In 1965 Pernell Roberts left this series & his part as eldest son Adam, saying he'd grown tired of the role
However, 
when tragedy left her life in shambles, Salli left show ..... With a cult status that 
continues to grow each week, PCA sat down ...... Pernell Roberts: 1928  2010 ... 
Best known as eldest son Adam Cartwright on Bonanza, Roberts... [DOC] [TLE] Ben,little joe and adam | The Cartwrights | Pinterest [PAR] Adam walks in as Little Joe is preening his mass of dark hair.