query: who played the sheriff in dukes of hazzard

pos: James Best The Beautiful." Albany, New York: BearManor Media, 2009; . James Best James Best (born Jewel Franklin Guy; July 26, 1926 – April 6, 2015) was an American television, film, character, voice, and stage actor, as well as a writer, director, acting coach, artist, college professor, and musician, whose career spanned seven decades of television. He appeared as a guest on various country music and talk shows. One of the busiest actors in Hollywood, Best began his contract career with Universal Studios in 1949, where he met unfamiliar actors Julie Adams, Piper Laurie, Tony Curtis and Rock Hudson. Best's long career

pos: Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane his money (and documents of dirty schemes) and he also became Hazzard County's Commissioner as well as serving as Sheriff. Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane Rosco Purvis Coltrane is a fictional bumbling and corrupt sheriff character in the American TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard" along with the movie "Moonrunners" and the movies that followed. He is the right-hand man of Hazzard County's corrupt county commissioner, Jefferson Davis "J.D." Hogg ("Boss Hogg"). The role of Rosco in the television series was played by James Best, who had appeared in numerous films and TV series before landing the role. He appeared in

pos: Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane Rosco Purvis Coltrane is a fictional bumbling and corrupt sheriff character in the American TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard" along with the movie "Moonrunners" and the movies that followed. He is the right-hand man of Hazzard County's corrupt county commissioner, Jefferson Davis "J.D." Hogg ("Boss Hogg"). The role of Rosco in the television series was played by James Best, who had appeared in numerous films and TV series before landing the role. He appeared in all but five episodes. He was accompanied on the show by his character's pet/police dog (beginning season 3) basset hound

pos: Greenville, Illinois Car Show has been held downtown for the past three years and features a large car show with appearances by a nostalgic celebrity downtown. In 2013, Donna Douglas, who played Elly Mae Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies", was the celebrity, and in 2014 Greenville hosted actor James Best, who played Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane on "The Dukes of Hazzard". Because of its central location in the country, and its position directly on Interstate 70, Greenville sees many visitors undertaking cross-country walks and bike rides. It serves as a time station for the Race Across America cross-country bike ride. Greenville Municipal

pos: Mayberry as far away as Morehead City. In episode 136 "Opie's Fortune", a man from Bannertown lost $50. Bannertown is a few miles from Mt. Airy in Surry County. In episode 68 "Barney Mends a Broken Heart", the towns of Harnett and Yancey are mentioned. Both a Harnett County and a Yancey County are in North Carolina. In episode 3 "The Guitar Player" played by James Best, who later played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on "The Dukes of Hazzard," Best's character Jim Lindsey buys his guitar picks in Winston-Salem, which is actually the nearest big city to Mount Airy (37 miles).

pos: Clifton James 1919 Chicago White Sox. Despite being a lifelong New Yorker (and an Actors Studio member of long standing), James was cast as a Southerner in many of his roles, such as his appearances in the James Bond films, and as powerful Houston lawyer Striker Bellman in the daytime soap opera "Texas" from 1981 to 1982. He was a Southern character as the penitentiary's floor-walker in "Cool Hand Luke" (1967) and as Sheriff Lester Crabb, a temporary one-off replacement for regular Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane (James Best) in the second season "Dukes of Hazzard" episode "Treasure of Hazzard" (1980). James appeared

pos: The Dukes of Hazzard who live on a family farm in fictional Hazzard County, Georgia, with their attractive female cousin Daisy (Catherine Bach) and their wise old Uncle Jesse (Denver Pyle). The Duke boys race around in their customized 1969 Dodge Charger stock car, dubbed "(The) General Lee", evading crooked and corrupt county commissioner Boss Hogg (Sorrell Booke) and his bumbling and corrupt Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane (James Best) along with his deputy(s), and always managing to get caught in the middle of the various escapades and incidents that often occur in the area. Bo and Luke had previously been sentenced to probation for

pos: John Schneider (screen actor) his second wife, Elvira Castle, on July 11, 1993. On December 12, 2014, TMZ.com reported that Castle had filed for divorce., which, as of September 5, 2018, is still pending. They have three children, Leah and Chasen (born 1991), both of whom are Castle's children from her first marriage, and their daughter Karis. Since April 2015 Schneider has been in a relationship with Alicia Allain, his producing partner and owner of Maven Entertainment. Alicia is also his personal and professional manager. Schneider was good friends with James Best, who played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane in "The Dukes of Hazzard", until

pos: The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home than just driving levels, but the missions vary enough to continue through the adventure to the very end of the tale in Hazzard County." The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home is a racing video game video game published by SouthPeak Interactive that was released for the PlayStation in 1999. The game was later released for Game Boy Color and Microsoft Windows in 2000. It is based on the television show, "The Dukes of Hazzard". Waylon Jennings, James Best, Ben Jones, Sonny Shroyer, and Tom Wopat reprised their characters by providing their voices

pos: The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home is a racing video game video game published by SouthPeak Interactive that was released for the PlayStation in 1999. The game was later released for Game Boy Color and Microsoft Windows in 2000. It is based on the television show, "The Dukes of Hazzard". Waylon Jennings, James Best, Ben Jones, Sonny Shroyer, and Tom Wopat reprised their characters by providing their voices to the PC and PlayStation versions of the game. A sequel titled "" was released in 2000. The player plays as Bo and Luke

pos: Stagecoach West (TV series) the series was cancelled despite the high quality of its production because of the glut of westerns on television at the time that it aired. The same fate had fallen on CBS's "Johnny Ringo", a 1959 one-season spin-off of "Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater". In the debut episode called "High Lonesome", Simon meets a man at a stagecoach way station who has been hired to kill him. James Best guest stars in the segment as Les Hardee. Best later became known as bumbling Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on CBS's "The Dukes of Hazzard". In the second episode on October 11,

pos: The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out multiplayer option is also available, in which players can compete against each other in a variety of game modes. Other vehicles, including Jesse's truck, can be selected during multiplayer mode. "The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out" was developed by Sinister Games, using an updated version of its predecessor's game engine. Many actors from the television series provided their voices to their respective characters in the game: John Schneider (Bo Duke), Tom Wopat (Luke Duke), Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke), James Best (Rosco), Sonny Shroyer (Enos), Ben Jones (Cooter Davenport), and Waylon Jennings (The Balladeer). The game received "mixed"

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (film) The Dukes of Hazzard (film) The Dukes of Hazzard is a 2005 American buddy comedy road film based on the television series, "The Dukes of Hazzard". The film was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and released on August 5, 2005, by Warner Bros. Pictures. As in the television series, the film depicts the adventures of cousins Bo, Luke, and Daisy, and their Uncle Jesse, as they outfox crooked Hazzard County Commissioner Boss Hogg and Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane. The film was the acting debut of pop singer Jessica Simpson. While financially successful, the film met with negative reviews from critics. The

