48 Little-Known Trivia Items About Beloved TV Shows from the Past

Bonanza, an iconic Western from 1959 to 1973, was not just a TV giant but also a financial heavyweight, costing over $200,000 per episode. Its charm and expense made it an unforgettable part of NBC’s golden era.

Leveraging the show’s fame, ‘Hoss’ Cartwright’s actor, Dan Blocker, founded Bonanza’s steakhouse chain. Once a formidable rival to Outback Steakhouse, this venture eventually succumbed to bankruptcy in 2009, marking the end of an era.