Dog the Bounty Hunter
Dog the Bounty Hunter was a reality television show, chronicling Duane "Dog" Chapman's operations at his job, Da Kine Bail Bonds in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dog is joined by his wife and business partner, Beth Smith Chapman, his sons Leland, Duane Lee, associate Tim Chapman and his daughter Lyssa Chapman. His nephew Justin Bihag also appeared during the first season. Besides Hawaii, episodes have been filmed in Dog Chapman's home state of Colorado and the city of San Francisco.
Background
Dog the Bounty Hunter is a reality television series starring Duane Chapman. The show is aired on A&E Networks in USA and on Virgin 1 and Bravo in the UK.
The program spun off from Chapman's appearance in the show A&E Network's Take This Job, a program about people with unusual occupations. Both shows are produced for A&E by Hybrid Films, a New York-based production company. The concept of the program was to follow a family of bounty hunters as they capture fugitives.
The television show follows the family's bail bond business, Da Kine Bail Bonds, which has locations in Oahu, in Kona on the Big Island, and also on the mainland in Denver, Colorado.
The television series led to an autobiographical book You Can Run But You Can't Hide, which chronicles his years before becoming a bounty hunter and also some of his more infamous hunts, including the more controversial hunt that took him and his team to Mexico to capture Andrew Luster.
The program spun off from Chapman's appearance in the show A&E Network's Take This Job, a program about people with unusual occupations. Both shows are produced for A&E by Hybrid Films, a New York-based production company. The concept of the program was to follow a family of bounty hunters as they capture fugitives.
The television show follows the family's bail bond business, Da Kine Bail Bonds, which has locations in Oahu, in Kona on the Big Island, and also on the mainland in Denver, Colorado.
The television series led to an autobiographical book You Can Run But You Can't Hide, which chronicles his years before becoming a bounty hunter and also some of his more infamous hunts, including the more controversial hunt that took him and his team to Mexico to capture Andrew Luster.
Dog The Bounty Hunter Stuff on eBay
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
New Amazon Voting (Plexo)
You Can Run But You Can't Hide by Duane Dog Chapman
"Freeze!"Duane "Dog" Chapman e more...0 points
The Hunted Outlaw - Donald Morrison, The Canadian Rob Roy by Anonymous
The story of the longest manhunt in Canadian histo more...0 points
Starring
Duane "Dog" Chapman (Season 1-Present),
Beth Chapman (Season 1-Present)
Leland Chapman (Season 1-Present)
Tim Chapman (Season 1-4)
Duane Lee Chapman (Season 2-Present)
Justin Bihag (Season 1, Season 3 (two episodes))
'Baby' Lyssa Chapman (Season 2-Present)
Wesley (Season 1-4, Old Office Manager)
Bobby Brown (Season 2-Present)
The show also featured other family members and friends during the course of the series.
Beth Chapman (Season 1-Present)
Leland Chapman (Season 1-Present)
Tim Chapman (Season 1-4)
Duane Lee Chapman (Season 2-Present)
Justin Bihag (Season 1, Season 3 (two episodes))
'Baby' Lyssa Chapman (Season 2-Present)
Wesley (Season 1-4, Old Office Manager)
Bobby Brown (Season 2-Present)
The show also featured other family members and friends during the course of the series.
Bounty Hunter Stuff on CafePress
Bounty Hunter - My Daddy Infant/Toddler T-Shirt
Price: 13.99 
I Heart My Bounty Hunter Women's Plus Size V-Neck
Price: 28.99
"Free Dog" Bounty Hunter Ringer T
Price: 19.99
The "Dog" Caught me.... Women's Cap Sleeve T-Shirt
Price: 20.99
Family Appearances
Cecily Barmore (Beth's Daughter)
Dominic (Beth's Son)
Bonnie Jo Chapman (Beth & Duane's Daughter)
Garry Chapman (Beth & Duane's Son)
Abbie Mae Chapman (Lyssa's Daughter)
Dakota Chapman (Leland's Son)
Cobie Chapman (Leland's Son)
Maui Chapman (Leland's Ex-wife)
Davina Chapman (Tim's Ex-Wife)
Tucker Chapman (Duane's son)
Travis Chapman (Duane and Beth's Grandson)
Summer Rain and Autumn Sky Chapman (Tim's Daughters)
Garry Smith (Beth's Late Father)
Dylan Chapman (Duane Lee's Son)
Teresa Chapman (Duane Lee's Ex-Wife)
Dominic (Beth's Son)
Bonnie Jo Chapman (Beth & Duane's Daughter)
Garry Chapman (Beth & Duane's Son)
Abbie Mae Chapman (Lyssa's Daughter)
Dakota Chapman (Leland's Son)
Cobie Chapman (Leland's Son)
Maui Chapman (Leland's Ex-wife)
Davina Chapman (Tim's Ex-Wife)
Tucker Chapman (Duane's son)
Travis Chapman (Duane and Beth's Grandson)
Summer Rain and Autumn Sky Chapman (Tim's Daughters)
Garry Smith (Beth's Late Father)
Dylan Chapman (Duane Lee's Son)
Teresa Chapman (Duane Lee's Ex-Wife)
New YouTube vids
In Popular Culture
Duane Chapman's book You Can Run But You Can't Hide was to be set for a February 2007 release, but after his arrest, and extradition case, his book was released on August 7, 2007. As of August 20th, the book is number one on the Hardcover Nonfiction list of the New York Times Best Seller list.
