How long did the western Bonanza run on TV?

Bonanza is an American Western television series that aired on NBC from September 12, 1959, to January 16, 1973. The series, set in the fictional town of Virginia City, Nevada, in the 1860s, follows the Cartwright family, a wealthy family of ranchers who own the famous Ponderosa Ranch. The show stars Lorne Greene as Ben Cartwright, the family patriarch, and his three sons, Adam (Pernell Roberts), Hoss (Dan Blocker), and Little Joe (Michael Landon). Bonanza was a critical and commercial success, consistently ranked in the top 10 of the Nielsen ratings during its 14-season run. The show has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the Old West, its strong family values, and its memorable characters. Bonanza has also been cited as an influence on many other Westerns and television dramas that followed it.