Congradulations to the A&E network for bringing Mr. Chapman and his family group back to your network. I, as well as, thousands of other folk’s have really missed the show. In my opinion everyone is allowed to make mistakes, all people say thing’s in anger they don’t really mean. Mr. Chapman and his family do a great service to society, but most of all his, and the families trying to get these people head’s out of there behinds and trying to go straight is more than just about anybody, who calls themselves Christian,would take the time to do. In watching some of the shows the people they go after are not just on the bottom rung of the ladder, they are the foot pad of the ladder. I’ve never been a felon, but I’d sure think twice about doing these people over, and they aren’t even armed with a convential weapon.You folk’s have my utmost respect, Mr.Chapman and it just goes to show “If you can’t keep up with the big (DOG”S), stay on the porch”

I’m okay with this, read why.
http://www.smarterthanthem.com/2007/11/is-dog-bounty-hunter-racists.html

While I imagine there are more than a few who consider Dog’s comments inappropriate, I think his son’s behavior is more so. What one says *or does* in one’s own home or in private conversations has a certain *liberty* of thinking that it is, indeed, private.
There are those of us who, for whatever reason, should/could be or are offended EVERY day by public statements. The mind shudders at what we would think, were we able to be privy to family conversations! Most folk have become way too sensitive to what goes in their ears while becoming nearly immune to what comes out of their mouths.
Welcome back Dog! You do a good work and your private lifestyle is none of my business.

I think its a bad idea for him to be given another opportunity. Even if he goes back on the air, he wont have the support that he once had. The network is really damaging their standing in every community that beleives that those kind of words, that has to stem from a belief system that he was taught and is teaching he children, is not acceptable. I, for one will not watch the show and considering blocking the network.
I will miss thier show like intervention and american justice. Oh well!!!

I think Dog should come back, it is not like he is the only one who slips up. I have heard comments and read comments about higher ups who had said worse than the n word…..about people ,places ect.. welcome back Dog. we love you .. the Benson Family….

He is a disgrace. Any man that crys and apologizes to the degree he did, and to kiss butt with outright trouble makers as he did, is no man in my book. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Two faced yellow bellied excuse for a man. He makes me sick.

i am glad he is going to be back on. he did nothing that the others are doing. he was just a target. he is a good man, that is what i see on tv. true to life as i can see. i enjoyed watching him. all is good, glad he is going to be back on.

This wasn’t a slip up. This was him being exposed for what he is. I’m going to watch the commercials to see who is supporting this guy and stop supporting them too.

i think that dog should get the show back.im a black woman and i would like to say this is not new .think about wherw we live? every one slips up from time to time what he said is not acceptable butgod said to forgive and thats what we should do think you

I don’t know who appointed Rev Al Sharpton as the spokesperson for Black people but he doesn’t speak for me so no matter how much “Dog” kissed up to the so-called Black leaders it’s not enough for me. We regularly viewed that show and when his true nature was revealed it hurt. As a Black woman I can tell you that the “n” word is offensive no matter who uses it; rather Black or White; Rapper or just talking; it’s a divisive vulgar offensive word. Since A&E obviously values revenues and dollars rather than minority viewership your channel is now blocked in my house.

to brasheras .. it’s interssting that Dog makes you sick because he apologized .. but not, apparently, for what he said in the first place ..

I am really upset that they have not put Dog back on the air. They already put that white guy don imus on the radio and he really comes off racist he said a lot more serious words that hurt a lot more people. Dog is an outstanding man of faith with a beautiful Wife and family. A&E should forgive and forget it’s not like he said it while the cameras were rolling. I am white and my finance is black together we have two kids. I endure racism everyday, my father disowned me because my kids are black
I do not see that same sense in Dog He is different. I was defending Dog from day one, He loves the show with a passion if anything he makes it clear that he just wants to help people go down the right path a path that he knows about and has seen first hand. I have never seen an episode were he cusses the person out dark skinned or light skinned and did not give them another chance. Dog and Beth are truly made for this and I as a viewer and fellow Christian Love to watch Dog and Beth in action. Love you guys and God Bless

I can tell the writer of this column believes the same believes of “The Dog Hunter”. How could you want someone who is so racist to be back on the air. We as African Americans need to stop allowing people to demean and disrespect our race. If this man came up to you and smacked you in the face, you’d be quick to have him in court to sue him. Well this is a smack in the face!!! Yes, rappers use the same N word and we need to boycott their music by not supporting it. We as African Americans do have the Power to stop this nonsense and we should do so. In my opinion they never have to put his show back on the air.

