Fans adored Adam Cartwright and it’s hard to imagine any other actor in the role. However, Pernell Roberts wasn’t the first choice for the eldest brother. NBC originally wanted Guy Williams to play Adam and even offered him the role. However, he declined after accepting the title role of Zorro.
Williams did eventually play a Cartwright when he guest-starred as a cousin, Will Cartwright, for five episodes.
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