Lorne Greene’s Funeral Is Proof of His Incredible Legacy

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Күн бұрын

Are you a fan of Bonanza? Do you remember the lovable characters that populated Ponderosa Ranch?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - His Early Life and Family
02:06 - His Career
05:27 - His Personal Life
06:14 - His Death
07:07 - His Awards and Legacy
08:05 - Outro
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Ben Cartwright, the patriarch of the clan, was one of the best. He was played masterfully by Lorne Greene. The unassuming Canadian actor was raised by immigrant parents who taught him the value of love and silence. His world changed forever when the producers of Bonanza took notice of his talent. They were impressed when he guest starred on an episode of Wagon Train.
He, in turn, changed the show forever. He threatened to quit after the first 16 episodes unless the writers turned Ben into a loving and three-dimensional character. They listened, and the 2nd-most-popular TV dad of all time was born.
The show became a massive hit that earned Lorne a staggering amount of money. He used it to build a replica of the show’s ranch and used the recognition to release several successful albums.
What set Lorne apart was that the massive fame and fortune he accumulated never went to his head. He still found time to raise his children and is remembered fondly by everyone he encountered.
Lorne died of pneumonia after an aneurysm surgery, and his funeral was proof of the impact he had on the world. It was meant to be a small service, but the chapel overflowed with mourners. Many of them had to listen to it outside through loudspeakers.
Lorne also earned plenty of awards and accolades throughout his career and after his death. He’s got a star on both the American and Canadian Walk of Fame and even has his face on a Canadian postage stamp. Like and subscribe for more on the life and death of the biggest western TV icons. Watch our video to learn why Lorne Greene’s funeral is proof of his incredible legacy.
Lorne Greene’s Funeral Is Proof of His Incredible Legacy

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@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

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@verahoward2341 Жыл бұрын

Has someone great fan I liked all the Bonanza family Hoss was my favorite. I always call him the gentle giant.

@ritajarrett2476 Жыл бұрын

Loved Loren Greene

@ellenmaroney8346 9 ай бұрын

I still watch him on Bonanza and all the Sons too .LOVED BONANZA 100%...

@phil4208 Жыл бұрын

Me and my brothers would gather around to watch bonanza as kids , Lorne was the voice of reason on every episode , I've never heard of any controversy involving him

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, we feel the same way! Thank you for sharing your sentiments and for watching our content. Which Bonanza episode is the most memorable for you?

@Farrah300 Жыл бұрын

"Ringo" is a great song. Love Lorne Green as an actor. He was incredible.

@kahunastev Жыл бұрын

Much like my late father, a good, decent, and honorable man. Really couldn't ask for much more.

@leesashriber5097 Жыл бұрын

Still catch it whenever it's on. A great man. A great show. 🕊️🙏❤️

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

@carminemurray6624 Жыл бұрын

Which is a favorite episode is too hard a question to answer. The rainmaker episode comes to mind.

@daveduncan8004 Жыл бұрын

Lauren Green was a great actor he was also an accomplished musician on the guitar I enjoyed him in Bonanza and Battlestar Galactica he was great

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Lorne. He is badly missed 😥

@garymiller5937 5 ай бұрын

Lorne just nailed his role of Ben Cartwright on Bonanza which I still watch occasionally. He was the kind of father every boy wished they had. Kind and understanding yet tough as nails. 😊😊❤❤

@thisisme3238 Жыл бұрын

Every Sunday evening when I was growing up was devoted to "Bonanza." That had to be my dad's favorite show, so I watched it with him, it was a great bonding time for our family.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your life story. We're glad to know that you're a fan of Lorne and Bonanza. If we may ask, which episode is the most memorable for you?

@suzettegilliland-oh7hz 8 ай бұрын

He was a great man. I always loved the Bonanza shows ❤

@waynejohnson6364 Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest actor ever lived this guy was a great father. Actor I love watching Bonanza I grew up watching and it's one of my favorite western series. 🇯🇲❤️

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Lorne. Which of his roles appealed to you the most?

@hermanedwards1981 5 ай бұрын

I think everyone wanted Ben Cartwright for a dad😊👃

@shelleywomack327 Жыл бұрын

He was a truly remarkable and wonderful man. I enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing this.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

You're very much welcome! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. May Lorne find peace 🙏

@preetlyons8018 11 ай бұрын

Bonaza series, Ben cartwright was a gentleman.

@FactsVerse 11 ай бұрын

We're happy to know that you're a fan of the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

@preetlyons8018 11 ай бұрын

We are still watching some of the episodes every day. I would say that the whole series would be very interesting all the way till the end. Their family bounding is very heart- touching and well behaviors. Father(Ben cartwright's ) and sons relationship is very strong in this series.

@thekentuckyrifleman Жыл бұрын

He was known as, "The Voice of Death" in Canada as he was the man assigned to read the names of the dead everyday on the radio during WW2

@michaelcesco2970 Жыл бұрын

I have watched many " Bonanza " episodes and what I admired about the series was that there were no ' copy cat ' actors. Each one had their own personalities. And it wasn't always about fighting and gunplay. Some episodes were humorous about helping people instead of killing them. A TRUE MASTERPIECE OF A PROGRAM !