I am thrilled that they are going to put Dog the Bounty Hunter back on tv!!!!
But, I for one was really upset about what happened to take the show off the air.
Dwayne should not have used the N word at all (that is my belief), nor should his son told the press that his dad used that word. That was totally wrong on his son’s part (even though his son was highly upset at his dad for using profanity (yes, to me, using that word is a profanity), no matter what race a person is “we all bleed the same blood”.
I enjoyed watching the show (I have been to Honolulu/Waikiki area 6 times and when I watch the show, I can say “Hey we were there” or we have been there, etc….!!
No, I do not like the profanity that is used on the program, but seeing Hawaii again makes it just beautiful! Aloha!

I don’t know which is worse, the ungodly existence of a show like Dogg the Bounty Hunter, or the troubling fact that a channel like Arts and Entertainment is regularly showing such sorry fruitless garbage.
A&E has really taken a dive for the lowest road to ratings over the last decade. Arts and Entertainment used to be the station that gave us classical literature, great music moments, quality arts news, a positive view into the humanities, and classic movies unavailable on most other channels. Now, they pitch out Bill Curtis, all these murder mystery shows, KISS has-beens, and, alas, Dogg the Bounty Hunter with his obnoxious, scantily clad, boobescent wife. That Dogg casually let slip that he was little more than overcompensated trailer trash is not a very shocking revelation. Neither is his sheepish return to the A&E lineup after his public absolution of bigotry by the current pope of the entertainment industry Rev. Al Sharpton.
A&E seriously stinks to high heaven, and so does the mangy Dogg.

First of all,freedom of speech.He obviously was furious with his son and everyone knows when u r mad u tend 2 say things u don’t mean,or they just come out the wrong way.that conversation should not have even been put out there.people are so ready to ruin someone’s life that they will do anything to do so.u see on his show that he is far from racist and that he loves and respects God.he gets one slip up and he’s evil,o man he is so not what we thought,no, he is human.i can’t stand that when white people get talked about it is so ok,but one person says the n word and o my gosh it’s a fucking riot.come on now,it’s just another word.so if i say black,or african,that’s okay but the n word is so wrong.it boggles my mind.we have bigger problems in this world to be mad over, then a man having a (private)conversation with his son,saying some things while he’s pissed off.The one that should get the look downs is the one who put it out there,why would u do that.in a way it’s the same,he was mad and said something he regrets,she was mad and put it out there for people to hear and try to ruin his work/life.that’s wrong!i just wish people would give as much attention to real problems as they do with these celebrities and their lives.this world just really needs help.go dog you’re great and you are doing an awesome job getting these rapist,killers,and drug dealers off the streets.you guys r awesome!

I say, I dont care about anyones OPINOIN !!!
“DOG” has been on a good positive mission in
his life. which includes his entire family !
The man was in Tears and clearly Sorry for
maybe saying something he may have said out
of an angry moment, which we ALL have… Hello !!!
I myself Cried when I knew he was being taken off the air!
I Welcome them back very Proudly and very Happily !!!
Who cares that someone blocks A&E from their household!
Thats a personal choice and your Loss!!!
There are literally Millions and Millions of People who
do and will continue to watch A&E, not to mention….
“WILL BE EXTREMELY EXCITED TO KNOW “THE DOGS” BACK !!!
WELCOME BACK “DOG”… WE’VE MISSED YOU !!!!

Just another show we don’t need on TV !!! ,, Iwasn’t surprized at all that he was taken off the air . We don’t need to be watching trash TV . What happened to our morals and ethics when it came to Live. We have to respect ourselves enough to keep that show from being viewed. Granted he and his family need to earn a living and get the criminals to court . But do I have to watch it on TV no . Its not my business that some criminal screws up his life and they are giving the BAD GUY Ten Mintues of UNDESERVED FAME . We should be more Worried about the VICTIMS !!!!!. If they want to do good then do it in a a manner which the Public doesn’t have to watch !!!!.
I personally think that what he said was uncalled for !!!! But what About the son who exposed a personal Slander ,, He did it for Fame to ,,its all about the Fame and money !!! what a shame !!!! They are No better then the rest of the TV and Radio Personalities that reveal their True selves ,, Like Don Imus ,, !!!

