Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which TV show had its own theme park until 2004?"
...The long-running NBC western Bonanza inspired a real-life attraction known as the Ponderosa Ranch, located near Lake Tahoe. Opened in 1968, the park recreated the fictional Cartwright family ranch from the show, complete with the famous Ponderosa house, western streets, staged gunfights, and horseback rides. Fans could tour the set and immerse themselves in the world of Ben, Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe Cartwright. The popular tourist attraction operated for more than three decades before closing in 2004.
