Good analysis. I agree with all your points. Less Laura…more Adam! 🙂 I just want to add one thing. Bonanza ran for fourteen seasons. How many times did the story involve any sort of disability. I understand these were early years for television, but…having a much beloved younger brother with a “intellectual disability” (his own words)…I feel the writers of the show could have done more.
This was a really good one. I definitely agree with what you said about Adam's episode, way too much focus on Laura. There is a moment though, where you can see Adam's opinion of the wheelchair, it's subtle, but as he's going back into the house after standing up, he shoves the wheelchair out of the way, pretty roughly. I really liked what you said about trying to fit into a space that isn't made for you. Really liked listening to your insights on this topic!
I feel that moment every single time I see it. This is an experience he does not ever want to repeat. Thank you so much as usual for watching and commenting!
Excellent analysis. As someone with disabilities, I find the "miraculous happy endings", a bit tiresome, particularly when they involve one-off characters. The studios need for their shows to finish on a positive note is understandable, but often unrealistic. Adam miraculously stands and walks, Joe wakes and sees, their hand's paralysis is resolved... Sometimes it's a bit too pat. Or maybe I'm just jealous 😉 Good topic.
Thanks so much! I totally understand your take. Even if we are just jealous, which I don't think is the issue, you are still right. It would go a long way to see them take a couple of episodes at least or, even better, a whole season.
Thank you for bringing up this topic. This really brings to light how the writers glossed over Adam's injury and yet 5 to 6 years later Joe's injury and resulting disability are treated more intimately and realistically. Suzanne Clauser did a much better job of writing the weaknesses of the characters she wrote for!
Thank you so much for this insightful comment! I feel like Adam's injury was just used as a vehicle to shove the Laura storyline off a cliff rather than being a central plot which is very disappointing.
@@Bonanzababe Yes, exactly. PR had disagreed with how the filmed his finally standing and walking. They put more emphasis on rising up, where he wanted the first steps to be painful and difficult. He felt that a man with the upper body strength that a rancher or farmer would have, pushing himself up out of the chair would not be as difficult and painful as the walking. But as you know they rarely cared for his opinions
Interesting perspective on the scene in "Stillness" when Joe is given the jam, opposite perspective of mine, but both feasible. I agree in "Triangle", I wish there had been more focus on Adam's injury, it was a footnote in the storyline which was a shame. I know they were highlighting the Will-Laura romance, but I always prefer the highlight be on the four Cartwrights. Great job, excellent insightful podcast. 👍👍
@@Bonanzababe Of course! I always felt Joe got even more upset because he had asked if he should unwrap the gift, as he assumed it was wrapped. Then when he reached out and touched it and realized it was not wrapped, he was embarrassed and got angry and sent Sally away. It was another glaring reminder of his blindness. That was my perspective on that scene.
Good analysis. I agree with all your points. Less Laura…more Adam! 🙂 I just want to add one thing. Bonanza ran for fourteen seasons. How many times did the story involve any sort of disability. I understand these were early years for television, but…having a much beloved younger brother with a “intellectual disability” (his own words)…I feel the writers of the show could have done more.
That is a very interesting point! Thank you for bringing it up! I agree, they could have done more.
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This was a really good one. I definitely agree with what you said about Adam's episode, way too much focus on Laura. There is a moment though, where you can see Adam's opinion of the wheelchair, it's subtle, but as he's going back into the house after standing up, he shoves the wheelchair out of the way, pretty roughly. I really liked what you said about trying to fit into a space that isn't made for you. Really liked listening to your insights on this topic!
I feel that moment every single time I see it. This is an experience he does not ever want to repeat. Thank you so much as usual for watching and commenting!
Excellent analysis. As someone with disabilities, I find the "miraculous happy endings", a bit tiresome, particularly when they involve one-off characters. The studios need for their shows to finish on a positive note is understandable, but often unrealistic. Adam miraculously stands and walks, Joe wakes and sees, their hand's paralysis is resolved... Sometimes it's a bit too pat. Or maybe I'm just jealous 😉 Good topic.
Thanks so much! I totally understand your take. Even if we are just jealous, which I don't think is the issue, you are still right. It would go a long way to see them take a couple of episodes at least or, even better, a whole season.
@@Bonanzababe oh, the feels. ..
Thank you for bringing up this topic. This really brings to light how the writers glossed over Adam's injury and yet 5 to 6 years later Joe's injury and resulting disability are treated more intimately and realistically. Suzanne Clauser did a much better job of writing the weaknesses of the characters she wrote for!
Thank you so much for this insightful comment! I feel like Adam's injury was just used as a vehicle to shove the Laura storyline off a cliff rather than being a central plot which is very disappointing.
@@Bonanzababe Yes, exactly. PR had disagreed with how the filmed his finally standing and walking. They put more emphasis on rising up, where he wanted the first steps to be painful and difficult. He felt that a man with the upper body strength that a rancher or farmer would have, pushing himself up out of the chair would not be as difficult and painful as the walking. But as you know they rarely cared for his opinions
Interesting perspective on the scene in "Stillness" when Joe is given the jam, opposite perspective of mine, but both feasible. I agree in "Triangle", I wish there had been more focus on Adam's injury, it was a footnote in the storyline which was a shame. I know they were highlighting the Will-Laura romance, but I always prefer the highlight be on the four Cartwrights. Great job, excellent insightful podcast. 👍👍
Thank you, Carol! I really want to know your perspective as well!
@@Bonanzababe Of course! I always felt Joe got even more upset because he had asked if he should unwrap the gift, as he assumed it was wrapped. Then when he reached out and touched it and realized it was not wrapped, he was embarrassed and got angry and sent Sally away. It was another glaring reminder of his blindness. That was my perspective on that scene.
@@BonanzaTheCartwrights4ever That makes a lot of sense as well. Again, disabled folks don't like to be embarrassed or humiliated.
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