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===Robertson family=== ===Robertson family===
] – Phil is the family ] and creator of the '']'' duck call. He was a standout quarterback at ]<ref name=lthtbpr>{{cite web|url= http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/23626584/louisiana-tech-honors-terry-bradshaw-phil-robertson-at-tulane-game | work =CBS Sports|last=Patterson|first=Chris | title= Louisiana Tech honored Terry Bradshaw, Phil Robertson Thursday | date = September 13, 2013|accessdate= September 15, 2013}}</ref> and was contacted by the ] after his junior year. He chose instead to quit football because it interfered with duck hunting season.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.inquisitr.com/416910/phil-robertson-explains-why-he-turned-down-nfl-for-duck-dynasty/ |title=Phil Robertson Explains Why He Turned Down NFL For 'Duck Dynasty' |publisher= Inquisitr.com |date=November 29, 2012 |accessdate=December 15, 2012}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|author=By hollyandersonsi |url=http://college-football.si.com/2012/03/22/duck-punt-how-phil-robertson-found-stardom-after-giving-up-football/ |title=Duck Punt: How Phil Robertson found stardom after giving up football &#124; Campus Union - SI.com |publisher=College-football.si.com |date=March 22, 2012 |accessdate=December 25, 2013}}</ref>. Phil went through a "dark period" while running a bar that led to his separation from his wife. It was at this low point he found religion and reconciled with his wife. It was then that he invented his duck call, and founded the Duck Commander Company in 1973.<ref name="duckcommander1">{{cite web|author=Phil Robertson |url=http://www.duckcommander.com/duckmen/profile/3/phil_robertson.aspx |title=Profile: Phil Robertson |publisher=Duck Commander |accessdate= June 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aetv.com/duck-dynasty/meet-family/phil-robertson/ |title=Phil Robertson – Duck Dynasty Cast |publisher=AEtv.com |date= |accessdate=June 16, 2012}}</ref> Phil is known for his dislike of modern technology, calling himself "a low-tech man in a high-tech world," and his concern that his grandchildren are becoming "]s". At the end of each episode, the family is shown at the dining table, with Phil praying over the meal.<ref>{{cite web|last=Becker|first=Kyle|title=Duck Dynasty Star: 'They Told Us To Stop Praying To Jesus|url=http://www.ijreview.com/2013/10/85738-duck-dynasty-star-told-us-stop-praying-jesus-wouldnt-offend-muslims/}}</ref> ] – Phil is the family ] and creator of the '']'' duck call. He was a standout quarterback at ]<ref name=lthtbpr>{{cite web|url= http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/23626584/louisiana-tech-honors-terry-bradshaw-phil-robertson-at-tulane-game | work =CBS Sports|last=Patterson|first=Chris | title= Louisiana Tech honored Terry Bradshaw, Phil Robertson Thursday | date = September 13, 2013|accessdate= September 15, 2013}}</ref> and was contacted by the ] after his junior year. He chose instead to quit football because it interfered with duck hunting season.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.inquisitr.com/416910/phil-robertson-explains-why-he-turned-down-nfl-for-duck-dynasty/ |title=Phil Robertson Explains Why He Turned Down NFL For 'Duck Dynasty' |publisher= Inquisitr.com |date=November 29, 2012 |accessdate=December 15, 2012}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|author=By hollyandersonsi |url=http://college-football.si.com/2012/03/22/duck-punt-how-phil-robertson-found-stardom-after-giving-up-football/ |title=Duck Punt: How Phil Robertson found stardom after giving up football &#124; Campus Union - SI.com |publisher=College-football.si.com |date=March 22, 2012 |accessdate=December 25, 2013}}</ref> Phil went through a "dark period" while running a bar that led to his separation from his wife. It was at this low point he found religion and reconciled with his wife. It was then that he invented his duck call, and founded the Duck Commander Company in 1973.<ref name="duckcommander1">{{cite web|author=Phil Robertson |url=http://www.duckcommander.com/duckmen/profile/3/phil_robertson.aspx |title=Profile: Phil Robertson |publisher=Duck Commander |accessdate= June 16, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aetv.com/duck-dynasty/meet-family/phil-robertson/ |title=Phil Robertson – Duck Dynasty Cast |publisher=AEtv.com |date= |accessdate=June 16, 2012}}</ref> Phil is known for his dislike of modern technology, calling himself "a low-tech man in a high-tech world," and his concern that his grandchildren are becoming "]s". At the end of each episode, the family is shown at the dining table, with Phil praying over the meal.<ref>{{cite web|last=Becker|first=Kyle|title=Duck Dynasty Star: 'They Told Us To Stop Praying To Jesus|url=http://www.ijreview.com/2013/10/85738-duck-dynasty-star-told-us-stop-praying-jesus-wouldnt-offend-muslims/}}</ref>


