Dan was a big child. At birth he weighed 14 lbs, making him the largest baby ever born in Bowie County, Texas. By 18, he stood a towering 6'3" and weighed almost 300 lbs. However, inside his massive frame beat a huge heart. Dan was known for being one of the most gentle and kind people you... Read More

Michael was a well-rounded actor. He starred in three extremely successful series during his career. As 'Joe Cartwright' in Bonanza , Michael made many friends that went on to co-star with him when he portrayed 'Charles Ingalls' in Little House on the Prairie . After that series ended,... Read More

Pernell began his career on the Broadway stage, but soon became famous for his portrayal of 'Adam Cartwright' on the long-running series Bonanza . Pernell left the series in 1965 because of disagreements with the writers, but he still remains a legend to Bonanza fans. Pernell caught the role... Read More

Canadian-born Lorne Greene began acting while attending Canada's Queen's University, and after graduation got a job in radio broadcasting. His rich, deep, authoritarian voice quickly propelled him to prominence as Canada's top newscaster. He left Canada in the early '50s for a film career in... Read More