Dog and his crew were parodied in the tenth season South Park episode "Miss Teacher Bangs a Boy." Cartman portrayed Dog, but was a hall monitor rather than a bounty hunter. In this episode, Cartman would chase around students accusing them of "hallway infractions" and attacking them with bear mace, which is the weapon of choice for Dog and the rest of his crew. Cartman also gave the students he "caught" moral lectures, spoofing the philosophizing Chapman does with fugitives while transporting them to jail.
Dog was parodied in American Dad! episode "Joint Custody" when Roger dresses up as Dog, when he was trying to hunt down Jeff Fischer.
Dog appeared as himself in the season two finale "The Trial" of the NBC show My Name Is Earl capturing Joy Darville in Mexico.
Dog appeared with his wife Beth on the one hour special of Criss Angel: Mindfreak. Dog tied Criss up to a chair and lowered him into a hot tub. After four minutes, Criss loosened himself and stood up.
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne sings "Dog, The Bounty Hunter" as Dog's theme song. The song can be heard on Ozzy's Prince of Darkness box set (CD #4).
Dog was also parodied in the second episode of the fifth season of Reno 911. The character, "Tommy Hawk", was portrayed by Diedrich Bader.
Another Dog parody appears on Psych, in the second season episode "Bounty Hunters!" The character's name was Byrd Tatums, and he was played by Kevin Sorbo.
An impersonation of 'Dog' appears in Soulja Boy's music video 'Yahhh!'.
Dog appeared in an episode of The George Lopez Show, where George goes to his mom's neighborhood to pick up her pet dog and meets Dog instead.
Dog appeared with Beth in the Corner Gas episode "Coming Distractions", in which during a daydream they showed up to arrest Brent.
In Italy, starting in 2007, a special adaptation was aired on the GXT satellite channel. Characters were dubbed into a heavy Roman dialect as used in the poorest parts of the capital; dialogues, while mostly faithful to the original, were changed to include references to the popular culture of Rome. As a result, the show was turned into a comedy based on grotesque humour, to make fun of Americans and their legal practice of bounty hunting.
Dog and his crew were parodied in the tenth season South Park episode "Miss Teacher Bangs a Boy." Cartman portrayed Dog, but was a hall monitor rather than a bounty hunter. In this episode, Cartman would chase around students accusing them of "hallway infractions" and attacking them with bear mace, which is the weapon of choice for Dog and the rest of his crew. Cartman also gave the students he "caught" moral lectures, spoofing the philosophizing Chapman does with fugitives while transporting them to jail.
Dog was parodied in American Dad! episode "Joint Custody" when Roger dresses up as Dog, when he was trying to hunt down Jeff Fischer.
Dog appeared as himself in the season two finale "The Trial" of the NBC show My Name Is Earl capturing Joy Darville in Mexico.
Dog appeared with his wife Beth on the one hour special of Criss Angel: Mindfreak. Dog tied Criss up to a chair and lowered him into a hot tub. After four minutes, Criss loosened himself and stood up.
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne sings "Dog, The Bounty Hunter" as Dog's theme song. The song can be heard on Ozzy's Prince of Darkness box set (CD #4).
Dog was also parodied in the second episode of the fifth season of Reno 911. The character, "Tommy Hawk", was portrayed by Diedrich Bader.
Another Dog parody appears on Psych, in the second season episode "Bounty Hunters!" The character's name was Byrd Tatums, and he was played by Kevin Sorbo.
An impersonation of 'Dog' appears in Soulja Boy's music video 'Yahhh!'.
Dog appeared in an episode of The George Lopez Show, where George goes to his mom's neighborhood to pick up her pet dog and meets Dog instead.
