Why was there lost episodes of Bonanza?

Because these popular episodes were not included in various syndication package deals during the show’s original run, they became known as “The Lost Episodes.” Rarely aired, this unique perspective on the Cartwright clan was often in demand, and now you can see them only on INSP!

Which Bonanza episodes are public domain?

#1 The Avenger March 19, 1960. Ben and Adam are accused and found guilty of murder and await their hanging. #2 The Courtship Jan. 7, 1961. #3 The Mill Oct. 1, 1960. #4 Dark Star April 23, 1960. #5 The Hopefuls Oct. #6 The Gunmen Jan. #7 Escape to Ponderosa March 5, 1960. #8 Death at Dawn April 30, 1960.

Why did they always wear the same clothes on Bonanza?

They wear the same outfits for a reason. From the fourth season onwards, the Cartwrights wear the same outfits like cartoon characters. The standardization was made to make it easier to reuse stock footage for action sequences and to make it easier to duplicate the wardrobe for the stunt doubles.

Did they use real bullets on Bonanza?

Pistols were cap and ball, did not use metallic cartridges. Thus no bullet loops. Actually, even though the belts had no loops, the pistols they carried were definitely metallic cartridge weapons.