Jefferson Davis "J.D." Hogg , known as Boss Hogg , is a fictional character featured in the American television series The Dukes of Hazzard . He was the commissioner of Hazzard County, and the county's political boss and the main antagonist of the show. Boss Hogg almost always wore an all-white suit with a white cowboy hat and regularly smoked cigars . His namesake is Jefferson Davis , the President of the Confederate States of America . The role of Boss Hogg was played by Sorrell Booke , who performed frequently on radio, stage, television, and film prior to his role in The Dukes of Hazzard . The character was played by Burt Reynolds in the 2005 film .
85-546: Sorrell Booke (January 4, 1930 – February 11, 1994) was an American actor who performed on stage, screen, and television. He acted in more than 100 plays and 150 television shows, and is best known for his role as corrupt politician Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg in the television show The Dukes of Hazzard . Booke was born in Buffalo, New York , the son of Sol Booke, a physician. As a child, he entertained patients in his father's waiting room, and began acting on radio at nine. As
170-587: A Cadillac (though he drove himself around in later seasons), all-white in color to match his all-white suit. Other clothing (such as jogging suits, etc.) and other accessories, and much of his own mansion home, were also decked out in white. Boss is forever angry at the Duke family, particularly Bo and Luke, for continually exposing and halting his various crooked schemes. Despite the Dukes coming to his rescue on occasion, Hogg forever seems to have an irrational dislike of
255-741: A Master of Fine Arts at the Yale School of Drama . He served in the United States Army during the Korean War for two years as a counterintelligence officer. After his Army service, Booke appeared off-Broadway in The White Devil and had his first television role in the series Omnibus . His Broadway debut was in 1956, in Michael Redgrave's production of The Sleeping Prince . One prominent early role
340-415: A Volkswagen Beetle , in stark contrast to Boss's Cadillac) is often more crooked than Boss Hogg, and is seen in some episodes blackmailing and using wise tactics , while Jamie Lee is seen in only one episode (see below). Deputy Sheriff Cletus Hogg is also Boss's third cousin. Jolene Hunnicutt, who is a character on the sitcom Alice , is a distant relative of Hogg. Like The Dukes of Hazzard , Alice
425-415: A Volkswagen Beetle , in stark contrast to Boss's Cadillac) is often more crooked than Boss Hogg, and is seen in some episodes blackmailing and using wise tactics , while Jamie Lee is seen in only one episode (see below). Deputy Sheriff Cletus Hogg is also Boss's third cousin. Jolene Hunnicutt, who is a character on the sitcom Alice , is a distant relative of Hogg. Like The Dukes of Hazzard , Alice
510-400: A " cradle to grave " earning plan; in that if you were a Hazzard County resident, you were born at the local hospital (owned by Hogg), you lived in a house that he owned the deed to, worked at one of his businesses, and when you died, his casket company would make your pine box . Boss Hogg's greed only seemed to fuel his lust for more and more wealth. He was chauffeured around in the back of
595-529: A Lightweight" and " Chief Surgeon Who? "; the latter marked the debut of the character Corporal Klinger , with whom Booke's character had previously dealt. He also had a recurring role in All in the Family as Mr. Sanders, personnel manager at Archie Bunker 's workplace, Prendergast Tool and Die Company. (He had previously appeared on All in the Family as Lyle Bennett, the manager of a local television station.) Booke
680-555: A cartoon character's voice, in such movies as Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers (1987 TV movie), Gravedale High (1990 television series), and Rock-A-Doodle (1991). Booke was 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) tall, weighed 185 pounds (84 kg) at the time of his Boss Hogg role, and wore padding to seem fatter. He copied the Hogg character's American South drawl from U.S. senators Sam Ervin and Strom Thurmond . Booke
765-449: A feud dating back to their ridge-running days in the 1930s, which continued to simmer after Bo and Luke were indicted for moonshine-running, and Jesse began protecting them from J.D. Though they rarely got along, Jesse and J.D. held a grudging respect for one another and enjoyed a "friendship" of sorts (Jesse once claimed he and Hogg were "friends and enemies"), as both would help each other when circumstances warranted. However, Jesse Duke
850-449: A feud dating back to their ridge-running days in the 1930s, which continued to simmer after Bo and Luke were indicted for moonshine-running, and Jesse began protecting them from J.D. Though they rarely got along, Jesse and J.D. held a grudging respect for one another and enjoyed a "friendship" of sorts (Jesse once claimed he and Hogg were "friends and enemies"), as both would help each other when circumstances warranted. However, Jesse Duke
