I was goofing around on Sunday, having a lazy day, and I turned on the tv. After a bit of channel surfing I decided to watch that perennial old favorite “Bonanza.”
I hadn’t seen it in years and thought I would see if it still “held up.” So I was watching Lorne Green, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts, (and the other brother whose name I can never remember,) fight off bad guys. I was also watching the REALLY BAD acting of the pretty guest ingenue, (if being 35 plus still makes you an ingenue.) Finally, I was indulging in my favorite occupational hazard, deciding how I would direct/shoot/edit/ make it better.
Anyway, I was watching TV Land and something caught my attention. Little Joe, aka Michael Landon, was orating soulfully about something, I think it was about a man and his land. The scene started off as a wide shot, then went to a medium shot OF HIS CROTCH. And they held the shot for at least 5 seconds. What can I say, Little Joe’s a packin’! Holy Gawd, if his pants were any tighter I could tell you what religion he was… In fact, Michael, I had NO IDEA you were Jewish!
There was simply no way you could not look! His pants were the equivalent of cowboy spandex, AND he had the gun belt pulling them even TIGHTER. I always thought Bonanza was a family show. DAMN!
Got to love those trips down memory lane…
Gratuitous crotch shots in old TV shows…who’d a-thunk it?
*Little* Joe? Isn’t that an oxymoron?
Lisa, A quick note to wish you a GREAT Holiday, a Happy Healthy New ear and great 2006. And the other actor, Hoss was played by Dan Blocker.
XO
And hopefully it will match with the other ear. Oh, a Happy New Year too!
Wait until you take a gander at the new Superman, LB!
you really were bored, weren’t you? checking out (not so) Little Joe’s package – you are now on Santa’s naughty list!
I love it when you talk dirty…
As if I weren’t already laughing hard enough from “Michael, I had NO IDEA you were Jewish! ” ….
… I then misread the word “simply” in the next sentence as “snip-ly”.
BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!
And THEN, to add insult to injury, I just read the last sentence as “Gotta love those TIPS down Memory Lane!”
Lisa–Cute blog!
I love your page design. Is your title picture you? It looks a lot like TJ! A LOT!
Have a great day–I’ll be back for sure.
Kelly
Michael Landon was a babe! When I was little, I thought he was mis-cast as “Pa Ingalls”. Then when I got older, I totally appreciated it. In fact, I’ve taken to watching “Little House” now, weeknights at 8:00.
Pa Ingalls..I hardly knew ye! sheesh.
HAHAHAHAHA!
Good lord. Only you, Lisa.
MIchael Landon’s real name is Eugene Orowitz…lol
I always loved TV Land. One of my favorite shows late late late at night.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday!!!
I love Bonanza and little Joe was my favorite, I just never knew why. Now I do.
Serra – It certainly surprised me!
Linny – ROFLMAO! Funny girl
HWS – Happy holidays to you too Hon. And thanks for the Dan Blocker reference!
Trubs – So I have heard!
Laurie – I’m right there on the naughty list next to you yes?
Wade – You perv!
GolfWidow – You are absolutely hilarious! I laughed so hard at your comments!
Kelly – Welcome and thanks! Yes, I designed MY blog pic to look like TJ. Yea right
Annie – I always thought he was cute. This does nothing to dispell those feelings… LOL.
Heather B. – LOL! You are so funny!
The BLS – Hehe! I appreciate that you always like my bratty side
Kaia – I had heard rumors he was Jewish but I did not know that! Thanks and LOL!
Deb – You have a great holiday as well!
Boo – Too funny!
No offense, but I really disliked that show.
The only interesting fact I knew about Michael Landon was that he was a bedwetter ’til he was 19. That was something I actually didn’t want to know!
Lisa, you are hilarious. I keep reading your comments everywhere I go from Deni to Paige, so I finally had to stop by your place, and have a little look-see. I love it! I’ve got you bookmarked, lady! I suspect that you’re going to become a nightly read the second I go on vacation for the holidays after after a half day on Friday! Your blog is fantastically funny! Like any car with the dashboard red light for the gas tank lit, I can’t keep running forever without a periodic infusion of humor!
