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David Dortort is a Scriptwriter American born on 23 october 1916 at New York City (USA)
David Dortort (October 23, 1916 – September 5, 2010), was a Hollywood producer and writer, widely known for his role as producer in two NBC television series Bonanza (1959–1973) and The High Chaparral (1967–1971). Dortort's focus shifted in the late 1960s to the newer series, leaving the production of Bonanza largely to his associates during its last five and a half years (1967–1973).
From 1954 to 1955, he was involved in directing and writing for the CBS legal drama The Public Defender. He produced 'The Restless Gun' (1957–1959), The Cowboys television version (1974), and a prequel series featuring younger versions of the Bonanza characters called Ponderosa (2001), which was produced with Beth Sullivan. In 1979–1980, he created the 13-week CBS miniseries, The Chisholms, starring Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris, and Ben Murphy.
Michael Landon appeared in a supporting role in the pilot for The Restless Gun, starring John Payne, aired on March 19, 1957, as an episode of The Schlitz Playhouse of Stars and Dan Blocker played multiple roles in The Restless Gun in the first season.
Alan W. Livingston of NBC hired Dortort to write the screenplay for the pilot episode of Bonanza. He did it at night, while producing The Restless Gun by day.
In 2001, his alma mater, the alumni association of City College of New York, where he had studied history, honored him with its John H. Finley award.
A native of New York City, Dortort was married for 67 years to Rose Dortort née Seldin, who died September 30, 2007, at age 92. They had two children, Wendy Czarnecki and Fred Dortort. Dortort died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles, California, on September 5, 2010, a month and a half before his 94th birthday. He had a history of heart problems.
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Birth name David Katz
Nationality USA
Birth 23 october 1916 at New York City (USA)
Death 5 september 2010 (at 93 years) at Los Angeles (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 23 october 1916 at New York City (USA)
Death 5 september 2010 (at 93 years) at Los Angeles (USA)
From 1954 to 1955, he was involved in directing and writing for the CBS legal drama The Public Defender. He produced 'The Restless Gun' (1957–1959), The Cowboys television version (1974), and a prequel series featuring younger versions of the Bonanza characters called Ponderosa (2001), which was produced with Beth Sullivan. In 1979–1980, he created the 13-week CBS miniseries, The Chisholms, starring Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris, and Ben Murphy.
Michael Landon appeared in a supporting role in the pilot for The Restless Gun, starring John Payne, aired on March 19, 1957, as an episode of The Schlitz Playhouse of Stars and Dan Blocker played multiple roles in The Restless Gun in the first season.
Alan W. Livingston of NBC hired Dortort to write the screenplay for the pilot episode of Bonanza. He did it at night, while producing The Restless Gun by day.
In 2001, his alma mater, the alumni association of City College of New York, where he had studied history, honored him with its John H. Finley award.
A native of New York City, Dortort was married for 67 years to Rose Dortort née Seldin, who died September 30, 2007, at age 92. They had two children, Wendy Czarnecki and Fred Dortort. Dortort died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles, California, on September 5, 2010, a month and a half before his 94th birthday. He had a history of heart problems.
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Bonanza: Under Attack (1995)
, 1h29Directed by Mark Tinker
Origin USA
Genres Western
Actors Ben Johnson, Jack Elam, Dennis Farina, Dirk Blocker, Richard Roundtree, Leonard Nimoy
Rating58%
The Big Land (1957)
, 1h32Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Romance, Western
Actors Alan Ladd, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Anthony Caruso, Julie Bishop, John Qualen
Rating62%
Back home in Texas following the Civil War, former Confederate officer Chad Morgan (Alan Ladd) leads a cattle drive to Missouri, assuring fellow ranchers that their stock will bring $20 a head at auction. Instead, ruthless cattle baron Brog (Anthony Caruso) has scared off all competition and offers much less.
The Lusty Men (1952)
, 1h53Directed by Robert Parrish, Nicholas Ray
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Western
Actors Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, John Arthur Kennedy, Arthur Hunnicutt, Frank Faylen, Walter Coy
Rating73%
When longtime professional rodeo competitor Jeff McCloud (Robert Mitchum) is injured by a Brahma bull he was trying to ride, he decides to quit. He hitchhikes to his childhood home, a decrepit place now owned by Jeremiah (Burt Mustin). Run down as it is, it is the dream home for Wes Merritt (Arthur Kennedy) and his wife Louise (Susan Hayward). They are painstakingly saving up the money to buy it from Wes's meager wages as a cowhand. Wes recognizes Jeff as a once-prominent rodeo rider, and introduces himself, then helps Jeff gets a job at the same ranch. Wes has competed in some local rodeos, but has the ambition to do more, and wants Jeff to help him improve his skills.