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Interesting, thank you so much for sharing this information about Lorne! Were you a fan of him?

@thekentuckyrifleman Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse i was when I was a little kid. It was a Canadian veteran that shared that tidbit with me

@user-rx4gi2mh7h Ай бұрын

I love Lorne Green 😊❤.

@Triniegirl Жыл бұрын

Just loved His examples begin a parent ... loved His examples how to deal with serious situation ...even though HE was rich He Neve showed off and help each and everyone that he came across R.I.E.P Ben Carwight

@deborahkizer4664 Жыл бұрын

Seen it a lot when I was little and mom died watching these reruns. Love it. 🙏🙏🙏✌✌✌👍👍👍💛💛💛

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you and your mom loved Bonanza. Thank you so much for sharing your life story. If we may ask, which episode appealed to you the most?

@noahellis3672 Жыл бұрын

Lorne Greene was the fatherly and grandfatherly figure for men to imitate due to his strong and endearing qualities that he brought to the characters that he played. I can't imagine Ben Cartwright being played by anyone other than Lorne Greene and as Admiral Odama in Battlestar Galactica he seemed to have the weight of all humanity on his shoulders but he was like a Ben Cartwright in outer space. But his private life surely showed his character especially when being involved in helping animals. An exceptional man.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Lorne. We're sure he's smiling while reading your message ❤

@sarahlove3490 Жыл бұрын

I love watching Bonanza as a matter fact I still watch it until this Day

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We're glad to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

@cynthiakoepke2649 Жыл бұрын

I still have my copy of his album “Welcome to the Ponderosa” …. Got it when it first came out 🥰

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

You're a true fan! Which episode of Bonanza is the most memorable for you?

@AAX1975 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this enjoyable retrospective on his life.

@wb3381 Жыл бұрын

Ben Cartright was wealthy, tough, but a very compassionate man

@harperstacey9604 Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted Ben Cartwright to hook up with Victoria Barkley from the big valley. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

@PaulHarris-sl1ct 5 ай бұрын

I saw an interview with Lorne Greene. When asked about four men living on the ponderosa and never any women around. The interviewer asked "were you all gay?" Lorne replied " no, but thank god Hop Sing was"

@FactsVerse 5 ай бұрын

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing this info! What other types of video would you like to see?

@user-bs4jn6444 5 ай бұрын

I used to hear his Ringo record on the radio. He had a good singing voice.

@verahoward2341 Жыл бұрын

Yes I'm a long time fan of Bonanza great show. I don't think I missed too many. I watched a lot of cowboy shows. It was the fun thing to do on Saturday.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

@kimfreeman2206 Жыл бұрын

I Loved watching Bonanza.. I wanted to Live on a Ranch Like that.... With a Dad Like Mr. Cartwright.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

@williewyatt7343 Жыл бұрын

Lorne Greene was a very good actor in his time ! The episode of Wagon Train, Battlestar Galactica and Bonanza I watched and a few other movies he played in. Those are the ones I caught a glimpse of him and recognize him. One night I wanted to see a science fiction series or a science fiction movie, and too my surprise there was Battlestar Galactica. And I said okay I can do this and that I did ! I didn't get to say this but rest in peace Ben Cartwright.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for sharing your views on this. Be safe and have a great day ❤

@rhondaskipper64 Жыл бұрын

I loved Lauren Green 🥰

@alexvaliansky7707 Жыл бұрын

Who’s Lauren Green?

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Glad to know you're a fan! Which of Lorne's roles appealed to you the most?

@JokerLokison Жыл бұрын

Not a Bonanza guy, myself... bit before me, really. Battlestar? That's more my speed and era... The OG version of Commander Adama! Also remember his part on Roots and his classic Alpo commercials! Code Red was a fave of mine as a lil kid, too! I recall he had a nature show, too. I'd confuse him with Marlin Perkins and my dad would laugh and correct me! lol! Good times, good times!!

@thesusanbainbridgeshow6044 4 ай бұрын

You all used a picture of me with my longtime friends Lorne Green and Mrs. Dorothy Grant in this interview. Thank you!

@Jacquelinechamoun 9 ай бұрын

Un actor increíble por su manera de ser, de vivir y el legado que dejó en su MARAVILLOSA SERIE DE BONANZA….veo cada día sus películas pues desde pequeña las veíamos en familia con mis padres❤

@gabrielmartinez-wi8bu 8 күн бұрын

Great actor👍

@user-ti7yt9vj2f Жыл бұрын

I'm not surprised you had anything negative to say about him he seemed like he would be a nice guy in real life

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We absolutely agree! Thank you for your watching our video. Be on the lookout for the next one!

@jcrow236 Жыл бұрын

I watch all the old westerns with my mom after work. love seeing all actors in their younger days & before they got super famous

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your life story! Which old western is the most memorable for you?

@conniebishop3966 2 ай бұрын

He built a home in California that was a replica of the Pondorosa.

@vincentsolomitajr4029 Жыл бұрын

Crazy how many years he past legendary actor!

@nellyklinger4233 Жыл бұрын

Lorne Greene meu sogro querido, está no céu junto com seus filhos, Adam,Hoss e Little Joe .