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (film) violent driving stunts. A prequel to the film, titled "", was released to television on March 4, 2007, and released to DVD on March 13, 2007. The Dukes of Hazzard (film) The Dukes of Hazzard is a 2005 American buddy comedy road film based on the television series, "The Dukes of Hazzard". The film was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and released on August 5, 2005, by Warner Bros. Pictures. As in the television series, the film depicts the adventures of cousins Bo, Luke, and Daisy, and their Uncle Jesse, as they outfox crooked Hazzard County Commissioner Boss Hogg and Sheriff

neg: James Best Death")," The Mod Squad"," I Spy", and "The Fugitive" Best played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on CBS's "The Dukes of Hazzard" from the debut of the program in 1979 until the end of the series in 1985. That role was Best's most visible success. He later revealed that the caricature-like persona of Sheriff Coltrane was developed from a voice he used when playing with his young children. On set, Best was particularly close to Sorrell Booke, who played the character of Boss Hogg, who was both the boss and the brother-in-law of Rosco. The two actors became close friends; and

neg: Boss Hogg thing went wrong. Some of Boss Hogg's holdings (either directly or by mortgage) include: In "Moonrunners"—the precursor film to the "Dukes of Hazzard"—the character that would go on to be developed into Boss Hogg, was named Jake Rainey (played by George Ellis). Like Boss Hogg, Jake was an old friend of Uncle Jessie, who had risen from running moonshine with Jessie in the old days to boss of the county. Jake also had the loyalty of Sheriff Rosco Coltrane, although this bond wasn't as close as it was in the TV series. Burt Reynolds played Boss Hogg in "The Dukes

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (video game) also avoiding Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane and Deputy Enos Strate in their police vehicles. The game contained many glitches and gameplay issues. One of the game's major glitches included Rosco and Enos abruptly ramming the General Lee if it got too close to their vehicles, resulting in the player losing a life. The Dukes of Hazzard (video game) The Dukes of Hazzard is a 1984 racing video game developed and published by Coleco for their ColecoVision game console and Coleco Adam computer. Elite Systems released a different game with the same title for the ZX Spectrum computer on February 23,

neg: Sonny Shroyer Bryant in "Forrest Gump", Delbert Birdsong in "The Rainmaker", and Governor Jimmie Davis in "Ray". He is also a country and gospel singer. Sonny Shroyer Otis Burt "Sonny" Shroyer, Jr. (born August 28, 1935) is an American actor who has appeared in various television and movie roles. He is known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Enos Strate in the television series "The Dukes of Hazzard". He also starred in a spin-off called "Enos" based on his "Dukes of Hazzard" character. Shroyer is married and has two sons, Chris and Mark. Shroyer was born in the town of Valdosta, Georgia.

neg: Sonny Shroyer Sonny Shroyer Otis Burt "Sonny" Shroyer, Jr. (born August 28, 1935) is an American actor who has appeared in various television and movie roles. He is known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Enos Strate in the television series "The Dukes of Hazzard". He also starred in a spin-off called "Enos" based on his "Dukes of Hazzard" character. Shroyer is married and has two sons, Chris and Mark. Shroyer was born in the town of Valdosta, Georgia. He attended Florida State University on a football scholarship, but his career was cut short by an injury. He finished his degree at

neg: Smokey and the Bandit Dukes of Hazzard" (1979-1985), from the same creator and with many identical settings and concepts, the popularity of "Smokey and the Bandit" and similar films helped get the "Dukes" series on the air. Three actors from the main cast of "The Dukes of Hazzard" appear in small uncredited roles in "Smokey and the Bandit": Ben Jones, John Schneider and Sonny Shroyer (who played a police officer in both). In return, Reynolds portrayed the "Dukes" character Boss Hogg (originally portrayed by Sorrell Booke) in the film adaptation "The Dukes of Hazzard" (2005). Reynolds is also referenced by name in several early

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard Loretta Lynn". Note: Janie Fricke was the only guest country star who did not perform a song, celebrity speed trap or otherwise. She played an accomplice to a robber in an episode who hid money in the dashboard of the car that was to become the General Lee. "The Dukes of Hazzard" was consistently among the top-rated television series (at one point, ranking second only to "Dallas", which immediately followed the show on CBS' Friday night schedule). With that success came huge profits in merchandising, with a wide array of "Dukes of Hazzard" toys and products being licensed and becoming

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out Duke's childhood friend Missy Law comes to Hazzard County with plans to rob Hazzard Bank and frame Daisy for the crime. Gameplay is similar to its predecessor and primarily consists of the player completing tasks and beating time challenges, collecting icons, delivering passengers to specific destinations, and running errands for characters, while avoiding Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane and Deputy Enos Strate. The player plays as Bo Duke, Luke Duke, and Jesse Duke. Unlike its predecessor, the game also allows the player to play as Daisy, and introduces an open world environment. A free-roaming joyride mode removes all enemies and allows

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard Dukes often coming to his rescue (see below), Hogg forever seems to have an irrational dislike of the clan, particularly Bo and Luke, often accusing them of spying on him, robbing or planning to rob him, and other supposedly nefarious actions, as he believes they are generally out to get him. The role of Boss Hogg was played by Sorrell Booke, who performed frequently on radio, stage, and film prior to his role in The Dukes of Hazzard. Boss Hogg is one of only two characters to appear in every episode of the TV series, the other being Uncle Jesse

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood movie. The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood is a 2000 American made-for-television action-adventure comedy film based on the 1979–1985 television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" which aired on CBS on May 19, 2000. As with "" movie, the "Good Ol' Boys" theme is abandoned, this time for a song called "Good Times". "Hazzard in Hollywood" follows up on the first reunion movie, "" and begins with Bo and Luke Duke partaking in the Hazzard County festival which features actual country music star Toby Keith as himself. When an old enemy of the

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood is a 2000 American made-for-television action-adventure comedy film based on the 1979–1985 television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" which aired on CBS on May 19, 2000. As with "" movie, the "Good Ol' Boys" theme is abandoned, this time for a song called "Good Times". "Hazzard in Hollywood" follows up on the first reunion movie, "" and begins with Bo and Luke Duke partaking in the Hazzard County festival which features actual country music star Toby Keith as himself. When an old enemy of the deceased

neg: Christopher Mayer (American actor) Christopher Mayer (American actor) Christopher Mayer (born George Charles Mayer III; February 21, 1954 – July 23, 2011), also known as Chip Mayer, was a Manhattan-born American film and TV actor who was best known for portraying Vance Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard" for 19 episodes. Mayer played the role of Vance Duke in the 1982–83 season of "The Dukes of Hazzard" for 19 episodes. Mayer continued his work in television and movies into the early 1990s, including a stint on the daytime serial "Santa Barbara". He also played Kenneth Falk in the film "Liar Liar" (1997) alongside Jim

