archivist, has consulted with CBS and Paramount Home Entertainment for the DVD releases of BONANZA™, starting with BONANZA™: The Official First Season in 2008. Klyde has orchestrated numerous merchandising and licensing deals concerning BONANZA™ intellectual properties and has written numerous articles and lectured at various venues on television and film history.

ACADEMY AWARD® is the registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

*Academy Award® Winner Louis Gossett Jr. - An Officer and a Gentleman, Best Supporting Actor, 1983
*Academy Award® Winner Jo Van Fleet - East of Eden, Best Supporting Actress, 1956
*Academy Award® Winner Dean Jagger - Twelve O’clock High, Best Supporting Actor, 1950
*Academy Award® Winner Ben Johnson - The Last Picture Show, Best Supporting Actor, 1972

**
Academy Award® Winner Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind)
Academy Award® Winner Bruce Dern (Nebraska)
Academy Award® Winner Jodie Foster (The Accused; The Silence of the Lambs)
Academy Award® Winner James Coburn (Affliction)
Academy Award® Winner Lee Marvin (Cat Ballou)
Academy Award® Winner Mercedes McCambridge (All the King’s Men)
Academy Award® Winner Ed Begley (Sweet Bird of Youth)
Academy Award® Winner Jack Albertson (The Subject Was Roses)
Academy Award® Winner Theresa Wright (Mrs. Miniver)
Academy Award® Winner composer Harry Sukman (Best Musical Song Score, Song Without End)
Academy Award® Winner: Churchill’s Island (Best Documentary Short Subject; narrated by Lorne Greene)



BONANZA™: The Complete Series
Street Date: May 23, 2023 (DVD)

U.S. Rating: Not Rated

 

[DBF]

Also from Bonanza Boomers -- posted by Andy Klyde:

My extreme thanks (and heartfelt gratitude) to those energetic volunteers who worked so hard these past few days to gather information for me. The public relations/marketing/advertising folks at Paramount-CBS Home Entertainment have all the material and will use it to publicize the forthcoming releases. (Some of it made its way to the official press release, above.)

Anticipating a question about re-releasing BONANZA: The Official Second Season . . . like, why? The answer is (besides giving you some extra, not previously-included bonus features) . . . back in 2010, sales for Season 1 were below expectations. So the head honchos decided to try to save money and not restore and remaster the Season 2 episodes from 35mm film, like they did with Season 1. Instead they "tweaked" analog videotape masters created in 1989-90 from film. The results were okay . . . but I knew they could do better.

Work begun on Season 3 the same way (to save costs) but I sent a long letter to the chief head honcho, making the case that Season 3 (and subsequent seasons) should really be restored the right way -- from 35mm film. After some internal discussion, he agreed and rescinded the work order for Season 3, and gave the order to start over with 35mm film sources. He obtained supplemental funding from CBS International, whose division head wisely realized he could make more money offering digitally remastered episodes to interested television networks around the world (and especially in places like Germany, Australia and the U.K.). Ready-made for hi-definition release.

So each episode of every single season has now been digitally remastered and restored from the original camera negatives, and the results are spectacular. I saw the most recently restored Season 2 episodes (completed just last month) and to me, they look even better than the Season 1 and Season 3 seasons restored over a decade ago. (Technology has improved!) And without question, these episodes have never looked better, considering the capabilities of television sets manufactured at the time the shows were first broadcast. The most recently restored Season 12, 13 and 14 episodes literally look like they were filmed yesterday.

So all this has been "a long time coming," but I hope you all agree, it will be "worth the wait."

Best BONANZA wishes,

ANDY KLYDE