James Best / Rosco P. Coltrane

Jimmie died this morning at the age of 88, after a brief illness and double pneumonia. As many of you know, I was fortunate enough to know Jimmie personally. As soon as I have time to gather my thoughts, I will post something on the main page of Hazzardnet. In the meantime, feel free to leave your fond remembrances of him here.

There are a ton of new images in the James Best/Rosco gallery, courtesy of deathangel_tori. Thanks, Tori! Click the link below to visit: http://www.hazzardnet.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=543

Time to spice this section again. -Rubs hands together- I'll be posting some pic's soon. Since the last topic died apparently.

Hello, I'm French,I am a fan of the serie The Dukes of Hazzard particulary (James Best) Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane. I have some photo and western movies: -Firecreek -Shenandoah -Black Spurs -Ride Lonesome -Cole Younger, Gunfighter -Last of the Badmen -Raid -Seminole -Battle at Apache Pass -Kansas Raiders -The left handed gun -Winchester '73... and movies "The Savages Bees, Hooper..." Photo James Best: "Last of the Badmen" I am very happy to see your beautiful car I am passionnate american cars particulary all the Plymouth Fury (Monaco or Coronet) 1975-1978 and I have a collection about The Dukes of Hazzard (Photo, DVD, Model...) and Plymouth, Dodge 1977-1978 (Photo, boo…

Judas Priest onna pony!

From Cletus Falls in Love: Rosco to the Duke boys in jail: Sleep tight and don't let the crawdeads bite.

1. BadMan of Deadwood (this is Roy Rogers western so Jimmy is real young and he has a mustache is you can't find him in it.) 2. The Caine Mutiny(Bogart movie, he is one the guys in the crows nest of the ship). 3.Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair(1952) he plays a smart alleck character more like Bo Duke in the movie he has a great line to one lady in the movie. 4. Hooper(1978) Great Burt Reynolds movie and if you looks real closely that is same hat as he wears in Dukes. 5. Ode to Billie Joe -Great movie watch to find out. 6. Sounder(1972) -He plays a mean Sheriff in the movie. If anybody can think of any Great Jame Best movies that they have or seen just had it.

At the Canton Hot Rod show. http://cantonhotrodshow.com/carshow.nxg

Hey Gang! Today is James Best's birthday! Wishing you the best and I hope you've had a great day and have many more birthdays to come!! Jax

I did met James at a car show in Ohio that time I was 20, I was excited to meet him because I've waited for years to meet him from watching him on "Dukes" when I was a kid! Whoo! I did shook hands with him and chatted a little: My dad told James, "My daughter loved watching you on your tv show." then he said, "Oh, really?" then I told him, "Yeah." then he said, "Thank you for watching my show!" then I said, "You're welcome!" then I went to get a photo with him next to Sonny (Enos)!

I like when he thinks Luke is Enos in that one vehicle in "Route 7-11. Roscoe:"Enos, would you quit making those weird sounds and talk regular english?"

rosco is funny to me because he is rosco!!!!!!! he is hilarious no matter what he does or says and i luv all of his funny lines such as...... "i luv it, i luv it" "Kew Kew Kew" "jit jit" "hot persuit" "Enos you dipstick" "What a horendous crash" "Freeeeeeeeeeeeze" "Cuff em' and stuff em' " "Shame, Shame everybody knows your name" and many more!!!!!!! why do you think rosco is funny????

Has anyone read "Best in Hollywood" yet? I got my copy in the mail last week, and I'll be posting a formal review of it on our homepage in the days ahead. But I'm also curious about what everybody else thinks of it. This book is the life and career of James Best, who in Dukes of Hazzard circles, is "Rosco" forevermore. He's done much more in life than chase the Dukes, though, and this book covers his personal history as told by the man himself. I'm nearly finished with the book and I have to say it's an interesting and entertaining read. There's also more than 150 photos in the book that any James Best fan would want to get a glimpse of. Also worth noting:…

For the past 19 years, I've wished Jimmie a happy birthday. There were some years when I'd send him the latest first person shooter video game and we'd play. Those were good times. It's very strange... it doesn't seem like he's really gone and I guess, in a way, he isn't. He's on my tv nearly every week and I have plenty of great memories. Happy Birthday, Jimmie. We miss you.

We have all the particulars here (including a trailer): http://www.hazzardnet.com/blog/2013/01/06/james-best-in-the-sweeter-side-of-life/ Looks like it'll be a fun movie! I'm all ready to set my DVR once it shows up on the schedule!

While whatching the season 2 DVD I noticed that Rosco is replaced in a few of the episodes. I was just wondering the real reason why James Best was not in those episodes. Anyone know?

It's Kinda funny that he never did, As he said on cmt insider "all he ever got was dirt all dirt but it was ok i hade flash". but i like rosco because he was funny so what do all of u thing about rosco? reply your anwsers.

I'm wondering if the paintings used during the Dukes episode "Dead and Alive" are some of Mr. Best's paintings. I'm guessing they are but I don't know for sure. Does anybody know ?

James Best Page on myspace. Feel free to add. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=379236039

I don't really know anything about music except older country but today I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and had to listen to some kind of rap-hip-hop type music. I don't really know any of those singers but my jaw dropped at what I heard. The song mentioned Rosco P Coltrane! I had the person replay it because I thought I was hearing things but sure enough, our favorite sheriff was mentioned. The CD was MTV party mix.....volume 4. The song was "they want efx" The artist was dar efx. dar efx is now officially my favorite hip hop artist. I'm not burning any of my Waylon CDs though.

Born Jules Guy Height 6"1" Adopted by Armen and Essa Best when he was three in Corydon, Indiana. Spouces Dorthy Best August 15,1986 to present Jobee Ayers 1959-1977 divorced 2 daughters Cousin of Don Everly and Phil Everly Father of Janeen Damien Father-in-law of Micheal Damien Brother-in-law of John Collier Has a Black Belt in karate A Former B-17 Gunner The son of a coal miner. Mini bio by Jim Beaver If you want more go to www.IMDb.com

Hi ya'll! I was flipping channels and ended up on TV Land and it hit me that Jimmie Best was on Andy Griffith! Geez, he was so cute there! Sounds a little different, but you can definately tell its him. My eyes popped and I started watching the episode. I did not know he could play the guitar though! It was a great episode. Some of his Rosco traits comes out. Awesome!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMIE!!!!! Hope you have a great day today and a very happy birthday!!! May all your wishes and dreams come true!!!

This video is great, I dunno how many times i've watched it and not get a chuckle. Jimmie and Boss was great in it. and for the puppy love... Dog made me jump when it barked. Not to self don't watch so closely and turn the sound off next time. And for some "Awww's..." The Scooter.. and boy can she go!