because I loved all of those old westerns. Perhaps my favorite 'character' was Maverick... James Garner... BUT... I didn't like the series any more than the others.
Today I remember "Bonanza" the best... but I don't think that's because I liked it more... I think it's because it's the one my Dad and I shared the most... he loved it. He also loved all the others but he and I simply did NOT miss an episode of Bonanza. - JamesJM