Hoss Cartwright was played by Dan Blocker, who takes a break on the rocky shores near Lake Tahoe, where many of Bonanza's most iconic location shots were filmed.

Remember Dan Blocker, the actor who portrayed Hoss Cartwright in the popular '60s TV series Bonanza? Dan would have actually fit in a Perry Ds '55 Porsche 550 Spyder replica - Kit Car Magazine ...

Blocker, who played the gentle giant Hoss Cartwright, ... NBC frequently used holiday-themed promotional photos like this for TV Guide covers, network promos, or press kits. 5.