Press Release Paramount Press Release: Bonanza: The Complete Series (DVD) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

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​ LOS ANGELES – March 21, 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, plus 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 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 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 “The Long, Happy Race” – Narrated by Lorne Greene (1962) “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 “Mighty Is The Word” (Introduced by Lorne Greene; 1965) “The Prince” (Introduced by Dan Blocker; 1967) “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 (“Lady In Cement”) 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.

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[Robert Crawford]

Interesting!

 

[Todd Erwin]

This should have been remastered and released on Blu-ray.

 

[RobertMG]

This should have been remastered and released on Blu-ray.

That will happen down the road I bet - at least they finished the series

 

[bmasters9]

This will still have the wealth of bonuses the original volume releases had, won't it?

 

[Todd Erwin]

That will happen down the road I bet - at least they finished the series

The current HD broadcasts are stretched to fill a 16:9 screen.

 

[mark27b]

And for those of you wondering, here’s a list of the special features on each of these individual season sets (which are also included on the Complete Series box)...

https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/032123-1000

 

[bmasters9]

And for those of you wondering, here’s a list of the special features on each of these individual season sets (which are also included on the Complete Series box)...

https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/032123-1000

Wow-- looks like each individual go will have a good many bonuses, in addition to the bonus disc; this one ought to be right up there with that of I Love Lucy (loaded with bonuses; not many releases have done that, whether individuals or all-in-ones).

 

[RobertMG]

This is such great news for fans of this show ---- I really never got into it but it is CLASSIC TV one thing missing is Lorne Greene's long broadcasting history with the Macy's Parade he not only appeared with his 'sons' in the parade he then hosted it for 10 years with Betty White NBC has discovered some parts of those telecasts that would have been great to be included BUT again BRAVO CBS!!

 

[bmasters9]

This is such great news for fans of this show ---- I really never got into it but it is CLASSIC TV one thing missing is Lorne Greene's long broadcasting history with the Macy's Parade he not only appeared with his 'sons' in the parade he then hosted it for 10 years with Betty White NBC has discovered some parts of those telecasts that would have been great to be included BUT again BRAVO CBS!!

And he was also in the 1981 Rose Bowl as Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses (caption on NBC's broadcast of same bills him as Grand "Marshall")...

 

[RobertMG]

And he was also in the 1981 Rose Bowl as Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses (caption on NBC's broadcast of same bills him as Grand "Marshall")...

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Guess CBS could not get the stuff from NBC this though might be a great release - to put a set out there at 245.00 CBS Paramount must feel still life in physical media hope it sells well maybe CBS will finish other shows too

 

[RobertMG]

220.25 deepdiscount

 

[smithbrad]

This should have been remastered and released on Blu-ray.

They were already remastered (i.e., transferred to HD), they just need to decide if they want to release on blu-ray or just stream in HD.

 

[smithbrad]

The current HD broadcasts are stretched to fill a 16:9 screen.

Where are you seeing this? Considering what CBS has put out so far they stick to OAR. I'm guessing the station either requested widescreen prints or is zooming them in themselves for broadcast.

 

[PaulaJ]

There’s one way to guarantee they’ll release this set in Blu-ray, and that’s by buying the DVD set. The Blu-ray no doubt will be announced as soon as I crack the plastic wrapping. 🫤

 

[smithbrad]

Guess CBS could not get the stuff from NBC this though might be a great release - to put a set out there at 245.00 CBS Paramount must feel still life in physical media hope it sells well maybe CBS will finish other shows too

I'm thinking they know with seasons 12, 13, and 14 being released at the same time, retailing for $50 each. Then there is the season 2 redo for another $50. Then there is the additional bonus disk. I'm guessing some will just opt to just repurchase the complete set for the additional $50 for the smaller footprint, consistency, and the bonus disk, and maybe give away/sell seasons 1 through 11. Once we get away from retail pricing and start seeing discounts, it may even be less than $50.

 

[bmasters9]

There’s one way to guarantee they’ll release this set in Blu-ray, and that’s by buying the DVD set. The Blu-ray no doubt will be announced as soon as I crack the plastic wrapping. 🫤

I remember seeing at least one commercial for a computer company (forget which one it was) where, as soon as the purchaser leaves with what he thought was the latest computer, the signage is changed and now says that a newer one has just come out-- does anyone remember that?

 

[Kevin Antonio (Kev)]

I'm thinking they know with seasons 12, 13, and 14 being released at the same time, retailing for $50 each. Then there is the season 2 redo for another $50. Then there is the additional bonus disk. I'm guessing some will just opt to just repurchase the complete set for the additional $50 for the smaller footprint, consistency, and the bonus disk, and maybe give away/sell seasons 1 through 11. Once we get away from retail pricing and start seeing discounts, it may even be less than $50.

That's what I did ( placed my order on target). I bought season 2 way back when so I'm just going to get the complete series to finish my set. And give the others away to friends

 

[bmasters9]

Guess CBS could not get the stuff from NBC this though might be a great release - to put a set out there at 245.00 CBS Paramount must feel still life in physical media hope it sells well maybe CBS will finish other shows too

If it could have been done, that probably would have been part of a great photo gallery of what the stars did post-Bonanza.

 

[Flashgear]

Maybe paying for the rights precluded adding this to the bonus features? Lorne Greene sings his top 40 hit Ringo on The Alan Sherman Show, January 19, 1965...Ringo topped the Billboard charts the week of December 5, 1964...