Television Inspires Restaurant Chain
The Bonanza Steakhouse and Ponderosa Steakhouse were inspired by the television show. Dan Blocker was a cast member on Bonanza and founded them. The first one opened in 1965 and expanded to Canada in the early 1970s.
Television Inspires Restaurant Chain
Victor Sen Yung as Hop Sing
Art imitates life with Victor Sen Yung. He played the family cook on the show and was an accomplished chef in his real life. He authored a book and appeared on other cooking shows when this one ended.
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Victor Sen Yung As Hop Sing