] (''née'' Carroway) – Phil's wife, usually addressed as "Miss Kay" by her husband and sons. Kay married Phil in 1966 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.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.aetv.com/duck-dynasty/meet-family/miss-kay-robertson/ |title=Miss Kay Robertson – Duck Dynasty Cast |publisher=AEtv.com |date= |accessdate=June 16, 2012}}</ref> ] (''née'' Carroway) – Phil's wife, usually addressed as "Miss Kay" by her husband and sons. Kay married Phil in 1966 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.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.aetv.com/duck-dynasty/meet-family/miss-kay-robertson/ |title=Miss Kay Robertson – Duck Dynasty Cast |publisher=AEtv.com |date= |accessdate=June 16, 2012}}</ref>
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] – Phil and Miss Kay's third son, and ] of ]. Willie has a bachelor's degree in health and human performance with an emphasis on business from the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.louisiana-destinations.com/duck-dynasty.htm |title=Duck Dynasty on A&E about the Duck Commander family of Phil Robertson, filmed near West Monroe Louisiana: videos, cast of characters, maps, episodes, links |publisher=Louisiana-destinations.com |date= |accessdate=December 25, 2013}}</ref> and took Duck Commander from a family business to a multimillion-dollar empire.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aetv.com/duck-dynasty/meet-family/willie-robertson/ |title=Willie Robertson – Duck Dynasty Cast |publisher=AEtv.com |date= |accessdate=June 16, 2012}}</ref> He is married to Korie Robertson, and they have five children, two of which are adopted.<ref name="cp5">Collier, Myles (October 17, 2013). "". christianpost.com. Retrieved January 8, 2014.</ref><ref name="dm5">White, Chelsea (October 30, 2013). "". dailymail.com. Retrieved January 8, 2013.</ref> Willie also does the narration on the show. ] – Phil and Miss Kay's third son, and ] of ]. Willie has a bachelor's degree in health and human performance with an emphasis on business from the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.louisiana-destinations.com/duck-dynasty.htm |title=Duck Dynasty on A&E about the Duck Commander family of Phil Robertson, filmed near West Monroe Louisiana: videos, cast of characters, maps, episodes, links |publisher=Louisiana-destinations.com |date= |accessdate=December 25, 2013}}</ref> and took Duck Commander from a family business to a multimillion-dollar empire.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aetv.com/duck-dynasty/meet-family/willie-robertson/ |title=Willie Robertson – Duck Dynasty Cast |publisher=AEtv.com |date= |accessdate=June 16, 2012}}</ref> He is married to Korie Robertson, and they have five children, two of which are adopted.<ref name="cp5">Collier, Myles (October 17, 2013). "". christianpost.com. Retrieved January 8, 2014.</ref><ref name="dm5">White, Chelsea (October 30, 2013). "". dailymail.com. Retrieved January 8, 2013.</ref> Willie also does the narration on the show.


