Pernell Roberts as Adam Cartwright
Pernell Roberts Jr was an American singer and actor who played Adam, the oldest Cartwright son. He guest-starred in over 60 television shows, leaving Bonanza after six years. He retired in the 90s and died at 81 years old in 2010.
Pernell Hated the Show
Roberts left the show after six years, surprising the viewers. However, people behind the scenes realized that he hated the show because of it’s low intelligence in writing and politics.
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