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard seasons, when Enos leaves for his own show, he is replaced by Deputy Cletus Hogg (Rick Hurst), Boss's cousin, who is slightly more wily than Enos but still a somewhat reluctant player in Hogg's plots. Owing to their fundamentally good natures, the Dukes often wind up helping Boss Hogg out of trouble, albeit grudgingly. More than once Hogg is targeted by former associates who are either seeking revenge or have double crossed him after a scheme has unraveled in one way or another. Sheriff Coltrane also finds himself targeted in some instances. On such occasions, Bo and Luke usually have

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out the player to explore all of Hazzard County, including locations from the television series such as the Boar's Nest. The game features 18 levels, most of which are played while driving the General Lee; six levels are played as Daisy, who drives a Jeep. Country rock music plays during each level. The game features a total of eight soundtracks, which can be changed by the player. Items such as wrenches can be collected to repair the player's vehicle when it takes too much damage, while nitro gas can be used to give the player a temporary increase of speed. A

neg: The Dukes (TV series) The Dukes (TV series) The Dukes is a 30-minute Saturday morning animated series based on the live-action television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" which aired on CBS from February 5 to October 29, 1983. The series was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, producer of the original series. The series features the Duke boys and their cousin Daisy in an automobile race around the world against Boss Hogg, Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, and Rosco's dog Flash in a duel for the prize money which the Dukes hope to use to keep the family farm from being

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (film) film was followed by a direct-to-video prequel titled "" (2007). Cousins Bo, Luke, and Daisy Duke run a moonshine business for their Uncle Jesse in Hazzard County, Georgia. The cousins' primary mode of transportation is an orange 1969 Dodge Charger that the boys affectionately refer to as the "General Lee". Along the way, the family is tormented by corrupt Hazzard County Commissioner Jefferson Davis Hogg, widely known as "Boss Hogg", and his willing but dimwitted henchman, Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane. After Rosco has the General Lee impounded after Bo and Luke’s attempt to run away from a daughter of one

neg: Moonrunners many local businesses and bribes local law enforcement. Their opposing views and Jake's dishonesty make the Haggs and Rainey adversaries, as the Dukes and Boss Hogg were in the series. Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane is a once-honest officer who turned to corruption with the county boss after he was cheated out of his pension. This theme carried over to the end of the first season of the series. Much of the balladeer's dialogue introducing Rosco in "Moonrunners" is similar to that in Rosco's first scene of the first episode of "The Dukes of Hazzard". In the film and series, the

neg: Dick Sargent in 1961, "Broadside" in 1964, and "The Tammy Grimes Show", a four episode ABC flop in 1966. For three seasons, from 1969 to 1972, he played Darrin Stephens on "Bewitched" replacing ailing actor Dick York. His later movies included the crime drama "Hardcore" (1979) as Jake Van Dorn's straight-laced brother-in-law, Wes DeJong, and as Dr. Jameson in the sci-fi horror film "" (1979). He also played Sheriff Grady Byrd on two 1979–1980 season episodes of "The Dukes of Hazzard". Sargent continued to work in film. He played Harry in "Live a Little, Love a Little" (1968) opposite Elvis Presley and

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! is a 1997 American made-for-television action-adventure film reuniting the surviving cast members of the 1979–1985 television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" which originally aired on CBS on April 25, 1997. The film was directed by Lewis Teague, written by series creator Gy Waldron, and produced by Ira Marvin and Skip Ward. The unexpected popularity of "The Dukes of Hazzard" reruns on The Nashville Network led to a rejuvenated interest in the franchise, which resulted in the reunion film. A sequel reunion film, titled, "", was released in 2000. Hazzard County

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood J.D. Hogg, Ezra Bushmaster, arrives in Hazzard, he donates a significant amount of money to the hospital fund, on the condition that the people of Hazzard are able to raise the rest by a certain amount of time. A music promoter on vacation in Hazzard says he'll buy the master tapes of the performances of music stars who performed in Hazzard. So the Dukes decide to travel to Hollywood to sell some country music recordings to raise the rest of the money. They are joined by Rosco P. Coltrane in his RV accompanied by a fake basset hound named Einstein,

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out is a racing video game developed by Sinister Games and published by SouthPeak Interactive in North America and Ubi Soft in Europe for the PlayStation in 2000. It is based on the television series, "The Dukes of Hazzard", which aired from 1979 to 1985; and is a sequel to the 1999 racing video game, "", also developed by Sinister Games. Like the first game, its story is told through a series of animated cutscenes: disguised as a geologist named Melanie Shaw, Daisy

neg: Christopher Mayer (American actor) Sullivan in 1988, and he had two more daughters, Alexandra and Angelica. Mayer was engaged to be married to Catherine Irvine at the time of his death. Christopher Mayer (American actor) Christopher Mayer (born George Charles Mayer III; February 21, 1954 – July 23, 2011), also known as Chip Mayer, was a Manhattan-born American film and TV actor who was best known for portraying Vance Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard" for 19 episodes. Mayer played the role of Vance Duke in the 1982–83 season of "The Dukes of Hazzard" for 19 episodes. Mayer continued his work in television and

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee review aggregator Metacritic. The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee is a racing video game released on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles. The game is based on the television series "The Dukes of Hazzard". The Duke cousins must help Hazzard County's local foster home to pay off its debt in order to remain operational. Boss Hogg has raised the mortgage price for the orphanage and is having the interest compounded hourly. He's doing this to fund the building of a statue of himself to be located in the