] (''née'' Howard) – Willie's wife and business partner. Korie graduated from ] and is the office manager of Duck Commander. Korie and Willie have known each other since they were in 3rd and 4th grade, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://starcasm.net/archives/202213 |title=Korie and I met at a summer youth camp |publisher=Starcasm.net |accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref> They married on January 11, 1992<ref>{{cite web|url=http://starcasm.net/archives/199757 |title=Korie Willie Robertson Marry |publisher=Starcasm.net |accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref> when they were 18 (Korie) and 19 (Willie).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://starcasm.net/archives/199574 |title=Duck Dynasty in Hawaii! |publisher=starcasm.net |accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://instagram.com/p/VuHEDAtVJe/# |title=Photo by bosshogswife |publisher=Instagram.com |date= |accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://twitter.com/bosshogswife/status/302114082276925441 |title= bosshogswife: Happy Valentines Day!!! |publisher=Twitter.com |date= |accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref> They have five children: John Luke, Sadie, adopted son Will (Li'l Will), Bella, and adopted daughter Rebecca.<ref name="cp5"/><ref name="dm5"/> ] (''née'' Howard) – Willie's wife and business partner. Korie graduated from ] and is the office manager of Duck Commander. Korie and Willie have known each other since they were in 3rd and 4th grade, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://starcasm.net/archives/202213 |title=Korie and I met at a summer youth camp |publisher=Starcasm.net |accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref> They married on January 11, 1992<ref>{{cite web|url=http://starcasm.net/archives/199757 |title=Korie Willie Robertson Marry |publisher=Starcasm.net |accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref> when they were 18 (Korie) and 19 (Willie).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://starcasm.net/archives/199574 |title=Duck Dynasty in Hawaii! |publisher=starcasm.net |accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://instagram.com/p/VuHEDAtVJe/# |title=Photo by bosshogswife |publisher=Instagram.com |date= |accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://twitter.com/bosshogswife/status/302114082276925441 |title= bosshogswife: Happy Valentines Day!!! |publisher=Twitter.com |date= |accessdate=May 4, 2013}}</ref> They have five children: John Luke, Sadie, adopted son Will (Li'l Will), Bella, and adopted daughter Rebecca.<ref name="cp5"/><ref name="dm5"/>


John Luke Robertson – eldest son of Willie and Korie. He attends Ouachita Christian School.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcmagazine.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=219903&articleId=35280 |title=John Luke Robertson: It's in the Family | accessdate=December 29, 2013}}</ref> John Luke Robertson – eldest son of Willie and Korie. He attends Ouachita Christian School.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcmagazine.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=219903&articleId=35280 |title=John Luke Robertson: It's in the Family | accessdate=December 29, 2013}}</ref>
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In 2012, ] 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 ]s over random portions of the cast's unscripted dialogue although there was no profanity being spoken.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thewrap.com/duck-dynasty-star-dishes-on-confronting-producers-over-fake-bleeps-cutting-jesus-video/ |title= 'Duck Dynasty' Star Reveals Clash With Producers Over Fake Bleeps, Cutting Jesus | type = video | newspaper = The Wrap}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| work = TV news | url = http://tv.yahoo.com/news/duck-dynasty-star-reveals-clash-producers-over-fake-224906242.html | title= 'Duck Dynasty' Star Reveals Clash With Producers Over Fake Bleeps, Cutting Jesus | type = video | publisher = Yahoo!}}</ref> Robertson cited the issues as part of ], that there was no ]ing 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.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.eonline.com/news/467620/duck-dynasty-controversy-phil-robertson-believes-network-edited-the-family-unfairly | title = Duck Dynasty Controversy: Phil Robertson Believes Network Edited the Family Unfairly | publisher = E! Online | place = UK | accessdate= December 25, 2013}}</ref> In 2012, ] 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 ]s over random portions of the cast's unscripted dialogue although there was no profanity being spoken.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thewrap.com/duck-dynasty-star-dishes-on-confronting-producers-over-fake-bleeps-cutting-jesus-video/ |title= 'Duck Dynasty' Star Reveals Clash With Producers Over Fake Bleeps, Cutting Jesus | type = video | newspaper = The Wrap}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| work = TV news | url = http://tv.yahoo.com/news/duck-dynasty-star-reveals-clash-producers-over-fake-224906242.html | title= 'Duck Dynasty' Star Reveals Clash With Producers Over Fake Bleeps, Cutting Jesus | type = video | publisher = Yahoo!}}</ref> Robertson cited the issues as part of ], that there was no ]ing 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.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.eonline.com/news/467620/duck-dynasty-controversy-phil-robertson-believes-network-edited-the-family-unfairly | title = Duck Dynasty Controversy: Phil Robertson Believes Network Edited the Family Unfairly | publisher = E! Online | place = UK | accessdate= December 25, 2013}}</ref>


