The artwork in the opening and closing credits of Bonanza seem to be something of a mystery. Under the direction of the show's art director Earl Hedrick an unknown journeyman artist drew the sketches and watercolors for the series. After a few months into the show's first season in 1959, this artist left the studio for parts unknown. Later, efforts were made to find this artist and give him credit for his now famous work but to no avail. He was never found.
Stranger still, another journeyman artist was hired by the production company for other still works. He too moved on after a short while. When his work remained unnamed, efforts were made to find him also, again with no results. I find it strange that after the first unknown artist that someone didn't keep better records but 'that's showbiz'.
Robert Temple Ayres, the artist that made the map of the Ponderosa seen burning at opening credits may have supplied the artwork for the credits as well but I could find no info confirming this.
It as created by David Dortort on NBC.
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The Drew Pearson Show ended on 1953-03-18.
Orion Pictures ended in 1998.
Moving Pictures - band - ended in 1987.
The pictures were of Rose living out her life.
Cash Bonanza ended in 2001.
One reason for the end of the western cattle bonanza was--overgrazing of the plains. (NovaNet)
Pappyland!
January 1973.
· bonanza · credenza · pizza · plaza
over grazing of the plains.
Not a boo but a Drew
The Artist Life ended in 2012.
The Drew Pearson Show ended on 1953-03-18.
Drew Seely is 19. END OF STORY Drew Seely is currently 26. His Birthdate is April 30, 1982.
Extravaganza, influenza, bonanza, piazza, plaza, pizza, and stanza.
Gramercy Pictures ended in 1999.