That's What We Watched On TV Years Ago # 15

No, Bonanza is not the most long-lasting west series of all times. This honour may take up Gunsmoke for itself and ran from 1955 to 1975 at the American TV-station CBS. Besides, Gunsmoke is actually even older, because the series debuted already in 1952 on the radio. The story tells about Matt Dillon - Marshal of Dodge City, Kansas. The only one actor who belonged like James Arness of the series from beginning till the end was Doc Adam (Milburn Stone). In the early episodes (by which in Germany none was shown, Dennis Weaver played the auxiliary sheriff Chester Goode. In later results young Burt Reynolds embodied the blacksmith Quint Asper. Kitty Russel (Amanda Blake) led the Longbranch Saloon, the always returning meeting place within Dodge City. Indisputable star - beside James Arness - was from the middle of the 60s Ken Curtis in the role of odd Festus Haggen. Not that this series was very realistic but you learned to love the characters. I would like to see one or two episodes again.

Any Major TV Themes

A few days ago Any Major Dude With Half A Heart posted a collection of TV Themes. Over 80 files from TV series that I used to watch in my younger times and also series were to be seen during the past years. So take a little time and remember all the series you might have seen over the years. I think it is a pleasant trip backwards to all of you.

When I was a kid I nearly missed no part of Bonanza. The characters got very close to me and my younger brother. We spent hours to discuss who's gonna be the best of the three sons Adam, Hoss or Little Joe. We agreed that the best one was Hop Sing, the kitchen chief.

TV-Theme - Bonanza

In the 1970s we used to follow Karl Malden and Michael Douglas on the 'Streets of San Francisco'. I think it was the blueprint of many series that are based on a buddy-story. What's still in my mind is the Wah-Wah guitar in the theme

TV-Theme - The Streets of San Francisco

The 1980s were ruled by family clans in Denver and Dallas. But me had more fun watching 'Magnum PI' that was located in Hawaii. I still don't know if Higgins was Robin Masters or not. One of many themes created by Mike Post.

TV-Theme - Magnum PI

One of the best series in the last years: The Sopranos. Nothing more to say than fantastic.

TV-Theme - The Sopranos

AMDWHAH posted also a German edition of TV-Themes. It's from our oldest and still running Sundays detective series 'Tatort'. It is great song, composed and played by our German jazz legend Klaus Doldinger.

TV-Themes - Tatort