The Grave Of Dukes Of Hazzard Star James Best

He played Rosco P Coltrane on the Dukes of Hazzard, we are in Indiana to visit his gravesite.

[@lindagibson9528]

Omgosh I loved him on the Dukes. He made that show! As you I never knew he was a veteran. Thank you for your service James Best. God Bless

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for the comment.

[@beckyyoung3395]

I so appreciate that you honor our veterans.

[@yvonnejohnson9042]

Thank u4honoring those like this great actor. I liked him BEFORE the tv shows. GodBless

[@CupcakeCartel1]

So sad about his mother dying when he was 3 and him being sent to a home! Really resilient age group.

[@cridgeway666]

His role of Roscoe P. Coltrane was so funny. I loved him and his basset hound, Flash always had me in stitches.

[@Whittdocs]

Oh yes. For sure!

[@snapperkc9317]

The Andy Griffith episode had James as an unemployed musician/singer from Mayberry that Sheriff Taylor helped ….I think!! My wife and I love those old reruns! RIP & ThankYou for your service❤️

[@Whittdocs]

You’re exactly right. He put them together when Bobby Fleet and the Band With The Beat. Great episode.

[@AllenBarclayAllen]

Thanks that's what I was looking for . He was only one of the greatest guitar musicians country music ever knew . He had a home and property in Inverness Florida too . That's where I know him before as a HomeTown Boy ..!

[@jimfladwood4393]

Such a great talent and friend of so many 🙏❤️

[@ruthietoothie68]

Good morning Chris I grew up watching James Best and his Roscoe P Coltrain on Dukes love his characters Laugh.

[@Whittdocs]

Oh yes. That was a great laugh!

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I was a kid in the 70s, me and my little brother Johnny would watch the dukes of Hazzard,a great show

[@brichardsfourty]

I have all the TV shows of the Dukes of Hazzard James Best was Awesome actor as sheriff Roscoe pico train James Best One of my favorite actors of the Dukes of Hazzard he was extremely funny and surreal Brooke as boss hog I love all the cast of the Dukes of Hazzard was good. Good memories when my mother was still alive. Oh, it brings back good memories and I was young kid. I’m sure this brings back. Good memories to us folks. Now we love the Dukes of Hazzard.

[@cherrybarron8816]

I loved him and the dukes of Hazzard. No one could say his name like he could with so much enthusiasm.

[@Whittdocs]

Haha. You are so right. Very true

[@libertygiveme1987]

I didn't watch "The Dukes of Hazard," but I sure did watch him on "Andy Griffith", and he was AWESOME!!!! Thanks Chris!!!!

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching as always!

[@George-yz2ng]

When i was little, me and my friends used to play cops and robbers. The 2 tv cops i would play are both Rosco P. Coltrane and sometimes Ponch (from ChiPs). I used to make my friends laugh by impersonating Rosco P. Coltrane.

[@waynesigmon5628]

I am glad I got to meet James best in a play On Golden Pond in Hickory North Carolina March 16th 2014 I got to talk to him for a few minutes and got his autograph

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi ! Yes I remember Dukes of Hazzard show ! Very funny comedy ! He was great in the series ! RIP James Best! Thanks! Keep up the great vlogs ! Deborah 🇨🇦

[@Whittdocs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-xl3qg1wz5z]

James.best.was.one.of.my.faverite.acters.a.great.talent.nobody.else.could.have.play.rosco.p.coltrane.but.him.he.made.that.caracter😊

[@scottlambert2949]

Awesome story thanks for sharing and drive safe out there

[@beatlemyn]

He was such a sweet man. Thanks for this video!

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching!

[@rikkiross7691]

I meet James Best in Anchorage Alaska back in 1987 and James was a funny guy and I shook his hand..Great Guy!!

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@sammacgrath3162]

I got to meet James best when I was a kid he was a great guy

[@bettydonald3859]

I remember James Best very well. He was a good actor.

[@kellark]

I remember James mainly fron Dukes of Hazzard, but vaguely remember other roles. The toy police car chasing the General Lee at his grave marker was so fitting. Thanks again Chris!

[@1CathyHendrix]

His last movie appearance was in The Sweeter Side of Life. It was written and produced by his daughter Janeen and her husband Michael Damian. He was such a great actor!

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for sharing this with us all.

[@audra1976oliver]

Loved his character. He was very funny. He was a great actor. May he rest in peace. I've been to Corydon IN. My friend Adam lives in New Albany, IN.