935-503: A house that he owned the deed to, worked at one of his businesses, and when you died, his casket company would make your pine box . Boss Hogg's greed only seemed to fuel his lust for more and more wealth. He was chauffeured around in the back of a Cadillac (though he drove himself around in later seasons), all-white in color to match his all-white suit. Other clothing (such as jogging suits, etc.) and other accessories, and much of his own mansion home, were also decked out in white. Boss
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#17327647419821020-450: A more regular basis in the series, the character softened, becoming a kind and more level-headed woman, who became involved with several local charities and projects. Although in some earlier instances, although she didn't seem keen on the Dukes, she was more hospitable towards them. By the later seasons, Lulu was often seen to be on friendly terms with the family - particularly Jesse, with whom she would occasionally consort if she thought Boss
1105-450: A more regular basis in the series, the character softened, becoming a kind and more level-headed woman, who became involved with several local charities and projects. Although in some earlier instances, although she didn't seem keen on the Dukes, she was more hospitable towards them. By the later seasons, Lulu was often seen to be on friendly terms with the family - particularly Jesse, with whom she would occasionally consort if she thought Boss
1190-662: A new actor or similar character, Hogg's death was written into the script. He willed his empire to Rosco P. Coltrane, who continued to pursue zany schemes, many of which Boss had come up with before his death. In a typical episode of The Dukes of Hazzard , Boss hires others to carry out his crimes, then diverts the blame onto the Dukes, usually the cousins Bo and Luke . Some of Hogg's favorite schemes include bank and armored car robbery , counterfeiting , fraud , and moonshine running. He especially enjoyed trying to trick Bo and Luke into violating their probation (for illegal transportation of moonshine) by running moonshine, or crossing
1275-479: A result of being hit on the head . When he awakened, he was a kind, caring, honest, and fair man, who intended to "clean up Hazzard County of all corruption ". He did not like being referred to as "Boss" or even as "J.D.", instead identifying himself as "Jefferson Davis Hogg with two G's", or just "Jefferson" for short. Jefferson actually liked and appreciated the Dukes for the help they bring to Hazzard, and helped them whenever he could—until he received another bump on
1360-479: A result of being hit on the head . When he awakened, he was a kind, caring, honest, and fair man, who intended to "clean up Hazzard County of all corruption ". He did not like being referred to as "Boss" or even as "J.D.", instead identifying himself as "Jefferson Davis Hogg with two G's", or just "Jefferson" for short. Jefferson actually liked and appreciated the Dukes for the help they bring to Hazzard, and helped them whenever he could—until he received another bump on
1445-534: A voice actor in the 1980s and early 1990s. Booke also was a guest conductor at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra . Booke received an Emmy nomination for his appearance in Dr. Kildare in the episode "What's God to Julius?". He appeared in an episode of Mission: Impossible from the first season in 1966. Booke appeared in two early episodes of M*A*S*H , as General Barker in "Requiem for
1530-707: A white cowboy hat and regularly smoked cigars . His namesake is Jefferson Davis , the President of the Confederate States of America . The role of Boss Hogg was played by Sorrell Booke , who performed frequently on radio, stage, television, and film prior to his role in The Dukes of Hazzard . The character was played by Burt Reynolds in the 2005 film . "Boss" Hogg was the sole commissioner of (fictional) Hazzard County, Georgia, and thus, held all executive and judicial powers therein. (In reality, Georgia
1615-683: A young radio actor he was known for his impersonations. He won a radio contest for mimicking the voice of Adolf Hitler, and appeared regularly as an actor on local radio stations WGR and WEBR . He attended Bennett High School and was valedictorian of the Class of 1946. Booke enrolled in Columbia University at 16, and performed in Shakespearean plays in Columbia's drama club. He graduated from Columbia at 19 in 1949, and received
1700-420: Is described in one analysis as "an ineffectual bad guy—hence amusing". Hogg owned most of Hazzard's property and businesses, either directly or by holding the mortgages over the land. His lust for money often drove him to participate in criminal activities—usually by enlisting the aid of associates—mainly his brother-in-law, who was his right-hand man and partner in crime, Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane . Together,
1785-448: Is especially true in later seasons). His conscience has landed him into trouble with his former partners in the past. He stands by his word, but only if he " spits and shakes " on it. On several occasions, when Boss's disgruntled or devious associates attempted to exact revenge for Boss's betrayal, Bo and Luke always came to his rescue. Boss held various positions in the community, including County Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Chief of
