was the bonanza tv show filmed near nuclear testing sites?

Yes, "Bonanza," the popular TV show, was filmed in the vicinity of Nevada, where nuclear testing occurred. The series was primarily shot at the Paramount StudiOS lot in Hollywood, but many outdoor scenes were filmed at Lake Tahoe and in the Virginia City area, both of which are not far from the Nevada Test Site. While filming took place during the Cold War era when nuclear tests were being conducted, there is no direct connection between the show's production and the testing sites.