Celebrity Justice
"Dog" Breaks Ratings Record for A&E

Duane "Dog: The Family Speaks," an A&E special about the recent arrest and possible extradition of Duane Dog Chapman, was seen by 4.5 million viewers Tuesday night. The show tied the network's previously most-seen program -- a "Dog the Bounty Hunter" special about Chapman's wedding.

The broadcast set the record among viewers 18-49 for the network.

Chapman was arrested last week by U.S. marshals and released on bail. He faces possible extradition stemming from a 2003 case in which Chapman captured fugitive Andrew Luster, who was wanted on rape charges at the time, in Mexico -- where bounty hunting is illegal.

The A&E special included exclusive interview footage of Dog and his wife Beth that was shot just after his release.

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1. I LOVE DOG! Such a hero to me. Mexico needs to go to hell-he did something that was good for people everywhere, and what he believed in. He shouldn't be punished for it. No doubt in my mind Luster paid the Mexian authorites to do it to him and his family, but DOG and his family totally has my support.

Thank God Luster is behind bars. Heres hoping he NEVER gets out.

Posted at 3:47PM on Sep 21st 2006 by amy

2. This man is awesome. I watched the special, and felt so bad for Beth. These 3 men are heros. Why are we bending to sh*tty Mexico? Go Dog!

Posted at 3:50PM on Sep 21st 2006 by kathryn

3. God has a way of using us, for his will and sometime we don't understand, but it's his purpose. The justice system in the USA is not right, and should be organized better for the people to obey the laws. The Dog is doing God's work. . .keep up the good work, you are a blessing.

Posted at 3:52PM on Sep 21st 2006 by Fleet333

4. I watched the special too..it just made me sad, I'm sorry but all this is about is $$$$ crooked mexican government. Stay strong Dog & family!!!

Posted at 3:54PM on Sep 21st 2006 by RM

5. DOG RULES!!! Mexico better back the f@#* off!!!!!

Posted at 3:54PM on Sep 21st 2006 by casecalldiva

6. I watched and it was heart wrenching. I support to all the Chapman's and their extended families. And Tim you hold up your head...you have worked work it and deserve to be proud. Beth, Dog, Leland, Dwayne Lee, Tim, baby Lisa and family please stay strong. I believe the right thing will prevail. You all deserve the best in life and do wonderful work. You go in hard for a bounty for your safety but always end with care, concern and understanding and I love that about ALL of you. With warmest Aloha to you and yours.

Posted at 4:01PM on Sep 21st 2006 by Kikoke

7. Dog is a hero in the USA,,I would come donate my life savings to help the dog,Fight for what is right dog, some of the judges in this country should go to mexico and do time for ripping off the americian people, DOG IS A AMERICIAN HERO,4.5 MILLION PEOPLE THINK SO TO

Posted at 4:07PM on Sep 21st 2006 by dixie chick hater

8. Dogs needs to follow the laws of whatever foreign country he decides to visit. You’d all be screaming bloody murder if a Mexican Bounty Hunter came to America and violated our laws. I think and hope he’ll get off lightly, but he’s no pansy. He knows he broke their laws and now it’s time to pay the piper.

Posted at 4:14PM on Sep 21st 2006 by dogsdayafternoon

9. Sorry dogsdayafternoon, but any time Mexico wants to come to the USA and get their CONVICTED criminals I'm all for it. The mexican government better bring a train.

Posted at 4:20PM on Sep 21st 2006 by BJ

10. I Love Duane Chapman and His Family..They are all awesome..I believe he should be commended for what he and his son and brother did instead of arrested...He has put a very dangerous man in jail something no one else could do...I wish The Dog and His Family the very best...HANG IN THERE...KEEP YOUR HEADS UP

Posted at 4:24PM on Sep 21st 2006 by Teresa

11. I watched it. I love Dog!

Posted at 4:26PM on Sep 21st 2006 by Sunshine

12. I have a bad feeling about this and I hope and pray these BRAVE AMERICAN men come out of this okay. But to comment on someone elses comment. If the US had a Mexican criminal to the likes of Luster I do believe we would find the person and escort him/her back to Mexico with a big bright red bow on their head. Why would we want to keep crap like that here ... we have enough crappy people as it is. I think other law enforcement are upset that some dinky (at the time) bail bondsman out thought their best trained officer and found someone that they couldn't find and when it was mentioned in public again it just got on someones wrong side and now they are trying to best the Chapmans'. It is sad to think this is being done because someone's ego was hurt. I thought on the A&E special that when they picked the guy up they had a Mexican police officer with them and if so why didn't they say "hey guys I can't let you do that but I can get him for you" ... Oh I forgot MEXICO doesn't care who is walking their streets.

Posted at 4:34PM on Sep 21st 2006 by Raven

13. The Mexican Government oughta worry more about getting rid of the drug lords and many other dangerous criminals that flee to Mexico. And maybe they should try to fix the many other problems in their country so the Mexican people can stay there and work . Let their countrymen and women have some pride and be able to support their families in their home country. Give Dog and his associates a break. They were just doing what you should have been.

Posted at 4:51PM on Sep 21st 2006 by the wife

14. #12 I am not sure where I heard this but, a few years back I remember seeing an interview with an American couple whose claimed that they were the ones who gave Dog the tip as to Luster's whereabouts. She said in the interview that she had spotted Luster while they were in Mexico on vacation. She also said that she gave the same tip to the U S government (i.e. marshall's, I assume). Dog and Family are true hero's and should not be punished for accomplishing something the U S government could not accomplish themselves. I am with you #12, Dog and Crew made the best trained U S government officers look terrible and now they are trying to make him pay for it. Regardless, of the great deed he performed.
GOD BLESS THE DOG AND CREW, WE ALL LOVE YOU GUYS! WE WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS!

Posted at 5:13PM on Sep 21st 2006 by Brandi

15. I had no idea that Andrew Luster has 87 counts of rape against him. I have always loved Dog and especially now that Dog, Tim and Leland got this piece of scum sucking pond algae off the street for the rest of us women to be safe. THANK YOU DOG.

Sounds like Mexico is a bit pissed that we might be shutting our borders to their people(although I dont know why they would be pissed) and pulled this as a ploy!

DOG and family, GOD BLESS YOU!

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Posted at 5:15PM on Sep 21st 2006 by sherri

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