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#17327647419821870-448: Is especially true in later seasons). His conscience has landed him into trouble with his former partners in the past. He stands by his word, but only if he " spits and shakes " on it. On several occasions, when Boss's disgruntled or devious associates attempted to exact revenge for Boss's betrayal, Bo and Luke always came to his rescue. Boss held various positions in the community, including County Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Chief of
1955-456: Is forever angry at the Duke family, particularly Bo and Luke, for continually exposing and halting his various crooked schemes. Despite the Dukes coming to his rescue on occasion, Hogg forever seems to have an irrational dislike of the clan, particularly Bo and Luke, often accusing them of spying on him, robbing or planning to rob him, and other supposedly nefarious actions as he believes they are generally out to get him. Although this characteristic
2040-603: Is present throughout the show's run, it is particularly evident in the earlier seasons. One episode has Uncle Jesse mentioning that he and Boss had known one another "since we were kids", and others mention that they had run moonshine together. Just like the exact specifications of the Duke Boys' probation rules, the extent of just what was and wasn't within Boss's powers often seemed to vary from episode to episode. However, this can be countermanded slightly, as Boss would often bend
2125-486: Is the only state which still allows this form of government, and in only seven of its 159 counties.) As the wealthiest man in the county, he would do almost anything to get his hands on more money, including executing many nefarious and criminal schemes. However, he does not tolerate anyone (even the Dukes, despite Hogg's constant rivalry with them) getting physically hurt in the process. He also refuses to have anything to do with illegal drugs , regardless of money. Boss Hogg
2210-617: The Dukes of Hazzard —the character that would go on to be developed into Boss Hogg, was named Jake Rainey (played by George Ellis). Like Boss Hogg, Jake was an old friend of Uncle Jesse, who had risen from running moonshine with Jesse in the old days, to boss of the county. Jake also had the loyalty of Sheriff Rosco Coltrane, although this bond wasn't as close as it was in the TV series. Burt Reynolds played Boss Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard (2005),
2295-463: The Dukes of Hazzard —the character that would go on to be developed into Boss Hogg, was named Jake Rainey (played by George Ellis). Like Boss Hogg, Jake was an old friend of Uncle Jesse, who had risen from running moonshine with Jesse in the old days, to boss of the county. Jake also had the loyalty of Sheriff Rosco Coltrane, although this bond wasn't as close as it was in the TV series. Burt Reynolds played Boss Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard (2005),
2380-527: The "blustery county commissioner and machine-style political boss" of his rural area , and saw in the figure a typical example of a "trend was toward casting foolish or bumbling politicians in humorous roles" in American television in the 1980s. Boss Hogg has also been described as a stereotypical " Southerner ", but in contrast to the "sly Duke boys", focusing on the negative traits of bigotry and stupidity . Boss Hogg's initials "J. D." inspired part of
2465-471: The "blustery county commissioner and machine-style political boss" of his rural area , and saw in the figure a typical example of a "trend was toward casting foolish or bumbling politicians in humorous roles" in American television in the 1980s. Boss Hogg has also been described as a stereotypical " Southerner ", but in contrast to the "sly Duke boys", focusing on the negative traits of bigotry and stupidity . Boss Hogg's initials "J. D." inspired part of
2550-469: The Dukes, despite Hogg's constant rivalry with them) getting physically hurt in the process. He also refuses to have anything to do with illegal drugs , regardless of money. Boss Hogg is described in one analysis as "an ineffectual bad guy—hence amusing". Hogg owned most of Hazzard's property and businesses, either directly or by holding the mortgages over the land. His lust for money often drove him to participate in criminal activities—usually by enlisting
2635-561: The Volunteer Fire Department, Justice of the Peace, and Bank President. All of these organizations seemed to suffer from his greed. It seems in some episodes that his position of County Commissioner is elected; Hogg was even once defeated for this office (by one vote, cast at the last minute), but Boss was back in charge in the following episode. Boss constantly looks for new, usually dishonest methods to bring revenue into
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2720-430: The Volunteer Fire Department, Justice of the Peace, and Bank President. All of these organizations seemed to suffer from his greed. It seems in some episodes that his position of County Commissioner is elected; Hogg was even once defeated for this office (by one vote, cast at the last minute), but Boss was back in charge in the following episode. Boss constantly looks for new, usually dishonest methods to bring revenue into