Gasoline’s not free, like humor, but it’s a lot cheaper than it was a month ago, so that’s good…
Kudos. I really, really, really like this site your un.
Lisa-I never watched Bonanza, but your post was hysterical. I wasn’t quite expecting that, but it was great.
Wow Lisa, I had no idea your thoughts were “in the gutter” tsk tsk!
I always thought that women secretly check out a guys “package” on the sly at first glance, now it’s confirmed! I think the reason why guys wouldn’t already know that is because they aren’t looking at a womans eyes when they first meet. LOL But, you didn’t hear that from me!
Wow, you have just ruined Bonanza for me. Which is a shame, because I assure you I watched it every single day for hours at a time.
and I’m the perv LisaBinDaCity? I’m the perv? LMAO AT THAT ONE!
OK, yes, I’m the perv, but I’m not alone here sister..
that’s too funny! I’ve never seen Bonanza but will check it out now
haha
I haven’t watched Bonanza in years! I loved Little House. It’s one of my Guilty Pleasures when I have a cold, LOL
I had a total crush on Little Joe when I was a kid, but my real soft spot was for Hoss, played by Dan Blocker. MOST of the comic relief in the show was provided by Hoss, and you just had to love the big, strong guy! I never checked out the pants, but NOW I won’t be able to stop myself!! THANKS for that!
That is just about the funniest thing I’ve ever seen. They are ALL packing, if you ask me! You know I’ll never be able to watch ANY of those old shows again now without thinking about this! Thanks!
So is Mr. Ed on TV Land? Just wondering. (Yes, I’m a sick puppy!)
xo
I guess the rumor about Tribesmen can now officially be squashed… teehee
Happy Holidays!
TJ – I could have done without knowing that little factoid as well
The Jane Bear – Welcome! And thanks so much! LOVE your name and I’ll be over to visit soon
Leave – Thanks Hon!
Se7en – Hmmm, where do I begin? Me? Mind in the gutter? I’m shocked
And NO I didn’t check out Little Joe’s package, it was front and center! Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide lol.
Armaedes – Sorry to ruin your hourly viewing pleasure
Wade – ROFLMAO. I repeat, I wasn’t intentionally looking, it was just THERE!
Lizzie – LOL, I think you will see Michael Landon in a whole new dimension
Restless Angel – I liked Little House too!
Nat – Yup Hoss was fun. And I had a feeling you guys might never watch Bonanza the same way again after this post
Last Girl – ROFLMAO! Must have been some good times in TV Land back then
And EWWW on Mister Ed!
Glo – Interesting thought but I am not sure it can still be squashed so to speak
Happy Holidays to you too Hon!
I was so sad when they closed Bonanza down about a year ago. Did you know it’s in Tahoe and it was set up like a really small city? You could tour their house and everything, it looked exactly the same.
I think Little Joe had about 10 kids in real life.
He had several wives, in real life, and kids with them all. Grandkids in his 40’s. Grew up in NJ–okay I was addicted to TV Guide
Really adorable ending
My mom tells me that I used to kiss the television screen whenever Lorne Green appeared on the Alpo commercials.
Ohhh, that’s a GOOD one! Ride ‘em Little Joe!
Lisa: I was thinking of a way to claim that someone ripped off an old photo of mine and used “cut and paste” for Michael Landon’s face. But I was laughing too much at the character name: “Little Joe”!….Ahahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Psst! You were thinking of Dan Blocker.
Thanks for the welcome, Lisa! My site is really boring, by comparison to yours.
Thats hilarious!! And I was watching so Jewtastic!! on VH1.. And look what I missed/.. LOL
He always showed a nice bulge. It’s been talked about since the show aired. Them there producers knew what they were doing, don’t kid yourself.
What struck me here the most was TJ – saying she didn’t like the show! As an avid fan of its early years (with Adam) I’d be curious to know why. As for the ‘thing’ – I think Landon and Roberts may have competed for the most atteniton – you can imagine who was winning! (grin)