Love the Duck Commanders

Reading about the DUCK DYNASTY family is just as fascinating as watching their show on A&E.  The Robertson family is really very interesting and fascinating.  They are funny.  The most impressive information I learned through reading Willie's book is the fact that all the boys have college degrees, including the dad, Phil!  They're rednecks for sure, but they're highly educated rednecks who love the Lord!  What's not to like about them???

I also learned that Uncle Si is married and has children!  He's been married for more than 40 years!  I never would have guess that Uncle Si was a married man with children!!!!  He's always with Phil and Kay, so I just thought he didn't have a family of his own.  I didn't realize that there are several members of the family who are not on the show; I thought everyone in the family was on the show, but they obviously aren't. 

Oh, and Willie explains in his book THE DUCK COMMANDER FAMILY about why he and his brothers call their parents by their first names.  Based on what we've learned about this family through the show, I have to admit that I've been surprised to hear even the sons calling Phil and Miss Kay by their first names.  Willie says that the company began in the family home and, as he and his brothers were growing up, they helped answer the phone for sales requests for Duck calls.  As a result, they naturally progressed to referring to their parents by name because it was just easier when they were on the phone with customers.  It is NOT a sign of disrespect in any way. 

I've only recently become a DUCK DYNASTY fan, but I've quickly learned what all the hoopla has been about and I can't believe we've waited so long to watch it!!!  Now, we record every episode and I can't wait for the new season....if there will be a new season.  I've heard two different stories about why Season 4 might not happen:  1.  that the family members want $250,000/person/show (I'm not sure if this is true, but I did read it somewhere) and 2.  there's been some pressure to remove the family meal with prayer that they do at the end of every show; Phil says that if they can't do the family meal with prayer, they won't renew for a new season. 

Of course, I'm of the opinion that if A&E is stupid enough not to let the Robertsons keep that part of the show, then another network will pick up the show and continue to incredible legacy---and making lots of money....!