2805-428: The aid of associates—mainly his brother-in-law, who was his right-hand man and partner in crime, Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane . Together, the two schemed to frame the Duke family for crimes they did not commit. Rosco's deputies, Enos Strate and Cletus Hogg (Boss's cousin), have also aided Boss Hogg, though Enos (and to a lesser extent, Cletus) were more reluctant to do so. According to Waylon Jennings ' narration, he had
2890-404: The big-screen remake of the TV series. This version of Boss was far more serious and wily than his TV counterpart. Although it was indicated that this Boss Hogg enjoyed fine cuisine and had a slightly enlarged belly , he was not the overweight glutton of the television series. Chris McDonald played Boss Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007). Much like Reynolds' portrayal, Hogg
2975-404: The big-screen remake of the TV series. This version of Boss was far more serious and wily than his TV counterpart. Although it was indicated that this Boss Hogg enjoyed fine cuisine and had a slightly enlarged belly , he was not the overweight glutton of the television series. Chris McDonald played Boss Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007). Much like Reynolds' portrayal, Hogg
3060-450: The blame for his schemes onto associates. This has left him with a reputation for untrustworthiness and double-crossing in the criminal world, and had made him many enemies who come back for revenge. Boss lusts for " simoleons ", but has his limits; he refuses to risk anyone's life or safety for the sake of his schemes. More than once, he has sacrificed his potential earnings to save lives that would otherwise be imperiled by his greed (this
3145-450: The blame for his schemes onto associates. This has left him with a reputation for untrustworthiness and double-crossing in the criminal world, and had made him many enemies who come back for revenge. Boss lusts for " simoleons ", but has his limits; he refuses to risk anyone's life or safety for the sake of his schemes. More than once, he has sacrificed his potential earnings to save lives that would otherwise be imperiled by his greed (this
3230-410: The car's principal driver and frequently challenged others by invoking his driving expertise from his days as a ridge-runner . Unlike other vehicles in the series, Boss Hogg's Cadillac is typically handled carefully, and he was always blaming Cooter if even the smallest thing happened to it. Some of Boss Hogg's holdings (either directly or by mortgage) include: In Moonrunners —the precursor film to
3315-410: The car's principal driver and frequently challenged others by invoking his driving expertise from his days as a ridge-runner . Unlike other vehicles in the series, Boss Hogg's Cadillac is typically handled carefully, and he was always blaming Cooter if even the smallest thing happened to it. Some of Boss Hogg's holdings (either directly or by mortgage) include: In Moonrunners —the precursor film to
3400-446: The character, for which the foundations were set over the course of the first half-season, came the closer pairing of Hogg and Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane ( James Best ), and as the pair's comical ability together became apparent and a popular element of the series, Booke and Best were often given permission to ad-lib and improvise their scenes together. By the time of the 1997 reunion movie, Booke had died, so rather than replace him with
3485-483: The clan, particularly Bo and Luke, often accusing them of spying on him, robbing or planning to rob him, and other supposedly nefarious actions as he believes they are generally out to get him. Although this characteristic is present throughout the show's run, it is particularly evident in the earlier seasons. One episode has Uncle Jesse mentioning that he and Boss had known one another "since we were kids", and others mention that they had run moonshine together. Just like
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3570-933: The county (and thereby, into his pocketbook). Some of the more memorable schemes involve Rosco setting up fake fire hydrants next to parked cars, using hair dryers as radar guns (to ticket people for speeding ), and placing hidden stop signs or speed limit signs that mysteriously spring into view after an unsuspecting motorist drives by. Boss's traffic schemes have also resulted in country music and other performers "working off" their fines, by performing at "The Boar's Nest ". Famous singer victims include: Roy Orbison , Buck Owens , Mel Tillis , Dottie West , Tammy Wynette , Hoyt Axton , Johnny Paycheck and The Oak Ridge Boys twice, Loretta Lynn , and Mickey Gilley , whose performance he also tried to pirate . Despite Boss Hogg's unending desire to have Bo and Luke imprisoned for crimes they did not commit, his principal rival always remained their uncle, Jesse Duke . Jesse and J.D. had
3655-933: The county (and thereby, into his pocketbook). Some of the more memorable schemes involve Rosco setting up fake fire hydrants next to parked cars, using hair dryers as radar guns (to ticket people for speeding ), and placing hidden stop signs or speed limit signs that mysteriously spring into view after an unsuspecting motorist drives by. Boss's traffic schemes have also resulted in country music and other performers "working off" their fines, by performing at "The Boar's Nest ". Famous singer victims include: Roy Orbison , Buck Owens , Mel Tillis , Dottie West , Tammy Wynette , Hoyt Axton , Johnny Paycheck and The Oak Ridge Boys twice, Loretta Lynn , and Mickey Gilley , whose performance he also tried to pirate . Despite Boss Hogg's unending desire to have Bo and Luke imprisoned for crimes they did not commit, his principal rival always remained their uncle, Jesse Duke . Jesse and J.D. had
