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Dan Blocker’s Sons Are All Grown up and Continuing His Legacy

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  • čas přidán 13. 08. 2024
  • Do you think that the actor Dan Blocker is appropriately recognized by modern audiences for his contributions to American TV? Or do we need to introduce his work and legacy to the new generation?
    ▬Contents of this video▬
    00:00 - Intro
    0:34 - Dan Blocker
    2:51 - David Blocker
    4:36 - Dirk Blocker
    6:08 - Dan’s Legacy
    7:12 - Outro
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    It seems that his sons are continuing his legacy and haven’t forgotten about the incredible career that their father enjoyed. Dan Blocker sadly passed away at the age of 43 and was at the height of his career. Nevertheless, in this short time, he made his living as a working actor and brought us Hoss Cartwright - one of American television’s most beloved characters.
    Dan Blocker grew up in Texas and studied drama at university. He helped pay for his studies by working in a rodeo and as a bouncer. He soon developed a reputation for being a “lovable giant” and his charming personality would help him win over acting roles.
    He took a risk by leaving the comfort zone of Texas for the ruthless entertainment business in Los Angeles. But from the late 1950s, he managed to carve a successful career in television. He found many bit parts in popular TV shows - showing particular interest in Westerns. It’s no surprise that he’d be cast as a lead character in one of the most popular Westerns of all time.
    His talents were also passed on to his children. Two of his sons, David and Dirk have followed in his footsteps and have successful careers in show business. David has focused mainly on producing and has succeeded in producing some of the most popular feature films and TV shows. He’s also behind the production of two of the best TV movies of the 1990s.
    Dirk Blocker has also become a successful TV actor - beginning his career in his teens. After seeing his father on set, he knew that he had to pursue a career in acting as well.
    But how do the Blocker sons see their father’s legacy and how is Dan Blocker seen today by audiences?
    Let’s look back at Dan Blocker’s incredible life and career and let’s see how his sons are continuing his legacy…
    Dan Blocker’s Sons Are All Grown up and Continuing His Legacy

Komentáře • 114

  • @avejoe
    @avejoe Před 2 lety +30

    He was an all-around actor and a great man. May He rest in peace!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety +1

      We feel the same way! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

    • @peggycowser9299
      @peggycowser9299 Před rokem

      WE MISS U HOSS.
      Peggycowser31Centre,AL

  • @leesashriber5097
    @leesashriber5097 Před 2 lety +13

    He was like a big teddy bear 🧸. So sad he died so young. His son's look like they turned out great. I'm sure dad is smiling down. ❤️

  • @donnapollock
    @donnapollock Před 2 lety +11

    Dan Blocker was my favorite on The Bonanza TV show. He was a very handsome man and I had a huge crush on him. God Bless you Hoss, I will never forget you.

    • @lprimm1905
      @lprimm1905 Před 2 lety +1

      Me too

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      We're moved by your kind words, thank you. May Dan find peace ❤

  • @twilafields6577
    @twilafields6577 Před 2 lety +12

    Dan Blocker was and will always be the most handsome man on tv!!! Dirk looks so much like his dad.

    • @lprimm1905
      @lprimm1905 Před 2 lety +2

      True on both

    • @viktoriaironpride4977
      @viktoriaironpride4977 Před 2 lety +3

      Somehow see a picture of Dan's father. Dan looked exactly like him, and Dan's sons look exactly like him. I loved him in anything, especially as Hoss!

    • @twilafields6577
      @twilafields6577 Před 2 lety

      @@viktoriaironpride4977 so true!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety +1

      We strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

    • @viktoriaironpride4977
      @viktoriaironpride4977 Před 2 lety +1

      Dan Blocker was more than "handsome"--he was beautiful!

  • @YouChwb
    @YouChwb Před 2 lety +8

    I remember being 13 and being told that big Dan had passed away. It was like losing a friend in a way.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for your kind words! Dan will be missed 😢

    • @spaniardsrmoors6817
      @spaniardsrmoors6817 Před 2 lety

      And now you're eligible for SS.

    • @YouChwb
      @YouChwb Před 2 lety

      No SS for me as I am a self funded retiree.

    • @spaniardsrmoors6817
      @spaniardsrmoors6817 Před 2 lety

      @@YouChwb My point...you're now old.

    • @YouChwb
      @YouChwb Před 2 lety

      @@spaniardsrmoors6817 You are not telling me anything new. LOL! I hope you live to my age, and mind you my comfortable wealth, and still be able to kick the shit out of those half my age.