===Phil Robertson's ''GQ'' Interview=== ===''GQ'' Interview===
On December 18, 2013, A&E announced that it was suspending ] from the show indefinitely over remarks he made during an interview with ] of '']'' magazine which had attracted outside criticism.<ref name="InsideTV_Suspension">{{Citation | last = Hibberd | first = James | date = December 18, 2013 | url = http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/12/18/duck-dynasty-robertson-phil/?hpt=hp_t2 | title = 'Duck Dynasty' star suspended for anti-gay comments | newspaper = Inside TV | publisher = EW | accessdate = 2013-12-21}}.</ref> During the interview for a featured article in ''GQ's'' January 2014 issue, titled {{Anchor|What the Duck?}}"What the Duck?", Magary asked Robertson: "What, in your mind, is sinful?"<ref>{{Citation | last = Merrigan | first = Tara Wanda | date = December 19, 2013 | url = http://www.gq.com/blogs/the-feed/2013/12/readers-react-to-gqs-duck-dynasty-story-and-phil-robertsons-indefinite-suspension.html | title = Readers React to GQ's 'Duck Dynasty' Story and Phil Robertson's Indefinite Suspension | newspaper = GQ | accessdate = 2013-12-21}}.</ref> Robertson replied: "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."<ref name="GQprimer pg1">{{Citation | last = Magary | first = Drew |date=January 2014 | url = http://www.gq.com/entertainment/television/201401/duck-dynasty-phil-robertson | title = What the Duck? | newspaper = GQ | page = 1/3 | accessdate = 2013-12-21}}.</ref>
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On December 18, 2013, A&E announced that it was suspending ] from the show indefinitely over remarks he made during an interview with ] of '']'' magazine.<ref name="InsideTV_Suspension">{{Citation | last = Hibberd | first = James | date = December 18, 2013 | url = http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/12/18/duck-dynasty-robertson-phil/?hpt=hp_t2 | title = 'Duck Dynasty' star suspended for anti-gay comments | newspaper = Inside TV | publisher = EW | accessdate = 2013-12-21}}.</ref> During the interview for a featured article in ''GQ's'' January 2014 issue, titled {{Anchor|What the Duck?}}"What the Duck?", Magary asked Robertson: "What, in your mind, is sinful?"<ref>{{Citation | last = Merrigan | first = Tara Wanda | date = December 19, 2013 | url = http://www.gq.com/blogs/the-feed/2013/12/readers-react-to-gqs-duck-dynasty-story-and-phil-robertsons-indefinite-suspension.html | title = Readers React to GQ's 'Duck Dynasty' Story and Phil Robertson's Indefinite Suspension | newspaper = GQ | accessdate = 2013-12-21}}.</ref> Robertson replied: "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."<ref name="GQprimer pg1">{{Citation | last = Magary | first = Drew |date=January 2014 | url = http://www.gq.com/entertainment/television/201401/duck-dynasty-phil-robertson | title = What the Duck? | newspaper = GQ | page = 1/3 | accessdate = 2013-12-21}}.</ref>
Continuing rhetorically, Robertson questioned the appeal of same-sex relationships, particularly amongst men, saying: {{quote|"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."}}


A&E released a statement that read: {{quote|"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."<ref name="InsideTV_Suspension" />}} A&E stated: {{quote|"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."<ref name="InsideTV_Suspension" />}}


Robertson responded to the initial criticism by saying that he is a "product of the 60s" but has since lived his life on Biblical principles. He added: "I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me."<ref>{{cite web|aa 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 released a statement about A&E's decision, supporting Phil and saying that while some of his comments were "coarse," his beliefs are "grounded in the teachings 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 that the family was in talks with the network, as they could not imagine going forward "without ] 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></ref><ref></ref> Robertson said that he is a "product of the 60s" but has since lived his life on Biblical principles. He added: "I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me."<ref>{{cite web|aa 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 released a statement about A&E's decision, supporting Phil and saying that while some of his comments were "coarse," his beliefs are "grounded in the teachings 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> In the first public interview since the ''GQ'' interview, Robertson stood by his words and said: {{quote|"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 |date=Dec 2013 | 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>}}


