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

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