Hello Sheriff Rosco P Coltrane
Hello Jimmy
Nice too meet you.
I'm a fan of Dukkes Of Hazzard and Sheriff Rosco. I bought all season of this tv series and i'm watching all episodes. I have the impression that you are in my home. All actors which make Dukkes hazzard belong to be my friends, my family.
James best, you are my favorites actors in Dukkes of Hazzard as Rosco. So funny with Flash, Enos and Boss and all stunts with General lee and Patrol police car (which finish bad, broken hihi!!!!).
My favorite expression of rosco is in french "Il est content rosco" in english "He is happy, rosco"
James, i'm so happy to write you.
For me, my job is to help disabled persons and old persons on their life (cook, washing them, night surveillance, dress them, ...) It is for me a vocation.
I'm playing on a troops of theatre like a comic actor (i play Feydeau, Sacha Guitry, Molière and composed piece of théâtre). I'm 33 years old. I live in Quetigny near Dijon in france (and his famousmustard, kir, blackcurrant and burgundy wine). I love horses.
If you all other actors of dukes of hazzard(Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Ben Jones, Sonny Shroyer,.....) say them for me hello.
I remind for Denver Pyle and Sorell Booke who are died.
Good bye
Best regards (and excuse for my english koudioudiou!!!)
Christophe Petit
Dear Jimmie,
My name is Werner, 36, from Belgium. I like Dukes of Hazzard so much, I cannot begin to describe it. Rosco and Boss Hogg are my favorite characters, it's so funny and memorable, the way you and Sorrell interacted.
The show brings a true message of family values in a fun & action-packed way, amazing. It is one of my favorite childhood memories, which I will never forget. I watched the reruns here on Belgian tv a few years ago, and today I watch it every day on DVD. It has really become part of my life.
DukesFest 2006 was one of my best holidays ever, I met you and the other castmembers briefly, and will surely go to another DukesFest in 2009 or 2010, if possible. In the meantime, I have just bought your new DVD "James Best Hazardous Roadtrip", I can hardly wait to see it!!
I am now building a Hazzard patrol car of my own, based on a 1977 Dodge Monaco. It's a 225 six-cylinder, not as fast as a V8, but with todays gas prices a good choice ;-)
Here is a link to the Dukes website I made:
http://users.pandora.be/roadmaster/dukesofhazzard.htm
I would be honored if you could link to it on your website.
If you want to use any pictures, please feel free to do so.
It also has pictures of the Georgia filming location I took in 2006, and of 2006 DukesFest. And if you click on the black moonshine car (Jesse's Black Tillie) there is a page on the Cars of Hazzard County. Also with pictures of my patrol car under construction.
When my patrol car is finished, I will send you some pictures if you want to add them to your website.
Kind regards from Belgium
Werner Naessens
G'day there, Mr., Best,
My name is Keith Young, I'm also a Southern Boy, Melbourne Victoria sort of south, way on down here in Australia kind of south.
I'm writing to say, you have to be one of the best actors I ever saw.Why, because I'm fifty and until two weeks ago I only ever heard of "The Dukes of Hazzard", I never saw that series before,and most telly (short for TV) shows have de-sensitised me, to the degree where I can see right through an actor trying to be funny, or trying to tug at the heart strings just a little too hard, well, when I watched the Ghost of the General Lee, and you had to inform Uncle Jesse of his poor nephews' demise, I bawled like a baby, my chin was wobbling tears streaming down my face, I had to act like I was sneezing, it's just lucky my good lady wife was crying too or she would've ridiculed me.You're good, Y'hear..,real good. What was crazy 'bout the whole thing was, we knew those boys (even in the show) were still alive, we knew you were all just acting, but the calibre of your performance was really and profoundly moving.
I have to say, I am sorry I never saw your show ( that your is plural) as it was televised.Recently Marg, (my wife) and I went to see the movie, I killed myself laughing at that show, but Margie (enjoyed the show as she did) said the movie had nothing on the Telly series,that the movie Duke Boys were just dumb hicks compared to Tom Wopat and John Schnieder(hope I spelled his name right) and the Boss and the Sherriff weren't a patch on you guys either.
So, I went and purchased all the first four seasons on Dvd as soon as I saw them, because my girl is smart and knows what she's talking about, and I was not dissappointed, not at all. Mr.,James Best, you are the best, I can't think of any other way to say it. You have me belly laughing, I haven't relaxed enough to do that for years, Thank You and the rest of your friends in that series, I am having fun at 50 I feel like I'm 8,and so far I've only seen three episodes into the second season.
I love every regular actor on the show,but far and away my favourite character is Sherrif Roscoe P., Coltrane.