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee is a racing video game released on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles. The game is based on the television series "The Dukes of Hazzard". The Duke cousins must help Hazzard County's local foster home to pay off its debt in order to remain operational. Boss Hogg has raised the mortgage price for the orphanage and is having the interest compounded hourly. He's doing this to fund the building of a statue of himself to be located in the town square and

neg: Don Pedro Colley in his hometown of Klamath Falls, Oregon, at the age of age 79. Don Pedro Colley Don Pedro Colley (August 30, 1938 – October 11, 2017) was an American actor. Some of his better known roles include Gideon on "Daniel Boone", Ongaro in "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", SRT in George Lucas' "THX 1138", Joshua in "The Legend of Nigger Charley", and Sheriff Ed Little in the 1980s TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard". Colley was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Muriel and Pete Colley. He attended Klamath Union High School and actively played football and track and

neg: John Crawford (actor) in several films in the United Kingdom in the late 1950s and early 1960s. When he returned to the US, he played supporting roles in several films but was more prolific on TV in character roles, in scores of series such as "State Trooper" (in the episode "The Last Stage Robbery"), "Gunsmoke", "The Twilight Zone", "Combat!", "The Fugitive", "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", "Wheels", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "The Incredible Hulk", "The Time Tunnel", "Lost in Space", "Star Trek", "", "Hogan's Heroes", "The Rockford Files" and most notably as Sheriff Ep Bridges on CBS' "The Waltons". Crawford co-wrote

neg: Don Pedro Colley Don Pedro Colley Don Pedro Colley (August 30, 1938 – October 11, 2017) was an American actor. Some of his better known roles include Gideon on "Daniel Boone", Ongaro in "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", SRT in George Lucas' "THX 1138", Joshua in "The Legend of Nigger Charley", and Sheriff Ed Little in the 1980s TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard". Colley was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Muriel and Pete Colley. He attended Klamath Union High School and actively played football and track and field, which led to an unsuccessful try-out for the 1960 Summer Olympics. He

neg: Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys) Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys) The "Theme from "The Dukes of Hazzard" (Good Ol' Boys)" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Waylon Jennings. It was released in August 1980 as the second single from the album "Music Man". Recognizable to fans as the theme to the CBS comedy adventure television series "The Dukes of Hazzard", the song became a #1 hit on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart in 1980. As the narrator for the movie "Moonrunners" (1975), Jennings was tapped to serve in the same capacity for "The Dukes of

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! bitter divorce. Luke Duke, now a smokejumper for the forestry service, arrives at the farm. Jesse then tells them about Maxx's lawsuit. Everyone is surprised to learn that sheriff Roscoe is now also the county boss after he inherited Boss Hogg's "empire" when he died. The Dukes get suckered into an overland car race to determine whether or not Maxx gets access to the swamp. Enos Strate arrives from Los Angeles, where he is working as an officer with the LAPD. After 11 years in storage, the Dukes repair their General Lee car for the race and then take it

neg: Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys) on the soundtrack, by Willie Nelson (Uncle Jesse in the film). In the film "" (2007), country singer John Anderson sings the theme. Rock band Cage9, performed a cover version of the song was heard in the trailers from the same two films. Nike used the song in an advertising campaign featuring NFL star Randy Moss and NBA star Jason Williams, who were teammates in the same high school in rural Belle, West Virginia. Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys) The "Theme from "The Dukes of Hazzard" (Good Ol' Boys)" is a song written and recorded by

neg: Dennis Burkley credits, he established himself as a talent in the 1970s with appearances on "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman", "Maude", BJ and the Bear, The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo and "the Rockford Files." In the 80s, he came into his own as an actor with high profile roles as Sonny Crockett on "Hill Street Blues" and another memorable role as Cal, the Texas-born junkyard partner of Fred G. Sanford in "Sanford", the short-lived "Sanford and Son" sequel from 1980-1981. He played a cannibal on an episode of "Night Court". He appeared as Bubba in the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard" in

neg: Charles Cyphers and "Halloween" actress Nancy Stephens. In 2005, he appeared in the movie "Dead Calling", and in 2007 he appeared as a Sheriff in Ethan Dettenmaier's forthcoming film, Sin-Jin Smyth, and in the film "Methodic" in a role which paid homage to his character in "Halloween". Cyphers has appeared in numerous television productions. During the 1970s, he had a recurring role, as Hugo Muncy, in "The Betty White Show", and he guest-starred in an episode of "Gibbsville" in 1976. In addition, he had guest roles in popular television series such as "Barnaby Jones" and "The Dukes of Hazzard", and he played

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning is a 2007 American made-for-television buddy comedy film and a prequel to the 2005 film "The Dukes of Hazzard". An edited version of the film originally aired on ABC Family channel on March 4, 2007 and the 'R'-rated and unrated versions were released on DVD March 13. Set in fictional towns of Georgia, Bo Duke is arrested for destructive driving in neighboring Chickasaw County. Luke Duke is arrested for blowing up illegal fireworks. Both of the teenage boys are paroled to the care of their Uncle Jesse in

neg: Ben Jones (American actor and politician) has run a chain of "Cooter's museums" across the U.S., dedicated to "The Dukes of Hazzard". "Cooter's Place" currently has locations in Tennessee and Virginia. Ben Jones first auditioned to appear in the movie "Moonrunners" in 1975, which was also directed by "The Dukes of Hazzard" director, Gy Waldron. Gy Waldron met with Jones after the movie was released to discuss creating "The Dukes of Hazzard". Jones was the first to audition for "The Dukes of Hazzard". Critics first predicted that the show 'would not last after the first commercial break'. The television show proved to be a huge success,

neg: Hazard Run Hazard Run Hazard Run is a 1982 racing video game developed by Dennis R. Zander and published by Artworx for the Atari 8-bit family. In 1984, Artworx considered re-publishing the game as a tie-in to the television series, "The Dukes of Hazzard". "Hazard Run" is played from an overhead perspective, with vertically scrolling arcade-style gameplay. The player, controlling the Gee Lee car, must escape a crooked sheriff while avoiding hazards such as ducks, fences, rocks, rivers, and trees. The player is given five cars, which act as lives. The player will lose a car if an obstacle is hit. The

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (out of 5 stars), stating that despite his low expectations the film "actually fit the mold better than the first film did", and that he saw it as a mix of the original series and films like "American Pie". The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning is a 2007 American made-for-television buddy comedy film and a prequel to the 2005 film "The Dukes of Hazzard". An edited version of the film originally aired on ABC Family channel on March 4, 2007 and the 'R'-rated and unrated versions were released on DVD March 13. Set in

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! don't want to see that in a Dukes reunion film." Mavis believed that Wopat "seems alternately distant or grumpy" compared to Schneider; that Pyle "is visibly ill and failing"; and that the new characters of Bertha Jo and Bubba did "absolutely nothing for the Hazzard mythos, while returning characters Enos, Cooter and Cletus aren't given a whole lot to do […]. As for the action, it's not plentiful enough, either, to compare with the earlier TV series." The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! is a 1997 American made-for-television action-adventure film reuniting the surviving cast members of

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard The Dukes of Hazzard The Dukes of Hazzard is an American action-comedy television series that aired on CBS from January 26, 1979, to February 8, 1985. The show aired for a total of 147 episodes spanning seven seasons. The series was inspired by the 1975 film "Moonrunners", which was also created by Gy Waldron and had many identical or similar character names and concepts. "The Dukes of Hazzard" had an ensemble cast, which follows the adventures of "The Duke Boys", cousins Bo Duke (John Schneider) and Luke Duke (Tom Wopat) (including Coy and Vance Duke for most of season 5),