Personally, I am thrilled Dog The Bounty Hunter is coming back to A&E! I believe, and yes I am a faithful Christian, that Dog does a good service to mankind in his profession. I watched the show faithfully. I really do wish that the Chapman family would clean up their words on the show. They DO NOT have to use the profanity to accomplish their mission. I agree with Jenny’s comments. Everyone makes a slip in their words sometimes, regarding the racial thing. God forgives us for our shortcomings, so shouldn’t we forgive Dog for his? As far as, Dog’s wife’s anatomy,, hey,, she can’t help she is well endowed! God gave her those big things!! Dog has apologized, and we need to forgive him for his mistakes. He does an awesome job in catching criminals! And the writer is wrong.. I believe Tim Chapman is Duane’s brother…and I have never seen him without clothes on! Rock on Dog cause I will be watching your show!!!

Dog calls Tim his “brother” but only as in “friend.” They are not related. They have addressed this a number of times on the show.

I think the Dogs need his show back.For saying one word.
You would think he was the only one in the world Saying
it.He know what he did was wrong and will think before
saying any thing wrong.Don’t we fight able ever thing.
now.Help him do what is right and get the guy off.and
back to a place they need to be.

I’m of differing mindsets about this.
jnap, ‘freedon of speech’ does not apply to this. Our freedom of speech is not absolute, but is protected in that the government cannot specifically infringe upon it by enacting laws. As far as I’m aware, the word used by Duane Chapman is not considered protected speech.
Having said all that, I believe the focus of this has been misplaced. While there’s no denying that Chapman said what he did and that it was wrong, it was said to, recorded and released, by his son. This should have been between father and son, without the public eye.
Overall, I don’t particularly care one way or another that his show is back. I saw one episode and it didn’t do anything for me.

I am very happy the dog is out of the doghouse. In every family, family members are opinionated, say things in haste they dont mean and he was not on his show when he said this, he was in his private life. How many times in each of our lives have we said something that we wish we could take back, said something mean to get a point across, hurt someone unintentionally, had a fight with a family member and said not so nice things…….so I am glad the show is back, I am glad he is back and if the media didnt go crazy on celebrities personal heartaches, this man and his family would not have suffered, been embarrassed. this family is ‘real’, there show is ‘reality show’, I pray the family outside the lights is healing as this man has alot of love for his family.

WELL! ITS ABOUT TIME! IT WAS MY FAVORITE SHOW AND I LOOKED FORWARD TO WATCHING IT EVERY WEEK.

I am very happy the dog is out of the doghouse. In every family, family members are opinionated, say things in haste they dont mean and he was not on his show when he said this, he was in his private life. How many times in each of our lives have we said something that we wish we could take back, said something mean to get a point across, hurt someone unintentionally, had a fight with a family member and said not so nice things…….so I am glad the show is back, I am glad he is back and if the media didnt go crazy on celebrities personal heartaches, this man and his family would not have suffered, been embarrassed. this family is ‘real’, there show is ‘reality show’, I pray the family outside the lights is healing as this man has alot of love for his family.

I think it’s great that he back on the air, why not every one that
has said thing that wasm’t right have been taking of the air and then
put back on. If they can come back why not the DOG. Don’t get me wrong
what he said was very wrong,but what his son did was just as bad, for
one thing you don’t let people or girlfriends, boyfriends get in between you and you family or love ones. You never let them use you against your family, that’s very wrong. If all of us had a child do us that way how would you feel. I know I would be very mad and would probably say things I didn’t mean to say but got so mad you just let it come out, but to taped and then put out for everybody hear and then
be critized like he was is wrong. We all are human and we all make mistakes but we all need to be forgiven, that’s what makes us all
human beinges. We also need to know if we throw stones at people they
can also be throw right back a us. So I think we all need to get over this and let go, in other words get on with your life.

I am so glad “The Dog” is back. I believe he really cares what happens to the people he catches and wants them to do better. Someone needs to care and why not “The Dog”! I watched the show faithfully and I will again. You Rock Dog!

i love watching dog shown. he get them people when they broke the law.he said what he said. but everybody let something slipped out of there mouth.you cant say you sometime let something slipped out of your mouth. i wish the program come back on.

I watched this show once.
Had to tahe a bath in my septic tank to get clean again.

Welcome back, Dog. I’m an African American female, but feel as though Dog has done his pennance. I love his show. Everyone deserves a chance to right their wrong.

