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In this autobiographical Best in Hollywood, you can share with me the golden age of Hollywood when she had unequaled world class. Now solidly in my eighties, I’m one of the few living actors who can hope to tell of the past glory and glamour of Hollywood as she really was way back when.
This was the Hollywood where I lived, loved, and worked during the time when she was the ruling queen. This was the time of a wonderful movie industry where genuine actors and actresses created truly entertaining musicals, comedies, dramas, and action for an eager movie-going public.
Even in those glorious golden days of Hollywood, my attempt to be a big winner was never all sunglasses and autographs. I tell here how I survived in a sometimes cruel town where a lifelong dream can be fulfilled or broken in a heartbeat. I didn’t escape without my share of scars.
I’ve written this book for those who might enjoy reading about the experiences of a very lucky ragtag orphan from Kentucky. I thank God for the opportunities given me. I was blessed to be adopted and to be given both a desire to work hard and, just as important, a love of fishing. I’ve been in a few scraps along the way, but I’ve done my level best to become a successful actor and to grow as a person.
If you’re curious about the good, the bad, and the beautiful of Hollywood—including The Dukes of Hazzard and many other adventures—it’s all in this book. I simply tell my story as I’ve lived it. I hope you enjoy it.
—James Best.
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Dear Jimmie and Scott,
I just finished watching the DVD and I have to say, it was one of the best and entertaining star dvd's I have seen. It showed the wonderful personality that Jimmie posseses and excellent narration from Scott. What a joy to have it in our home for many years to come.
Your friend,
David
David L. Browning
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Hello Dorothy, James and Scott
My name is Adam Silady. I’m from Sydney, Australia. I recently purchased the 2 DVD combo set Rosco’s Roadtrip and Rarities. I received them last week. Last night my wife and I sat down to watch them both and loved it! So I thought I’d send you an email just to say what wonderful DVD’s they were and thank you for putting them together. I especially enjoyed the roadtrip DVD, you guys inviting us into your house, and the rare footage of Sorrel Booke! That was excellent.
Anyway thank you for reading
Keep up the fantastic work
All the very best
Adam J
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Dear James,
I just finished watching your new DVD “Rosco’s Hazzardous Roadtrip“ that I bought on eBay, what great fun, can’t wait until the next one is there. I was really pleased to see that you autographed my DVD, a great extra treat!
The Dukes of Hazzard surely brings out some great memories and even today it brings a lot of good ole fun.
I remember it quite well when the show just aired in Belgium in the beginning of the eighties, it was on a Dutch TV station, called Avro, that we were able to receive in Belgium. I was 8 years old, crazy ‘bout them cars and always waiting for stunt movies to air on TV. I was at my grandparents’ house and we’d just turned on the TV and by accident saw the trailer. Low and behold, this was unbelievable. I remember quite well yelling: “Grandpa, you know what just happened, they’re showing a stunt show on TV, every week, oh gosh!” We watched every week on Fridays until they stopped airing it after 2 or 3 seasons. I was so glad when the DVD boxes were released a couple of years ago and bought them all.. So after 20 years I was finally able to see the other seasons and while watching I turned 8 years old again. I got the two “real” movies afterwards as well. The remake of the Dukes of Hazzard with all different actors that was shown in the theaters a couple of years ago was just a load of bull and had nothing to do with the series.
I never knew that you starred in so many other movies before the Dukes and I salute you for it. Paul Newman, James Stewart… unbelievable.
Thank you for bringing all those great moments into my life.
Wish you and Dorothy all the best!
Remko Smaak – Belgium (Europe)
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