Pernell Roberts Called Him a ‘Child of Satan’, Now We Know Why

Pernell Roberts Called Him a ‘Child of Satan’, Now We Know Why When Bonanza first aired in 1959, nobody could have predicted it would become one of the biggest television phenomena of all time. At the center of that success was Pernell Roberts, playing the serious, intellectual eldest son, Adam Cartwright. But while he was a massive star on screen, behind the scenes, Roberts was a man who absolutely despised Hollywood egos and toxic behavior. So when one co-star crossed the line, Roberts didn't hold back. He looked right at the fellow actor and reportedly called him a "child of Satan." So, what actor could possibly provoke such a deep, venomous insult from the usually dignified star? And what exactly happened on that set that made him say it? Join us as we unearth the dark, backstage feud that the network desperately tried to bury.