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Denver Pyle as Uncle Jesse Duke Pyle — who had already appeared in dozens of projects, including on The Andy Griffith Show and in 1967’s Bonnie and Clyde — played Uncle Jesse, the Duke family’s moral compass and father figure.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Over the years, DeSean Jackson often referred to Reid as a father figure.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

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