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Date Posted: 00:18:18 10/31/09 Sat
Author: Rick
Subject: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!!

Nine years ago, I launched the website and it was only 1/3 complete. It took me another 4 or 5 years to get it all done. The day I published it was October 31, 2000, which was Michael Landon's birthday.

Current amount of visits is: 1,012,461

Current amount of hits is: 5,216,739


I must admit I had no idea it would achieve such greatness, but perhaps I was trying not to be modest, but more concerned with documenting a beloved TV series with blood, sweat and tears. And that is exactly what I did. Not just for myself, but for the people who hold it dearly in their hearts. The numbers speak for themselves.




Rick

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[> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery and ML!!! -- Betsy, 02:42:46 10/31/09 Sat [1]

Hey, congrats to you. I do say 'job well done'. I have said it before, I am sure, this is the first Bonanza site I go to in the morning and get facts / forum updates from it almost daily.

Also thining of ML today.

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[> [> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery and ML!!! -- Becky, 10:29:18 10/31/09 Sat [1]

Happy Birthday and Congratulations!
Becky

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[> [> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery and ML!!! -- adamseve, 20:30:41 10/31/09 Sat [1]


Wow Rick, I've been visiting this site for at least seven or eight years. Maybe even close to the beginning. I know a good thing when I find it. Thanks for all your work and sharing your knowledge of a cllasic. And happy bday to ml. adamseve

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[> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- Ruth, 04:57:08 10/31/09 Sat [1]

Well done, Rick. You've created an informative site for all we Bonanza fans. Happy Birthday!

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[> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- Tam, 06:27:22 10/31/09 Sat [1]

CONGRATS WIZARD MAN!

I can't believe it has been 9 years. Wow it seems like yesterday when I visited for the first time. I think I have been here for 8 of those 9 years huh? Wow time sure does fly. Thanks again Wizard Man and you know I think you and your site are the best of them all. :):)

Tam :):)

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[> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- Kim, 06:54:44 10/31/09 Sat [1]

Congrats Rick for a superb website! I first discovered your website this summer and ever since I check your episode guide after I watch each show. I also read this forum regularly to see what shows I should watch on YouTube and general Bonanza news. By the way, I've never been mislead by any of the comments in this forum.

Rick, since I'm new to this website, I feel you won't mind if I ask the following questions. What led you to start this website? Did you use to be involved in the production of the show? I ask this because you seem to know so much. I can't believe all the detail you have for each episode. I feel this website has been a labor of love. I thank you very much for it.

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[> [> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- lhoplover, 09:00:04 10/31/09 Sat [1]

Thanks Rick for keeping us informed and Enterteined, your site is the best.

HAPPY ANIVERSARY!!!!

Jose

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[> [> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- Rick, 02:14:30 11/01/09 Sun [1]

Hi Kim,

No, I never worked the series. I watched the show just like anyone, but became interested in learning how it was made. Over the years, I'd compile information with the thought of writing a book. I thought a web site was a better idea, as there was so much to research, it would be more practical and it is. To list all the details would be too much. Overall, you have to learn about every facet that makes a filmed TV series and document it. Locations is something I've been doing for over 30 years and that was a major part of the series' look and appeal. In some areas, I'd get in touch with people who worked the show and with Michael Landon and from there, you have to put it all together. Not an easy task, even for a natural. The archiving of the history can be a struggle and I made my share of mistakes, but that helps you learn to get it down for the accuracy. Studying 430 episodes is much different then sitting down and simply enjoying them. It's a labor of love.




Rick

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[> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- avid fan, 08:46:52 10/31/09 Sat [1]

this is a wonderful site. More details than any others.
Thank you Rick

avid fan

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[> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- Sarah, 08:58:21 10/31/09 Sat [1]

Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery. Rick, thank you for this site and for all of the hard work that you've put into it.

Thank you for putting up with all of our questions and for having the most imformative Bonanza site there is.

Thank you for the episode guide and for all of the behind the scenes information that it provides for us.

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[> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- Tim, 11:28:33 10/31/09 Sat [1]

Happy Anniversary to Scenery of the Ponderosa. Thanks for your nine years of excellent work, Rick!

Tim

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[> [> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- Leah, 12:06:17 10/31/09 Sat [1]

Rick, I know this site (and your others ) have brought fun and joy to many hearts through these years. Thank you from me along with all these others for what your hard work has done for many. I'm sure there are some people who don't realize the importance of what you do. We do recognize it. This world needs more of this. Thank you again.
Leah

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[> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- Steve in Co., 11:42:28 10/31/09 Sat [1]

I'll second what everyone here has said. Here is to the guy whom has put forward the best Bonanza site. Cheers Rick, for all your hard work!(From my Bonanza shot glass of course!)

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[> Mucho Thanks -- SWC, 18:24:45 10/31/09 Sat [1]

This site is not only a wealth of information and pictures on one of the greatest TV series ever but the board you maintain is an oasis of intelligence and civility that I love to visit to relax after being on the highly argurmentative sports and political forums I spend much of my time on. It's also a great place to discuss old-time televsion. I hope you keep it going for years to come.

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[> [> Re: Mucho Thanks -- Rick, 02:16:05 11/01/09 Sun [1]

SWC,

I remember when we first got in touch and you're right on all counts. It will go for a long time.




Rick

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[> [> [> I remember that, too -- SWC, 09:30:04 11/01/09 Sun [1]

I'd been on another board that was good but had some weird rules. They had a computer program that prevented you from using certain words but it was misfiring and I got flagged for using words like "wall" and "convention". I contacted them to tell them of this flaw and I got a standard lecture on obeying the rules.

PAX was showing all the old episodes and I had to find another place to comment on them. I blundered into some previous forum you had and was the only one on there until you rescued me and directed me here, (just like the Cartwrights when they found Adam at the end of "The Crucible").

One thing that other site had that I did like was a link to a guest spot Pernell Roberts did on the Mike Douglas Show shortly after he left Bonanza in which he talked about why he left and his future plans. I've never found it anywhere else.

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[> [> [> [> Re: I remember that, too -- adamseve, 19:07:01 11/01/09 Sun [1]

One more thing I liked about another site that no longer exists was the fan fiction section. There are some very good writters among us with some great story lines-Adam returns home, Hoss never dies, Ben never gets any older, Joe still has all his great dark hair, no Laura and Will, and a welcomed Candy. That I really do miss. adamseve

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[> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- Ponderosaguy, 19:01:43 11/01/09 Sun [1]

Nicely done Rick, Your web-site is Boss-Awesome.
I've been coming here since 2004. What a great tribute to Bonanza. Keep up the good work !

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[> Re: Happy Birthday, Ponderosa Scenery!!! -- Ray, 11:47:38 11/09/09 Mon [1]

Congrats again Rick,This is by far,without doubt,the very best of the Bonanza sites and it also has the most intelligent forum posters!The hard work and your endless knowledge of a legendary tv show says it all and you've always taken the time to answer so many of our questions in regards to the Greatest Tv Program Of All Time!Thanks again Rick and Happy Anniversary to the Ponderosa Scenery!

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