View Full Version : 'The Dukes of Hazzard' Sheriff and Deputies: Then And Now!


Brian Damage
09-04-2009, 11:06 PM
http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/09/03/thennow-cast-dukes-hazzard?slide=3

James Best had an incredibly successful film and TV career and took on countless roles, portraying a wide range of characters from the 50's through the 70's. However, he is best known for his role as bumbling Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane.

James, now 83, continued to act after the show was canceled, but later moved to Florida to teach at the University of Central Florida. He is currently semi-retired but takes on occasional acting roles. In 2009, completed his autobiography, "Best in Hollywood: The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful" which was just published in August. (20th Century Fox)

Brian Damage
09-04-2009, 11:08 PM
Sonny Shroyer played Rosco Coltrane's deputy Enose Strate. He was the friendliest law enforcement official in Hazzard County, but none too bright.

Shroyer, now 74, became a star all his own with his short-lived 1980 spin-off "Enos." Since his "Dukes" days, he has continued to act on TV and in films, with roles in "Forrest Gump," "Paradise Falls," and "Ray."

Brian Damage
09-04-2009, 11:10 PM
Rick Hurst played another Hazzard County deputy, Cletus Hogg, often paired with Enos in hair-brained schemes to catch the Duke boys. Cletus and Enos usually wound up in their squad car in the river after losing out in yet another car chase with The General Lee.

Rick Hurst, now 63, continues to act off and on, and is a regular at "Dukes" reunions.

catlover79
09-04-2009, 11:34 PM
Thanks so much for sharing the pics, Brian! I LOVE Dukes of Hazzard, and all three gentleman still look great. I still can't believe Sonny Shroyer is 74 - he looks at least 15 years younger. Enos always was my favorite character. :D

Marvo301
09-05-2009, 03:01 AM
James, Sonny, and Rick are all looking great. They may have been hapless lawmen on TV but in real life all three seem to great guys.

catlover79
09-05-2009, 02:51 PM
James, Sonny, and Rick are all looking great. They may have been hapless lawmen on TV but in real life all three seem to great guys.
:yeahthat

Scoobiedoo30
09-06-2009, 12:05 AM
Rick looks great for 63

MikeLutton
09-06-2009, 11:45 PM
i miss boss so much dukes reunion not same without him

Marvo301
09-06-2009, 11:50 PM
i miss boss so much dukes reunion not same without him
You are right Mike. Dukes is not the same without Boss Hogg. Sorrell Booke was a wonderful and talented actor who left us way to soon.

catlover79
09-06-2009, 11:51 PM
You are right Mike. Dukes is not the same without Boss Hogg. Sorrell Booke was a wonderful and talented actor who left us way to soon.
Sorrell Booke's tombstone even reads "Beloved Pa, Grandpa, Brother and Boss". He loved the show and character, going to fan events in character - white suit and everything. Plus the man could speak NINE LANGUAGES FLUENTLY!! :D

MikeLutton
09-07-2009, 08:17 PM
sorrel booke was one of a kind i saw videos of him riding in his white caddalic as boss waving to all his fans even played boss on alice classic episode

Scoobiedoo30
09-07-2009, 08:20 PM
Sorrel is very missed

catlover79
09-07-2009, 08:45 PM
sorrel booke was one of a kind i saw videos of him riding in his white caddalic as boss waving to all his fans even played boss on alice classic episode
Yes, both Boss and Enos were in that Alice ep. :cool:

Scoobiedoo30
09-07-2009, 09:00 PM
if memory is correct Boss was going to Buy Mel's place.

Mr. Television
09-07-2009, 09:18 PM
Sorrel booke and Denver Pyle created great characters and they are missed. I don't think there should be any more reunion movies. It just isn't the same.

Great pictures Brian. All 3 guys look great. It's too bad that their type of show isn't popular on tv anymore.

catlover79
09-07-2009, 09:32 PM
if memory is correct Boss was going to Buy Mel's place.
Yes, Boss wanted to buy the diner and call it Boar's Nest West. :lol: And Sonny, I agree - Dukes of Hazzard and its simple but effective country charm are sorely missed. :(

Scoobiedoo30
09-07-2009, 09:50 PM
I think Sorrel Brooke and Denver Pyle was friends

MikeLutton
09-08-2009, 12:00 AM
no it wouldnt rosco to old be chasing the duke boys and uncle jessee n boss both gone i alwyas got nervous n scared of boss doing them stunts n getting hurt

like in the episdoe no mr nice guy glad nobody was seriously hurt on dukes though

Schmoopie
09-08-2009, 01:52 AM
Those pictures are great! Enos was always my favorite and I LOVED Flash, the basset hound!

Wow, I didn't know that Sorrell Brooks had died! When did that happen?

MikeLutton
09-08-2009, 02:30 AM
way back n 1994 of colon cancer and uncle jessee died of cancer in 97 long time ago both surley sorry missed

Scoobiedoo30
09-08-2009, 02:50 AM
Sorrel and Denver were 2 great Actors on The Dukes of Hazzard

catlover79
09-08-2009, 08:54 AM
Those pictures are great! Enos was always my favorite and I LOVED Flash, the basset hound!

Wow, I didn't know that Sorrell Brooks had died! When did that happen?
Yes, Sorrell Booke passed from colon cancer in February 1994, and Denver Pyle passed in December 1997 from lung cancer. :rip: I loved Flash, too!! :D

biffbronson
09-09-2009, 08:38 AM
I just saw a Lone Ranger episode from 1953 ~~ Denver Pyle's name was in the closing credits as a sheriff's deputy and I didn't even recognize him. I think he was in a scene where he thinks Tonto has committed a crime and tries to force him into a jail cell, but Tonto gets the upper hand and escapes.
Pyle had a million credits. I've also seen him on Bonanza and I should be seeing his Perry Mason work this fall. He was clean-shaven several times...

catlover79
09-09-2009, 08:40 AM
I just saw a Lone Ranger episode from 1953 ~~ Denver Pyle's name was in the closing credits as a sheriff's deputy and I didn't even recognize him. I think he was in a scene where he thinks Tonto has committed a crime and tries to force him into a jail cell, but Tonto gets the upper hand and escapes.
Pyle had a million credits. I've also seen him on Bonanza and I should be seeing his Perry Mason work this fall. He was clean-shaven several times...
Very cool!! :cool: :D