[@Whittdocs]

That’s so neat! Thanks for watching.

[@AnnieD812]

I first saw him on the Twilight Zone. Loved his work. Great guy. 😊

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@davidstoneburner8725]

What a great actor and person he was. I have never heard a bad word about him. A great tribute for sure

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much.

[@snowfall4052]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us great story

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@lesliehackney7519]

Never missed a Dukes of Hazard episode. I loved his Rosco P Coltrane character, he made him so real. I have said this before but will say it again, I love the way you research your videos and pass on the information you find to us here watching. Your videos are interesting and informative. I always look forward to when you post.

[@Whittdocs]

That means the world to me. Thank you so much.

[@user-jw8tn4kh6u]

Barbara. Green. I. Remember. Watching. Dukes. Of. Hazzard I'm. Huge. Fan. Of. James. Best. I. Like. Watching. Dukes. Of. Hazzard. 😅 Barbara. Green. I. Member. See. James. Best. On. Dukes. Of. Hazzard. And. And Griffith I'm. Huge. Of. James. Best. He. ALlWays. Made. Me. Laugh. When. I. Was. Watching. Dukes. Of. Hazzard.

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

I remember him. He was a very talented man. I didn't know about all the other things he did besides acting. Nice tribute!

[@Whittdocs]

I really appreciate that.

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

@@Whittdocs 😊

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching!

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

Thanks for sharing

[@phineas117]

he was a lovely man. my step son met him at a convention (step son was a kid) and James couldn't have been more charming .

[@Whittdocs]

That’s so sweet. Thanks for sharing.

[@louiserosson7358]

James Best was in a lot of westerns movies too. Love him as Rosco P. Coltrane in Dukes of Hazzard.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Chris does great work on the videos.James Best, rosco pecotrain,a great actor.May James Best,RIP💐

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for your kindness

[@leesashriber5097]

I loved him on Dukes of Hazzard and his Bassett hound, Flash ❣️ Thank you ❣️ I appreciate your channel and your quality uploads. 😊🎄

[@Whittdocs]

That means a lot to me. I truly thank you for that.

[@leesashriber5097]

@@Whittdocs , from the bottom of my heart ❣️😊

[@carolgillis5265]

Thank you Chris, your awesome

[@Whittdocs]

You are!

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Another star I loved think he was in a few westerns and if memory serves me me he was in a few war movies he was a war veteran to I hear and love all the videos you put out

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so very much.

[@user-ee8li5fy4k]

I met James Best at an Andy Griffith event just outside of Bradford Ohio. I forget the actual event name. He was a very nice man.

[@jackiewarren2002]

I remember him He was a great actor and I miss him 🤗🥰

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for your comment.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you for sharing🪦

[@angieburnett4341]

Aww, love James Best! I LOVED the Dukes of H growing up, I still have a little wind-up General Lee around here somewhere! (I'll skip over the pink nightgown that said my heart belongs to Bo, lol!!) I liked Cletus & Enos (SP?!) also but the show wouldn't have been the same without Rosco P Coltrane!! I saw an interview of his once, would've loved to have met him--hopefully I will someday, would love to hear his stories. I love the cars on the grave, that's awesome. I knew most of what you said about him but I didn't know he's buried right here in my state, wow! Thanks Chris, great video as always...love memory lane! Love, hugs & God Bless you 💕💕

[@Whittdocs]

I truly appreciate your heartfelt comment.

[@terrigonzalez8186]

I live in Oxnard California and he played a priest killer on the Dan August series starring Burt Reynolds that was filmed here. He was very kind 😊 A great memory

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@joanwilliams1376]

I had no idea he had passed. So thanks for letting us know. We just keep losing stars and singers every day. So sad.

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@andreasgeorgilidakis]

Mr Best seemed like such a good person and was certainly a very talented actor. His role in Dukes of Hazzard was mainly a funny one, but he could also bring such depth and emotion when it was required of him (in the episode Ghost of General Lee, his performance, when he believes the Dukes drowned, still brings tears to my eyes...). Thank you for this beautiful tribute. One small complaint though (please don't take this the wrong way): his co-star (another wonderful human being and talented actor) playing JD Hogg, was called Sorrell Booke, not Sorrell Brooke (no R in the surname). I have come to realise it's a common mistake, but I feel it is unfair for him and his memory.

[@kimpedigo6411]

Love the dukes of Hazzard every one of them made it a hit ❤️

[@Whittdocs]

Absolutely. It was a classic.