I USE TO WATCH DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER AND NEVER MISSED AN EPISODE SO ME BEING AN AFRICAN AMERICAN AND A WOMEN I WILL NO LONGER WATCH HIS SHOW AFTER WHAT HE SAID,HE’S A FAKE AND THE ONLY REASON HE DID ALL THAT CRYING AND REACHING OUT WAS BECAUSE IT HURT HIS POCKETS,I THINK ITS WRONG THAT HE GETS A PAT ON THE BACK ABOUT THE WHOLE SITUATION AND I WILL MAKE SURE TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT HIM BEING BACK ON THE AIR SO THAT NONE OF “US” WATCH THE SHOW!!!!!

i am so glad dog is coming back on the air. he and his family catch the criminals that the law cant. he is justice without a police badge and when he talks to them and tries to get them to try and want to change to better their life makes me feel there will better people coming out of jail than those who return to there bad life styles. and one last coment if black people can call each other the N word then what is so wrong with others saying it. as long as it isnt hurting anyone?

Great knowing you are comming on tv again YEA!!,! People make mistakes every day. I feel “DOG” is doing great things for catching all the wrong & evil people who really need to be put off the streets. I am a mixture of many races African American female, however I knew people make racial remarks (and thoughts) everyday, I really feel Mr Chapman was only using words. Now he has asked to be forgiven. So lets move on to the great work him & his team are doing. Looking forward to watching your program.

Hi I like the show very much but lost it when he made those racial remarks. I hope his behavior in the future will prove that he has served his pennnance and shows better judgement when it comes to talking to his son about racial statements.IT’S statements like this from a celebrity that a lot of kids look up to that makes them think they can judge too .

YES!!!! He has returned. We missed you and I cannot believe you have been gone for this long. We love you.

Dog should not be back on, he’s like most so called southern Christian’s, a liar, and a Hypocrite, and any black person he thinks differently I feel sorry for because you’re ignorant, and a uncle tom to boot.

I have been a fan of the show and the Chapman family for sometime now. I’m glad that DOG is back. We need more people like him that are willing to uphold the law and stand up for what’s right by not only hunting the criminals but caring enough to have compassion and steer them in the right direction in their lives. Good Luck and Best wishes to Dog and the rest of the Chapman family as well. Scarlet Bender Houston Texas

YES—- I LOVE YOUR SHOW……………..IVE MISSED YALL,FAMILY FAITHFUL WATCHERS,,,,,,

Hey Dog and Family;
Love you all. You need to build a big dog house for that son! I am serious. Let him work and supply the money for the family for a while and see how hard that is. Can we spell ungrateful twerp? I know you have forgiven him but let’s not do that again Sonny. What happens in family phone conversations stays in the family.
sldoran@yahoo.com February 20, 2008 4:25 pm. est

Dog is what his name is a DOG. He has told at least three stories on how he got his nickname, on Motel Williams he said he got it when he was in jail that the warden would tell him when a inmate escaped “go getem dog”, then on another show he said it is because the people call him dog because God spelled backward. He said Tim (young blood) is his brother and Beth was his wife. Both Lies. He is two faced and a hypocrite. Good christians don’t lie and use very fowl language that I don’t think God approves of. We heard the real Dog on the tape his son recorded. And to beat all of that after the people are caught that they go after he acts like he is thier best friend. I am not even going to tell you what I think of Beth. I was so happy when the U,S. Marshalls bursted in on him, I said out loud how does it feel Dog. Tim was the only one that showed remorse. Beth was there trying to use the people to get her man out of jail. I wonder if she thought how the families feel when the go get someones husband, son or mother I doubt it.

hey dog and family i am so glad your back..missed you…faith is strong and i know you never gave up and i never did…always believe..love you all

MY MOM IS VERY SICK AND REALLY MISSES THE DOG SHE LOVES HIM AND CANT WAIT TO SEE HIM ON TV SHE SAYS LOVE YOU DOG

Amanda,
Belief is something that all Americans are free to practice as they see fit. One may believe in a higher being and NOT conform to organized religion’s values or standards. If it is the choice of the Chapman family to practice in this way then that is their business.
In the meantime, they offer a valuable service to the American people. Do you think that the women Luster was convicted of harming would value your viewpoint?
Do you think the children, or the mother of a meth addict who prays daily that their loved one will hit rock bottom and finally make the choice to stop would value your opinion?
There are always two sides to every story…in the case of this family I believe that their contributions to society far outweigh their human flaws.
This is America, Amanda, not some communist country where the rights or opinions of only one person, or a few, dictate the line behind which we ALL must stand.
I don’t care where the line is…I’ll stand behind the Chapman family no matter which side of it they are on!

