Duck Dynasty

“Duck Dynasty” is a reality TV series on A&E that chronicles the lives of the Robertson family, who amassed their fortune through their family-run business, Duck Commander, based in West Monroe, Louisiana. This company specializes in products for duck hunters, most notably the Duck Commander duck call. The Robertson men—brothers Phil and Si, along with Phil’s sons Jase, Willie, and Jep—are easily recognizable by their long beards. The business had humble beginnings in a family shed, where Phil Robertson spent 25 years crafting duck calls from Louisiana cedar trees. Today, his son Willie serves as the company’s CEO. The family was also featured in the series “Benelli Presents Duck Commander” and its spin-off “Buck Commander,” which continues to air on the Outdoor Channel.

The show has shattered several ratings records on A&E and across cable television. The premiere of its fourth season attracted 11.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched nonfiction cable telecast in history.