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

I am officially declaring this "James Best Weekend" on the HazzardNet. Sunday will mark 100 years since he was born. Post all your James Best tributes and trivia here. Especially you MM, the one amongst us who knew him Best.

Howdy y'all. I saw him in a Bonanza episode in TVLand. He had a moustache. It was about salt. I think the episode is The Price of Salt. Can y'all help me find video of it? Thanks.

I just got an interesting call from my son-in-law. He was at his doctor's (up here in Erie Pennsylvania) and they started talking about various subjects. His doctor told him that his best friend just bought a vacation home in South Carolina. He then asked my son-in-law if he was familiar with Rosco P Coltrane from the Dukes of Hazzard. When my son-in-law said yes and that his father-in-law is a Dukes superfan, the doctor explained that the home was owned by James Best. Hmmm, I wonder if Rosco left any of his paintings on the walls or in the attic.

My Tribute to James Best(Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane) Rosco:"Flash we'll wait fer those Duke Boys to race thru the pearly gates, and then daddy will cuff 'em and stuff 'em! I love it I love it Velvet Ears!"

I was watching the local news tonight and a guy just opened up a restaurant in Harborcreek (near Erie Pa) called Rosco's. He said it was his nickname in the military. When they were interviewing him, he was standing by a shirt hanging on the wall. It was a shirt to re-elect Rosco as Hazzard Country Sheriff. (Yes, they spelled it "country". ) It didn't have Rosco's picture on it. It was a bulldog. That made me wonder if he was a Marine since they occasionally used a bulldog as a mascot. It was really cool to see a Dukes reference on the local news. I don't think I've seen that since the show was on the air.

Just today I found this small interview/documentary from a Dutch TV show from 2002/2003 where they visit James Best. This was during the time the TV channel Veronica started re-airing the show which seemed to be quite a big deal. Thought it would be interesting to share. There's some parts which are in Dutch but most is English with some dutch subtitles or interesting video.

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.

I don't know how to post facebook videos so I just post the link. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10203745494071578

Just discovered this thread after coming back to Hazzard net. Anyway check it out here: http://www.hazzardnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9047

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!

Held not in a movie theatre, but in a restaurant/bar that features live music on a regular basis, far as we can tell. The event is $100 a ticket, with proceeds going to charity. While the venue is an unexpected choice, it does claim to have three 16' screens. If you go, you'll be seated at tables and looking at the nearest screen. The real draw is the chance to breathe the same air as John Schneider and James Best, who are reportedly attending. Here's the link to tickets. https://www.xorbia.com/e/foundation/returnofthekillershrews No word yet on how the movie is being distributed, but if the world premiere can't get into an actual movie theatre, I dunno if you can exp…

James Best and Sonny Shroyer will be at a car show in Gray, GA on March 03, 2012! There will also be a Daisy Duke contest and these guys get to pick the winner. This is one line of duty that ol' Rosco is really gonna enjoy! Gray, GA is a little hamlet out in the middle of nowhere, southeast of Atlanta. But you got plenty of time to plan a trip. By clicking on the links below, you can get the details that are public at this time: Jones County News article Jones County Cruisers website & contact info

The original "Killer Shrews" movie of 1959 was...well, so dang bad, it became a cult classic. James Best starred in the original movie, which is reason enough to watch it if you get the chance. Then, you'll be all set for the sequel, due out soon, "Return of the Killer Shrews!" Yes, shrews. Nasty lil' varmints. Eeek. Hey, if they attack by the tens of thousands, it's scary, right? You betcha. I'm normally not one for horror films, but as a lifelong Dukes of Hazzard fan, I can't pass up a movie that has James Best, Rick Hurst, and John Schneider in it. I checked out the official website tonight, and the promo photos look interesting. Have a look: Return of the Killer …

Anyone seen this movie? I caught bits of it yesterday on TCM. Along with James Best being in it, it looks like a generally really good movie. From wikipedia (spoilers included) Peter Breck plays journalist Johnny Barrett, who thinks the quickest way to a Pulitzer Prize is to uncover the facts behind a murder at a mental hospital. So, he pretends to go insane and is locked up in the institution. While pursuing his investigation, he is sidetracked by the behavior of his fellow inmates. After a hospital riot, Barrett is straightjacketed and subjected to shock treatment. Barrett begins imagining that his exotic-dancer girlfriend (Constance Towers) is his sister, and experien…

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.

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!!!!!!

So i hear he is supposed to be there but wanted to see if anyone has any "official" word on it?

http://bearmanor.blogspot.com/2009/05/interview-with-james-best.html

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:…

Has anyone else here ordered this? and is within the untied states. Since I do not live overseas the time on shipping would not help many any for people that are oversea's since it takes longer. LOL. But anyhow... How long did any of you have to wait to get yours? I ordered mine on the 17th of March and then paid on March 19th. It said it may take up to two weeks due to high on demand but you never know when anything will arrive. I hope I don't have a issue here. LOL.

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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!

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 ?