Dog appeared with Beth in the Corner Gas episode "Coming Distractions", in which during a daydream they showed up to arrest Brent.
In Italy, starting in 2007, a special adaptation was aired on the GXT satellite channel. Characters were dubbed into a heavy Roman dialect as used in the poorest parts of the capital; dialogues, while mostly faithful to the original, were changed to include references to the popular culture of Rome. As a result, the show was turned into a comedy based on grotesque humour, to make fun of Americans and their legal practice of bounty hunting.
New Amazon Recommendations
If you loved Dog the Bounty Hunter: Best of Seasons 1, 2 and 3 [Region 2], you might also enjoy:
You Can Run But You Can't Hide by Duane Dog Chapman
"Freeze!"Duane "Dog& more...0 points
Dog the Bounty Hunter: The Arrest
Modern-day vigilante Duane Dog Chapman rounded up more...0 points
Dog the Bounty Hunter - The Wedding Special
You re cordially invited to Dog and Beth s one-of- more...0 points
Gene Simmons - Family Jewels - Season One
The new real-life A&E family series GENE S more...0 points
Rodney Carrington: Live at the Majestic
Over an hour of hilarious standup comedy and music more...0 points
DVD Releases
DVD Name Ep # Release Date Additional Information
The Best Of Season 1 7 January 25, 2005 Features Dog's episode of Take This Job, Cast Bios, and Promos.
The Best Of Season 2 7 March 28, 2006 Features Cast Bios and a Pop Up Dog Hunting Quiz.
The Best Of Season 3 8 February 27, 2007 Features a Photo Gallery.
The Best Of Season 4 8 August 26, 2008
The Wedding Special 1 December 12, 2006 Features 5 featurettes titled:
The Drama Of Dog's Wedding Ring,
Dance Lessons,
Shopping With Beth,
The Bow Wow Vow, and
A Tribute To Dog & Beth.
The Arrest 1 September 25, 2007 Features Additional Scenes.
The Best Of Season 1 7 January 25, 2005 Features Dog's episode of Take This Job, Cast Bios, and Promos.
The Best Of Season 2 7 March 28, 2006 Features Cast Bios and a Pop Up Dog Hunting Quiz.
The Best Of Season 3 8 February 27, 2007 Features a Photo Gallery.
The Best Of Season 4 8 August 26, 2008
The Wedding Special 1 December 12, 2006 Features 5 featurettes titled:
The Drama Of Dog's Wedding Ring,
Dance Lessons,
Shopping With Beth,
The Bow Wow Vow, and
A Tribute To Dog & Beth.
The Arrest 1 September 25, 2007 Features Additional Scenes.
Dog Links
- 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' - TV Fan Forums
- But the one that made him the baddest bounty hunter in the galaxy (next to Boba Fett) .... The network is standing behind its dog and issued the following ...
- HowStuffWorks "How Bail Works"
- Duane Lee "Dog" Chapman has become famous as a bounty hunter through his TV .... http://www.americanbailcoalition.com/new_html/Bounty%20Hunter%20Laws.htm ...
- 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' - TV Fan Forums
- But the one that made him the baddest bounty hunter in the galaxy (next to Boba Fett) was .... gizzmotor Just heard that dog has lost his show, they took i. ...
- Spoof On Dog the Bounty Hunter - Topic on Studentfilms.com - Film ...
- hilarious spoof of Dog the Bounty Hunter: Chihuahua the Fine Enforcer. ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94ezpTBpAPI&search=dog%20the%20bounty%20hunter ...
Paid Writing Opportunties
Gather is a great forum to meet people, read entertaining and informative articles and earn money and gift cards while doing it. On average, I earn approximately $50 a month there just for commenting on articles and submitting a few of my own. The earning potential is definitely higher than that if you want to put more than a couple hours a week into it. Check it out.
MyLot is also a decent moneymaker. It doesn't pay as much for your time as Gather but it is still a worthy time investment. Thus far, I've been able to make the minimum payout every month without any referrals and commenting on posts just a few times a week.
MyLot is also a decent moneymaker. It doesn't pay as much for your time as Gather but it is still a worthy time investment. Thus far, I've been able to make the minimum payout every month without any referrals and commenting on posts just a few times a week.
New Guestbook
Like this lens? Want to share your feedback, or just give a thumbs up? Be the first to submit a blurb!
License
Some of this work is licensed under a
Creative Commons License.
and
Copyright (c) 2008 Cinnamon.
Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document
under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2
or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation;
with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts.
A copy of the license is included in the section entitled "GNU
Free Documentation License".
