Running fourteen seasons, Bonanza is the second-longest Western series – only eclipsed by Gunsmoke which lasted twenty seasons – so the fact that the writers of either show would dip into the classic story “The Most Dangerous Game” is not at all surprising, sadly, this episode titled “The Hunter” would also be Bonanza’s swan song.
Tag: Westworld
Runaway (1984) – Review
When it comes to depicting science and technology going horribly awry no one comes close to author Michael Crichton, with such entries like Westworld and Jurassic Park becoming cornerstones of the genre, but in 1984 he helmed a little-known sci-fi flick that pitted Tom Selleck and his trademark moustache against Gene Simmons and an array…
What’s New, Scooby-Doo? (2002-2006) – Review
This ninth incarnation of the Scooby-Doo series followed the same basic format of the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! where we’d have Scooby-Doo and the gang arriving at some new location — ski lodge, space camp, amusement park or even the Old West — they would encounter a ghost or monster to run from, and then they’d…
Beyond Westworld (1980) – Review
Basing a television show on a successful movie has almost become commonplace now yet at the time of Beyond Westworld not only was it uncommon but they were also basing their series after only one successful movie and one dud. What were they thinking?
Futureworld (1976) – Review
In 1973 a small little science fiction film was released by MGM called Westworld, then three years later American International Pictures made a sequel, and it kind of sucked.