Growing up in the 80s it was a special time for kids who loved cars. Series like Magnum Pi, Knight Rider, and The A-Team all had an iconic vehicle that was a centerpiece of the series and epitomized the spirit of the show. But perhaps none was as iconic and memorable as the car at the heart of this episode, The General Lee.
The orange painted muscle car was the chariot of Bo and Luke, the two modern day Robin Hoods Aka The Duke Boys. In this episode of Gone But Not Forgotten we’re going climb through the window and get behind the wheel of The General as we revisit The Dukes of Hazzard.
The late 70s and early 80s were a massive time in the land of country music. It had become part of the main stream in a major way thanks to films like Urban Cowboy and outlaw musicians like Willie Nelson,...
The orange painted muscle car was the chariot of Bo and Luke, the two modern day Robin Hoods Aka The Duke Boys. In this episode of Gone But Not Forgotten we’re going climb through the window and get behind the wheel of The General as we revisit The Dukes of Hazzard.
The late 70s and early 80s were a massive time in the land of country music. It had become part of the main stream in a major way thanks to films like Urban Cowboy and outlaw musicians like Willie Nelson,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Jessica Dwyer
- JoBlo.com
The original stars of CBS’s popular series “Dukes of Hazzard” are speaking their mind about the recently renewed criticism of the show’s use of the Confederate flag.
John Schneider and Tom Wopat, who played Bo and Luke Duke in the series which ran from 1979 to 1985, addressed the controversial symbol of the Confederacy that is painted atop the show’s famous car, a Dodge Charger nicknamed the General Lee.
“I have never had an African American come up to me and have any problem with it whatsoever,” Schneider, 60, said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “The whole politically correct generation has gotten way out of hand.”
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Wopat, 69, was more understanding of the current generation’s call to remove the flag from pop culture.
“The situation in the country has obviously changed in the last 40 years.
John Schneider and Tom Wopat, who played Bo and Luke Duke in the series which ran from 1979 to 1985, addressed the controversial symbol of the Confederacy that is painted atop the show’s famous car, a Dodge Charger nicknamed the General Lee.
“I have never had an African American come up to me and have any problem with it whatsoever,” Schneider, 60, said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “The whole politically correct generation has gotten way out of hand.”
Also Read: Kanye West Renounces Trump Support, Declares Own Political Party the 'Birthday Party'
Wopat, 69, was more understanding of the current generation’s call to remove the flag from pop culture.
“The situation in the country has obviously changed in the last 40 years.
- 7/8/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Symbols of the Confederacy are coming down across America — but not on The Dukes of Hazzard.
The stars of the ’80s hit are speaking out in defense of their show and its iconic car the General Lee, which famously had a Confederate flag emblazoned on its roof, as Black Lives Matter activists call for Confederate flags and statues to be removed nationwide. “I have never had an African American come up to me and have any problem with it whatsoever,” John Schneider, who played Bo Duke on the CBS series, tells The Hollywood Reporter. “The whole politically correct generation has gotten way out of hand.
The stars of the ’80s hit are speaking out in defense of their show and its iconic car the General Lee, which famously had a Confederate flag emblazoned on its roof, as Black Lives Matter activists call for Confederate flags and statues to be removed nationwide. “I have never had an African American come up to me and have any problem with it whatsoever,” John Schneider, who played Bo Duke on the CBS series, tells The Hollywood Reporter. “The whole politically correct generation has gotten way out of hand.
- 7/8/2020
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Bach Created Daisy Duke Image To Avoid Looking Like Dolly
Actress Catherine Bach created her own iconic Daisy Duke look for hit TV show The Dukes Of Hazzard because she didn't want to be seen as a Dolly Parton knock-off.
The sexy star has revealed she was far from happy with series creator Gy Waldron's vision for her character and begged him to let her style Daisy.
She tells Access Hollywood, "They gave me a poodle skirt with a little turtleneck (top) because the creator of the show... was in love with Dolly Parton and that was on her album cover.
"I'm like, 'Ok, I'm not gonna channel Dolly Parton.' I said, 'Please, can I have a chance to show you what I think she should look like.' And he said, 'Ok'. I came in the next day with different clothes and he said, 'Ok, we got a deal'."...
The sexy star has revealed she was far from happy with series creator Gy Waldron's vision for her character and begged him to let her style Daisy.
She tells Access Hollywood, "They gave me a poodle skirt with a little turtleneck (top) because the creator of the show... was in love with Dolly Parton and that was on her album cover.
"I'm like, 'Ok, I'm not gonna channel Dolly Parton.' I said, 'Please, can I have a chance to show you what I think she should look like.' And he said, 'Ok'. I came in the next day with different clothes and he said, 'Ok, we got a deal'."...
- 2/8/2012
- WENN
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