Hidden Secrets From Behind the Scenes of Bonanza

10. Michael Landon was picky

Despite being one of the younger actors on the set, Michael Landon wasn’t afraid to make his voice known. He would regularly request reshoots to make sure everything was perfect. Toward the end of the show’s run, Landon also took on more responsibilities behind the camera and continued his perfectionist habits. During the last five seasons, he wrote and directed many of the episodes.

According to other cast and crew members, he would often interrupt takes and stop filming to discuss characters, scripts, and other topics. All the stopping and starting became very tiresome for the rest of the crew. He also wasn’t afraid to fight the network to keep the show on the right path.