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard Cooter, Cletus and Enos. The Dukes of Hazzard The Dukes of Hazzard is an American action-comedy television series that aired on CBS from January 26, 1979, to February 8, 1985. The show aired for a total of 147 episodes spanning seven seasons. The series was inspired by the 1975 film "Moonrunners", which was also created by Gy Waldron and had many identical or similar character names and concepts. "The Dukes of Hazzard" had an ensemble cast, which follows the adventures of "The Duke Boys", cousins Bo Duke (John Schneider) and Luke Duke (Tom Wopat) (including Coy and Vance Duke for

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out same. And if you're big into banjo music... you won't like the sound here one bit. True connoisseurs of good, old-fashioned bluegrass will hate the generic chase music that blares here, as will most anyone else." Thompson said, "The two-player modes are fine for a couple of plays but fail to sustain their excitement beyond that," and concluded that "there just isn't enough of a hook here unless you're a tremendous fan of the show." The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out is a racing video game developed by

neg: Bob Clark the small pond of the Canadian film industry of that era. Clark executive-produced the moonshine movie "Moonrunners", which was used as source material for the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard". Clark later produced the 2000 TV movie "The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood". Clark and others sued Warner Bros. over the studio's 2005 movie "The Dukes of Hazzard", winning a $17.5 million settlement just prior to the movie's release. Turning toward more serious fare, Clark scored a critical success with the Sherlock Holmes film "Murder by Decree", starring Christopher Plummer and Geneviève Bujold, which won five Genie Awards

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (film) to seize the General Lee as "evidence" from the local auto body shop run by the Dukes' friend Cooter Davenport, who instead turns the car into a hot rod and applies a new paint job and horn, in return for finally getting payment for all the work he has done ("...'cause that's how this works...") for the boys in the past. After retrieving the General Lee before Rosco can, the Dukes go to Atlanta to visit a local university geology lab, meeting with Katie-Lynn Johnson, a Hazzard county girl and the Dukes' love interest, and her Australian roommate Annette. At

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (video game) The Dukes of Hazzard (video game) The Dukes of Hazzard is a 1984 racing video game developed and published by Coleco for their ColecoVision game console and Coleco Adam computer. Elite Systems released a different game with the same title for the ZX Spectrum computer on February 23, 1985. Both versions are based on the television series of the same name. Atari had previously made two separate attempts to release an Atari 2600 video game based on the series, but both versions failed to materialize. In the Coleco version, the player controls the General Lee and must drive through Hazzard

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard county line; on other occasions, it is shown that they may leave Hazzard, as long as they are back within a certain time limit. Several other technicalities of their probation also came into play at various times. Corrupt county commissioner Jefferson Davis (J.D.) "Boss" Hogg, who either runs or has fingers in virtually everything in Hazzard County, is forever angry with the Dukes, especially Bo and Luke, for always foiling his crooked schemes. He is always looking for ways to get them out of the picture so that his plots have a chance of succeeding. Many episodes revolve around Hogg

neg: Hazzard County (play) asked about the flag, the shooter responded "I thought it was just the 'Dukes of Hazzard' sign." Hazzard County (play) Hazzard County is a full-length comedy-drama, written by Allison Moore, which premiered in 2005 at the Humana Festival of New American Plays. The story centers on a young widowed mother and a visit she receives from a big city television producer. Interspersed with recollections of Bo, Luke, and Daisy, the play takes a deep look at southern "Good Ole Boy" culture and its popularization through the lens of American mass media "Note: The following characters are sometimes played by Quinn

neg: The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo it begins to make Lobo feel proud and boosts his self-esteem. This always annoys and infuriates Perkins who usually sneers at Birdie and mutters, "I'm gonna have to get that boy!" Other characters in the show were Perkins' wife (and Lobo's sister) Rose Lobo Perkins (Cydney Crampton), waitress Margaret Ellen (Janet Lynn Curtis), resort owner Sarah Cumberland (Leann Hunley), bank president and Lobo's former "partner in crime" Harry Cunningham (Dennis Burkley) and district attorney Alexander Waverly (Ben Cooper). The show was an obvious clone of CBS' hit comedy/drama "The Dukes of Hazzard", right down to the rural Georgia setting and

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning and his confession is broadcast over the radio thanks to Daisy's manipulation of Enos at the station. The Dukes then jump the ravine anyway (their first jump), and catch Hughie delivering illegal moonshine into Hazzard. The Dukes make Boss pay them the $25,000 reward, which they use to buy back the farm. Fed up with Hogg, the citizens demand he reverse his dry county policy and free all the people he had arrested for selling moonshine. Just as it seems the 112-year-old candidate who always wanted to run for county commissioner will finally win, he dies, leaving Boss as the

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard the General Lee flies and the squad cars crash". There were two made-for-TV reunion movies that aired on CBS, "" (1997) and "" (2000). Also made were "The Dukes of Hazzard" in 2005 and a direct-to-video prequel "" in 2007. Warner Home Video has released all seven seasons of The Dukes of Hazzard on DVD in Regions 1 and 2. The two TV-movies that followed the series were released on DVD in Region 1 on June 10, 2008 and in Region 4 on June 4, 2014. In Region 4, Warner has released only the first six seasons on DVD and

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (video game) of an unreleased Atari 2600 port of their arcade game "Stunt Cycle", to convert it into a "Dukes of Hazzard" game. For unknown reasons, Atari abandoned the idea. In November 1982, "Atari Age" reported about a new video game in development at Atari that would be based on a popular CBS television series, later revealed to be "The Dukes of Hazzard", for the Atari 2600. Mark R. Hahn, the game's sole programmer, had a development team stationed in New York, while the majority of Atari's staff was based in California. Hahn claimed that the California team did not provide much

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard selling them. Artifacts from the show are on display in Luray, Virginia, Nashville, Tennessee and in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Cooter's Place in Luray is overseen by Ben "Cooter" Jones from the series. The Gatlinburg location features a gift shop, "Dukes of Hazzard"-themed indoor mini golf and go-cart track, with a small display of costumes, collectibles and artifacts from the show. Covington and Conyers, Georgia; where the original five episodes were produced, have been two major tourist attractions for "Dukes of Hazzard" fans. Dixie Outfitters in Branson, Missouri on Highway 76 has the General Lee and Rosco's police car signed by Daisy,