I’m so glad that Dog is back. He the kind of Guy that everyone should want to be his friend. He’s done alot of good. I watch all of his shows and alot of the people real listen. He’s “been threre done that.” He can be a good example of how a peorson can change. The people he arrest are just the kind of poeple who need a strong arm of the law and a kind heart of our Lord Jesus Christ. So, he cureses sometimes, this isn’t going to keep him out of Heaven. Criminals or alot more likely to listen to someone who’s” been there done that” instead of someone that has been fortunate enough to never have been in trouble with the Law before. Look at Jesus, most of the people he hung around with were what alot of people today would call “Dirt Balls”. We all need to strive to be more like Jesus. This is were Dog can be a light for someone that is lost and need some help to find their way. Dog will show them. Dog “walks the walk and talks the talk.” I would say God is pleased with what he’s doing and is going to see that he comes back stronger than ever. God has plans for him. Glad you’re back Dog.

Hey good luck coming back I am so glad you are back on the air.I will be glad to see ya all come back on the show good luck coming back i am one of your biggest fans including my brother rob. well have to go for now one of your biggest fans kathryn houck i would like a tshirt or something to send to my brother large for him please.

I AM SO HAPPY THAT DOG IS COMING BACK MY SON ELIJAH IS DYING AND DOG’S SHOW IS ONE OF THE ONLY SHOWS THAT HE REALLY ENJOYS I THINK THEY WERE WRONG TO TAKE HIM OFF THE AIR IN THE FIRST PLACE

Hi Dog! I’m so glad you are coming back! None of A&E’s shows are great as yours ! When your not on I just go to bed. On Tuesdays that’s what I waited all day long to see. I guess I’ll be losing naptime, but who cares? Love to you all!

I’m so glad Dog the bounty hunter is back…I haven’t watched any tv since the shows been off…he and his family are human…they’re going to make mistakes….they do an excellent job at bounty hunting and they’re very personable, entertaining people…I love the show and I think it is a shame that in the country which proclaims “land of the free”, there is so much censorship….everybody is supposed to be entitled to their own opinion and I think these right-wings in the country are trying to ruin everything for everybody…quit having such soft skin…suck it up and go on for pete’s sake…quit crying everytime you turn around that “someone called me a name…my feeling are hurt” wahwahwah!!!! If my feelings got hurt everytime I was called a cracker or a honky, I’d stay upset…grow up…Dog and his family deserve to have their show…they do a great job at catching the bad guy…keep up the good work Dog and family!!!

DeWayne, Beth and Family,
I’m just another person out here in the world having difficult times like the other half of the world. I’m sorry for all the hell you have all gone through in the past few years. I’ve prayed for you and I’m happy that things seem to be going better for all of you! I’m a singe mom who’s trying tot rid of a father of my son who snorts oxys and abuses my son. My son has ADHD, ADD, IED, OED and Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome. He’s a very angry little boy and I’m in severe depression. Would you say a small prayer for us? It seems to work for you and I don’t think I pray the right way because I don’t see the light at all. I’ve written to Dr Phil 5 x’s and asked for help and nothing. Wel, I love your show and watch whenever it’s on. I hope you are back soon! God Bless Us All. You’re family is great in more ways than one!
Love,
Deb and Biagio

I am SSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad to hear you guys are coming back..God works in amazing ways even when it looks impossible..Stay strong and keep up the positive family attitude…It is good to see people actually stand up for their mistakes and handle them ..

I am glad to see that you get your show back. every body makes mistakes and say words they shouldn’t. nobody is perfect. But i am glad to have you and your family back on i love watching the show i hope i get to meet you and your family someday Good luck in all you do and God Bless Sherry

thats cool i love what Dog stands for can not want to see his show soon.

HEY, that’s great Love his family and the show.
Too many politics in show business, where is free speech ?.
Hey Dog & Family Glad your back; go catch them !@#$%^&*+ bad guys
The HELL with all the sensors and do gooders.
A couple loyal fans we are non-crimianl type Harley riders.
Ken & Jewel

I am a African American Woman and I used to Love watching Dog the Bounty Hunter but after he made that racist remark ( The N-Word) I no longer will be watching his show. All he did was show his true color and what he think about African American People. A&E should have kept his show off the air but it seems they only are thinking about the money and the money Dog the Bounty Hunter brings in, not the people he offended by making that remark. Dog still feels the same way, He’s just going to be more careful about the comments he makes.

I am so glad to hear that they are coming back, I love to watch this show. Praise the Lord.

dog you and your family taking down bad guys is good i dont know if your racist to blacks im black and i love your show GOD said love thy brother and sister no matter what i still love you guy GOD BLESS.