Duck Dynasty (2012)

About Duck Dynasty

"Duck Dynasty" is an American reality television series that aired on A&E from 2012 through 2017. The show features the Robertson family who became successful from a family-operated business, Duck Commander. The company, located in West Monroe, Louisiana, makes products for duck hunters. The series showcases the family's interactions, drama, and adventures, all wrapped in their rustic charm and southern humor.

Making / Production

"Duck Dynasty" was produced by Gurney Productions and first premiered on March 21, 2012. It saw immense success during its early seasons and was praised for its down-to-earth characters, humor, and family-friendly appeal. The production team was skillful at encompassing the raw and natural settings of Louisiana while capturing the family’s engaging dynamics.

Actors

• Phil Robertson as himself. The patriarch of the family, Phil is an avid duck hunter and the founder of Duck Commander.
• Willie Robertson as himself. Willie is Phil's son and the CEO of Duck Commander.
• Jase Robertson as himself. Another one of Phil's sons who often cracks light-hearted jokes and engages in comedic hijinks.
• Si Robertson as himself. Phil's brother, Si often provides comic relief to the show and is known for his storytelling skills and eccentric behavior.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The season 4 premiere was the most-watched nonfiction cable series in history, with 11.8 million viewers.
• Before the fame of Duck Dynasty, the Robertsons were previously featured in the show "Duck Commander," a hunting program on the Outdoor Channel.
• In spite of their bearded look on the show, most of the men did not have beards before the series began.

Awards

The show enjoyed commercial success and has received awards such as the 2013 ASCAP Film and Television Music Award in the Top Television Series category.

Quotes

• Phil: "Happy, happy, happy!"
• Jase: "When you don't know what you're doing, it's best to do it quickly."
• Sii:"Hey, Jack!"

Music and Soundtrack

• The theme song of the series is "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top.
• In 2013, the Robertson family released a holiday album, "Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas", which topped the country music charts.