Yeah, Lotta wasn't forJoe. From what I read she didn't think the show would last and the cast were all nobodies! 14 years later she must have changed her mind!

That's a big fireplace. Don't fall in, Adam!
The heck with coffee. Adam wanted something stronger!

There's nowhere better for Petey to be. At the Ponderosa he'll be spoiled by all of the Cartwrights and Hop Sing!

Joe was marrying Tessa more out of guilt but was egged on by Tess's father and brother. Tessa didn't love Joe. They were both marrying for the wrong reasons.

Young love! If only Amy had lived Joe might have been a married man early in his life!

That was so sad. She couldn't take care of her properly but he still loved his mom. Hoss had to get her to sober up and take care of herself before she could take care of her son.

Hoss has a bit of a sultry look in this picture.

Ben must be wondering why Adam is busy reading his books instead of busy working!

It's hard to testify against someone you thought of as a friend. Hoss's face tells an entire story here.

I've seen Claude Akins in many roles, including Bonanza. He was often on Wagon Train and I've seen him on The Virginian and many movies. He also had his own show, BJ And The Bear.