Robertson's remarks were widely reported by media outlets, with reactions split across various ] and ] divides. He garnered much of his support from ]s, including his corporate sponsors, some religious groups, ] politicians including ], ] and ].<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 = ] | accessdate = 2013-12-21}}.</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 faced significant opposition from several news organizations,<ref name = "dailymail1">{{cite news | first = Will | last = Payne | place = West Monroe, ] | 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 = ] | 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=] |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=] |date=December 20, 2013 |accessdate= December 25, 2013}}</ref> ] advocacy groups including ],<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 = 2013-12-21 | newspaper = Inside TV}}.</ref> and other individuals characterizing his sentiments as ] and ]ed. In response to Robertson's remarks, Southern restaurant chain ] 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 = ] | 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 = ] | 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 = ] | 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 ] 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 ] page calling for a boycott of 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's remarks were reported in the media, with reactions split. Many ]s, including his corporate sponsors, some religious groups, and some ] politicians including ], ] and ] supported his right to such opinions.<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 = ] | accessdate = 2013-12-21}}.</ref> Robertson faced significant opposition from several news organizations,<ref name = "dailymail1">{{cite news | first = Will | last = Payne | place = West Monroe, ] | 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 = ] | 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=] |date=December 19, 2013 | accessdate = December 25, 2013}}</ref> and individuals viewing his words as ] and ]ed. In response, ] removed some ''Duck Dynasty'' products.<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 = ] | date= December 21, 2013 | accessdate = December 22, 2013 | last = O'Connor | first = Clare}}</ref> The products were replaced after a day due to public response.<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> ] alleged that A&E CEO Nancy Dubuc had received death threats for the decision to suspend Robertson 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>


On December 27, A&E reversed 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 name="reuters.com"></ref> and stated that A&E would launch a ] across the channel's "entire portfolio" that would promote "tolerance and acceptance among all people."<ref></ref> GLAAD condemned the decision, stating A&E has "chosen profits over African American and gay people."<ref></ref> ] said that ''Duck Dynasty'' was too profitable for A&E to consider ending the show, but that the channel felt that they had to send a message of disapproval for the comments, which the suspension did.<ref name=autogenerated1></ref> A ] representative saw the reinstatement as a positive step and said they had been assured that "the Robertson family is now open to address the real harm that such anti-gay and racist comments can cause."<ref name=autogenerated1 />
Robertson also drew criticism for viewpoints he expressed that critics characterized as "minimizing the era" of ], calling his comments "insensitive".<ref></ref><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 was quoted as saying: {{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 ] and the ] (NAACP) wrote a joint letter to A&E calling Robertson's remarks dangerous and inaccurate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRC_NAACP_Letter_121813.pdf}}</ref><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 = ] | 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 = ] | 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> ]'s human rights group, the ], has "demanded meetings with A&E and with Cracker Barrel" over the issue, and, together with GLAAD and the ], 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> ] opined that he felt that Robertson's comments about African-Americans under ] were "much more offensive", but because in American culture issues of sex are generally discussed more than issues 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></ref><ref></ref>


CNN said the controversy showed that a ] was at play, in part because of what GLAAD characterized as "offensive depictions of minorities" in public discourse.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> Republican ] governor ] and other conservatives noted the issue as a ] right to ],<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref> while others said that the First Amendment did not apply.<ref></ref>
In the first public interview since the ''GQ'' interview went viral, Robertson stood by his comments and said: {{quote|"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 |date=Dec 2013 | 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>}}

] reported that A&E CEO ] has received death threats for the decision to suspend Robertson 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>

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 name="reuters.com"></ref> and stated that A&E would launch a ] across the channel's "entire portfolio" that would promote "tolerance and acceptance among all people."<ref></ref> GLAAD condemned the decision, stating A&E has "chosen profits over African American and gay people."<ref></ref> ] noted that ''Duck Dynasty'' was too profitable for A&E to consider ending the show, but that the channel felt that they had to send a message of disapproval for the comments, which the suspension did.<ref name=autogenerated1></ref> A ] representative saw the reinstatement as a positive step and said they had been assured that "the Robertson family is now open to address the real harm that such anti-gay and racist comments can cause."<ref name=autogenerated1 />

