Series

Ponderosa

★ 7.0(2)20011h 0m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Beth Sullivan
Release date: 2001-09-09
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 20
Network: Pax TV
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America

About Ponderosa

Ponderosa is a 2001 web series in the Western and Drama genres, created by Beth Sullivan, starring Daniel Hugh Kelly, Gareth Yuen and Bruce Dickinson. It spans 1 season and 20 episodes, and originally aired on Pax TV. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ponderosa in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ponderosa is a television series developed by Bonanza creator David Dortort for PAX-TV that ran for the 2001–2002 television season. Envisioned as a prequel to the long-running NBC series Bonanza, it had less gunfire, brawling and other traditional western elements than the original. Bonanza creator David Dortort approved PAX TV's decision to hire Beth Sullivan, creator and executive producer of Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman to oversee scripts and executive produce, which some believe gave the series a softer edge. Ponderosa was canceled after one season, in part because of disappointing ratings and high production costs. Although Sullivan had hoped to film the series in and around Los Angeles, PAX decided to film in Australia to reduce costs. Series "show runner" Sullivan sustained severe injuries in a car crash only twelve days after the airing of the first season's last episode. The show should not be confused with Ponderosa, the title used for Bonanza reruns aired on NBC during the summer of 1972.

Seasons (1)

Season 120 eps · 2001

Cast

Daniel Hugh Kelly

Ben Cartwright

Gareth Yuen

Hop Sing

Bruce Dickinson

Big Dan Larson

Brad Dourif

Maurice 'Frenchy' Devereaux

Jim Knobeloch

Jack Wolf

Jared Daperis

Little Joe Cartwright

Nicki Wendt

Shelby Sterrett

Matt Carmody

Adam Cartwright

Drew Powell

Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright

Josephine Byrnes

Margaret Greene

Fernando Carrillo

Carlos Rivera De Vega

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ponderosa in Canada?+

Ponderosa is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ponderosa on Netflix?+

Ponderosa is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of Ponderosa are there?+

Ponderosa has 1 season and 20 episodes in total.

Who stars in Ponderosa?+

Ponderosa stars Daniel Hugh Kelly, Gareth Yuen, Bruce Dickinson, Brad Dourif and Jim Knobeloch.

When did Ponderosa come out?+

Ponderosa is a 2001 web series created by Beth Sullivan.

What genre is Ponderosa?+

Ponderosa is Western and Drama series.

Who created Ponderosa?+

Ponderosa was created by Beth Sullivan.