  • @juan.b4992
    @juan.b4992 Před 2 lety +10

    One of the best actors who ever lived.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      We agree! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

  • @LanceTown-sd4zy
    @LanceTown-sd4zy Před rokem +3

    I watched Dan Blocker on Bonanza and son Dirk on.Blacksheep Squardron . When I had my own kids they enjoyed them,on their. shows sharing their talents and Dan s gentle giant loveability . I was 9 yrs old when Dan passed . He was my favorite Cartwright .

  • @lprimm1905
    @lprimm1905 Před 2 lety +4

    I always loved Hoss, and wanted to find a guy like him. Never got so lucky

  • @strawlegalmanfiction5299
    @strawlegalmanfiction5299 Před 2 lety +4

    Dan Blocker seemed to have a beautiful countenance and smile, also when his 🎬 acting called for serious no nonsense conflict, I remember he was a one man cavalry to the rescue and sorted things out, that's my couch view....

  • @mikerusso4001
    @mikerusso4001 Před 2 lety +9

    I remember watching the series when it originally aired with my grandfather and grandmother when I was very young.. I did not know that he passed away at a very young age

  • @robertgorton3856
    @robertgorton3856 Před 2 lety +11

    I liked all the ones on Bonanza but, Dan Blocker was my top Actor on that series. He was very talented, was likeable, and he had a slightly comic side to his role at times. Dan Blocker was my Dad's favorite. My Dad wrestled throughout High School and had a muscular build similar to Dan Blocker. I think is one reason Dan was a favorite of my Dad.
    Dan's Son Dirk looks very much like his Dad.
    May Dan rest in peace. To bad he died young who knows how his acting career would have continued to be successful.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for your kind words for Dan Blocker. May he find peace 😥

  • @viktoriaironpride4977
    @viktoriaironpride4977 Před 2 lety +3

    How well I remember the moment I heard that Dan had died. I was struck dumb. It was one of those "you'll always remember where you were when you heard" times. I naturally thought, but how could he have died--he was so young! Though I have to admit that Bonanza was on its last legs, just limping along, when Hoss/Dan died that was really the end of it. The great, warm, beating heart of Bonanza was no more.

  • @dennisbraulick3727
    @dennisbraulick3727 Před 2 lety +4

    Lived his, prayers to all your family and especially your sons...🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @cherylclark8881
    @cherylclark8881 Před 2 lety +2

    Loved his character on bonanza. Great actor. Miss him always

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      We agree! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

  • @maryfregain4648
    @maryfregain4648 Před 2 lety +4

    I was in Love with Hoss

    • @harperstacey9604
      @harperstacey9604 Před 2 lety

      I was in love with Adam Cartwright. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

  • @RobertRice-fp9xc
    @RobertRice-fp9xc Před rokem

    I was born in 1952 an watched Bonanza through its entire run. Dan Blocker was and will always remain one of my favorite actors of all time. He was one of the greatest and most genuine actors of all time
    Gone to soon! Rest in piece and God bless my friend. R. E. Rice

  • @DebbieNordt
    @DebbieNordt Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very nice video. Dan Blocker was a great actor!

  • @vernabryant2894
    @vernabryant2894 Před 2 lety +6

    My husband watches Bananza every day.We loved watching him.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      Glad to hear that you and your husband enjoy watching Bonanza! Which episode is your favorite?

  • @myeventfullife2019
    @myeventfullife2019 Před 2 lety +3

    My grandmother loves Gunsmoke she literally will watch it everyday...

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety +1

      We're happy to know that your grandmother loves Gunsmoke. Thanks for sharing your life story. What other videos would you like to see?

    • @myeventfullife2019
      @myeventfullife2019 Před 2 lety

      @@FactsVerse thank your for responding to my comment...I don't know if you've done it already but I've always wanted to know about Maverick and Hopalong Cassidy (another of my grandmother's favorites) maybe how many of the cast members have passed on or how the got on to those shows something like that.

  • @CarlTMontano
    @CarlTMontano Před 7 měsíci

    Dan blocker was one of a kind that says it all

  • @margosears1365
    @margosears1365 Před 2 lety +1

    I just lovea him so much!❤️

  • @dorothyriceputo2155
    @dorothyriceputo2155 Před 2 lety

    he was so the real deal with all that caring and warmth I loved hies work a great soul!!

