'The Dukes of Hazzard' Sheriff and Deputies: Then And Now! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-04-2009, 11:06 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/ent...azzard?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.

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

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

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.

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

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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

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

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!!

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

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Originally Posted by MikeL

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.

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.

09-04-2009, 11:06 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'The Dukes of Hazzard' Sheriff and Deputies: Then And Now! http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/ent...azzard?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) Attached Images
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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	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." Attached Images

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	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. Attached Images

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	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.
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	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.
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MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,884	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

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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Sorrel is very missed

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	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.
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