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard Nashville Network bought "The Dukes of Hazzard" from Warner Bros. in 1997 for well over $10 million; not only did it improve the network's ratings, the show was also popular among younger viewers, a demographic TNN had a notorious difficulty in drawing; "The Dukes of Hazzard" has run either on TNN or sister network CMT ever since. The show ran for seven seasons and a total of 145 episodes. Many of the episodes followed a similar structure "out-of-town crooks pull a robbery or commit a crime or scandal, Duke boys blamed, spend the rest of the hour clearing their names,

neg: Theme from The Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys) various compilation releases containing the "Theme from "The Dukes of Hazzard" (Good Ol' Boys)" feature the commercially available version. In November 1980, "Theme from "The Dukes of Hazzard" (Good Ol' Boys)" became Jennings' twelfth #1 country hit overall (tenth as a solo recording act). The song spent seventeen weeks on the "Billboard" country singles charts and became his biggest hit on the "Billboard" Hot 100, peaking at #21. It also appeared on several other music charts. The original 1980 single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales over a million. Subsequent to the 2005 movie,

neg: The Dukes (TV series) Tom Wopat and John Schneider return as Luke and Bo in the regular Dukes of Hazzard series, and take over for Coy and Vance in the cartoon. On December 7, 2010, Warner Archive released "The Dukes: The Complete Series" on DVD in region 1 as part of their Hanna-Barbera Classics Collection. The Dukes (TV series) The Dukes is a 30-minute Saturday morning animated series based on the live-action television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" which aired on CBS from February 5 to October 29, 1983. The series was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, producer of

neg: Bo Duke Gabby) in Los Angeles and convinced her to go to Hazzard to be with him. Bo Duke Beauregard "Bo" Duke (born April 8, 1958) is a fictional character in the American television series "The Dukes of Hazzard", which ran from 1979 to 1985. He was played by John Schneider. The name of "Beauregard" may have been chosen after the famous Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard. Bo and his cousin Lucas "Luke" Duke (Tom Wopat) live in an unincorporated area of the fictional Hazzard County, in Georgia. Bo and Luke own a 1969 Dodge Charger, named "The General Lee", which

neg: Luke Duke Luke Duke Lucas K. "Luke" Duke was born on November 6, 1951, Luke is a fictional character in the American television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" which ran from 1979 to 1985. Luke was played by Tom Wopat. Luke, and his younger cousin Bo Duke live in an unincorporated area of the fictional Hazzard County, in Georgia. Luke and Bo own a 1969 Dodge Charger, nicknamed "The General Lee", which is painted orange, with the Confederate Flag on top, and "01" painted on the sides. Luke and Bo evade the corrupt politicians of Hazzard County, such as Boss Hogg and

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! Jones, who portrays Cooter, really was a Congressman (D-GA) from 1989-93. The film was dedicated "In Loving Memory" to those members of the series cast and crew who had died: Phil Mandelker, Sorrell Booke (spelled incorrectly as "Sorrel"), Paul Picard and Jim Mohlmann. "The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!" aired on CBS on April 25, 1997. The movie was released on Region 1 DVD along with the second reunion film "" on June 10, 2008. Both films were later released on DVD in Region 4 on June 4, 2014. The film's premiere broadcast resulted in CBS' highest Friday rating since the

neg: Gerald McRaney a Drama Series. Recently, he played Barlow Connally in the A&E series "Longmire". McRaney was born in Collins, Mississippi, the son of Clyde and Edna McRaney. He is of Scottish and Choctaw ancestry. He attended college at the University of Mississippi. Before finding success as an actor, McRaney worked in the Louisiana oil fields. In film, he starred in "Night of Bloody Horror" (1969), a low-budget slasher film in which he played the lead character Wesley Stuart. On television, McRaney appeared in "The Dukes of Hazzard" in the episode "Hazzard Connection" (November 9, 1979), played a receptionist in two different

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (video game) must also avoid obstacles such as oil slicks and damaged bridges. The game makes use of the ColecoVision's Expansion Module #2 steering wheel/pedal peripheral, and additionally requires that the player shift gears. The ZX Spectrum version uses a different premise: Boss Hogg threatens to seize the General Lee as collateral unless Bo Duke and Luke Duke can provide $5,000 owed to him. Bo and Luke enter the Annual Hazzard County Cross Country Road Race, hoping to win the first-place prize of $5,000, but Hogg and the Hazzard County police attempt to halt their efforts. The game is played as a

neg: Rick Hurst Rick Hurst Richard Douglas Hurst (born January 1, 1946) is an American actor who portrayed Deputy Cletus Hogg, Boss Hogg's cousin, in the 1980 to 1983 seasons of "The Dukes of Hazzard" as well as "" in 1997 and "" in 2000. He also starred as Earl, the chef in the short-lived Bea Arthur series, "Amanda's". He appeared in many movies, including "The Karate Kid Part III" (1989) as the Announcer. He makes numerous appearances at various Dukes of Hazzard events and at Cooters in Nashville and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He also has made appearances at The World Of Wheels in

neg: Rick Hurst Birmingham, Alabama. His sons are actor Ryan Hurst, and Collin Hurst. Rick Hurst Richard Douglas Hurst (born January 1, 1946) is an American actor who portrayed Deputy Cletus Hogg, Boss Hogg's cousin, in the 1980 to 1983 seasons of "The Dukes of Hazzard" as well as "" in 1997 and "" in 2000. He also starred as Earl, the chef in the short-lived Bea Arthur series, "Amanda's". He appeared in many movies, including "The Karate Kid Part III" (1989) as the Announcer. He makes numerous appearances at various Dukes of Hazzard events and at Cooters in Nashville and Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

neg: Boss Hogg who performed frequently on radio, stage, and film prior to his role in "The Dukes of Hazzard". "Boss" Hogg was the sole commissioner of Hazzard County, Georgia, and thus held all executive and judicial powers therein. (In real life, Georgia is the only state which still allows this form of government, and in only nine of its 159 counties.) As the wealthiest man in the county, he would do "almost" anything to get his hands on more money, including executing many nefarious and criminal schemes. However, he does not tolerate anyone (even the Dukes, despite Hogg's constant rivalry with them)

neg: Redneck Heaven Dukes of Hazzard") and other automotive and sports memorabilia. They also feature scantily clad servers who engage in what the chain terms as "mischief" (including line dancing, hula hooping and spanking). The typical uniform consists of skimpy cut-off shorts (resembling those of "Dukes of Hazzard" character Daisy Duke) with crop tops, bikini tops or bras. Redneck Heaven has many special events, however, where this typical attire is bikinis, lingerie or other themes. The chain also holds "Anything But Clothes" events where servers wear just panties and body paint. Some reviewers have characterized Redneck Heaven as bridging the gap between tamer

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (film) ubiquitous in American culture that skimpy blue jean cutoff shorts are now often simply called "Daisy Dukes"). In a film review, a "New York Daily News" entertainment columnist said the movie's sex humor is "cruder" than the TV series, but that it is "nearly identical to the TV series in... its ogling of the posterior of cousin Daisy Duke." Although initially he commented that he enjoyed the new style of relationship between the movie versions of Bo and Luke, John Schneider, who played Bo Duke in the original series, was later asked if he saw the film and said: "My