  • @linmarie4252
    @linmarie4252 Před 10 měsíci

    Dan Blocker was so talented and loved by most of America and beyond. He is so missed.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 10 měsíci

      Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Don. May he find peace 🙏

  • @sheilaspurgeon3782
    @sheilaspurgeon3782 Před rokem

    I love Dan Blocker! I grew up watching him with my dad. He had a gentle heart. Witch you could see in every episode ❤

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

      We're a big fan of Hoss too! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @cassandradavenport6667

    He was an awesome man.

  • @norezkhan9125
    @norezkhan9125 Před 2 lety

    People come and go but hoss will always be remembered as a kind giant and that smile live with you for the rest of your life remember growing up watching bonanza and 50 years later still have all the memories of the good genuine people.

  • @spiritindasky1311
    @spiritindasky1311 Před 2 lety +1

    I watched “Bonanza” with my parents every weekend when I was a wee lass, sitting on the living room floor. Still enjoy watching watching it with my partner❤️

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      We're happy to know trhat you, your parents and your partner loves Bonanza! What episode are you currently watching?

  • @loriedavis2168
    @loriedavis2168 Před rokem +1

    Rest in peace Dan Blocker

  • @edmondmiesch9104
    @edmondmiesch9104 Před 2 lety +2

    He was a great actor especially on Bonanza, I watched all the time.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      We feel the same way! Thank you for watching our content. What other types of videos would you like to see on our channel?

  • @elizabethdukulis1134
    @elizabethdukulis1134 Před 6 měsíci

    LOVED THEM AND HOSS

  • @sandralane7887
    @sandralane7887 Před 2 lety +2

    He was my favorite there was something about him little Joe didn’t even have

  • @FaCtro.
    @FaCtro. Před 2 lety

    This channel has 8 M + subsscribes
    But he is replying to every comment how Humble is this person . LOVE you sir ❤ 😘 💕 ♥ 💓 💓 💗 💗 ❤ 😘

  • @noggie3934
    @noggie3934 Před 2 lety +13

    Wow, Dirk Blocker is a clone of his father.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety +1

      True, what other types of videos would you like to see?

    • @noggie3934
      @noggie3934 Před 2 lety

      @@FactsVerse more diversity. Your videos have a certain ethnic theme.

  • @barbarabrown4719
    @barbarabrown4719 Před rokem

    I like Mr Blocker. To me he is the greatest. He was a great actor and did his part proud.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

      We're very happy to know that you're a fan of Dan as we're a big fan of this gentleman too. May he find peace 🙏

  • @mariaevans5793
    @mariaevans5793 Před 2 lety

    He's was great!!!!!🤗🇬🇧

  • @user-cs7si6rt5w
    @user-cs7si6rt5w Před 6 měsíci

    Dan was my favorite on the Bonanza show. He remind me a lot of my father who was a big man

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 6 měsíci

      Glad to know that you're a fan of Dan. Which episode of the show appealed to you the most?

  • @huntergreen9505
    @huntergreen9505 Před 2 lety +4

    You have the best vids

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @cindibush8880
    @cindibush8880 Před 2 měsíci

    Very informative 🎉❤

  • @TheSassy777
    @TheSassy777 Před 2 lety

    Loved Hoss played by Dan Blocker🙏🏻 Great Actor

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety +1

      We feel the same way! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

  • @phoenixfox3379
    @phoenixfox3379 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this. Nice to know.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      Glad it was helpful! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @ebonyeyestb
    @ebonyeyestb Před rokem

    I still watch reruns of Bonanza today. One of my all time favourite shows. I was disappointed in this video that the two daughters of Dan Blocker were not brought to light in where their life is today and earlier in life, whether they were house wives or in the industry does not matter. Would have just like to have heard more about them.

  • @joycebain1809
    @joycebain1809 Před 2 lety

    I love the bonanza show .I love watching Dan Blocker

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      We're very happy to know that you love Bonanza and Dan Blocker! What episode is your favorite? May Dan find peace 🙏

  • @kerrytackett9457
    @kerrytackett9457 Před 2 lety

    Loved Bonanza growing up and Dan was a great actor!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      We definitely agree! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

  • @rhondawoodhouse5508
    @rhondawoodhouse5508 Před rokem

    ❤❤HOSS♥️♥️

  • @mariasteller5534
    @mariasteller5534 Před 7 měsíci

    R I P ❤🙏

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. What other types of video would you like to see on Facts Verse?

