RIP James Best

[Evel KMego]

As a kid I watched Dukes for the car stunts. As a teen Daisy caught my attention. But watching reruns as an adult, I realized how great James Bests' Roscoe character was. Some of his one liners were hilarious. A very underrated actor.
RIP Roscoe P. Coltrane.

[jwyblejr]

Trying to remember the name of the movie he was in with Burt Reynolds.

[huedell]

RIP Roscoe PEEEE Coltraine!

[comicmike]

He was my favorite character on the Dukes of Hazzard, I've also seen him in many old classic western movies
a great actor, did a lot of small apprances too, for example he was the radio scanner operator in the beggining
of the movie, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, which also featured at the end of the movie Lee Van Cleef.

RIP James, will be surely missed.

ditto. my favourite character. amazing comedic skill. kindest thoughts to James' family.

[Wee67]

He was off the show for a bit in the early 80s, before Schneider and Wopat walked off. Was this what it was over? I know Dick Sargent and a few other actors replaced him for a time.

Chris

Not sure of the details, but here is a link to the Daily News article-

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/hazzard-star-settles-royalty-suit-article-1.1262236

[Evel KMego]

Trying to remember the name of the movie he was in with Burt Reynolds.

I believe that was " Hooper". About an aging stuntman.

[PNGwynne]

RIP Mr. Best. A fine character actor, I've seen him in so many roles from the '50s through the '80s--equally adept at villains, comedy, even dramas like "Ode to Billy Joe."