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood Cooter Davenport and Cletus Hogg in a truck carrying Daisy's Motorcycle. On the way there they were shot at by a one eyed hitman, who was hired by Ezra as it was later discovered to stop the Dukes. Once they get to Hollywood, they set up a camp in Hollywood Hills, Enos Strate joins them but informs them they need permits to camp next to the Hollywood Sign. Later, a couple of hitmen steal the RV. In an attempt to recover the RV and the music that was inside it, Bo and Luke save a Mexican from a group of

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out standard rental period." Chris Carle of IGN also felt that the game would only appeal to fans of the television series, and wrote, "Since Southpeak didn't feel comfortable simply repackaging its old game in a new box, the company made a conciliatory effort to try to make Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes it Out a bit different. But trust me, they didn't. [...] In fact, you could probably buy two copies of Racing For Home and pretend one was a new game. You'd barely know the difference." Carle noted that while the game contained "a little more variety" over

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard and Schneider was hired on the spot. Throughout its network television run, "The Dukes of Hazzard" had a consistent mix of up-and-comers and established stars make guest appearances. NASCAR driver Terry Labonte makes a brief, uncredited appearance as a crewman in the episode Undercover Dukes Part 1. The race cars supplied for both part 1 and part 2 of Undercover Dukes were supplied by Labonte's race owner, Billy Hagan. However, the emblems of the sponsors of the cars (at that time Labonte was sponsored by Budweiser) were covered to avoid paying royalties. During the show's second season, the show's writers

neg: Mac Davis "Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me", "It's Hard To Be Humble", and “I Believe in Music”. In 1983, he appeared in "The Sting II", as Jake Hooker, a younger relative of Johnny Hooker, who was played by Robert Redford in "The Sting". Davis played Will Rogers in the Broadway production of "The Will Rogers Follies". In 1998, Davis starred in the sports comedy "Possums", which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. Davis served as the balladeer for the 2000 telefilm "", replacing Don Williams, who had served the part in 1997's "The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!", and Waylon Jennings, who

neg: Georgia State Route 36 Covington Bypass. Possibly in relation to SR 36's former northern terminus in Covington's town square, when later episodes of "The Dukes of Hazzard" were filmed on a set in California, crudely-produced SR 36 route markers were displayed at an intersection near the Hazzard County Court House. In 1978, "The Dukes of Hazzard" filmed its first five episodes on location in Covington and nearby Conyers. A SR 36 sign is visible in the Covington town square in the ninth minute of The Cannonball Run. Georgia State Route 36 State Route 36 (SR 36) is a state highway that travels southwest-to-northeast through

neg: James Best Westerns, playing opposite Audie Murphy in "Kansas Raiders" (1950), "The Cimarron Kid" (1952) and "The Quick Gun" (1964), Raymond Massey in "Seven Angry Men" (1955), George Montgomery in "Last of the Badman" (1957), Frank Lovejoy in "Cole Younger Gunfighter" (1958), and Randolph Scott in "Ride Lonesome" (1959). He also starred in the science fiction cult movie, "The Killer Shrews" (1959) and its sequel, "Return of the Killer Shrews" (2012). He is most known for playing bumbling Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane in the action/comedy "Dukes of Hazzard", a role that he reprised in "" (1997) as his character was now "boss"

neg: Tracy Scoggins of the Elite Model Management agency. Elite sent Scoggins to New York, where she worked for a year before a European modeling circuit that included Italy, Germany, and France. Scoggins returned to the United States and studied with the Herbert Berghof Studio and the Wynn Hanmann Studio in hopes of launching an acting career. Scoggins' first role was as a fake deputy sheriff in the fourth season "Dukes of Hazzard" episode "New Deputy in Town" in 1981, she then appeared in the TV movie "Twirl". She was cast as a regular in the short-lived 1983 TV series "Renegades". The following

neg: Basset Hound in animated Disney films. Syndicated comic strip Fred Basset has been a regular feature in newspapers since 1963. There is a Basset Hound in the Smokey and the Bandit movie series. The dog, Fred, was personally picked by lead actor Burt Reynolds because it refused to obey commands. In the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard", a Basset Hound called Flash served as a companion to Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane. In the early days of television, Elvis Presley famously sang "Hound Dog" to a disinterested top hat-wearing basset hound named Sherlock on "The Steve Allen Show" on July 1, 1956.

neg: Johnny Paycheck and inspired a motion picture of the same name. "Colorado Kool-Aid", "Me and the IRS", "Friend, Lover, Wife", "Slide Off of Your Satin Sheets", and "I'm the Only Hell (Mama Ever Raised)" were other hits for Paycheck during this period. He received an Academy of Country Music Career Achievement award in 1977. In 1981 Paycheck appeared on an episode of the television show "The Dukes of Hazzard" as himself. The scene had him playing "Take This Job and Shove It" and arguing with Boss Hogg when the sheriff tried to give him a citation over the content of the song.

neg: William Mims Travel", "Wagon Train", "The Long, Hot Summer", "Hogan's Heroes", "The Big Valley", "Daniel Boone", "The Beverly Hillbillies", "The Virginian", "Petticoat Junction", "Bracken's World", "Alias Smith and Jones", "Bonanza", "Adams of Eagle Lake", "The Rookies", "Switch", "Quincy, M.E.", "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo", "Charlie's Angels", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "McClain's Law", "Matt Houston", "CHiPs", "Simon & Simon" and "Falcon Crest", among others. He died of cardiac arrest on April 9, 1991, in Studio City, Los Angeles, California at age 64. William Mims William Mims (January 15, 1927 – April 9, 1991) was an American actor. He appeared in the films "I

neg: Harrison County, Indiana television actor. Best known as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on "The Dukes of Hazzard". Arville Funk - born in Harrison County in 1929 and attended school in Corydon. He taught high school history for 10 years starting in 1955. Practiced law in Corydon. He was active with Indiana historical and genealogical societies, and wrote about Indiana history. He is buried in Corydon. Frank O'Bannon – born in 1930 in Corydon. After an Air Force stint he was state senator, lieutenant governor, and then governor (1997–2003). Buried in Corydon. Harrison County, Indiana Harrison County is located in the far southern part