CNN reported that the controversy showed that a ] was at play, in part because of what GLAAD characterized as "offensive depictions of minorities" in public discourse.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> Republican ] governor ] and other conservatives noted the issue as a ] right to ],<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref> but others contended that the First Amendment is not applicable.<ref></ref> ], a ] member of the ], said he would propose a resolution in support of Robertson, and credited ] for obtaining the reinstatement.<ref>Mike Cason, , '']'', December 30, 2013</ref><ref>Michael Muskal, , '']'', December 27, 2013</ref>


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2012 American TV series or program
Duck Dynasty
The Robertsons, from left: Miss Kay, Phil, Willie, Si, Jase, and Korie
GenreReality television
StarringWillie Robertson
Phil Robertson
Jase Robertson
Si Robertson
Kay Robertson
Korie Robertson
Jep Robertson
Missy Robertson
Jessica Robertson
Narrated byWillie Robertson
Theme music composerZZ Top
Opening theme"Sharp Dressed Man"
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes58 (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 that portrays the lives of the Robertson family, who became wealthy from their family-operated business, Duck Commander. The West Monroe, Louisiana business makes products for duck hunters, primarily a duck call called 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 family was previously featured on the series Benelli Presents Duck Commander and its spin-off Buck Commander, which still airs on the Outdoor Channel.

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.

In mid-December 2013, controversy from an interview Phil Robertson gave to GQ Magazine resulted in an indefinite suspension by A&E, due to remarks he had made which were being widely-reported in the media as "anti-gay". The suspension started a "nationwide debate about tolerance and religion." Following public pressure on A&E to lift the suspension, he was reinstated nine days later.

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.

Cast

Robertson family

Phil Robertson – Phil is the family patriarch and creator of the Duck Commander duck call. He was a standout quarterback at Louisiana Tech University and was contacted by the Washington Redskins after his junior year. He chose instead to quit football because it interfered with duck hunting season. 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. Phil went through a "dark period" while running a bar that led to his separation from his wife. It was at this low point he found religion and reconciled with his wife. It was then that he invented his duck call, and founded the Duck Commander Company in 1973. Phil is known for his dislike of modern technology, calling himself "a low-tech man in a high-tech world," and his concern that his grandchildren are becoming "yuppies". At the end of each episode, the family is shown at the dining table, with Phil praying over the meal.

Kay Robertson (née Carroway) – Phil's wife, usually addressed as "Miss Kay" by her husband and sons. Kay married Phil in 1966 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.

Si Robertson – Phil's brother; a Vietnam War veteran, and uncle to Phil and Miss Kay's four sons. Si works at Duck Commander; making the reeds that go into every duck call. 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 green plastic Tupperware cup filled with iced tea, which his mother sent him while he was stationed in Vietnam. Si has been married to Christine Robertson (née Raney) for 48 years, but she has declined to appear on the show.

Willie Robertson – Phil and Miss Kay's third son, and CEO of Duck Commander. Willie has a bachelor's degree in health and human performance with an emphasis on business from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and took Duck Commander from a family business to a multimillion-dollar empire. He is married to Korie Robertson, and they have five children, two of which are adopted. Willie also does the narration on the show.

Korie Robertson (née Howard) – Willie's wife and business partner. Korie graduated from Harding University and is the office manager of Duck Commander. Korie and Willie have known each other since they were in 3rd and 4th grade, respectively. They married on January 11, 1992 when they were 18 (Korie) and 19 (Willie). They have five children: John Luke, Sadie, adopted son Will (Li'l Will), Bella, and adopted daughter Rebecca.

John Luke Robertson – eldest son of Willie and Korie. He attends Ouachita Christian School.

Rebecca Robertson - adopted daughter of Willie and Korie, and the eldest of the five children. The family originally were Rebecca's host when she was an exchange student from Taiwan and have since adopted her as their own. She comes home to West Monroe after completing a two-year fashion internship in Los Angeles. At 24, she is the oldest of Willie and Korie's children.