  • @kathyamaral5059
    @kathyamaral5059 Před 10 měsíci

    Yes he does

  • @bradchampion8072
    @bradchampion8072 Před 2 lety

    My all time favorite episode of Bonanza is the one where he finds what he thought were Leprechauns and him and little Joe try to catch them and they climb Hoss like he is Tree. I still laugh everytime I see that episode! The very first time I saw his son Dirk I thought he was Dan until my Mom told me that it was his son.

  • @JessiJHall
    @JessiJHall Před 7 měsíci

    I watched Bonanza with my dad as a kid, and I still watch it today! All the girls including my step mother all had the hots for little Joe and Adam, but me, well I always loved Hoss more, he had a kind sweet generous heart, and I would get mad at 5he girls on the show for breaking Hoss's heart!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 7 měsíci +1

      We're happy to know that you're a fan of the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

    • @JessiJHall
      @JessiJHall Před 6 měsíci

      @@FactsVerse I don't know an answer to that question ‼️I like 5hem all except I think they should have let Hoss get married like they did Joe, They should have had more episodes about Hoss, but Joe was the fav for most girls! I just wish Hoss could have been happier before his untimely death!

  • @rhondawoodhouse5508
    @rhondawoodhouse5508 Před rokem

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jazzfreak6944
    @jazzfreak6944 Před rokem

    "Only The Good Dye Young"

  • @MoMo-lw2sw
    @MoMo-lw2sw Před 2 lety

    Ty who ever u r 🎄🌴🎄 ,!!! /)

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @tiredlawdog
    @tiredlawdog Před 2 lety

    A very small part that was not mentioned was in the movie, Starman. He played a policeman involved in a chase with the Starman.

  • @daskritterhaus5491
    @daskritterhaus5491 Před 2 lety

    l liked Dirk in 'Black Sheep'.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      Great role for Dirk, thanks for sharing! What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @jerrydtuff
    @jerrydtuff Před 2 lety +1

    🐴🐴🐴ELAINE WASHINGTON 🐴🐴🐴
    DAN BLOCKER BROUGHT HIS
    AUDIENCES YEARS OF HIS TALENTS
    OF ACTING. DAN HAD A HUMEROUS SIDE
    THAT WE SAW ON BONANZA ! HIS
    AUDIENCES HAVE MISSED HIM THROUGH
    THE YEARS AFTER HIS PASSING. 🐴🐴🐴

  • @jacquelinebourque8041
    @jacquelinebourque8041 Před měsícem

    His death must have been devastating for his wife and children 😢

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před měsícem

      So true! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @paulprigge1209
    @paulprigge1209 Před 2 lety

    CIB Korea as well asBronze star I think. I don’t remember if He got the Purple Heart or not.

  • @tajivet
    @tajivet Před 2 lety +5

    Why are all the carradines here? 😂😂. I think you need to find out why you have Keith Carradine as one of the sons of Dan.

    • @sum1has2
      @sum1has2 Před 2 lety +2

      I watch these just to spot all the obvious mistakes. Facts my ass. Nearly 9 million subscribers getting wrong info. 🙄

    • @cindydlittle
      @cindydlittle Před 2 lety

      Also, when talking about Dirk's acting roles, they said he acted in a movie his brother Dirk produced. Hmmm.

  • @yooperlooper
    @yooperlooper Před 2 lety

    Loved loved loved Dan Blocker as Hoss. Although I have to admit, I saw some out takes from Bonanza where Hoss uttered a word that to me is the most offensive word you can use describing a woman's private parts! 🤮 Every time I watched reruns with Hoss I thought about that out take. Kind of burst my bubble about him being a sweet, proper gentleman. Oh well, I still love him as Hoss. Never new he had such an extensive background. If he had lived, he'd look just like Dirk. Same teeth and everything. Good stuff today on Facts Verse.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of videos would you like to see?

  • @0351nick-ch8ee
    @0351nick-ch8ee Před 2 lety

    You forgot Dan blockers service and medals from the Korean war.....

  • @Farrah300
    @Farrah300 Před 2 lety

    Dirk looks the most like Dan.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před 2 lety

      We agree! Thank you for watching our content. Be on the lookout for our next video!

  • @angelthman1659
    @angelthman1659 Před rokem

    Carra-deen not Carra-dein

  • @lizlara1936
    @lizlara1936 Před 2 lety

    No. They
    Don't