Dan Blocker Truly Hated Him More Than Anyone

Dan Blocker Truly Hated Him More Than Anyone Dan Blocker was beloved for his role as Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza, but the actor’s career also unfolded alongside complicated professional relationships behind the scenes. This video explores the people, disagreements, and tensions that surrounded Blocker during his years in television, while separating documented conflicts from stories that have grown over time. One of the better-documented sources of friction on Bonanza involved Pernell Roberts and the show’s producers, rather than a confirmed personal feud with Blocker. Blocker himself was remembered by colleagues as an important part of the close-knit cast, and his unexpected death in 1972 had a major impact on the series. This video takes a closer look at the relationships, behind-the-scenes history, and lesser-known stories surrounding one of television’s most memorable Western stars.