3740-561: The county line. Boss reasons that by framing Bo and Luke, he will more easily acquire the Duke farm—the property he most covets, and for which he held the mortgage—for little to no cost. Usually, this is so he can develop the land (for profit, of course) in various ways. When the Dukes are not targeted, it is generally a friend of the Dukes—auto mechanic Cooter Davenport , postmistress Miz Emma Tisdale, county worker Emery Potter, general store owner Mr. Rhuebottom, and others—who find themselves on
3825-508: The county line. Boss reasons that by framing Bo and Luke, he will more easily acquire the Duke farm—the property he most covets, and for which he held the mortgage—for little to no cost. Usually, this is so he can develop the land (for profit, of course) in various ways. When the Dukes are not targeted, it is generally a friend of the Dukes—auto mechanic Cooter Davenport , postmistress Miz Emma Tisdale, county worker Emery Potter, general store owner Mr. Rhuebottom, and others—who find themselves on
3910-466: The exact specifications of the Duke Boys' probation rules, the extent of just what was and wasn't within Boss's powers often seemed to vary from episode to episode. However, this can be countermanded slightly, as Boss would often bend the law and make up rules to suit himself. Every morning, Boss Hogg would drink coffee and eat raw liver (as seen in the pilot episode, "One Armed Bandits" and several later episodes). Method actor Sorrell Booke actually ate
3995-410: The fact that they constantly thwarted his plots, and while he often derided them even when they were helping him, Hogg was willing to swallow his pride when the Dukes offered him aid; while the Dukes have no love for Hogg, it is clear they are aware that Boss has never willingly put lives at risk. Hogg and the Dukes appear to almost enjoy their rivalry on some level, as Hogg could easily have foreclosed on
4080-410: The fact that they constantly thwarted his plots, and while he often derided them even when they were helping him, Hogg was willing to swallow his pride when the Dukes offered him aid; while the Dukes have no love for Hogg, it is clear they are aware that Boss has never willingly put lives at risk. Hogg and the Dukes appear to almost enjoy their rivalry on some level, as Hogg could easily have foreclosed on
4165-424: The first half-season, came the closer pairing of Hogg and Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane ( James Best ), and as the pair's comical ability together became apparent and a popular element of the series, Booke and Best were often given permission to ad-lib and improvise their scenes together. By the time of the 1997 reunion movie, Booke had died, so rather than replace him with a new actor or similar character, Hogg's death
4250-408: The head (many times, via Rosco) and turned back into the ruthless, corrupt Boss Hogg. Boss Hogg's car was a triple white 1970 Cadillac DeVille (1976 Cadillac Eldorado in the 2005 film) convertible, with large bull horns for a hood ornament , and in the movies sported pistol shaped door handles. He had a chauffeur named Alex, who drove the car in the first few seasons; in later years, Hogg became
4335-408: The head (many times, via Rosco) and turned back into the ruthless, corrupt Boss Hogg. Boss Hogg's car was a triple white 1970 Cadillac DeVille (1976 Cadillac Eldorado in the 2005 film) convertible, with large bull horns for a hood ornament , and in the movies sported pistol shaped door handles. He had a chauffeur named Alex, who drove the car in the first few seasons; in later years, Hogg became
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#17327647419824420-567: The humorously wicked antagonist to Bo and Luke Duke. The series ran on CBS for seven seasons, from 1979 to 1985. It spawned an animated series, The Dukes (1983), two reunion TV specials (by which time Booke had died, and the character of Boss Hogg was also said to be deceased), a feature film (2005) and The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (a 2007 TV movie). By the late 80s, Booke had stopped appearing physically in acting roles, but he continued to perform voice work on several television shows and movies, occasionally as narrator, and sometimes as
4505-480: The issues he causes. Despite this, they have never made any serious attempt to have him removed from his position, via any of their friends who can cross the Hazzard county line and report on his corrupt actions, indicating that they are unwilling to see Hogg truly placed in legal trouble, despite all the issues he causes for them. Whether this is out of respect for Hogg's strange friendship with their uncle Jesse or not
4590-425: The issues he causes. Despite this, they have never made any serious attempt to have him removed from his position, via any of their friends who can cross the Hazzard county line and report on his corrupt actions, indicating that they are unwilling to see Hogg truly placed in legal trouble, despite all the issues he causes for them. Whether this is out of respect for Hogg's strange friendship with their uncle Jesse or not
