The era of the “Southern Sheriff” as a television and movie character peaked in the 1980s. Seems like they were growing on trees for a while, but when pulled off correctly, they made for great additions to any show or film. A recent trip to the deli got our wheels turning about two of the best. One is a household name, the other is far lesser known. We’re wondering which of them you’d choose to protect your southern hamlet!
First off, the guy everyone knows, the bumbling Sheriff Rosco P Coltrane. Played by actor James Best, he beamed into American homes each week as the sidekick for the nefarious JD “Boss” Hogg. His inability to catch the Duke boys and propensity for wrecking squad cars made him an endearing member of the cast of characters in Hazzard County.
Here’s Rosco and Boss Hogg in action:
