See Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘Bonanza’

Get ready to saddle up with Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker and the rest of the cast of Bonanza and take a trip behind the scenes of one of television’s most legendary Westerns.

While we all fell in love with the Cartwright family’s adventures on the Ponderosa Ranch, there’s a whole other story that unfolded offscreen. We’ve gathered rare, behind-the-scenes photos that capture the heart and humor of life on set — playful moments among the cast and the kind of relaxed camaraderie that never made it to air, plus rare production shots.