Can you guess what the cast of Bonanza is selling in these vintage ads?
Actors from the show pitched trucks, TV sets and dog food. Do you remember which brands?
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Bonanza was one of the most popular shows on TV during its initial run and brands wanted to cash in. Using the familiar faces of the Cartwright clan was an easy way to connect with millions of fans across the country. Sometimes actors like Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker even pitched products in costume!
Here is a collection of vintage commercials starring members of the Bonanza cast. Can you guess what each ad is for?
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Lorne Greene teamed up with Melissa Gilbert in this commercial for what kind of dog food?
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What truck brand is Dan Blocker showing off here?
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Michael Landon starred in many commercials for...
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Pernell Roberts is out in the mountains for which brand?
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Tim Matheson played Griff in Bonanza's final season and starred in this early Nineties commercial for which car company?
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Michael Landon took over for John Ritter selling what educational program?
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Candy Canaday actor David Canary pitched which TV brand?
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Character actor Slim Pickens appeared in Bonanza as Big Jim Leyton and played a Western lawman in this commercial for what?
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In this commercial, Lorne Greene is holding a card for what?
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What is this commercial advertising?
Can you guess what the cast of Bonanza is selling in these vintage ads?
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112 Comments
5/10 I'm not good with car brands and never heard of the one Michael Landon did after John Ritter left.
You got 6 out of 10
Lorne Greene also peddled Hubert Humphrey for president.
Lorne Greene also peddled Hubert Humphrey for president.
Brandon got 0 out of 10 and blamed it on Trump, global warming, big oil companies, COVID and Putin
Lesson learn don’t use bonanza to peddle junk.