Calling All Hubbers . . .

1. 76

   kenneth averyposted 8 years ago

   If you were allowed to be ONE of the four Cartwrights on Bonanza,
   which one would you choose?
   Conditions: Just for ONE week.
   Think carefully. I have found out that, depending on which character
   that you choose, this will tell pretty much all about your personality
   and character.

   replyreport
   1. 85

      Terrielynn1posted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I would be kitty. She ran the house. Not one of the boys, but neither am I. Thanks for asking. It reminds of being a kid and watching the old westerns.

      replyreport
      1. 76

         kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         @Terrielynn1,
         Wow! Your choice tells me that you are not to be pushed around. You are humble hearted, giving, and very sensitive to others' needs, but you are not a patsy. Am I right?

         replyreport
   2. 72

      galleryofgraceposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Just curious- my choice would be Adam( I think that's the correct name) the older brother.

      replyreport
      1. 76

         kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         galleryofgrace,
         So far Adam more than the rest of the Bonanza cast is in the lead with your choices. Not that this is a bad thing. It shows how many wise hubbers there are on here. No reflection on the Little Joe and Hoss' choices. P.S. I would want to be Hoss for his amazingly big heart.

         replyreport
   3. 85

      RoadMonkeyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I would have been Hoss. He was strong. I always wanted to be strong.

      replyreport
      1. 76

         kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         RoadMonkey, me too. I agree with you.

         replyreport
   4. 57

      The0NatureBoyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Adan is more of the personality I have, always wanting things lawful correct. It takes integrity and deep inner strength to always seek justice.

      replyreport
      1. 76

         kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Amen, TheONatureBoy, wise choice.

         replyreport
2. 85

   Terrielynn1posted 8 years ago

   Well let's say I've grown a lot over the years. I was told to stay kind but don't be anyone's door mat. I think spending most of my adult life fighting for my children helped changed the nieve, sensitive person I was. To more self confident, love me and I love you back. But treat me bad or break my trust and you will regret it. I also believe you teach people how to treat you. But everyone has a story and you can't judge till you know theirs.

   replyreport
   1. 76

      kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      @Terrielynn1: I completely understand. And you and I are a lot alike. When someone hurts me willfully, I have to be careful in trusting that person again. Thanks for the Follow. In the weeks ahead, I shall send you My Personal Email of Thanks!

      replyreport
3. 95

   Country Homemakerposted 8 years ago

   When I was a little girl watching Bonanza, I was in love with Adam.  So that would be my choice.  By the way, Bonanza was the first TV show I saw when color TV first was invented.  Wow!

   replyreport
   1. 76

      kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      @Country Homemaker,
      I can see Adam being the Don Juan of the early dramatic western series. But I thought that Little Joe would win most of the hearts.
      Oh, which character am I? I forgot to share: I am more of a Hoss than any on that show.

      replyreport
      1. 78

         always exploringposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Can you believe that I watch Bonanza and love it. I really didn't watch it when it first came out, so It's mostly all new shows to me. My choice is Little Joe, he's so handsome and a terrific actor. It's difficult knowing he died. He had so much more to give....

         replyreport
         1. 76

            kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

            @ always exploring,
            Little Joe is a good choice. He and Hoss got into lots of scrapes with their fast money schemes. That I could never figure out. Here they are the sons of the richest rancher in that state and having to rely on making a fast buck to get by?
            I think it was just for the thrill of seeing something work.

            replyreport
4. 89

   Jodahposted 8 years ago

   I would be Hoss but in Little Joe's body as I am not a big man

   replyreport
   1. 76

      kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      @Jodah, great choice. The writers were good to Hoss in that they wrote him a lot of dramatic scenes in several shows.
      I always liked Hoss for he reminded me of me.

      replyreport
5. 91

   DzyMsLizzyposted 8 years ago

   I think I would be Pa Cartwright.  He was even-handed; let the boys learn from their mistakes, and whenever possible, solved issues that affected the family without resorting to weapons.  (Except I'm not a guy, so...but, I always was a tomboy!  LOL)

   replyreport
   1. 89

      cheryloneposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      I kind of agree with you on this one, DzyMsLizzy, I would be Pa as well, even though I am not a boy.  He really was the best dad ever.  Maybe we could make the character a Mom instead.

      replyreport
   2. 76

      kenneth averyposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      @DzyMsLzy, cherylone you just hit the nail on the head. You are both, according to your choices, very wise--and sometimes you do not know how wise that you really are.
      You both spark a great idea: A brand new modern-day Western: A Bonanza remake with a female lead as "Beatrice" who has to guide
      three daughters (by three different dads) in a daily plight to fight evil and still raise prize-winning horses.
      What great thinkers you two are

      replyreport
6. 60

   Podfatherposted 8 years ago

   Ahh!!! the original Glamping family those guys knew how to Glamp in the wild west lol no half ass camping there !

   replyreport
7. 0

   ahorsebackposted 8 years ago

   When I was a child I admired the tone , resonance  and message behind Ben Cartwright's fatherly  strengths and presence .    So Ben it is .    Boy could the U.S. use that wisdom and adoration now !

   replyreport