The Man Who Played Boss Hogg Was a Genius and an American Hero?
Our American Stories
iHeartPodcasts
4.3 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 11 March 2025
⏱️ 15 minutes
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Boss Hogg, played by long-time actor Sorrell Booke, had a much wider range of skills and talents than the bumbling Boss would have some believe. Here to tell the story is Nick Ragaon, host of the popular YouTube channel, "This Date in History with Nick Ragone."
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