lol I love how Little Joe was about to say a smart response for a message for his pa and then changed his mind when he saw his brother's faces. The humor in this show is great!
@doogwood The whole series in not available to buy unfortunately. You can buy the Official Box sets for Seasons 1&2 which have been released by CBS. You can purchase them from many retail places such as Amazon. You can also purchase individual seasons from 1 through to 7 from Amazon Germany. They were licensed to be made by a German production company but they stopped at season 7 because of falling sales. They are in dual languages - German & the original sound recording. Hope this helps.
I think it was funny, and kind of strange that Ben sent his sons to their rooms, especially Adam and Hoss. Joe I could see more being sent to is room since he is quite younger than his brothers. Only you have to think of the era they are in too. They were to obey their parents. I'm sure even if the boys objected, Ben would still make them go up to their rooms.
And yes Ben could still give them a good spanking if needed! LOL
@MsDanceDiva234 Well you also have to remember back in the 1800s, if grown sons were still living at home, the father was still the head of the house and gave the orders, and if the father told them to do something or go somewhere they did it. So it wasn't unusual for back at that time era, but it does sound strange now, because our society has changed so much. But it does make it interesting to the story:)
Esse cara era um grande ator de cinema americano de sua época, e eu acho uma pena que à vida leva pessoas como ele tão cedo desse mundo. As vezes eu acho que Deus, leva todos aqueles que são almas puras e que não merece ter sofrimentos e tormentos por uma doença no qual ele teve. Que Deus ilumine e que sua luz brilhe para sua família e para os fâs de todo o mundo que lembra de você como você era !!! Hollywood sentirá sempre a sua falta e os fâs também!
I think they do it out of respect for their Dad. I mean teenagers these days have no respect for their parents. Keeping your child under a firm hand says you love them and I think you Cartwright boys know that. Any other thoughts?
I can't decide whether i think the sending to bed is just wrong or just entertaining lol. I know back then you did exactly what your father said whatever age you were but it just doesn't quite sit right. Love the relationships between them all in Bonanza and Ben as a father is perfect.
I totally love the awe and respect they boys have for their Pa! Besides, if I'd had a father that loved and cared for me the way Ben does his boys - well - I'd go to bed when he told me to!! One more little thing; he could still whip any one of them!! LMAO!!
@jehukjehe Well said and I very much agree. You've also got to remember the era that this series was set in. There were very different standards around than there are today. You didn't talk back to your father. He was the head of the household and you lived by his rules.
The standard now is single female family supported by the tax payers and court ordered child support with the occassional DUDE there sleeping over with the MOM. Boy the Femanist via the lawmakers did a great job of destoying the way life was and throwing the fatheres on the street and in jail. They made fathers obsolete , the kids now have the Government to take care of them cause all men are deadbeat wife beaters. RIGHT?
i agree it is pathetic how 3 20/30 year old men still get sent to bed by their dad!!i wish they had stood up to him and stopped acting like he would spank them or something if they don't listen.
Ben sending Adam and Hoss to bed!!! If that doesn't beat all. I wish one of them had stood up to him and reminded him they were grown men, not little boys. I'd have moved out, too.
i can see Pernell's point that its strange how 3 grown men are so subordinate to their pa still (sending them to bed) but at the same time its the family interactions i love most about this show. what does everyone else think?
@Jess80gam YES! i fell in love with the family when i was 12, and they played a huge role in my life as a teenager. Rediscovering them last year when i turned 60 i found that this was a family serial clad in Western garb and scenes from eps like this one and the values they imparted have stayed with me deep in my soul all the time. i LOVE these scenes where Pa is telling them off. See Springtime for example... LOL
@blessall4ever I am relatively new to Bonanza, i watched some with dad when growing up but theres so many i haven't seen, reminds me of my dad watching it and i totally love all the family interactions. I will look up Springtime episode, thank you.
@Jess80gam I think it is hilarious, that Ben is sending them to bed, but I wouldn't interpret too much in it. Probably the writers just had to find a way to get rid of Hoss and Adam to let Ben and Joe have their father-son talk in private. And it is quite obvious in every episode that Ben is the boss of ...well... everyone and this scene only affirms this and conveys: if your Pa owns the Ponderosa, you go to bed, when he wants. LOL
LOL "Stop drinkin my beer!" i ♥ Joe Cartwright
liljoecartwrightgrl 2 weeks ago
lol I love how Little Joe was about to say a smart response for a message for his pa and then changed his mind when he saw his brother's faces. The humor in this show is great!
14mslukas 1 month ago
my fav show of all time, if anyone knows where i can buy the complete series,(ie not boxsets of select shows) please message me,,thanks,,,
doogwood 1 month ago
@doogwood The whole series in not available to buy unfortunately. You can buy the Official Box sets for Seasons 1&2 which have been released by CBS. You can purchase them from many retail places such as Amazon. You can also purchase individual seasons from 1 through to 7 from Amazon Germany. They were licensed to be made by a German production company but they stopped at season 7 because of falling sales. They are in dual languages - German & the original sound recording. Hope this helps.
Bejules 1 month ago
@Bejules thanks alot this info really helps
doogwood 1 month ago
This is one of my favorite episodes.
