Bonanza

'Twas a Sunday extravaganza, To eat dinner, watching Bonanza. Hoss’s plight so intense, That my state of suspense, I cannot describe in one stanza! Submitted : On A Lim Poetry Contest Sponsor: Joseph May Submitted : 4/27/22 Television series: “Bonzana” Result: Honorable mention.

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/31/2024 2:23:00 AM

JR the mafia of the family, Ray the one that never got involved Hoss a very likeable character and Bobby the heart throb. Liked that series so much lived up North in Zambia then, was on Wednesday nights, had to finish my hoemwork or no Bonsnza . Great write Ken blessings Jennifer

Ken Rone
Date: 1/31/2024 2:09:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer. Those were the Golden age of television.

Silent One

Date: 9/2/2023 2:57:00 PM

Brilliant!

Ken Rone
Date: 9/2/2023 7:07:00 PM

Thank you for the encouragement Best -Ken

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 4/10/2023 8:40:00 PM

Hi Ken! This fun and clever brought back good memories for me. I liked Bonanza and Gunsmoke.

Ken Rone
Date: 4/11/2023 9:02:00 AM

Jennifer - I see you found one of my oldies. I'm glad you liked it anf tjsnks for your kind note. - Ken

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/7/2023 3:51:00 PM

Your poem brought back memories of the show, as can be seen by the comments below. Well done, and belated congrats on your win, Ken.

Ken Rone
Date: 4/11/2023 9:04:00 AM

Thanks Vijay. It is always an honor when you comment. Best - Ken

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/23/2022 6:00:00 PM

Dear Ken, I hope you and your family have a happy and healthy holiday season. My best wishes are with you. I pray that you receive an abundance of its many blessings. All the best, and may there always be peace. Thanks for your nice comment on my page

Robert Gorelick

Date: 11/21/2022 4:00:00 PM

My favorite cowboys on the TV screen, Dan Blocker, Michael Landin, and Lorne Green. Thanks for the memories! Robert

Robert Gorelick
Date: 3/14/2023 10:09:00 AM

Pernell Roberts was on there for a couple of seasons, but he proved to be quite a demanding comedogen. Always demanded more money and more dialogue! Soon after he started his own series Trapper John MD, which lasted about one season. Rumor has it he now manages a Starbucks in Bakersfield, but not sure!

Ken Rone
Date: 11/22/2022 3:30:00 PM

Thank you Robert. I appreciate your read. Iknow you meant no disrespect to Pernell Roberts. It just that he was as a difficult character to write for, with those larger than life stars around him. Best - Ken

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/17/2022 6:35:00 PM

Great limerick, Ken, love the poem, and loved the series all those many years ago. Harry

Ken Rone
Date: 11/18/2022 12:50:00 PM

All the best to you Harry. Thanks for the read. The contests force you to pick up pen and craft an entry. I'm glad this one was popular.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/6/2022 10:54:00 AM

An excellent Limerick, Ken. It has been years since I last heard mention of Bonanza! ~ Regards // paul

Ken Rone
Date: 11/7/2022 1:59:00 PM

I am so happy that you were moved to comment Paul. The theme was the first tune i plucked in my first guitar. Everyone knew "Bonanza ". Best - Ken

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/22/2022 10:31:00 PM

I really loved watching Bonanza with my family when I was young, it was wonderful family time for us! TV was a big thing way back when!! This brought back happy memories! Great poem!!

Ken Rone
Date: 10/24/2022 12:48:00 PM

Thanks BJ. Yes, I obviohusly agree. With a Swandons TV dinner atop a TV tray; the whole familt watching Bonanza on the console TV. It was indeed a different time.

Charles Messina

Date: 10/21/2022 4:28:00 AM

Brings back great memories...Hoss was my favorite character! Nicely done!

Ken Rone
Date: 10/21/2022 8:58:00 AM

Thanks Charlie. We are twin sons of different mothers I guess.

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/24/2022 5:57:00 PM

Perfect rhyming, love that. Sounds like a good time. Belated congratulations Ken Rone! ~Anaya

Ken Rone
Date: 7/26/2022 9:31:00 AM

This one was fun...and from the heart. Best - Ken

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/2/2022 10:42:00 AM

Great one Ken. Congratulations :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/1/2022 1:12:00 PM

LOVED this show. My family and I made a huge deal out of it with big bowl of popcorn that all ten of us ran to dip our small bowls into during commercial breaks. BIG congrats. one of the best on the winner list.

Ken Rone
Date: 5/1/2022 1:44:00 PM

Joe put together an entertaining contest, didn't he? OMG, I wanted to try to work in all the characters but with 5 lines, it was too much, so I focused on Hoss. I'm glad you liked it. If he does it again I'm goint to do Dobie Gillis!

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/30/2022 8:47:00 AM

Excellent, congratulations on your win Ken! Blessings

Ken Rone
Date: 4/30/2022 1:55:00 PM

My dear Lasaad - Your faithful readership is an honor.

Terry Miller

Date: 4/30/2022 7:08:00 AM

Very nicely done, congratulations!

Ken Rone
Date: 4/30/2022 1:53:00 PM

Thanks Terry. Great to hear from you again!

Joseph May

Date: 4/30/2022 5:26:00 AM

A classic show, Nicely done Ken, Congrats on your win

Ken Rone
Date: 4/30/2022 9:21:00 AM

Thank you Joseph for a fun contest. I've enjoyed reading all the entries. How about a reprise naming your fave dime-store candy?

Anselmo Boles

Date: 4/27/2022 3:01:00 PM

I think you have explicitly expressed your agitation and excitement in five lines Ken. I felt the fun you had. A fine write indeed!...ab

Ken Rone
Date: 4/30/2022 5:27:00 PM

Fun indeed. Thank you for the comment. Hope to see more of you Anselmo. Best - Ken

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/27/2022 12:47:00 PM

Hello Ken Rone This was my fav. programme.Enjoy your day my friend.

Ken Rone
Date: 4/30/2022 5:27:00 PM

Thanks Darleen.

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 4/27/2022 11:45:00 AM

Enjoyed your limerick.I grew up watching Bonanza as well.I always wondered how old Ben was killing off those wives.As an adult I was at my brothers one evening and an episode came on.He turned down the sound and made up the script as we watched the story play out.a lot of fun.

Ken Rone
Date: 4/27/2022 9:52:00 PM

That sounds like a "silent screem".