Melissa Thomas

Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast

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Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast dives into one of TV’s greatest Westerns—Bonanza! (1959–1973). Host Melissa, a self-proclaimed Bonanza super dork, watches the series episode by episode from the Official DVD box set, sharing trivia, behind-the-scenes stories, photos, and fun details along the way. Expect lively commentary, breakdowns of what works (and what doesn’t), and deep dives into Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, and the guest stars who brought the Cartwrights’ adventures on the Ponderosa to life.

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Episode #6: "The Julia Bulette Story" 27.11.2024 1:16:31

🎶 Love me tender, love me sweet... 🎶 This week on Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast, Melissa watches Season 1, Episode 6, “The Julia Bulette Story.” Little Joe’s infatuation with the enigmatic and charming Julia Bulette stirs up controversy in Virginia City, where her reputation makes her a target for both judgment and danger. With sharp writing and unforgettable dialogue, this episode explores compl...

Episode #5: "Enter Mark Twain" 18.11.2024 1:08:28

This week on Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast, Melissa watches Season 1, Episode 5, “Enter Mark Twain!” Politics! Corruption! Mark Twain! And… Bigfoot on the Ponderosa? Meanwhile, Percy Helton sneaks around with some of the worst facial prosthetics in TV history, and Adam can’t quite tell the difference between a boy and a girl. Join Melissa as she dives into this delightfully quirky episode packed with...

Episode #4: "The Paiute War" 11.11.2024 59:59

This week on Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast, Melissa dives into Season 1, Episode 4, "The Paiute War". Tensions flare as Adam finds himself a hostage in the middle of an impending war between two Native American tribes and the townsfolk of Virginia City. Meanwhile, a man named Wilson takes every opportunity to further escalate the chaos wherever he pleases. Join Melissa as she unpacks this dark, thoug...

Episode #3: "The Newcomers" 04.11.2024 1:05:26

This week, Melissa watches Season 1, Episode 3, "The Newcomers"! In today’s episode, Hoss experiences love (and heartbreak) for the first time, the Cartwrights run into an old foe with a tendency for terrible plans, and—wait—is there gold on the Ponderosa? Don’t forget to raise a glass to our friends Jose and the botanist Justin Flannery, gone too soon. :(

Episode #2: "Death On Sun Mountain" 28.10.2024 1:00:29

In this week’s episode, Melissa tackles Bonanza Season 1, Episode 2, “Death On Sun Mountain.” Do the Cartwrights stick with their aggressive tactics from Episode 1, or will they finally show a little personality? Meanwhile, "discount Gene Barry" is threatening Virginia City with sky-high meat prices. Fortunately this plot is a step up from last week’s tree-thieving shenanigans!

Episode #1: "A Rose For Lotta" 22.10.2024 1:04:30

In this debut episode of Yee-Haw! A Bonanza Podcast, Melissa and her sister Theresa dive into Bonanza Season 1, Episode 1, "A Rose For Lotta." Discussion points include the Cartwrights' hilariously aggressive behavior, Lorne Greene's over-the-top delivery of every line, and, of course, the unprecedented Adam/Lotta kiss at the end. This first Bonanza episode is packed with plenty of moments worth d...