Desertphile 3 months ago
I think it was funny, and kind of strange that Ben sent his sons to their rooms, especially Adam and Hoss. Joe I could see more being sent to is room since he is quite younger than his brothers. Only you have to think of the era they are in too. They were to obey their parents. I'm sure even if the boys objected, Ben would still make them go up to their rooms.
And yes Ben could still give them a good spanking if needed! LOL
MsDanceDiva234 3 months ago
@MsDanceDiva234 Well you also have to remember back in the 1800s, if grown sons were still living at home, the father was still the head of the house and gave the orders, and if the father told them to do something or go somewhere they did it. So it wasn't unusual for back at that time era, but it does sound strange now, because our society has changed so much. But it does make it interesting to the story:)
14mslukas 3 weeks ago
@14mslukas True! :)
MsDanceDiva234 3 weeks ago
Esse cara era um grande ator de cinema americano de sua época, e eu acho uma pena que à vida leva pessoas como ele tão cedo desse mundo. As vezes eu acho que Deus, leva todos aqueles que são almas puras e que não merece ter sofrimentos e tormentos por uma doença no qual ele teve. Que Deus ilumine e que sua luz brilhe para sua família e para os fâs de todo o mundo que lembra de você como você era !!! Hollywood sentirá sempre a sua falta e os fâs também!
Ybrain100 5 months ago
@Ybrain100 Você está tão certo
Bejules 4 months ago
I think they do it out of respect for their Dad. I mean teenagers these days have no respect for their parents. Keeping your child under a firm hand says you love them and I think you Cartwright boys know that. Any other thoughts?
MiniSpyNoel 6 months ago
I can't decide whether i think the sending to bed is just wrong or just entertaining lol. I know back then you did exactly what your father said whatever age you were but it just doesn't quite sit right. Love the relationships between them all in Bonanza and Ben as a father is perfect.
justjue1 6 months ago
I totally love the awe and respect they boys have for their Pa! Besides, if I'd had a father that loved and cared for me the way Ben does his boys - well - I'd go to bed when he told me to!! One more little thing; he could still whip any one of them!! LMAO!!
Thanks so much for the post!!
jehukjehe 7 months ago 2
@jehukjehe Well said and I very much agree. You've also got to remember the era that this series was set in. There were very different standards around than there are today. You didn't talk back to your father. He was the head of the household and you lived by his rules.
Bejules 7 months ago
The standard now is single female family supported by the tax payers and court ordered child support with the occassional DUDE there sleeping over with the MOM. Boy the Femanist via the lawmakers did a great job of destoying the way life was and throwing the fatheres on the street and in jail. They made fathers obsolete , the kids now have the Government to take care of them cause all men are deadbeat wife beaters. RIGHT?
TheBayaker 5 months ago
@jehukjehe a trip to the barn!!!
tenpercent2008 5 months ago
@jehukjehe whipping them?even Adam?LOL!
tenpercent2008 4 months ago
i agree it is pathetic how 3 20/30 year old men still get sent to bed by their dad!!i wish they had stood up to him and stopped acting like he would spank them or something if they don't listen.
emersonhanson 7 months ago
"STOP DRINKING MY BEER" lol
TheStormferret 7 months ago in playlist michael landon lol
Ben sending Adam and Hoss to bed!!! If that doesn't beat all. I wish one of them had stood up to him and reminded him they were grown men, not little boys. I'd have moved out, too.
maryanne151 8 months ago
@maryanne151 lol yes that would have been good to see. don't think Ben can face his boys are all grown up!
felicia1980star 8 months ago
i can see Pernell's point that its strange how 3 grown men are so subordinate to their pa still (sending them to bed) but at the same time its the family interactions i love most about this show. what does everyone else think?
Jess80gam 9 months ago 9
@Jess80gam I agree. But it is what is part of the charm. love the whole family scenes and Bens authority.
felicia1980star 9 months ago
@Jess80gam YES! i fell in love with the family when i was 12, and they played a huge role in my life as a teenager. Rediscovering them last year when i turned 60 i found that this was a family serial clad in Western garb and scenes from eps like this one and the values they imparted have stayed with me deep in my soul all the time. i LOVE these scenes where Pa is telling them off. See Springtime for example... LOL
blessall4ever 7 months ago
@blessall4ever I am relatively new to Bonanza, i watched some with dad when growing up but theres so many i haven't seen, reminds me of my dad watching it and i totally love all the family interactions. I will look up Springtime episode, thank you.
Jess80gam 7 months ago
@Jess80gam I think it is hilarious, that Ben is sending them to bed, but I wouldn't interpret too much in it. Probably the writers just had to find a way to get rid of Hoss and Adam to let Ben and Joe have their father-son talk in private. And it is quite obvious in every episode that Ben is the boss of ...well... everyone and this scene only affirms this and conveys: if your Pa owns the Ponderosa, you go to bed, when he wants. LOL
MaryLouBrown 5 months ago
@Jess80gam true. but the family interactions are some of the best things about the show.
DumasForever53 5 months ago
@DumasForever53 yes i totally agree its a hard balance for the writers
Jess80gam 5 months ago