My Very Best Regards
Keith and I know my Wife Marg (hates being called Margaret) would send her Love to you aswell. Top Show, Top Actors,just "Grouse"( pronounced as in (h)-ouse).
P.S., We loved the 20th bbq, seeing all of you as you are,youse haven't changed a bit, you all look great, we loved seeing Lulu and Daisy You and Cooter.Today I've been playing with your soundboard, yuk yuk oh its good..,it's good!
Dear Mr. Best,
I am sure you get lots of fan mail and I am not too good at writing fan letters. In fact this is the first one I have ever written. I am 34 years old and grew up watching you as Rosco. I have the utmost respect for you and the fine work you have done and I could not resist sending you this note to tell you how much your work on the Dukes has meant to me over the years. I still remember the day the last episode aired. I was heartbroke. I even went and threw my own memorial service afterwards. I know that may sound silly, but I didnt know how else to handle not being able to spend that time with the Dukes every Friday night. There was and still is a great since of joy and freedom one feels when watching that show. It's like a fun spring or summer day that is filled with great abandone and adventure.
I do wish to say that, no matter how humble my opinion my be, I feel that the work you and Sorrel did together as Boss and Rosco was shear magic. I know that everyone believes the General was the star of the show, but you two made the show. You guys had a great chemistry that I have seen no others come near. Many times I will stop my DVD's and rewatch your scenes together because they are sooo priceless. I love it when Rosco has Boss read him Jack and the Beanstalk and Rosco tells him not to say Fee Fi Fo Fum so loud cause its scary. Funny. When anyone asks me who my favorite actors are, I tell them James Best and Sorrel Booke with out a doubt.
I came to Dukes Fest in 05 but was unable to meet you. I left having had a GREAT time but was also disappointed having not gotten to shake your hand. I am hoping to meet you this May in Marion at the Miner's Ballgame, Lord willing.
Well, I will let you go. I just wanted to thank you for all the laughs over the years and for all the hours of good clean fun. In this world of trashy, sex filled TV, its nice to have a show with actors who can act and entertain without resorting to smut.
Ever so sincerely,
your loyal fan, Ron Schultz
P.S. My loveable lab Rosco says hello.Jimmie -
I guess maybe I never told you this before but I have always thought it. You have often talked about your friendship with James Stewart and how much it meant to you. You are MY James Stewart; a conscience, guide, and, above all, a standard to try and live up to. And I emphasize "try."
If my career ends tomorrow - and the way Hollywood is, it might (something else you've taught me), I have been blessed to be able to work with and call a friend someone who has been a hero of mine since I was a 6 year old kid watching SHENANDOAH with my Dad.
You always told me you will know your true friends in Hollywood; they stab you in the front.
What I have learned from you is that your true friends in LIFE are always there. I have always been your friend but you and Teenser have, time and time again, made me and mine a part of your family.
And that is a blessing I am, daily, humbled by. I treasure every moment we've been able to spend and work together. My Aunt has recently moved to your area and I look forward to visiting and seeing you both again very soon.
And working together again... I am not yet done basking in the light of your incredible talent.
Best,
Steve
Good Morning Dear Mr. Best,
first, please forgive me all my mistakes in your language, Its so rare that i write letters in english. I don't knew the Dukes before few month ago. But my husband came and said, that this is a really nice thing and that we have to see it. And hey, here is your new fan. I Like your Character most of all . You are so crazy and funny as Rosco, unbelieveble:-) We see it not with the original sound, we see it in german translation. They translate you the following way: All the times you hope you could send the duke boys to prison, you are very amused and you say in german: "Köstlich, Köstlich" That means ,if you eat, for example, something tasty, you say delicious, or tasty. Something like that. And after you say that you laugh in a very specal way, it remains on a little boy . I like this so much, if you do this. Rosco is for me the reason to look Dukes of Hazzard.
In Hamburg we have a grey and rainy mornig, it sit here with the direct view on the port of Hamburg, really nice. Rain is here in autuum in normal thing. Later i go out to meet my grandma, she 84. I go to help her to clean her flat, and to drink a coffee and talk for a while. I do this every week, I love her so much, she something like a mom for me.
I hope, you feel also good, everything is fine with your health and you have a big family who cares about you.
If you write me a little email back, im the happiest girl in Hamburg:-)
And if you dont have the time to do it:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FANTASTIC LIFEWORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are a great actor and comedian!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!
