‘Bonanza’ Star Dan Blocker Hated One Thing About His Character

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BONANZA, Dan Blocker, on set, (Season 1, 1959), 1959-73.
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Dan Blocker starred in Bonanza as middle son Hoss Cartwright, who knew his way around a rifle when the moment called for it. But Blocker proved that his Wild Western character did not rub off on him in real life.

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