4675-402: The law and make up rules to suit himself. Every morning, Boss Hogg would drink coffee and eat raw liver (as seen in the pilot episode, "One Armed Bandits" and several later episodes). Method actor Sorrell Booke actually ate the raw liver. Sorrell Booke was only slightly overweight at best. He wore padding under his suit to give Boss his familiar 62 inch waist. Initially, the character
4760-449: The mortgage he holds on the Dukes' land long ago, yet never has; either Boss is honest enough to accept the Dukes' payments to keep their land in their possession, or he merely wants the satisfaction of removing them via one of his schemes. Whether Hogg genuinely wants the Dukes out of the way, or is simply harassing them for fun, is never made clear. The Dukes, for their part, thoroughly enjoy their clashes with Hogg when thwarting him despite
4845-449: The mortgage he holds on the Dukes' land long ago, yet never has; either Boss is honest enough to accept the Dukes' payments to keep their land in their possession, or he merely wants the satisfaction of removing them via one of his schemes. Whether Hogg genuinely wants the Dukes out of the way, or is simply harassing them for fun, is never made clear. The Dukes, for their part, thoroughly enjoy their clashes with Hogg when thwarting him despite
4930-499: The name of J D Wetherspoon , a pub chain with locations around the United Kingdom and Ireland. Boss Hogg Jefferson Davis "J.D." Hogg , known as Boss Hogg , is a fictional character featured in the American television series The Dukes of Hazzard . He was the commissioner of Hazzard County, and the county's political boss and the main antagonist of the show. Boss Hogg almost always wore an all-white suit with
5015-415: The other characters, the version of Lulu seen in the early episodes is slightly different to the version portrayed later. In her lone first season appearance ("Repo Men"), she is played as spoiled (she is seen to be demanding that Boss buy her a Rolls-Royce for her birthday). Her single second season appearances (in "The Rustlers") also shows her in a similar light. As the character progressed and appeared on
5100-415: The other characters, the version of Lulu seen in the early episodes is slightly different to the version portrayed later. In her lone first season appearance ("Repo Men"), she is played as spoiled (she is seen to be demanding that Boss buy her a Rolls-Royce for her birthday). Her single second season appearances (in "The Rustlers") also shows her in a similar light. As the character progressed and appeared on
5185-504: The raw liver. Sorrell Booke was only slightly overweight at best. He wore padding under his suit to give Boss his familiar 62 inch waist. Initially, the character was created as a nemesis for the Duke family to battle, but as the series evolved over its first and subsequent seasons, Hogg developed more into a comical money-grabbing villain, with more intent on performing various get-rich-quick schemes and shady plots, than ever knowingly causing anyone serious harm. With this evolution of
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#17327647419825270-513: The show (the third season's "Baa, Baa White Sheep"). Also played by Booke, A.L Hogg was the opposite of J.D.—he was kind, honest, law-abiding, dressed in black, and drove a black Cadillac—and was friendly with the Dukes, particularly Uncle Jesse. Boss and Lulu are childless , but have at least two nephews: Hughie Hogg and Jamie Lee Hogg ( Jonathan Frakes ). Like their uncle, both Hughie and Jamie Lee are often up to no good: Hughie (who, like his uncle, wore an all-white three-piece suit, though he drove
5355-513: The show (the third season's "Baa, Baa White Sheep"). Also played by Booke, A.L Hogg was the opposite of J.D.—he was kind, honest, law-abiding, dressed in black, and drove a black Cadillac—and was friendly with the Dukes, particularly Uncle Jesse. Boss and Lulu are childless , but have at least two nephews: Hughie Hogg and Jamie Lee Hogg ( Jonathan Frakes ). Like their uncle, both Hughie and Jamie Lee are often up to no good: Hughie (who, like his uncle, wore an all-white three-piece suit, though he drove
5440-613: The show. Booke married Miranda Knickerbocker, then a senior at Barnard College , in 1958. She was the daughter of journalist Hubert Renfro Knickerbocker . They had two children before divorcing in 1973. On February 11, 1994, Sorrell Booke died of colorectal cancer in Sherman Oaks, California . He is interred at the Jewish cemetery Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California . Boss Hogg "Boss" Hogg
5525-440: The two schemed to frame the Duke family for crimes they did not commit. Rosco's deputies, Enos Strate and Cletus Hogg (Boss's cousin), have also aided Boss Hogg, though Enos (and to a lesser extent, Cletus) were more reluctant to do so. According to Waylon Jennings ' narration, he had a " cradle to grave " earning plan; in that if you were a Hazzard County resident, you were born at the local hospital (owned by Hogg), you lived in
