The Dukes of Hazzard

The Dukes of Hazzard: Summary

Airs Next:CBS at Friday 8:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Ended
Premiered:January 26, 1979
Last Aired:February 8, 1985
Show Categories:Drama, Comedy, Action/Adventure

The Duke Family -- cousins Bo ( John Schneider) and Luke (Tom Wopat), assisted by their cousin Daisy ( Catherine Bach) and their uncle, Jesse (Denver Pyle)-- fight the system and root out the corrupt practices of Hazzard County Commissioner Boss Hogg (Sorrell Booke) and his bumbling brother-in-law-Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane (James Best). The show became an instant hit, never failing to win its time slot during its original run on CBS for seven seasons from 1979-1985. The Duke boys, a pair of 'Robin Hood' types complete with bows and Dynamite arrows, are assisted in their adventures by their car, an orange 1969 Dodge Charger named 'The General Lee'. The Dukes of Hazzard is set in Georgia, and the show's southern influence is felt throughout. Country singing superstar Waylon Jennings performed the famous theme song to the show (Good Ol' Boys), and acts as The Balladeer, narrating the adventures of each episode. Furthermore, many of the plots revolved around the Dukes' history as an ex-moon-shining family. The story followed Bo and Luke until season five, because during episodes 87 through 104, their cousins Coy (Byron Cherry)and Vance (Christopher Mayer) replaced the boys while the went on to join NASCAR Circuit. Bo and Luke won, but returned to Hazzard after great season at the NASCAR Circuit. Innocently naive Deputy Enos Strate, though technically a member of the law under Boss Hogg, strives for justice and fairness, while also having a major crush on Daisy. Ace mechanic Cooter Davenport helps the Dukes along the way, and Deputy Cletus Hogg, though not as honest as Enos, subtlety assists the Dukes escape from 'Hogg justice'.

The series had an extremely successful run in syndication beginning in 1996 on TNN, the Nashville Network. This led to a resurgence in the popularity of the "Dukes". Two reunion movies, featuring the surviving members of the cast, aired in 1997 and 2000. The show currently airs on CMT (Country Music Television) and in the summer of 2005 experienced another huge revival with the film version, starring Seann William Scott, Johnny Knoxville, Willie Nelson and Jessica Simpson.

A Prequel was Made in 2007 and shown in 2 weeks on ABC Family in 2008 during the summer. The Duke Family -- cousins Bo ( John Schneider) and Luke (Tom Wopat), assisted by their cousin Daisy ( Catherine Bach) and their uncle, Jesse (Denver Pyle)-- fight the system and root out the corrupt practices of Hazzard County Commissioner Boss Hogg (Sorrell Booke) and his bumbling brother-in-law-Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane (James Best). The show became an instant hit, never failing to win its...

Hazzard in Hollywood

Aired: Friday May 19, 2000

Bo, Luke, Daisy, Rosco, Cletus, and Cooter travel to Hollywood to sell some musical recordings in order to raise money to build a new hospital in Hazzard County. However, when their recordings and money are stolen, they wind up on the run from mysterious hit men, sleazy record producers, Russian gangsters, and vicious loan sharks.

Jump (DVD Bonus Feature)

The behind the scenes stunt crew talk about the General Lee's modifications.

Posted: 05/24/06
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Catherine Bach Forum by Mad_Buck 07/19/2006 7:19am
ABC Family Channel by Mad_Buck 06/24/2006 11:57am

Dukes sequel goes to DVD
Good old boys aren't good enough to warrant another big-screen outing.
- 05/31/06 1:52 PM
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Cooter puts down Dukes
Actor who played "Cooter" on the original Dukes television series says he doesn't like the new movie.
- 07/14/05 6:00 PM
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TV shows go to the movies
The reimagination machine keeps cranking out the television-to-movie conversions. Figuring nostalgia plus big stars equals a hit, Hollywood feeds its Hazzard-ous Vice in the hopes it will Bewitch the box office.
- 06/23/05 4:57 PM
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Rick HurstDeputy Cletus Hogg
Waylon JenningsThe Balladeer
Christopher MayerVance Duke (season 5; eps. 87-105) (photos)
Ben JonesCooter Davenport (photos)
Byron CherryCoy Duke (season 5; eps. 87-105) (photos)

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Woolsey
member since: Aug 19, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Influential"
Two good old boys on the bad side of the law battle corruption in their home county. ...Continue »
08/21/08 09:08pm | report abuse
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asoldierswife2
member since: Jul 20, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Absolutely fabulous"
I watch Dukes of Hazzard film on the Warner Brothers studio lot aleast once a week for a year. I really enjoyed watching John and Tom work together. I laughed most of the time at the craziness that was going on and loved watching the entire cast at work. ...Continue »
07/19/08 09:09pm | report abuse
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jameslimborg
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The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
Dukes of Hazzard tv show by JamesLimborg.com ...Continue »
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FullHousefan
member since: Jun 15, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Before my time"
The Dukes of Hazzard is amazing...even though I'm only 17 and this came out way before my time ...Continue »
02/10/08 02:39pm | report abuse
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fshocker
member since: Jun 8, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Classic"
Classic Tv Show that brings sex appeal, car action, and family fun. The Dukes have influenced television forever. ...Continue »
09/25/07 09:29pm | report abuse