Sadie Robertson – daughter of Willie and Korie. Sadie attends Ouachita Christian School.

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

Missy Robertson (née West) – Jase's wife. They have three children: Reed, Cole, and Mia. She has been featured singing on the show.

Reed Robertson – eldest son of Jase and Missy. Reed attends Ouachita Christian School, and plays football and baseball.

Cole Robertson – second son of Jase and Missy. Cole attends Ouachita Christian School, and plays baseball.

Jules Jeptha (Jep) Robertson – Phil and Miss Kay's youngest son. Jep 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) – Jep's wife. Jessica and Jep have four children: Lily, Merritt, Priscilla, and River.

Marshal ("Alan") Robertson – Phil and Kay's eldest son. Originally Alan 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 married to Lisa Robertson, (née Gibson), and is the only adult male in the family without a beard.

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, 1947
Silas
Robertson
b. April 27, 1948
Christine
Raney
Alan
Robertson
b. 1965
Jason
Robertson
b. August 16, 1969
Willie
Robertson
b. April 22, 1972
Jeptha
Robertson
b. May 28, 1978
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
Rebecca
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.
  • 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.
  • Mountain Man (Tim Guraedy) – A neighbor who operates his own air-conditioning repair business, and co-hosts a local radio talk show on KXKZ.

List of episodes

Main article: List of Duck Dynasty episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
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.

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.

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. 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.

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. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the fourth season averaged 9.4 million viewers.

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.

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
May 23, 2012
2.56 2012
2 13
October 10, 2012
3.70
December 5, 2012
6.45
3 13
February 27, 2013
8.62
April 24, 2013
9.63 2013
4 Wednesday 10:00 pm 10
August 14, 2013
11.77
October 23, 2013
8.40
5 Wednesday 10:00 pm
Wednesday 10:30 pm
10
January 15, 2014
8.49 TBA TBA 2014

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. 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.

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 which had attracted outside criticism. 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?" Robertson replied: "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."

A&E stated:

"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."

Robertson said that he is a "product of the 60s" but has since lived his life on Biblical principles. He added: "I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me." The Robertson family released a statement about A&E's decision, supporting Phil and saying that while some of his comments were "coarse," his beliefs are "grounded in the teachings of the Bible." In the first public interview since the GQ interview, Robertson stood by his words 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?"

Robertson's remarks were reported in the media, with reactions split. Many social conservatives, including his corporate sponsors, some religious groups, and some Republican politicians including Sarah Palin, Bobby Jindal and Mike Huckabee supported his right to such opinions. Robertson faced significant opposition from several news organizations, and individuals viewing his words as anti-gay and bigoted. In response, Cracker Barrel removed some Duck Dynasty products. The products were replaced after a day due to public response. United Press International alleged that A&E CEO Nancy Dubuc had received death threats for the decision to suspend Robertson indefinitely.

On December 27, A&E reversed 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, and stated that A&E would launch a public service announcement across the channel's "entire portfolio" that would promote "tolerance and acceptance among all people." GLAAD condemned the decision, stating A&E has "chosen profits over African American and gay people." CNN said that Duck Dynasty was too profitable for A&E to consider ending the show, but that the channel felt that they had to send a message of disapproval for the comments, which the suspension did. A Human Rights Campaign representative saw the reinstatement as a positive step and said they had been assured that "the Robertson family is now open to address the real harm that such anti-gay and racist comments can cause."

CNN said the controversy showed that a culture war was at play, in part because of what GLAAD characterized as "offensive depictions of minorities" in public discourse. Republican Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal and other conservatives noted the issue as a First Amendment right to free speech, while others said that the First Amendment did not apply.

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. 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. 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.

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.

Holiday album

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

Charts

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
US
US Country
US Holiday
CAN
Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas
  • Release date: October 29, 2013
  • Label: UMG Nashville
  • Formats: CD, music download
3 1 1 8
  • US: 750,000

Singles

Year Single Peak chart
positions
Album
US Country
US Country Airplay
2014 "Hairy Christmas"
(Willie Robertson & Luke Bryan)
49 45 Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas

Footnotes

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