[@TribeTaz]

Great video. You really have a way of telling a story. He will always be known as Roscoe P Contrain. Thank you for sharing his story

[@Whittdocs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@janeferris7715]

I remember him from that show but I didn't know the other show but I was so young he will be in our hearts for a long time reruns or not and I always say condolences to the family that is missing him day and night. You have a great day or a great night and I remember him from Dukes of Hazzard I do.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@chrisburnsed6349]

His death upset me more than some of my own family members. Roscoe / the dukes were a very large part of my childhood.

[@vickielancaster7054]

A teacher at my school was named Roscoe. I ALWAYS called him "Roscoe P. Coltrane". Out of habit I would even tell people his name was Coltrane. Dear Lord, I can't remember his last name to this day.

[@MrHawk1952]

I watched him long before Dukes on so many westerns. He played opposite of some great western stars like Audie Murphy. I remember him well playing a doctor in a movie with Jerry Lewis. I had the honor of meeting him and his lovely wife Dorothy once in Salem Indiana at an event at the race track. He signed a photo of him portraying Sheriff Coltrane and he drew a paw print beside his autograph, he said I don’t do this often, but I’m adding Flashes autograph. I have to say I am still a big fan of James Best, I catch his westerns as much as possible. I’m just so glad I got to meet him and his wife, he left us laughing.

[@jenniferirvine7827]

Loved him in Dukes of Hazzard and The Andy Griffth Show.

[@hippie6972]

Yes! I remember him now.

[@jodybeard9405]

I love him on the Duke Saturday show

[@Whittdocs]

He was great!

[@jodybeard9405]

@@Whittdocs I still watch him on the Dukes of Hazzard today all time favorite show

[@dawnhall3886]

I didn't realize he was buried in my state. You didn't mention where this was only named the cemetery. I'm guessing by the hills,its Southern Indiana. Thank you for the videos, Chris! I have learned so much from you! Keep up the great work!

[@Whittdocs]

Corydon Indiana. Yes, Southern. I mentioned it towards the end. A beautiful place.

[@dawnhall3886]

I must have missed where you mentioned it. Lol, I hope you bring your lovely wife with you on all your adventures!

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello Chris he was a very good actor one of my favorites I had very bad luck my little Arnold passed away a week ago today he got cancer and went down hill very quickly my vet did all she could but he passed away Friday morning I was fixing to take him back to the vet that morning for iv fluids it's rough lost him just shy of his twelveth birthday on Christmas day 😢..hope you all have a wonderful Christmas

[@Whittdocs]

Oh my, David. I’m so sorry to hear about Arnold. I know how much you cared and him. Arnold knew that too. Our pets are only with us for a little while, and I’m glad Arnold was with you, because I know he was loved. Take care, friend.

[@DanielFrost21]

I remember James from both Andy Griffith and Dukes of Hazzard. Always enjoyed his performances. Great video Chris, except the Bengals cap (from a Steelers fan)

[@Whittdocs]

Oh come on lol. Go Bengals!

[@beverlyrabinowitz7199]

I remember him he was a great actor

[@Whittdocs]

He sure was.

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Thanks again, Chris liked him in Gunsmoke, if I can remember I think he passed away in N.C.

[@Whittdocs]

You’re exactly right. He did!

[@jeanaesamuel47]

So very cool

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much!

[@MichaelMyers689]

On his grave it’s says “remember me with laughter” and we always will remember him

[@trishross8359]

He was a good actor I loved him on The Andy Griffith show RIP James

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching.

[@bevwhitt2295]

I remember him. He was a talented actor.

[@artist6135]

Great video! I had no idea he was a veteran of WWll.

[@Whittdocs]

That was new for me too. I had no idea.

[@kevine07]

I love hos character so much that i was happy when he almost catch the Dukes as when Coyote catch road runner 😊 RIP

[@andreasstavrinou6219]

Lets not forget he was one of the Leads in Killer Shrews 1958.❤😂

[@christophermanley4932]

will live on well in our hearts fellow Kentuckian

[@TheMediocreMinuteman]

He was great on Gunsmoke as well. He was in at least 2 episodes.

[@travisnelson9178]

RIP James Best ,Rosco P. Coltrane And Sorrel Booke ,Boss JD Hogg

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

loved that guy

[@Whittdocs]

He was a legend.

[@codyharris5799]

James Best Was My 7th Cousin On My Dad Said Of The Family he's been to every single family reunions that we had right up to his passing same with my our cousin's Don and Phil Everly

[@davidable5665]

My Dad & GrandParents & Great GrandParents arr also buryed there right beside the Veteran Memoral...