5610-422: The wrong side of Hogg's schemes. It is usually up to Bo and Luke to foil Boss's schemes, defeat his associates, and make things right. Though Boss's crimes should land him in prison, he usually winds up with little more than a slap on the wrist , such as donating his ill-gotten proceeds to charity, or having to personally re-sow by hand a crop that he had destroyed. He often worms his way out of trouble by foisting
5695-422: The wrong side of Hogg's schemes. It is usually up to Bo and Luke to foil Boss's schemes, defeat his associates, and make things right. Though Boss's crimes should land him in prison, he usually winds up with little more than a slap on the wrist , such as donating his ill-gotten proceeds to charity, or having to personally re-sow by hand a crop that he had destroyed. He often worms his way out of trouble by foisting
5780-401: Was created as a nemesis for the Duke family to battle, but as the series evolved over its first and subsequent seasons, Hogg developed more into a comical money-grabbing villain, with more intent on performing various get-rich-quick schemes and shady plots, than ever knowingly causing anyone serious harm. With this evolution of the character, for which the foundations were set over the course of
5865-524: Was featured on an episode of Good Times , and had a recurring role as the Jewish mob boss "Lefkowitz" on Soap . He also appeared in two episodes of Columbo , "Swan Song" in Season 3 (featuring Johnny Cash) and "The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case" in Season 6. In 1976 he played a record producer in Rich Man, Poor Man Book II . Booke's most notable role was in The Dukes of Hazzard as Boss Hogg ,
5950-659: Was fluent in English, French , Japanese , Spanish , Russian , and Italian . He said that he also “fussed" with a half-dozen other languages such as Arabic , Mandarin Chinese , Dutch , Persian , Polish , and Swedish . One of his hobbies was moving into and restoring rundown houses. In 1981, he lived in a "modest home on a modest street in Los Angeles", where he did his own gardening and carpentry. He called his Boss Hogg character "despicable", but enjoyed meeting fans of
6035-1016: Was getting himself too deep into trouble. She and Daisy also seemed to hold a friendship, as she hired Daisy into the Hazzard Equal Rights Society and in a later episode they were seen to be returning together from an out-of-town shopping trip. Although Boss frequently takes his wife for granted, Lulu has no patience for Boss's shady antics, and is clearly the dominant personality in the relationship, even acting as her husband's Achilles' heel in his latest crooked scheme (and succeeding on occasion). At one point, she threatens to leave Boss and take half of his holdings; he quickly backs down. While apprehensive to trust her, and scheming behind her back at all times, Boss seems to genuinely love Lulu, frequently calling her such pet names , as "Angel Food Cake", "Marshmallow", and "Sugarplum Puddin'." Boss also has an antithetical identical twin brother, Abraham Lincoln Hogg, who appeared in one episode of
6120-933: Was getting himself too deep into trouble. She and Daisy also seemed to hold a friendship, as she hired Daisy into the Hazzard Equal Rights Society and in a later episode they were seen to be returning together from an out-of-town shopping trip. Although Boss frequently takes his wife for granted, Lulu has no patience for Boss's shady antics, and is clearly the dominant personality in the relationship, even acting as her husband's Achilles' heel in his latest crooked scheme (and succeeding on occasion). At one point, she threatens to leave Boss and take half of his holdings; he quickly backs down. While apprehensive to trust her, and scheming behind her back at all times, Boss seems to genuinely love Lulu, frequently calling her such pet names , as "Angel Food Cake", "Marshmallow", and "Sugarplum Puddin'." Boss also has an antithetical identical twin brother, Abraham Lincoln Hogg, who appeared in one episode of
6205-452: Was never revealed. Boss is married to Rosco's "fat sister", Lulu Coltrane Hogg , making Boss and Rosco brothers-in-law . In the first episode, "One Armed Bandits", and referenced again in some later episodes, Boss mentions that she had him give Rosco the role of Sheriff so that he would have a safe job. It is this "debt" that, in the earliest episodes at least, seems to have Rosco continually working for Boss in repayment. As with several of
6290-452: Was never revealed. Boss is married to Rosco's "fat sister", Lulu Coltrane Hogg , making Boss and Rosco brothers-in-law . In the first episode, "One Armed Bandits", and referenced again in some later episodes, Boss mentions that she had him give Rosco the role of Sheriff so that he would have a safe job. It is this "debt" that, in the earliest episodes at least, seems to have Rosco continually working for Boss in repayment. As with several of
6375-654: Was not overweight as his TV series version was, although he was decidedly taller (McDonald is 6'3", nine inches taller than Booke was). Boss Hogg appears in the game The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home , voiced by Wayne Powers. Boss, voiced by Sorrell Booke, appeared in The Dukes . This cartoon lasted for two seasons, both in 1983, for a total of 20 episodes. A drunken hallucination Boss Hogg appears to Dee Reynolds in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 10, Episode 1, "The Gang Beats Boggs". He
