I have noticed lately how Bonanza and gunsmoke reflect different values and teach good things.
My favorite shows were Daniel Boone and wonderful world of Disney most sunday nights.
Bonanza was about living in a family.
!5 or so years ago the Ponderosa(Bonanza) ranch house was still open at the North shore of Lake Tahoe. We went on the tour and (while I am a pretty tough guy) when they closed the front door Little Joe's green jacket was hanging on the coat hook. That about got me.
That show was just great.