[@quebot1111]

I remember him. He was good and funny

[@Whittdocs]

He sure was.

[@ChuckD63]

Ned & Dale loved this guy

[@Whittdocs]

I’m glad to hear from Ned.

[@gregdiamond6023]

I remember him from both shows but I never made the connection. I when TDoH came out.. then I watched him on TAGS. He so young on Andy that I didn’t recognize him. RIP James best

[@Whittdocs]

He was so young on Andy Griffith. Thanks for watching!

[@CarlTMontano]

Roscoe and Boss Hogg were so funny I have the dukes of Hazzard complete collection

[@hazelwears8728]

Rosco was my favorite character. I loved how goofy he was!

[@Whittdocs]

Yes! A great character for sure.

[@hazelwears8728]

Thank you for the heart,love your channel! Keep up the great work.

[@Whittdocs]

I appreciate you watching!

[@maryleacy5664]

Would love to see you do a video on Sam Walton.

[@melissarinker8594]

I watched the dukes of hazard growing up

[@cheryldupriest9820]

He was also very good character actor, western star.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for the comment!

[@crystals7979]

James best was awesome

[@Whittdocs]

He sure was!

[@user-fv1gw7uc3u]

Be safe in your travels

[@timothygood99]

Love him in Everything T- Z0ne, Hitchcock., Andy, Dukes.

[@DD-yb4qh]

Hi everyone. I remember him on Dukes of Hazzard. How cool to learn so much more about him. Remember his dog Flash?

[@Whittdocs]

I really appreciate this comment.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I remember him thought he was still alive may he rest in peace

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for the comment.

[@davidable5665]

JAMES BEST AND MY DAD WERE BEST FRIENDS WHEN THEY LIVED IN CORYDON AND YOUNG MEN ...

[@josephkeifer6777]

James Best starred in Winchester 73 with James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Rock Hudson, Shelly Winters in 1950

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@barbarapetitfils5017]

I loved Rosco

[@JimSmith-sz4sc]

He also played in episode on Gunsmoke

[@mikedenton2307]

I always loved how he would get so aggravated at Enos🤣

[@Whittdocs]

Good stuff

[@cynthiacronin2794]

I remember him from the Andy Griffith show. Guitar player I believe.

[@Whittdocs]

You’re right! He was the guitar player.

[@cynthiacronin2794]

@@Whittdocs 😁👍

[@shiliela_rhymes_with_delilah]

He also had a fairly good part in Ma & Pa Kettle At The Fair. He was Marvin Johnson, the son of Pa's competition in the sulky race.

[@Whittdocs]

So neat. I didn’t realize that.

[@lisabutler51]

Love Mr best. Do you travel in States like north and south dakota.

[@Whittdocs]

I’m planning a huge road trip next year. Hopefully I can make it there.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Of course I remember him

[@dorotheawalker7985]

He always cracked me in the Duke of Hazzard.

[@Whittdocs]

Yes! He was great in that show.

[@fritzcolburn]

Do you remember James Best.... what a stupid question😂how could anybody forget him?? As a teen I always wanted 2 Basset Hounds Flash and Fred (Dukes and Bandit). They weren't with me long but I did adopt those two years ago. An absolutely perfect epitaph because every time I hear his name it puts a smile on my face. Don't play that Roscoe laugh around me because I will laugh in the most serious of moments.

[@Whittdocs]

Ole Rosco lol. He was a legend.

[@BobTheGraveyardGuy]

Bills are going to beat those bengals love your videos 👍

[@Whittdocs]

Oh come on now. Lol. Be a fun game to watch! I was wondering if anybody would comment on my hat.

[@BobTheGraveyardGuy]

All in fun buddy bengals are hot Wright now will be a showdown

[@terryhawkins5585]

HE WAS IN GUNSMOKE AND THE RIFLEMEN AND ANDY GRIFFIN SHOW HE WAS A GREAT ACTOR AND FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNOW HIM AND HE WAS IN HOOPER WITH BURT REYNOLDS ❤❤

[@aa64912]

He was an accomplished guitar player too

[@Whittdocs]

That’s great!

[@doloresvargas6450]

His laugh was ridiculous.Tony

[@MilePost106]

James Best also appeared in Gunsmoke.

[@jaredlyons3453]

Get em FLASH! Rest easy sir

[@Whittdocs]

Yes!!!! Thanks for watching.