6460-525: Was not overweight as his TV series version was, although he was decidedly taller (McDonald is 6'3", nine inches taller than Booke was). Boss Hogg appears in the game The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home , voiced by Wayne Powers. Boss, voiced by Sorrell Booke, appeared in The Dukes . This cartoon lasted for two seasons, both in 1983, for a total of 20 episodes. A drunken hallucination Boss Hogg appears to Dee Reynolds in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 10, Episode 1, "The Gang Beats Boggs". He
6545-463: Was played by American actor Jerry Hauck. He has been described as a "stereotypical corrupt public figure". Writing in 2017, Lexye L. Schockley saw in Boss Hogg, although fictional and "exaggerated on all fronts", the image of a flawed local leader who abuses his unchecked power, who have been and still are not uncommon in small-town politics. S. Robert Lichter et al . characterized Boss Hogg as
6630-406: Was played by American actor Jerry Hauck. He has been described as a "stereotypical corrupt public figure". Writing in 2017, Lexye L. Schockley saw in Boss Hogg, although fictional and "exaggerated on all fronts", the image of a flawed local leader who abuses his unchecked power, who have been and still are not uncommon in small-town politics. S. Robert Lichter et al . characterized Boss Hogg as
6715-424: Was produced by Warner Bros. Television. Boss made one appearance on Alice . In the third-season episode "The Late J.D. Hogg", Boss is wrongly diagnosed with a fatal illness , and adopts a nice, kind persona, only to revert to his usual crooked, mean self when he learns that he is not really about to die. In "No More Mr. Nice Guy" (Episode: #7.5 – original airdate: 19 October 1984), Boss Hogg suffered amnesia as
6800-424: Was produced by Warner Bros. Television. Boss made one appearance on Alice . In the third-season episode "The Late J.D. Hogg", Boss is wrongly diagnosed with a fatal illness , and adopts a nice, kind persona, only to revert to his usual crooked, mean self when he learns that he is not really about to die. In "No More Mr. Nice Guy" (Episode: #7.5 – original airdate: 19 October 1984), Boss Hogg suffered amnesia as
6885-585: Was that of Senator Billboard T. Rawkins in the 1960 revival of Finian's Rainbow . He also appeared in the films Black Like Me , A Fine Madness , What's Up, Doc? and Fail-Safe . In 1962, he starred in the Broadway musical Fiorello! as the title character. Aside from his film roles, he appeared on numerous television shows such as Gunsmoke , Cannon , Ironside , Route 66 , Hawaii Five-O , The Rockford Files , Full House , The Guiding Light and 12 O-Clock High . He worked as
6970-447: Was the sole commissioner of (fictional) Hazzard County, Georgia, and thus, held all executive and judicial powers therein. (In reality, Georgia is the only state which still allows this form of government, and in only seven of its 159 counties.) As the wealthiest man in the county, he would do almost anything to get his hands on more money, including executing many nefarious and criminal schemes. However, he does not tolerate anyone (even
7055-678: Was well aware of J.D.'s greedy nature, and the wizened Duke patriarch frequently warned his nephews and niece about Hogg's antics. When Uncle Jesse needed a favor of Boss Hogg, he would often say "I've never asked you for anything", and the question appeared new to the portly Hogg each time. Furthermore, whenever Jesse and J.D. do formally agree to something, it is always with a "spit and shake" of hands; in one episode, J.D. insists that without "spit and shake", any promises made by him are not binding. In one episode, when Hogg becomes involved with some very serious criminals who threaten Jesse's life, he intervenes and insists that they don't hurt him. Despite
7140-678: Was well aware of J.D.'s greedy nature, and the wizened Duke patriarch frequently warned his nephews and niece about Hogg's antics. When Uncle Jesse needed a favor of Boss Hogg, he would often say "I've never asked you for anything", and the question appeared new to the portly Hogg each time. Furthermore, whenever Jesse and J.D. do formally agree to something, it is always with a "spit and shake" of hands; in one episode, J.D. insists that without "spit and shake", any promises made by him are not binding. In one episode, when Hogg becomes involved with some very serious criminals who threaten Jesse's life, he intervenes and insists that they don't hurt him. Despite
7225-615: Was written into the script. He willed his empire to Rosco P. Coltrane, who continued to pursue zany schemes, many of which Boss had come up with before his death. In a typical episode of The Dukes of Hazzard , Boss hires others to carry out his crimes, then diverts the blame onto the Dukes, usually the cousins Bo and Luke . Some of Hogg's favorite schemes include bank and armored car robbery , counterfeiting , fraud , and moonshine running. He especially enjoyed trying to trick Bo and Luke into violating their probation (for illegal transportation of moonshine) by running moonshine, or crossing
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