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (video game) much like shifting a manual transmission, so it takes a while to get the hang of it. The rear view mirror on the screen is a great addition." Silva concluded that the game was a "fun, though simple-minded chase through Hazzard County." Phil Wiswell and Bernie Dekoven of "Enter" magazine wrote a positive review of the Coleco version: "Believe it or not, this game is good. [...] We were worried that this game would only appeal to "Dukes of Hazzard" fans, and not be much fun to play. But, in fact, we think you'll like this game whether or not

neg: Bo Duke with the name "General Lee" inscribed above the doors that were welded shut for safety. Bo and Luke evade the corrupt officials of Hazzard County, Boss Hogg and Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane and usually end up putting an end to Hogg's latest crooked scheme. The Dukes (including cousin Daisy Duke and Uncle Jesse Duke) were well known for their role in the moonshine business among other interests. Bo and Luke had both been sentenced to probation for illegal transportation of moonshine. As a result, neither was permitted to use firearms, instead preferring to use bow and arrows, which they sometimes

neg: Don Pedro Colley such films as "Legend of Nigger Charley, Black Caesar", and "Sugar Hill". Throughout his career, Don made several guest appearances in many popular TV series, including "Adam 12, Night Gallery, Ironside, The Streets of San Francisco, Harry O, Little House on the Prairie, Starsky and Hutch, The Bionic Woman, Fantasy Island," and "The A-Team". However, he is probably best known for his roles of Gideon in the series "Daniel Boone", SRT in George Lucas' "THX 1138", in "Beneath the Planet of the Apes" as Ongaro, and as Sheriff Little in the TV series "Dukes of Hazzard". Colley died of cancer

neg: Brion James joke inspired by "Blade Runner"). James continued his strong work on the small screen as well, with guest spots in "Benson", "Quincy, M.E.", "The A-Team", "Little House on the Prairie", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "Matlock", "Miami Vice", "Sledge Hammer!", and "Dynasty". In the 1990s, he appeared in "", and as Sheriff Bowman in the "Millennium" season 2 episode "Luminary". He lent his voice to the character of Parasite in "". In 1982, he was in the made-for-TV-movie "Hear No Evil" as Billy Boy Burns. James starred in the low-budget 1989 supernatural horror film "The Horror Show" (aka "House III"), where

neg: William Smith (actor) the 1979 miniseries "The Rebels" as John Waverly, and in an episode of "The Dukes of Hazzard" as Jason Steele, a bounty hunter hired by Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane to frame the Duke Boys into jail. On the big screen, Smith became the star of several cult movies from the early seventies. Smith appeared as heavy Terry Bartell in "Darker than Amber" in 1970. Also that year, Smith was also featured in two biker flicks "Nam's Angels" (originally released under the title "The Losers") co-starring Bernie Hamilton and "C.C. and Company" with Ann-Margret, Joe Namath, Jennifer Billingsley and genre favorite

neg: Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane he was driven mostly by playful childlike naivety. He never wanted children viewing to feel afraid to go up to a lawman in the street or when in need. As in the 1975 film "Moonrunners" from which "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series evolved, in the first season the character's name is given as "Rosco Coltrane". The initial P. was added from the start of the second season, after Best convinced show producers that it gave him more to play with vocally when pronouncing it. Rosco frequently initiates car chases with Bo and Luke Duke (Hogg's most frequent adversaries) along

neg: Paul Smith (American actor, born 1929) with the November 27, 1979 episode of "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo". There was a small role in a 1981 made-for-TV film, "The Million Dollar Face", two episodes of "Alice" and "The Dukes of Hazzard" and, in 1982, one episode of "Little House on the Prairie" and "Father Murphy", which represented his final on-screen work. An April 1970 column by UPI entertainment industry writer Vernon Scott was devoted to Smith, with Scott describing Smith's home life during the time he was about to start filming episodes for his second season as a regular on "The Doris Day Show". Scott also

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard (film) gosh... it was terrible! It wasn’t Dukes. It was true to whatever it was; I just don’t know what that was!" Jessica Simpson recorded her own version of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" (and added her own lyrics) for the soundtrack to the film "The Dukes of Hazzard" (2005). Performed from the point of view of her character in the movie, Simpson's cover was co-produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and was released as the soundtrack's first single in 2005. It became Simpson's fifth top-20 single in the United States and its music video drew some controversy because

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning take her on a date. Jesse then holds a large party to raise funds for the farm, but Boss Hogg and Sheriff Rosco arrest Jesse for illegal moonshine sales, and seize Jesse's assets. Daisy, Bo and Luke visit him in jail, and he tells them that Boss is as corrupt as anyone, and the best way to get Jesse off is to find evidence of this. Bo and Luke soon discover Hogg's plan. He wants to convince all the county commissioners in Georgia to ban alcohol, thus paving the way for a thriving ice cream business. More importantly, with all

neg: The Dukes of Hazzard to rescue their adversaries as an inevitable precursor to defeating the bad guys; in other instances, the Dukes join forces with Hogg and Coltrane to tackle bigger threats to Hazzard or one of their respective parties. These instances became more frequent as the show progressed, and later seasons saw a number of stories where the Dukes and Hogg (and Coltrane) temporarily work together. The series was developed from the 1975 film "Moonrunners". Created by Gy Waldron in collaboration with ex-moonshiner Jerry Rushing, this movie shares many identical and very similar names and concepts with the subsequent TV series. Although itself

neg: Tom Wopat Tom Wopat Thomas Steven Wopat (born September 9, 1951) is an American actor and singer. He first achieved fame as Lucas K. "Luke" Duke on the long-running television action/comedy series "The Dukes of Hazzard". Since then, Wopat has worked regularly, most often on the stage in musicals and in supporting television and movie roles. He was a semi-regular guest on the 1990s comedy series "Cybill", and had a small role as U.S. Marshal Gil Tatum in "Django Unchained" (2012). Wopat also has a recurring role as Sheriff Jim Wilkins on the television series "Longmire". Additionally, Wopat has recorded several albums

neg: Daisy Duke Daisy Duke Daisy Duke is a fictional character, played by Catherine Bach, from the American television series "The Dukes of Hazzard". She is the cousin of Bo and Luke, the main protagonists of the show, and the three live on a farm on the outskirts of Hazzard County with their Uncle Jesse. Although never mentioned in the series itself, some press material for the show suggests that Daisy's parents, along with Bo and Luke's, were killed in a car accident. However, in the , Daisy says her mother died when she was a baby. Daisy frequently becomes involved in the

neg: Boss Hogg Boss Hogg Jefferson Davis 'J.D.' Hogg, known as Boss Hogg, is a fictional character featured in the American television series "The Dukes of Hazzard". He was the greedy, unethical commissioner of Hazzard County. A stereotypical villainous glutton, Boss Hogg almost always wore an all-white suit with a white cowboy hat and regularly smoked cigars. His namesake is Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America. Boss Hogg is one of only two characters to appear in every episode of the TV series, the other being Uncle Jesse Duke. The role of Boss Hogg was played by Sorrell Booke,