With best wishes, A big hug,
your Anna K. Wiggers and also Sönke Juda, my husbandDear Mr.Best,
Just wanted to write and say that as a fan from the beginning you and all your castmates got me through some rough times. Here is a little about me and the rough times: http://tchin.org/portraits/michael-8.htm
One specific incident I wanted to mention was that during my correction surgery, the one that went very bad, the Dukes helped me recover faster then expected. The surgery was on a thursday and I was determined not to miss my favorite show, the Dukes of Hazzard. After things went bad showtime approached. I was supposed to be under heavy sedation but I woke up in time to see my show, to the amazment of my ICU nurse. After it was over I nodded to my mother, who just argued with the nurse that her son was waiting for the TV to be turned on for the Dukes and yes he is awake. I recently found out it was Double Dukes.
After recovery I gave my surgeon my model I had of the General Lee that I had taken with me. That was almost 26 years ago and some of the memories of that and watching the Dukes with my grandparents, who loved the country music, are still very fresh in my mind.
Again thank you, James (Roscoe P. Coltrane) Best!
God Bless!
Michael Miller
A Fan from PA.Bonjour James,
I' m a french lover of " sherif fait moi peur ' the french version of dukes of hasards " and i just to say to you i'm really happy to visit your website , your character in the serie is a memory in my childwood ! sorry for my english, and please answer my just 2 words on my mail , thank you very much
In France, we continue to see the serie on the french TV and it's a wonderful pleasure to watch all the seasons.
Matthieu ,
30 ans, FRANCEDear Jimmie,
I wanted to point out that it is unusual for a single female to own a General. The usual scenario I see when I go to car shows is the male enjoying his car along side his wife or all by himself. I don't see the non-married female out there cruising around. With that in mind, I feel like I am in a car-world all by myself.
Here is a small story of how I got my car.
After a two year hunt, I found the perfect car for me. The perfect one for someone who does not know how to spackle or bondo. A friend picked up the car in Frankfort, KY, and did a wonderful job working on it, then another friend and I went to help/pick it up, but the weather turned on us and could not finish it. Finally after another few days, got the car to Kalamazoo with abso-tiv-ely, no problems!! It drives like a kitten and hopefully I can change that kitten to a tiger soon. When I went to my first Dukes show, I got to be known as the "Chick General Lee" by Billie Ray Bates an author, Byron Cherry, and some other Dukes fans.
Finally, I am still in touch with the 2nd owner (and him in touch with the 1st owner) and together we hope to complete an album of the car.
Thank you from Andrea!
Dear Sir,
I really hope this email finds you in great health, both in body and in spirit. My name is Aris Kambas, 32, a resident of Athens, Greece. I have been looking up info on the Dukes of Hazzard, a tv show I watched and liked when I was a kid (I liked the police cars wrecking a lot!), when I visited your web site. I was amazed on the info I found there, (as well as in Wikipedia) about yourself, and to my surprise of course, because I didnt know you were such a multi-talented person, that gave and still gives so much to art and acting. I really liked your acting in the Dukes, that character you played was so funny, he was with the bad guys of course, but with a good heart and most of the time well intended.
I will not take much more of your time sir, I wish you good health, my best wishes to you and your familly, and continue to be an example to young actors, and of course to do what-ever that pleases you doing.Best regards
Aris Kambas, GreeceDear Mr. Best,
As a young boy the world of television was an enchanted universe a million miles away Bailey NC, where I grew up. Every once in a great while a character would come along and capture your imagination with a smile or a cry simply because he was more human than the world you dealt with on a daily basis. And as you grow older you continue to carry that character with you as an icon, or hero, or maybe just as a good friend. He becomes not only part of your past, but your future as well. To have someone of that magnitude, as you were then and remain today, wish to post a letter of appreciation on his website is truly an honor. Thank you.
I, too, have been very blessed in my adult years. 12 years ago, when I was 42, I was a washed up musician and well on my way to becoming a mean drunk. A special woman, who has now been my wife for the past 10 years, offered me a hand up, and as Robert Frost once said about the road less traveled,"and that has made all the difference." She afforded me the opportunity to go back to college full time, getting a BA in Religion/Philosophy/History and then to go on to graduate school and get my MA in English/Creative Writing and she continues to support me in my writing (I am currently finishing up a book of collective short stories and about half way through my first novel). I lead a good life.
I would like to send you a couple of chapters from "Pasture Logic," my first novel, for no reason other than one fortunate human being sharing with another. It's my way of saying thank you, and offering a small piece of my heart, to someone who has shared so much of his God given talent with millions of viewers, like me.
God's speed and the best of luck to you and your wife on your production/film company; I still live in NC and am proud that you chose our state as part of your dream. This weary old world could sure use some good entertainment especially from a man who stood as a giant during the "Best Season of TV."
Take care.