@RJ-ql6ff Жыл бұрын

Happy memories of Bonanza.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

@yolandariley3222 Жыл бұрын

Lauren Green what a best actress the Ponderosa ever had he was a husband a father I always loved the Ponderosa Bonanza I have started watching banana when I was a young girl used to come home from church on Sunday run and turn the TV on to Channel 5 here in Chicago to watch the Bonanza God Rest his soul Mr Lauren Green

@anthonyJohnson-ll7qx Жыл бұрын

READ BEFORE YOU SEND!!!!!

@harperstacey9604 Жыл бұрын

It's Lorne, not Lauren.

@serenaleaghgrace5023 Жыл бұрын

LOVED HIM

@robertdragoff6909 Жыл бұрын

Bonanza was the Swiss Army knife of tv shows …. Sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic…. Always a great show As for Mr. Green, I think Ben Cartwright over a period of time became more like Loren. Too bad Gunsmoke was on a different network…. I think it’d been so cool for Marshal Dillion to pass through Virginia city….

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, we feel the same way! Thank you for sharing your sentiments and for watching our content. What is your favorite episode of Bonanza?

@deborahkizer4664 Жыл бұрын

Awsome . 🙏💛❤✌👍🌟😍😊just a fans Rip sir .

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

@deborahkizer4664 Жыл бұрын

As long as it's good I'm grateful ty. Love the channel. . 🙏✌👍🌟💛😊🌹

@kathrynsizemore5694 Жыл бұрын

I loved watching Bonanza

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We're happy to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

@harperstacey9604 Жыл бұрын

Who was your favorite Cartwright? From Ms. Harper Stacey.

@goelnuma6527 11 ай бұрын

He was such a nice guy, remember him more from Battlestar

@jayclarke6671 5 ай бұрын

Usually people who turn out compassionate and kind experienced compassion and kindness early on. Most serial killers and violent offenders were horribly abused as children. It's interesting how it's taken the authorities, government, social services, etc, so long to connect the dots. A good case in point is that back in the 70s and 80s serial killers like John Wayne Gasey, Ted Bundy, and The Hill Side Strangler, etc were commonplace compared to today. I suppose if I connect the dots myself all this makes sense because I clearly remember walking around Hollywood with my father as a child around 1977 78 and seeing girls as young as 13 selling themselves on the street corners. You don't see that anymore and serial killers are rare today.

@annegreen3447 4 ай бұрын

❤

@freedomqueen3839 Жыл бұрын

If everybody will be like the Cartwright family America will be a better country and Americans will be the greatest in the whole world 🌍❤️❤️❤️watching Bonanza.🇺🇲🦅

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We're glad to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

@FollowerSt Жыл бұрын

Banana was one of the best shows on TV

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We absolutely agree! Thank you for your watching our video. Who is your favorite cast member?

@harperstacey9604 Жыл бұрын

You have to learn how to spell!!!!!!!!!. It's Bonanza, not banana.

@JokerLokison Жыл бұрын

Don't listen to Hairpie, bub! Banana was a damn fine show and the best source of potassium for your buck! Lorna Grain as ol' Bon Carpwhistle? Oooooweee! They don't make telephone like that anymore! By the way, you spelled banana perfectly! You don't need to learn nuffin! Someone needs to learn how to stay in their lane, me thinks!

@lloydonlead Жыл бұрын

Bonanza was on 14 seasons on NBC.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Yes, it was a great, memorable show. Which episode is your favorite?

@lloydonlead Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse Too many to list.

@kyhber1 5 ай бұрын

👍

@sideeggunnecessary Жыл бұрын

Bonanza went on longer than the wild west did

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

@harperstacey9604 Жыл бұрын

Gunsmoke went on longer than Bonanza and any other Western. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

@hannablue7038 Жыл бұрын

Lorne was spectacular on Bonanza. However, he's a completely different man on his interviews. I was stunned how different he was in real life, I could not see any likeness to his character on Bonanza. I was disappointed. Bonanza was his big break in acting. Only Pernell Roberts left and did not appreciate his fame. Sorry.

@SapphireEmperor Жыл бұрын

Its Lorne Greene not Lorn Green.

@jacquelineminnis-rx9io 5 ай бұрын

Am watching the whole series ever made if anyone wants them after me pm me

@beverlygoddard4307 Жыл бұрын

Ringo first Rap song

@wellston2826 Жыл бұрын

Too bad Hoss didn't come to his funeral, seems pretty stuck upon his part.

@marktuminello5919 Жыл бұрын

Dan blocker died in 71 or 72

@dashriprock8596 Жыл бұрын

He had a good excuse...

@denicesanders4586 Жыл бұрын

Bonanza only seemed to run for a zillion years. In reality the program lasted 1 episode. It was so boring it appeared to last 12 years.

@JokerLokison Жыл бұрын

True that! 🤣

@bryanthomas7022 11 ай бұрын

"... If you pick a fight with the Bast.ards on Bonanza If you pick a fight with the Cartwrights, they'll jack your f'n jaw Bust your chops, Break your eye, Crush your f'n skull....."