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Can you tell the difference between the Cartwright brothers on Bonanza?
Do you know Adam, Hoss and Joe like family?
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As westerns go, Bonanza is one of the longest to ever hit the airwaves. It lasted 14 seasons from 1959–73. Part of its enduring appeal were the main cast of characters — Ben Cartwright and his three grown sons.
Pernell Roberts as Adam, Dan Blocker as Hoss and Michael Landon as Joe each brought a different personality to the show. While they shared some things in common, there were many differences. How well do you know each Cartwright brother and the actors who played them?
Take this quiz and put your knowledge to the test!
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True or false: All three brothers each have a different mother.
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Who is the oldest brother?
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Which brother appeared in the most episodes?
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Although they played brothers of different ages, which two actors were the same age in real life?
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Which actor played college football?
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What is Hoss Cartwright's real first name?
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Which brother went to college for architecture?
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Which actor appeared on the cover of TV Guide more than 20 times?
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Which actor started the Bonanza Steakhouse chain in Westport, Connecticut?
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Which actor wrote multiple episodes of the show?
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Which actor served in the Korean War?
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Which actor marched for civil rights from Selma to Montgomery in 1965?
Can you tell the difference between the Cartwright brothers on Bonanza?
Your Result...
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70 Comments
Got 11 out of 12. The Korean war question tripped me up.
You got 11 out of 12, that was almost too easy, great job!
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I got 12 out of 12 Got stuck on the Korean one but took a lucky guess. I am a great fan of Bonanza. Love all the good looking men in the show.
11 out of 12. Bad guess on the TV Guide question.
I got 9 out of 12-. It's great to have Me Tv!
11 of 12.
12 out of 12. I love Bonanza.
I got 9 out of 12 correct.
Interesting quiz. I wish Michael Landon was still around.
This was very interesting, also I was in Selma Alabama in 1965 when they marched from Selma to Montgomery! thanks for the chance to write to you! Peggie Jo Culpepper
Wow! U were there! What a time the 60s was-. My respect to you!
100%
I got 9
This was another toughie for me. I never watched Bonanza much, just had to guess most of ‘em.
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I can’t believe I missed one and I knew it DOH!
You got 6 out of 12
guessed at most
guessed at most
You got 12 out of 12
That was almost too easy. Great job!
Maybe I'm the long lost Cartwright sister.
That was almost too easy. Great job!
Maybe I'm the long lost Cartwright sister.
10/12 not bad
I got 9 of 12 had no idea Pernell Roberts marched in Selma Alabama during the civil rights movement.I knew Dan Blocker played college football but didn’t know he was a Korean War vet.