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  • ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star James Best–Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane–Dies at 88

    Dukes of Hazzard star James Best, known for his role as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, died Monday, April 6th in North Carolina at the age of 88.

    In addition to the Dukes of Hazzard, Best also appeared in many other roles on both TV and in films. Those roles included The Caine Mutiny (1954), alongside actor Humphrey Bogart, and The Left Handed Gun, in which he starred with Paul Newman. He also appeared on The Andy Griffith Show, Bonanza, and Gunsmoke.

    An obituary for the actor is posted on his website. The Dukes of Hazzard clearly played a big role in his life.

    “Throughout the decades that followed its seven-season run and two reunion movies, “Dukes” continued to keep Jimmie busy with reunions and personal appearances at festivals and fan gatherings. Through the enormous viewership of “Dukes” reruns, the popularity of the show has now spanned several generations of fans,” his obituary reads.

    Tom Wopat, known for his Dukes of Hazzard role as Luke Duke, was quoted in the obituary as well.

    “He was a fine actor, director and mentor, and an even better friend,” he wrote.

    Sonny Shroyer, who played Deputy Sheriff Enos Strate in the series wrote, “James Best will go down as one of the greatest actors that ever lived.

    James Best appeared on The Dukes of Hazzard from 1979 to 1985–throughout the show’s entire run.

    In addition to acting, James Best also ran an acting school. Some of his notable students throughout the years included Clint Eastwood, Farrah Fawcett, Regis Philbin and Quentin Tarantino.

    The acting world has certainly lost a beloved character in the passing of Dukes of Hazzard star James Best. The actor is survived by his wife, Dorothy Collier, his son Gary Allen Best and wife Angela, his daughter JoJami Best Tyler and husband Eric, and his daughter Janeen Damian and husband Michael Damian; as well as by grandchildren Lauren Best, Cameron Tyler, and Tessa Tyler.

  • ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star James Best–Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane–Dead at 88

    Dukes of Hazzard star James Best, known for his role as Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane, died Monday in North Carolina at the age of 88.

    Born in Kentucky, the actor also appeared in many other roles on both TV and in films. Those roles included The Caine Mutiny (1954), alongside actor Humphrey Bogart, and The Left Handed Gun, in which he starred with Paul Newman. He also appeared on popular TV programs including The Andy Griffith Show, Bonanza, and Gunsmoke.

    James Best appeared on The Dukes of Hazzard from 1979 to 1985–throughout the show’s entire run.

    An obituary for the actor is posted on his website. The Dukes of Hazzard clearly played a big role in his life.

    “Throughout the decades that followed its seven-season run and two reunion movies, “Dukes” continued to keep Jimmie busy with reunions and personal appearances at festivals and fan gatherings. Through the enormous viewership of “Dukes” reruns, the popularity of the show has now spanned several generations of fans,” his obituary reads.

    Tom Wopat, known for his Dukes of Hazzard role as Luke Duke, was quoted in the obituary as well.

    “He was a fine actor, director and mentor, and an even better friend,” he wrote.

    Sonny Shroyer, known for his Dukes of Hazzard role as Deputy Sheriff Enos Strate in the series, wrote, “James Best will go down as one of the greatest actors that ever lived.”

    In addition to acting, James Best also ran an acting school. Some of his notable students throughout the years included Clint Eastwood, Farrah Fawcett, Regis Philbin and Quentin Tarantino.

    The acting world has certainly lost a beloved character in the passing of Dukes of Hazzard star James Best. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Collier, as well as son Gary Allen Best and wife Angela, daughter JoJami Best Tyler and husband Eric, and daughter Janeen Damian and husband Michael Damian; and by grandchildren Lauren Best, Cameron Tyler, and Tessa Tyler.

  • George Lindsey, The Andy Griffith Show’s Goober, Dead at 83

    George Lindsey, the actor who lovingly portrayed bumbling gas station attendent Goober Pyle on the classic American sitcom “The Andy Griffith Show”, has passed away at the age of 83. The talented actor died early Sunday morning in Nashville, Tennessee, a city he moved to after leaving Hollywood in the early 90’s.

    In addition to spending quite a few years on “The Andy Griffin Show” playing Gomer Pyle’s cousin Goober, the former college quarterback also enjoyed a lengthy run on the country-fried variety show “Hee Haw”. However, despite spending so much time on the small screen, Lindsey also managed to appear in such motion pictures as “Cannonball Run II”, “Take This Job and Shove It”, and Disney’s “The Artistocats”, the latter for which he leant his remarkable voice talent.

    Andy Griffith, Lindsey’s long-time friend and co-star, released a prepared statement through the Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home. “George Lindsey was my friend. I had great respect for his talent and his human spirit. In recent years, we spoke often by telephone. Our last conversation was a few days ago,” Griffith said. “I am happy to say that as we found ourselves in our eighties, we were not afraid to say, ‘I love you.’ That was the last thing George and I had to say to each other. I love you.”

    Lindsey seemed to relish the impact he left on those who loved “The Andy Griffith Show”. As a kid, I remember watching the show with my mom on several occasions when I was a kid. The show helped poster my love for Jim Nabors and Don Knotts, as well as my fondness for old black-and-white sitcoms. And while I can’t say that I’ve seen too many of the shows Lindsey did before or after his turn as Goober, I’ll always remember him as the lovable gas station attendent who lived in the township I often dreamed of visiting one day.

    “There’s no place in the United States I can go that they don’t know me. They may not know me, but they know the character,” Lindsey once said in an interview.

    Twitter reactions to the actor’s passing have been heartwarming. You can find some of those posts nestled below. For more information regarding Lindsey’s passing, swing by this location.

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    John Goodwyn    Goober Pyle (George Lindsey) died on Saturday. I wonder if Gomer met him on the other side saying “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!”(image) 8 minutes ago via Facebook ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Cynthia C. Willis    RIP Goober Pyle. . . I mean, George Lindsey. Loved him. http://t.co/QYbU7oKs(image) 9 minutes ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Doug Herod    Baby Boomer control over pop culture nostalgia restored as attention shifts from Beastie Boys to Goober Pyle.(image) 15 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    richard majors    R.I.P. George Lindsey “Goober Pyle” You were a great asset on the Andy Griffith Show. “Well Golly”(image) 26 minutes ago via Facebook ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Manny Laureano    Alas, poor Goober! We knew him; a fellow of infinite jest…. http://t.co/7CwFZyS8(image) 29 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto