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'''''Duck Dynasty''''' is an American [[reality television]] series on [[A&E (TV channel)|A&E]]. It shows the lives of the Robertson family, who became wealthy from their family-operated business, [[Duck Commander]], operated in [[West Monroe, Louisiana]], which makes products for [[Waterfowl hunting|duck hunters]], primarily the [[duck call]] named ''Duck Commander''. The Robertson men, brothers Phil and Si, and Phil's sons Jase, Willie, and Jep, are known for their long beards and their religious views. The business began in a family shed, where Phil Robertson spent 25 years making duck calls from Louisiana cedar trees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/redneck-millionaires-built-duck-dynasty-duck-call-business/story?id=15961955#.T4H3ytl5nXo |title='Redneck' Millionaires Built 'Duck Dynasty' in Duck Call Business, Land Reality Show |publisher=ABC News |date=March 20, 2012 |accessdate=April 8, 2012}}</ref> His son Willie is now the CEO of the company. The family was previously featured on the series ''Benelli Presents Duck Commander'' and its spin-off ''Buck Commander'', which still airs on the [[Outdoor Channel]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/arts/mar-19-24.html |newspaper=New York Times |title=The Week Ahead Mar. 19–24 |date=March 18, 2012}}</ref>
'''''Duck Dynasty''''' is an American [[reality television]] series on [[A&E (TV channel)|A&E]]. It shows the lives of the Robertson family, who became wealthy from their family-operated business, [[Duck Commander]], operated in [[West Monroe, Louisiana]], which makes products for [[Waterfowl hunting|duck hunters]], primarily the [[duck call]] named ''Duck Commander''. The Robertson men, brothers Phil and Si, and Phil's sons Jase, Willie, and Jep, are known for their long beards and their religious views. The business began in a family shed, where Phil Robertson spent 25 years making duck calls from Louisiana cedar trees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/redneck-millionaires-built-duck-dynasty-duck-call-business/story?id=15961955#.T4H3ytl5nXo |title='Redneck' Millionaires Built 'Duck Dynasty' in Duck Call Business, Land Reality Show |publisher=ABC News |date=March 20, 2012 |accessdate=April 8, 2012}}</ref> His son Willie is now the CEO of the company. The family was previously featured on the series ''Benelli Presents Duck Commander'' and its spin-off ''Buck Commander'', which still airs on the [[Outdoor Channel]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/arts/mar-19-24.html |newspaper=New York Times |title=The Week Ahead Mar. 19–24 |date=March 18, 2012}}</ref>


The show has broken several ratings records on both A&E and cable television as a whole. The fourth season premiere drew 11.8 million viewers; the most-watched nonfiction cable series in history.<ref name="11.8"/> In December 2013 A&E suspended Phil Robertson from the show, then subsequently reinstated him later that same month.
The show has broken several ratings records on both A&E and cable television as a whole. The fourth season premiere drew 11.8 million viewers; the most-watched nonfiction cable series in history.<ref name="11.8"/>

On December 18, 2013, A&E announced the suspension of Phil Robertson from the show indefinitely "over anti-gay remarks" in a ''[[GQ]]'' interview,<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/28/television-duckdynasty-idUSL2N0K619E20131228 A&E calls Phil Robertson back to 'Duck Dynasty' after anti-gay flap]</ref> which were repeated widely in the media.<ref>[http://www.today.com/entertainment/duck-dynasty-star-phil-robertson-stands-his-anti-gay-comments-2D11792708 'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson stands by his anti-gay comments]</ref> After public support for Phil, as well as support for the suspension, he was reinstated nine days later.<ref>http://nypost.com/2013/12/27/duck-dynasty-gets-phil-robertson-back</ref>


The show had $80 million in advertising sales for the first nine months of 2013, and merchandise has generated another $400 million in revenue, about half of which is through [[Walmart]].<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/11/06/duck-dynastys-brand-bonanza-how-ae-and-walmart-turned-camo-into-400-million-merchandise-sales/ Duck Dynasty's Brand Bonanza: How A&E (And Walmart) Turned Camo Into $400 Million Merchandise Sales – Forbes<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/-duck-dynasty-dad-risks-500-million-with-gay-sin-remark.html ‘Duck Dynasty’ Dad Risks $500 Million With Gay-Sin Remark – Bloomberg<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/duck-dynasty-backlash-shows-red-state-spending-muscle/ "Duck Dynasty" backlash shows red-state spending muscle – CBS News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The show had $80 million in advertising sales for the first nine months of 2013, and merchandise has generated another $400 million in revenue, about half of which is through [[Walmart]].<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/11/06/duck-dynastys-brand-bonanza-how-ae-and-walmart-turned-camo-into-400-million-merchandise-sales/ Duck Dynasty's Brand Bonanza: How A&E (And Walmart) Turned Camo Into $400 Million Merchandise Sales – Forbes<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-24/-duck-dynasty-dad-risks-500-million-with-gay-sin-remark.html ‘Duck Dynasty’ Dad Risks $500 Million With Gay-Sin Remark – Bloomberg<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/duck-dynasty-backlash-shows-red-state-spending-muscle/ "Duck Dynasty" backlash shows red-state spending muscle – CBS News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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Robertson responded to the initial criticism; saying he was a "product of the 60s" but has since lived his life on Biblical principles; adding: "I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me."<ref>{{cite web| publisher = Fox | work = News | section = Entertainment | url= http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/12/18/phil-robertson-suspended-after-comments-about-homosexuality/ | date = December 18, 2013 | title='Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson suspended by A&E}}</ref> The Robertson family also released a statement about A&E's decision; supporting Phil and backing his earlier statements as: "grounded in the word of the Bible."<ref name = "officialfamilyresponse">{{cite web | url=http://duckcommander.com/news/robertson-family-offical-statement| publisher = Duck commander | title= The Robertson Family Offical Statement}}</ref> The statement also said the family was in talks with the network as they cannot see going forward without their [[patriarch]] "at the helm."<ref name="officialfamilyresponse" /> Robertson, who was reluctant to sign on before the show started, stated in a July 2013 interview that he did not plan on being on the show long and that he thought it would go on without him.<ref>[http://www.parade.com/56533/shawnamalcom/how-duck-dynastys-robertson-family-became-reality-tvs-biggest-stars/ How Duck Dynasty's Robertson Family Became Reality TV's Biggest Stars]</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/12/20/9-questions-you-were-too-embarrassed-to-ask-about-duck-dynasty/ 9 questions you were too embarrassed to ask about ‘Duck Dynasty’]</ref>
Robertson responded to the initial criticism; saying he was a "product of the 60s" but has since lived his life on Biblical principles; adding: "I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me."<ref>{{cite web| publisher = Fox | work = News | section = Entertainment | url= http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/12/18/phil-robertson-suspended-after-comments-about-homosexuality/ | date = December 18, 2013 | title='Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson suspended by A&E}}</ref> The Robertson family also released a statement about A&E's decision; supporting Phil and backing his earlier statements as: "grounded in the word of the Bible."<ref name = "officialfamilyresponse">{{cite web | url=http://duckcommander.com/news/robertson-family-offical-statement| publisher = Duck commander | title= The Robertson Family Offical Statement}}</ref> The statement also said the family was in talks with the network as they cannot see going forward without their [[patriarch]] "at the helm."<ref name="officialfamilyresponse" /> Robertson, who was reluctant to sign on before the show started, stated in a July 2013 interview that he did not plan on being on the show long and that he thought it would go on without him.<ref>[http://www.parade.com/56533/shawnamalcom/how-duck-dynastys-robertson-family-became-reality-tvs-biggest-stars/ How Duck Dynasty's Robertson Family Became Reality TV's Biggest Stars]</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/12/20/9-questions-you-were-too-embarrassed-to-ask-about-duck-dynasty/ 9 questions you were too embarrassed to ask about ‘Duck Dynasty’]</ref>


Robertson's remarks were widely reported by media outlets; splitting reactions across various [[socioeconomic]] and [[geopolitical]] divides. He garnered much of his support from [[social conservative]]s including his corporate sponsors, some religious groups as well as anti-gay advocacy groups,<ref>The groups; [[National Organization for Marriage]] started a petition to reinstate Robertson; [[Family Research Council]] President [[Tony Perkins (politician)]], and [[Bryan Fischer]], president of the [[American Family Association]] have both released statements of support. Perkins went on [[Fox News]] to discuss Robertson's comments. These three groups are among the 26 (as of December 2013) on the [[list of organizations designated by the Southern Poverty Law Center as anti-gay hate groups]]. The [[Southern Poverty Law Center]] is credited as one of the few leading authorities on [[hate groups]] in the U.S.</ref> and [[Republican Party (United States) | Republican]] politicians including [[Sarah Palin]], [[Bobby Jindal]] and [[Mike Huckabee]], who said that Robertson's views are the same as those held by [[Barack Obama]] in 2008.<ref>{{Citation | last = St. Amand | first = Jason | date = December 19, 2013 | url = http://www.edgeboston.com/news/national/News/153328/more_conservatives_show_support_for_’duck_dynasty’_star | title = More Conservatives Show Support for 'Duck Dynasty' Star | newspaper = Edge Boston | accessdate = 12-21-2013}}.</ref><ref name="theweek">{{Citation | url = http://theweek.com/article/index/254553/7-over-the-top-defenses-of-duck-dynastys-phil-robertson | title = 7 over-the-top defenses of Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson | newspaper = The Week}}.</ref> In concert, Robertson endured significant opposition with several news organizations,<ref name = "dailymail1">{{cite news | first = Will | last = Payne | place = West Monroe, [[Louisiana | LA]] | url =http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2528043/Duck-Dynasty-family-seen-today.html | title= Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson says he is a lover not a hater | work = [[Daily Mail]] | date = March 21, 2012 | accessdate= December 25, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.towleroad.com/2013/12/duck-dynasty-star-phil-robertson-explains-why-he-thinks-gays-are-going-to-hell-says-he-disrespects-n.html |title='Duck Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson Releases Statement on Anti-Gay Remarks, Says He Disrespects Nobody | section = Gay News | publisher= Towleroad | date= December 18, 2013 | accessdate = December 25, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kevin |first=Patrick |url= http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-duck-dynasty-fans-outraged-over-aes-phil-robertson-punishment-20131219,0,4223629.story#axzz2oODoNFX2 |title = 'Duck Dynasty' fans outraged over A&E's Phil Robertson punishment |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=December 19, 2013 | accessdate = December 25, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.salon.com/2013/12/20/phil_robertsons_true_colors_the_real_duck_dynasty_story_isnt_on_tv/ |title=Phil Robertson's true colors: The real “Duck Dynasty” story isn’t on TV |publisher=[[Salon.com]] |date=December 20, 2013 |accessdate= December 25, 2013}}</ref> [[LGBT]] advocacy groups including [[GLAAD]],<ref>{{Citation | last = Hibberd | first = James | date = December 18, 2013 | url = http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/12/18/duck-dynasty-anti-gay/ | title = 'Duck Dynasty' star makes anti-gay comments; GLAAD slams | publisher = EW | accessdate = 12-21-2013 | newspaper = Inside TV}}.</ref> and other individuals characterizing his sentiments as [[anti-LGBT rhetoric|anti-gay]] and [[bigot]]ed. In response to Robertson's remarks, Southern restaurant chain [[Cracker Barrel]] removed ''Duck Dynasty'' products that they thought might offend some of their guests.<ref name= OConnor>{{cite web | url= http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/12/21/cracker-barrel-chain-pulls-duck-dynasty-items-amid-phil-robertson-gay-slur-scandal/ | title= Cracker Barrel Chain Pulls Duck Dynasty Items Amid Phil Robertson Gay Slur Scandal | work = [[Forbes]] | date= December 21, 2013 | accessdate = December 22, 2013 | last = O'Connor | first = Clare}}</ref><ref name= Starnes>{{cite web | url = http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/12/21/cracker-barrel-pulls-duck-dynasty-merchandise/ | title=Cracker Barrel pulls 'Duck Dynasty' merchandise | work = [[Fox News]] | date= December 21, 2013 | accessdate= December 22, 2013 | last =Starnes | first = Todd}}</ref><ref name=Wilson>{{cite web | url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/21/cracker-barrel-pulls-duck-dynasty-items/4162125/ | title=Cracker Barrel pulls select 'Duck Dynasty' items | work = [[USA Today]] | date = December 21, 2013 | accessdate= December 22, 2013 | last = Wilson | first = Brian}}</ref> A day later they put them back due to public response, including [[boycott]] threats.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/12/22/cracker-barrel-oops-were-putting-duck-dynasty-products-back-on-our-shelves/ | title=Cracker Barrel: Oops! We're Putting Duck Dynasty Products Back On Our Shelves!}}</ref>
Robertson's remarks were widely reported by media outlets; splitting reactions across various [[socioeconomic]] and [[geopolitical]] divides. He garnered much of his support from [[social conservative]]s including his corporate sponsors, some religious groups as well as anti-gay advocacy groups,<ref>The groups; [[National Organization for Marriage]] started a petition to reinstate Robertson; [[Family Research Council]] President [[Tony Perkins (politician)]], and [[Bryan Fischer]], president of the [[American Family Association]] have both released statements of support. Perkins went on [[Fox News]] to discuss Robertson's comments. These three groups are among the 26 (as of December 2013) on the [[list of organizations designated by the Southern Poverty Law Center as anti-gay hate groups]]. The [[Southern Poverty Law Center]] is credited as one of the few leading authorities on [[hate groups]] in the U.S.</ref> and [[Republican Party (United States) | Republican]] politicians including [[Sarah Palin]], [[Bobby Jindal]] and [[Mike Huckabee]], who said that Robertson's views are the same as those held by [[Barack Obama]] in 2008.<ref>{{Citation | last = St. Amand | first = Jason | date = December 19, 2013 | url = http://www.edgeboston.com/news/national/News/153328/more_conservatives_show_support_for_’duck_dynasty’_star | title = More Conservatives Show Support for 'Duck Dynasty' Star | newspaper = Edge Boston | accessdate = 12-21-2013}}.</ref><ref name="theweek">{{Citation | url = http://theweek.com/article/index/254553/7-over-the-top-defenses-of-duck-dynastys-phil-robertson | title = 7 over-the-top defenses of Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson | newspaper = The Week}}.</ref> In concert, Robertson endured significant opposition with several news organizations,<ref name = "dailymail1">{{cite news | first = Will | last = Payne | place = West Monroe, [[Louisiana | LA]] | url =http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2528043/Duck-Dynasty-family-seen-today.html | title= Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson says he is a lover not a hater | work = [[Daily Mail]] | date = March 21, 2012 | accessdate= December 25, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.towleroad.com/2013/12/duck-dynasty-star-phil-robertson-explains-why-he-thinks-gays-are-going-to-hell-says-he-disrespects-n.html |title='Duck Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson Releases Statement on Anti-Gay Remarks, Says He Disrespects Nobody | section = Gay News | publisher= Towleroad | date= December 18, 2013 | accessdate = December 25, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kevin |first=Patrick |url= http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-duck-dynasty-fans-outraged-over-aes-phil-robertson-punishment-20131219,0,4223629.story#axzz2oODoNFX2 |title = 'Duck Dynasty' fans outraged over A&E's Phil Robertson punishment |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=December 19, 2013 | accessdate = December 25, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.salon.com/2013/12/20/phil_robertsons_true_colors_the_real_duck_dynasty_story_isnt_on_tv/ |title=Phil Robertson's true colors: The real “Duck Dynasty” story isn’t on TV |publisher=[[Salon.com]] |date=December 20, 2013 |accessdate= December 25, 2013}}</ref> [[LGBT]] advocacy groups including [[GLAAD]],<ref>{{Citation | last = Hibberd | first = James | date = December 18, 2013 | url = http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/12/18/duck-dynasty-anti-gay/ | title = 'Duck Dynasty' star makes anti-gay comments; GLAAD slams | publisher = EW | accessdate = 12-21-2013 | newspaper = Inside TV}}.</ref> and other individuals characterizing his sentiments as [[anti-LGBT rhetoric|anti-gay]] and [[bigot]]ed. In response to Robertson's remarks, Southern restaurant chain [[Cracker Barrel]] removed ''Duck Dynasty'' products that they thought might offend some of their guests.<ref name= OConnor>{{cite web | url= http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/12/21/cracker-barrel-chain-pulls-duck-dynasty-items-amid-phil-robertson-gay-slur-scandal/ | title= Cracker Barrel Chain Pulls Duck Dynasty Items Amid Phil Robertson Gay Slur Scandal | work = [[Forbes]] | date= December 21, 2013 | accessdate = December 22, 2013 | last = O'Connor | first = Clare}}</ref><ref name= Starnes>{{cite web | url = http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/12/21/cracker-barrel-pulls-duck-dynasty-merchandise/ | title=Cracker Barrel pulls 'Duck Dynasty' merchandise | work = [[Fox News]] | date= December 21, 2013 | accessdate= December 22, 2013 | last =Starnes | first = Todd}}</ref><ref name=Wilson>{{cite web | url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/21/cracker-barrel-pulls-duck-dynasty-items/4162125/ | title=Cracker Barrel pulls select 'Duck Dynasty' items | work = [[USA Today]] | date = December 21, 2013 | accessdate= December 22, 2013 | last = Wilson | first = Brian}}</ref> A day later they put them back due to public response, including [[boycott]] threats.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2013/12/22/cracker-barrel-oops-were-putting-duck-dynasty-products-back-on-our-shelves/ | title=Cracker Barrel: Oops! We're Putting Duck Dynasty Products Back On Our Shelves!}}</ref> News media noted a "flood of support" including over a million supporters who "liked" a [[Facebook]] page threatening to boycott A&E and 250,000 signers to an online petition demanding reinstatement.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/12/19/hundreds-of-thousands-support-boycotting-ae-following-duck-dynasty-stars-suspension/ | title=Over 1 Million Support Boycotting A&E Following ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star’s Suspension | publisher=CBC Houston | date=December 19, 2013 | accessdate=29 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/10540186/AandE-reverses-decision-on-Duck-Dynasty-patriarch-Phil-Robertson.html | title=A&E reverses decision on Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson | publisher=The Telegraph | date=28 December 2013 | accessdate=29 December 2013}}</ref>


Robertson also drew criticism for views expressed in the same interview concerning race relations that were deemed "insensitive".<ref>{{cite news|last= Coates|first = Ta-Nehisi | title=Phil Robertson's America|url= http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/12/phil-robertsons-america/282555/ |accessdate=December 25, 2013|newspaper=The Atlantic|date= December 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Blow|first=Charles|title='Duck Dynasty' quackery|url= http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Duck-Dynasty-quackery-5088829.php |accessdate=December 25, 2013|newspaper=Times Union|date=December 24, 2013}}</ref>
Robertson also drew criticism for views about [[racial segregation in the United States]] he expressed that were deemed "insensitive".<ref>{{cite news|last= Coates|first = Ta-Nehisi | title=Phil Robertson's America|url= http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/12/phil-robertsons-america/282555/ |accessdate=December 25, 2013|newspaper=The Atlantic|date= December 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Blow|first=Charles|title='Duck Dynasty' quackery|url= http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Duck-Dynasty-quackery-5088829.php |accessdate=December 25, 2013|newspaper=Times Union|date=December 24, 2013}}</ref>
{{Quote | I never, with my eyes, saw the mistreatment of any black person. Not once. Where we lived was all farmers. The blacks worked for the farmers. I hoed cotton with them. I'm with the blacks, because we're white trash. We're going across the field [...] They're singing and happy. I never heard one of them, one black person, say, 'I tell you what: These doggone white people'—not a word! [...] Pre-entitlement, pre-welfare, you say: Were they happy? They were godly; they were happy; no one was singing the blues.}}
{{Quote | I never, with my eyes, saw the mistreatment of any black person. Not once. Where we lived was all farmers. The blacks worked for the farmers. I hoed cotton with them. I'm with the blacks, because we're white trash. We're going across the field [...] They're singing and happy. I never heard one of them, one black person, say, 'I tell you what: These doggone white people'—not a word! [...] Pre-entitlement, pre-welfare, you say: Were they happy? They were godly; they were happy; no one was singing the blues.}}


In response, the [[Human Rights Campaign]] and the [[NAACP]] wrote a joint letter to A&E calling Robertson's remarks dangerous and inaccurate.<ref name=Merritt>{{cite web | url=http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/12/the-real-em-duck-dynasty-em-scandal-phil-robertsons-comments-on-race/282538/ | title=The Real Duck Dynasty Scandal: Phil Robertson's Comments on Race | work = [[The Atlantic]] | date = December 19, 2013 | accessdate= December 22, 2013 | last =Merritt | first = Jonathan}}</ref><ref name= Sieczkowski>{{cite web | url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/19/phil-robertson-black-people_n_4473474.html | title='Duck Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson Claims Black People Were 'Happy' Pre-Civil Rights | work = [[Huffington Post]] | work=Sieczkowski | date=December 19, 2013 | accessdate = December 22, 2013 | last =Sieczkowski | first = Cavan}}</ref><ref name=Gicas>{{cite web | url=http://www.eonline.com/news/492121/duck-dynasty-s-phil-robertson-thinks-black-people-were-happier-before-the-civil-rights-movement | title = Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson Thinks Black People Were Happy Before the Civil Rights Movement | publisher= E! Entertainment | date=December 18, 2013 | accessdate=December 22, 2013 | last =Gicas | first = Peter}}</ref> [[Jesse Jackson]]'s human rights group, the [[Rainbow/PUSH|Rainbow PUSH Coalition]] demanded conversations with A&E and Cracker Barrel over the issue, and together with GLAAD, and [[National Organization for Women]] called for A&E to let Robertson remain on hiatus.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-12-24/news/chi-jesse-jackson-duck-dynasty-20131224_1_duck-dynasty-jesse-jackson-sr-anti-gay-comments | title = Duck Dynasty: Jesse Jackson Sr. responds to Phil Robertson comments | newspaper = Chicago Tribune | date = December 24, 2013}}.</ref> [[Dan Savage]] opined that he felt Robertson's comments about African-Americans under [[Jim Crow laws]] were "much more offensive", but because in American culture issues of sex are discussed more than those of race, his comments about race would be discussed far less in favor of issues about gay sexuality.<ref>"''Duck Dynasty'' Debate", CNN, ''Anderson Cooper 360'', December 19, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.towleroad.com/2013/12/dan-savage-phil-robertsons-racism-is-much-more-offensive-than-his-anti-gay-comments-video.html Dan Savage: Phil Robertson's Racism is Much More Offensive Than His Anti-gay Comments – VIDEO]</ref><ref>[http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2013/12/19/duck-dynasty-stars-comments-lead-to-new-skirmish-in-americas-culture-wars/?hpt=ac_mid 'Duck Dynasty' star's comments lead to new skirmish in America's culture wars]</ref>
In response, the [[Human Rights Campaign]] and the [[NAACP]] wrote a joint letter to A&E calling Robertson's remarks dangerous and inaccurate.<ref name=Merritt>{{cite web | url=http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/12/the-real-em-duck-dynasty-em-scandal-phil-robertsons-comments-on-race/282538/ | title=The Real Duck Dynasty Scandal: Phil Robertson's Comments on Race | work = [[The Atlantic]] | date = December 19, 2013 | accessdate= December 22, 2013 | last =Merritt | first = Jonathan}}</ref><ref name= Sieczkowski>{{cite web | url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/19/phil-robertson-black-people_n_4473474.html | title='Duck Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson Claims Black People Were 'Happy' Pre-Civil Rights | work = [[Huffington Post]] | work=Sieczkowski | date=December 19, 2013 | accessdate = December 22, 2013 | last =Sieczkowski | first = Cavan}}</ref><ref name=Gicas>{{cite web | url=http://www.eonline.com/news/492121/duck-dynasty-s-phil-robertson-thinks-black-people-were-happier-before-the-civil-rights-movement | title = Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson Thinks Black People Were Happy Before the Civil Rights Movement | publisher= E! Entertainment | date=December 18, 2013 | accessdate=December 22, 2013 | last =Gicas | first = Peter}}</ref> [[Jesse Jackson]]'s human rights group, the [[Rainbow/PUSH|Rainbow PUSH Coalition]] has "demanded meetings with A&E and with Cracker Barrel" over the issue, and together with GLAAD, and [[National Organization for Women]] urged A&E to keep Robertson on hiatus.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-12-24/news/chi-jesse-jackson-duck-dynasty-20131224_1_duck-dynasty-jesse-jackson-sr-anti-gay-comments | title = Duck Dynasty: Jesse Jackson Sr. responds to Phil Robertson comments | newspaper = Chicago Tribune | date = December 24, 2013}}.</ref> [[Dan Savage]] opined that he felt Robertson's comments about African-Americans under [[Jim Crow laws]] were "much more offensive", but because in American culture issues of sex are discussed more than those of race, his comments about race would be discussed far less in favor of issues about gay sexuality.<ref>"''Duck Dynasty'' Debate", CNN, ''Anderson Cooper 360'', December 19, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.towleroad.com/2013/12/dan-savage-phil-robertsons-racism-is-much-more-offensive-than-his-anti-gay-comments-video.html Dan Savage: Phil Robertson's Racism is Much More Offensive Than His Anti-gay Comments – VIDEO]</ref><ref>[http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2013/12/19/duck-dynasty-stars-comments-lead-to-new-skirmish-in-americas-culture-wars/?hpt=ac_mid 'Duck Dynasty' star's comments lead to new skirmish in America's culture wars]</ref>

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In the first public interview since the ''GQ'' interview went viral, Robertson stood by his comments and said, "Jesus will take sins away, if you're a homosexual he'll take it away, if you're an adulterer, if you're a liar, what's the difference?"<ref>{{Citation | year = 2013 | month = Dec | url = http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/12/phil-robertson-defends-anti-gay-comments-all-i-did-was-quote-from-the-scriptures/ | title = Phil Robertson Defends Anti-Gay Comments: ‘All I Did Was Quote From the Scriptures’ | publisher = Go | work = ABC News}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/23/phil-robertson-defends-anti-gay_n_4493517.html?ir=Gay+Voices | title = Phil Robertson, 'Duck Dynasty Star,' Defends Anti-Gay Remarks During Bible Study Group | newspaper = The Huffington Post | date = December 23, 2013}}.</ref><ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.eonline.com/news/493340/phil-robertson-breaks-silence-on-anti-gay-remarks-duck-dynasty-star-will-not-give-or-back-off | title = Phil Robertson Breaks Silence on Anti-Gay Remarks; Duck Dynasty Star Will Not Give or Back Off | newspaper = E! Online | place = UK}}.</ref>


[[United Press International]] reported that A&E CEO Nancy Dubuc has received death threats for the decision to suspend Roberts indefinitely.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2013/12/21/Report-Phil-Robertson-to-appear-in-Duck-Dynasty-in-January/UPI-17251387647442/ | title = Report: Phil Robertson to appear in 'Duck Dynasty' in January | publisher = UPI | newspaper = Entertainment news | section = TV | date = December 21, 2013}}.</ref>
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In a subsequent statement, Robertson stood by his comments and said, "Jesus will take sins away, if you're a homosexual he'll take it away, if you're an adulterer, if you're a liar, what's the difference?"<ref>{{Citation | year = 2013 | month = Dec | url = http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/12/phil-robertson-defends-anti-gay-comments-all-i-did-was-quote-from-the-scriptures/ | title = Phil Robertson Defends Anti-Gay Comments: ‘All I Did Was Quote From the Scriptures’ | publisher = Go | work = ABC News}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/23/phil-robertson-defends-anti-gay_n_4493517.html?ir=Gay+Voices | title = Phil Robertson, 'Duck Dynasty Star,' Defends Anti-Gay Remarks During Bible Study Group | newspaper = The Huffington Post | date = December 23, 2013}}.</ref><ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.eonline.com/news/493340/phil-robertson-breaks-silence-on-anti-gay-remarks-duck-dynasty-star-will-not-give-or-back-off | title = Phil Robertson Breaks Silence on Anti-Gay Remarks; Duck Dynasty Star Will Not Give or Back Off | newspaper = E! Online | place = UK}}.</ref>


On December 27 A&E released a statement reversing Robertson's suspension. The network cited Robertson's and the family's regret for the use of "coarse language" and included that A&E will launch a [[public service announcement]] that will promote tolerance.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/27/us-duckdynasty-idUSBRE9BQ0J820131227 A&E puts Phil Robertson back on 'Duck Dynasty' after anti-gay flap]</ref><ref>http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-duck-dynasty-reverses-phil-robertsons-suspension-20131227,0,4062820.story</ref>
On December 27 A&E released a statement reversing Robertson's suspension. The network cited Robertson's and the family's regret for the use of "coarse language," in regards to discussing body parts,<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/27/us-duckdynasty-idUSBRE9BQ0J820131227 A&E puts Phil Robertson back on 'Duck Dynasty' after anti-gay flap]</ref> and included that A&E will launch a [[public service announcement]], across the channel's "entire portfolio" that will promote "tolerance and acceptance among all people."<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/27/us-duckdynasty-idUSBRE9BQ0J820131227 A&E puts Phil Robertson back on 'Duck Dynasty' after anti-gay flap]</ref><ref>http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-duck-dynasty-reverses-phil-robertsons-suspension-20131227,0,4062820.story</ref>


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Duck Dynasty
The Robertsons: (left to right) Miss Kay, Phil, Willie, Si, Jase, and Korie
GenreReality television
Starring
Narrated byWillie Robertson
Theme music composerZZ Top
Opening theme"Sharp Dressed Man"
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes51 + 1 special (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Deirdre Gurney
  • Scott Gurney
  • Elaine Frontain Bryant
  • Lily Neumeyer
Production locationsMonroe and West Monroe, Louisiana
Running time22 to 30 minutes
Production companyGurney Productions
Original release
NetworkA&E
ReleaseMarch 21, 2012 (2012-03-21) –
present

Duck Dynasty is an American reality television series on A&E. It shows the lives of the Robertson family, who became wealthy from their family-operated business, Duck Commander, operated in West Monroe, Louisiana, which makes products for duck hunters, primarily the duck call named Duck Commander. The Robertson men, brothers Phil and Si, and Phil's sons Jase, Willie, and Jep, are known for their long beards and their religious views. The business began in a family shed, where Phil Robertson spent 25 years making duck calls from Louisiana cedar trees.[1] His son Willie is now the CEO of the company. The family was previously featured on the series Benelli Presents Duck Commander and its spin-off Buck Commander, which still airs on the Outdoor Channel.[2]

The show has broken several ratings records on both A&E and cable television as a whole. The fourth season premiere drew 11.8 million viewers; the most-watched nonfiction cable series in history.[3]

On December 18, 2013, A&E announced the suspension of Phil Robertson from the show indefinitely "over anti-gay remarks" in a GQ interview,[4] which were repeated widely in the media.[5] After public support for Phil, as well as support for the suspension, he was reinstated nine days later.[6]

The show had $80 million in advertising sales for the first nine months of 2013, and merchandise has generated another $400 million in revenue, about half of which is through Walmart.[7][8][9]

Cast

Robertson family

Phil Robertson (Philip Alexander Robertson) created the Duck Commander duck call in 1972 and incorporated the Duck Commander Company in 1973.[10][11] He played college football at Louisiana Tech University and was offered a contract by the Washington Redskins after his junior year. He turned it down and quit football because it interfered with duck season.[12] Phil graduated from Louisiana Tech with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education and later received a Masters of Arts degree in Education via night classes while working as a schoolteacher.[13] Phil is known for his dislike of modern technology (he proudly admits that he does not own a cellphone or a computer) and his concern that his grandchildren are becoming "yuppies". Phil also professes belief in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Like others in the Robertson family, he participates in the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ.[14]. After a controversial GQ interview, A&E confirmed in late December, 2013 that filming would resume in the spring with Phil returning in his starring role. [15]

Kay Robertson (Marsha Kay Robertson, née Carroway), Phil's wife, is most often referred to as Miss Kay. She married Phil at age 16. She is the mother of Alan, Jase, Willie, and Jep. She loves cooking and often has her entire family over for a home-cooked meal after a hard day's work.[16] (The meal setting is featured at the end of each episode, with Phil praying beforehand and Willie talking about the events of the episode.)

Si Robertson (Silas Merritt Robertson) is Willie's uncle and Phil's brother, a Vietnam War veteran.[17] He works at Duck Commander, making the reeds that go into every duck call.[18] Si is known for his storytelling, his constant use of the expression "Hey!" and the word "Jack" to end many of his sentences, and his ever-present blue plastic Tupperware cup filled with iced tea, which his mother sent him while he was stationed in Vietnam. Si is married to Christine Robertson (née Raney).[19]

Willie Robertson (Willie Jess Robertson) is Phil and Miss Kay's third son, the CEO of Duck Commander. He has a bachelor's degree in health and human performance with an emphasis on business from University of Louisiana at Monroe,[20] and has taken Duck Commander from a family business to a multimillion-dollar empire.[21] He is married to Korie Robertson, and they have four children.[22] Willie does the majority of the narration on the show.

Korie Robertson (née Howard) is Willie's wife and business partner. She graduated from Harding University. She is the office manager of Duck Commander. Korie and Willie have known each other since she was in 3rd grade and he in 4th.[23] They married on January 11, 1992[24] when they were 18 (Korie) and 19 (Willie).[25][26][27] They have four children: John Luke, Sadie, adopted son Will (called "Li'l Will" on the show), and Bella. In addition, the family is host to Rebecca, an exchange student from Taiwan.[28][29]

John Luke Robertson is the eldest son of Willie and Korie and attends Ouachita Christian School. John Luke's girlfriend is Emily.

Sadie Robertson (Sadie Carroway Robertson) is the eldest daughter of Willie and Korie and attends Ouachita Christian School. [30] [31]

Jase Robertson (Jason Silas Robertson) is Phil and Miss Kay's second son; he is in charge of the manufacturing aspects of Duck Commander.[32] Along with other employees, Jase tunes the duck calls by hand.[32] Many of the episodes feature the laid-back, self-professed redneck Jase doing something to aggravate the gung-ho, business-savvy Willie (such as turning a warehouse cleaning into a ping-pong battle).

Missy Robertson (née West) is Jase's wife. They have 3 children: Reed, Cole, and Mia.

Reed Robertson is the eldest son of Jase and Missy, attends Ouachita Christian School, and plays football and baseball.[33]

Cole Robertson is the second son of Jase and Missy, attends Ouachita Christian School, and plays baseball.[33]

Jep Robertson (Jules Jeptha Robertson) is Phil and Miss Kay's youngest son. For enthusiasts worldwide, he currently films and edits DVDs of the Robertson family hunting. He is often seen at Duck Commander and at family dinners. He is married to Jessica and they have four children.

Jessica Robertson (née Bailey) is Jep's wife or Willie's sister in law. Jessica and Jep have four children: Lily, Merritt, Priscilla, and River.[34]

Alan Robertson (Marshal Alan Robertson) is Phil and Kay's eldest son. Originally he left the family business to become a preacher, but he left this profession to rejoin his family both doing public relations at Duck Commander and appearing on the show since season four; he wanted to join the show to spread the Word of God to more people. Alan is the only beardless adult male in the family, and is married to Lisa Robertson (née Gibson).[35][36]

Family tree

Shaded entries indicate family members who have appeared on the show.

James
Robertson		Merritt
Hale
Phil
Robertson
b. April 24, 1946		Kay
Carroway
b. December 21, 1950[37]		Silas
Robertson
b. April 27, 1948		Christine
Raney
Alan
Robertson		Jason
Robertson		Willie
Robertson
b. April 22, 1972		Jeptha
Robertson
b. May 28, 1978[37]		Trasa
Robertson		Scott
Robertson
Lisa
Gibson		Missy
West		Korie
Howard		Jessica
Bailey		Kyle Wayne
Cobern		Marsha
Markert
two daughters
with children		Reed
Robertson		John Luke
Robertson		Lily
Robertson		four sonsthree sons
Cole
Robertson		Sadie
Robertson		Merritt
Robertson
Mia
Robertson		Will
Robertson		Priscilla
Robertson
Bella
Robertson		River
Robertson

Other recurring cast

  • Emily – John Luke's girlfriend. She appears in "Driving Miss Sadie" and "Shot Thru The Heart".
  • Jimmy Red (Jimmy Gibson) – An old friend of Phil, Miss Kay, and Si. He appeared in some of the early episodes of Duck Dynasty, and is referred to as "Red" by Phil.[38]
  • Justin Martin – An employee of Duck Commander, who is often given grief over his large figure.
  • John Godwin – An employee at Duck Commander since 2002, mainly building duck calls, managing supplies, and overseeing the shipping department as well as being the decoy technician.[39]
  • Mountain Man (Tim Guraedy) – A neighbor who operates his own air-conditioning repair business, and co-hosts a local radio talk show on KXKZ.[40]

List of episodes

Main article: List of Duck Dynasty episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
115March 21, 2012 (2012-03-21)May 23, 2012 (2012-05-23)
213October 10, 2012 (2012-10-10)December 5, 2012 (2012-12-05)
313February 27, 2013 (2013-02-27)April 24, 2013 (2013-04-24)
411August 14, 2013 (2013-08-14)December 11, 2013 (2013-12-11)
510January 15, 2014 (2014-01-15)March 26, 2014 (2014-03-26)
69June 11, 2014 (2014-06-11)August 13, 2014 (2014-08-13)
710November 19, 2014 (2014-11-19)February 11, 2015 (2015-02-11)
89June 24, 2015 (2015-06-24)August 19, 2015 (2015-08-19)
911January 13, 2016 (2016-01-13)March 2, 2016 (2016-03-02)
1014July 6, 2016 (2016-07-06)August 24, 2016 (2016-08-24)
1115November 16, 2016 (2016-11-16)March 29, 2017 (2017-03-29)

The first season was released on iTunes and on DVD in July 2012.[41]

Ratings

An hour-long Christmas special premiered on December 5, 2012 as the season two finale and became (at the time) the most-watched A&E episode in the network's history.[42]

The February 27, 2013, the season three premiere tallied 8.6 million viewers, including five million in the adults 25–54 demographic and five million in adults 18–49 demographic, making the premiere (at the time) the most watched series in network history, beating the season two finale.[43] The one-hour season three finale (shown on April 24, 2013) tallied 9.6 million viewers, with 5.6 million in the Adults 25–54 demographic and 5.5 million in the Adults 18–49 demographic, making it the highest rated telecast in A&E history.[44]

On August 14, 2013, the season four premiere drew a total of 11.8 million viewers, an increase of 37% vs. the season three premiere, drawing 6.3 million viewers in the Adults 25–54 demographic, making it the most watched nonfiction series telecast in cable television history.[3] Duck Dynasty tops the list of celebrity/pop culture-themed costume searches on Yahoo! in October 2013, according to data compiled by Yahoo Web trend expert Carolyn Clark.[45]

Seasonal ratings

Season Time slot (ET) # Ep. Premiere Finale TV season
Date Premiere viewers
(in millions) 		Date Finale viewers
(in millions)
1 Wednesday 10:00 pm
Wednesday 10:30 pm 		15
March 21, 2012
 1.81[46]
May 23, 2012
 2.56[47] 2012
2 13
October 10, 2012
 3.70[48]
December 5, 2012
 6.45[49]
3 13
February 27, 2013
 8.62[50]
April 24, 2013
 9.63[51] 2013
4 Wednesday 10:00 pm 10
August 14, 2013
 11.77[52]
October 23, 2013
 8.40[53]

Controversies

Editing controversy

In 2012, Phil Robertson stated on Sports Spectrum, a Christian sports publication, that he confronted producers about editors of the show telling them not to say Jesus' name while praying at the end of episodes, and that they added intermittent bleep censors over random portions of the cast's unscripted dialogue although there was no profanity being spoken.[54][55] Robertson cited the issues as part of spiritual warfare, that there was no swearing that needed to be edited out, and the prayers were being censored to avoid offending non-Christian religious people. A&E did not comment on the claims.[56]

Phil Robertson's GQ Interview

On December 18, 2013, A&E announced that it was suspending Phil Robertson from the show indefinitely over remarks he made during an interview with Drew Magary of GQ magazine.[57] During the interview for a featured article in GQ's January 2014 issue, titled, "What the Duck?"; Magary asked Robertson: "What, in your mind, is sinful?"[58] Robertson answered; saying:

"Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men."—continuing rhetorically, Robertson questioned the appeal of same-sex relationships, particularly amongst men; saying: "It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.”[57]

A&E released a statement that read: "We are extremely disappointed to have read Phil Robertson's comments in GQ, which are based on his own personal beliefs and are not reflected in the series Duck Dynasty. His personal views in no way reflect those of A&E Networks, who have always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community. The network has placed Phil under hiatus from filming indefinitely."[59]

Robertson responded to the initial criticism; saying he was a "product of the 60s" but has since lived his life on Biblical principles; adding: "I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me."[60] The Robertson family also released a statement about A&E's decision; supporting Phil and backing his earlier statements as: "grounded in the word of the Bible."[61] The statement also said the family was in talks with the network as they cannot see going forward without their patriarch "at the helm."[61] Robertson, who was reluctant to sign on before the show started, stated in a July 2013 interview that he did not plan on being on the show long and that he thought it would go on without him.[62][63]

Robertson's remarks were widely reported by media outlets; splitting reactions across various socioeconomic and geopolitical divides. He garnered much of his support from social conservatives including his corporate sponsors, some religious groups as well as anti-gay advocacy groups,[64] and Republican politicians including Sarah Palin, Bobby Jindal and Mike Huckabee, who said that Robertson's views are the same as those held by Barack Obama in 2008.[65][66] In concert, Robertson endured significant opposition with several news organizations,[67][68][69][70] LGBT advocacy groups including GLAAD,[71] and other individuals characterizing his sentiments as anti-gay and bigoted. In response to Robertson's remarks, Southern restaurant chain Cracker Barrel removed Duck Dynasty products that they thought might offend some of their guests.[72][73][74] A day later they put them back due to public response, including boycott threats.[75] News media noted a "flood of support" including over a million supporters who "liked" a Facebook page threatening to boycott A&E and 250,000 signers to an online petition demanding reinstatement.[76][77]

Robertson also drew criticism for views about racial segregation in the United States he expressed that were deemed "insensitive".[78][79]

I never, with my eyes, saw the mistreatment of any black person. Not once. Where we lived was all farmers. The blacks worked for the farmers. I hoed cotton with them. I'm with the blacks, because we're white trash. We're going across the field [...] They're singing and happy. I never heard one of them, one black person, say, 'I tell you what: These doggone white people'—not a word! [...] Pre-entitlement, pre-welfare, you say: Were they happy? They were godly; they were happy; no one was singing the blues.

In response, the Human Rights Campaign and the NAACP wrote a joint letter to A&E calling Robertson's remarks dangerous and inaccurate.[80][81][82] Jesse Jackson's human rights group, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition has "demanded meetings with A&E and with Cracker Barrel" over the issue, and together with GLAAD, and National Organization for Women urged A&E to keep Robertson on hiatus.[83] Dan Savage opined that he felt Robertson's comments about African-Americans under Jim Crow laws were "much more offensive", but because in American culture issues of sex are discussed more than those of race, his comments about race would be discussed far less in favor of issues about gay sexuality.[84][85][86]

In the first public interview since the GQ interview went viral, Robertson stood by his comments and said, "Jesus will take sins away, if you're a homosexual he'll take it away, if you're an adulterer, if you're a liar, what's the difference?"[87][88][89]

United Press International reported that A&E CEO Nancy Dubuc has received death threats for the decision to suspend Roberts indefinitely.[90]

On December 27 A&E released a statement reversing Robertson's suspension. The network cited Robertson's and the family's regret for the use of "coarse language," in regards to discussing body parts,[91] and included that A&E will launch a public service announcement, across the channel's "entire portfolio" that will promote "tolerance and acceptance among all people."[92][93]

Other television and media

The Robertsons appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Scheduled musical guest Morrissey canceled because he objected to being on the show with those he called "animal serial killers". The band Churchill filled in for Morrissey. Phil Robertson responded, saying, "Whoever he is, I don't hold it against him". They made a parody video where they sold a carrot call, instead of a duck call, to call wild carrots to jump straight into their mouths.[94] The Robertsons have also appeared on Conan, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Live! with Kelly and Michael, Today, Katie, The Wendy Williams Show and 700 Club. Willie Robertson appeared on FNC's The Five on August 13, 2013.[95] The Robertsons guest-starred on the season three première of Last Man Standing.

Members of Duck Dynasty are featured in the music video of the No. 1 country song "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker.[96]

Si Robertson lent his voice and personal appearance to the VeggieTales video, Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas, in which he narrates the video and appears as an okra mall janitor.[97][98]

Holiday album

On June 10, 2013, it was announced that the family was working on a Christmas album.[99] Titled Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas, it was released on the UMG Nashville label on October 29, 2013.[100]

Charts

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
US
[101] 		US Country
[102] 		US Holiday
[103] 		CAN
[104]
Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas
  • Release date: October 29, 2013
  • Label: UMG Nashville
  • Formats: CD, music download
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Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album
US Country
[107]
2014 "Hairy Christmas"
(Willie Robertson & Luke Bryan) 		49 Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas

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