Jun 23, 2004 the video presented in the series original 1. My mom raised seven kids 1 over 35 years, and most of that time she didnt even have cable. In the fall of 1978, the first five episodes of the dukes of hazzard were filmed in covington, georgia, and surrounding areas, including some location work in nearby atlanta. The tome was timed with the release of the johnny knoxvillestarring dukes film adaptation. Baby boomers by the first time they saw the beatles on ed sullivan. Dukes of hazzard season 1 episode list one armed bandits daisys song mary kayes baby repo men high octane swamp molly lukes love story the big heist limo one is missing deputy dukes money to burn route 711 double sting thanks to cuzbonita for helpin with the following synopsis. See more ideas about the dukes of hazzard, duke, dukes of hazard. The dukes of hazzard one armed bandits tv episode 1979. Jerry rushing ace parker was much of the inspiration behind moonrunners, the movie that lead to the dukes of hazzard, and is said to be much of the inspiration for the character of bo duke. The dukes of hazzard wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Its a little known fact that only the first five episodes from season one were filmed in georgia. For gen xers, its the first time they heard the opening chords of waylon jennings guitar on the first episode of the dukes of hazzard, which first aired on cbs 40 years ago this week. The dukes of hazzard 19791985 showing all 103 items.
In a 1983 episode of that show entitled mel is hogg tied, boss hogg appeared in phoenix and tried to buy mels diner. At the beginning of the dukes of hazzard movie also the series pilot, the general lees doors actually open. See more ideas about dukes of hazard, duke and bo duke. Among them were the first three, which are known in fandom and lore as lee1, lee2, and lee3. It was consistently among the toprated television series in the late 1970s, at one point, ranking second only to dallas, which immediately followed the show on cbs friday night schedule. The dukes of hazzard tv series 19791985 trivia imdb. Season 1 1979 edit the first season of the dukes of hazzard was originally supposed to be a short cbs special filmed in covington, georgia. It featured the dukes of hazzard character a lapd officer. Covington actually served as a filming location for the dukes of hazzard. Sorrell bookes headstone reads, beloved pa, grandpa, brother and boss. Dukes of hazzard revisiting the filming locations youtube. The dukes of hazzard filming locations in georgia 2014 duration. Filming of the dukes of hazzard new georgia encyclopedia.
It was inspired by the 1975 film moonrunners, which was also created by gy waldron and had many identical or similar character names and concepts. Daisy, in a skimpy red bikini, pretends to have car trouble in order to flag down the guys transporting the slot machines so bo and luke can hijack them early installment weirdness. The dukes of hazzard 40th anniversary filming locations. The complete first season repackageddvd join luke and bo dukea couple of good old boysand their cousin daisy duke as they stay just ahead of the sheriff in their soupedup 1969 dodge charger, the general lee, and have fun thwarting the plots of the corrupt county boss. The dukes of hazzard ultimate pop culture wiki fandom. The dukes of hazzard insider reveals shows secrets. Not until the dukes proved to be an immediate hit was the hazzard set built at the warner brothers lot in burbank, ca. Dukes of hazzard georgia filming locations 2007 youtube. Contentsshow overview the dukes of hazzard follows the adventures of the duke boys, cousins bo and luke duke, who live in a. The dukes of hazzard the dukes of hazzard wiki fandom. Cousins bo and luke duke live on a family farm in hazzard county, georgia, with their attractive female cousin daisy and their wise old uncle jesse. For the fist few episodes, the show was filmed in georgia, where the fictional hazzard county was said to be, but production. Here you will see the tv filming location of the original duke farm house in the first 5 episodes of the tv series, the dukes of hazzard. In addition, the music man 1962 used the set originally.
Production of the show began in november 1978 and the first five episodes were filmed primarily on our historic town square. Though dukes of hazzard was obviously intended as a show firmly rooted in the american south, little hints of its true home in hollywood slipped through the cracks every now and again. The show was originally supposed to be a special series created for cbs in the late 70s, but after the first 5 episodes were filmed on location. For gen xers, its the first time they heard the opening chords of waylon jennings guitar on the first episode of the dukes of hazzard, which first aired on cbs 40 years. The television show, the dukes of hazzard 1979 was filmed on the same set. In the series pilot episode, cousins bo and luke duke intercept hazzard county sheriff rosco p. The greatest generation marks time by vj and ve day. On november 11, 1978, a stuntman on the georgia set of the dukes of hazzard launches the shows iconic automobile, a 1969 dodge charger. There is no relation between hazard ky and the production of the dukes of hazzard. This episode, originally slated to air on september 28, 1979, was filmed for the dukes of hazzards second season, explaining the presence of sonny shroyer whod gone on to star in his own series. The dukes of hazzard was rushed into production near the end of 1978, when the first five episodes were filmed in covington, ga. Directed by 1 writing credits 4 cast 91 produced by 4 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 3. Watch full episodes of dukes of hazzard and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. This is the fourth in our series of looking back at the georgia filming locations for the dukes of hazzard.
In fact, the spelling of hazzard in the show, used the double z to avoid any connotation with hazard ky. We kids watched tv constantly and mom suffered through lots of garbage shows. The first jump that is used in the opening credits was filmed in covington, smackdab in the town square. The series was inspired by the 1975 film moonrunners. From the daisy dukes to getting sued by a reallife. The dukes of hazzard is an american television series. Episodes season 1 the dukes of hazzard wiki fandom. In 1983, hannabarbera launched an animated series called the dukes. What did the dukes of hazzard really say about the south. Whats often forgotten these days is that the original. The duke boys race around in their customized 1969. The first five episodes were shot in georgia, with footage bein filmed in covington and conyers, which were small towns about 35 miles southeast of atlanta, give r take. The first season of the dukes of hazzard was originally supposed to be a short cbs special filmed in covington, georgia. In the fall of 1978, the first five episodes of the dukes of hazzard were filmed in covington, georgia, and surrounding areas, including some.
The dukes of hazzard was rushed into production near the end of 1978, when the first few episodes were filmed in covington, ga. Walt disneys golden oak ranch 19802 placerita canyon road, newhall, california, usa. Hazzards annual hazzard derby is on and while cooter is injured trying to help the dukes, luke must race in his car while bo is in the general lee. The only mention of this was in the episode, the dukes of hazzard.
Jan 01, 2020 the first five episodes of the dukes of hazzard were filmed in actual georgia towns, eating through six general lees in the process. Some episodes arent too bad, but for the most part, the prints. Although he played a corrupt southern politician, booke was actually a jewish actor from buffalo, new york. High octane 1979, though cooter at times nicknamed luke, with a. Waylon jennings, along with willie nelson, tompall glaser and jessie colter recorded an album titled wanted, the outlaws. What state was the dukes of hazzard television series. It was the first country music album ever to go platinum. Above is a tv screen capture of the duke farm house taken from one of the original first 5 episodes. However, all the entrants who signed the contracts didnt see the fine print about every loser will have to give up their cars to boss hogg, and roscos car cant lose with a tank of nitrous oxide. An american actioncomedy series running on cbs from 1979 to 1985 the show follows the adventures of good ol boys bo john schneider and luke tom wopat duke, two paroled exmoonshiners who live with their uncle jesse denver pyle and cousin daisy catherine bach in the fictional hazzard county, georgia. Now, we georgians know hazzard county doesnt really exist, but covington, georgia certainly does.
May 04, 2011 it featured the dukes of hazzard character a lapd officer. When the dukes of hazzard premiered on january 26, 1979, it was. The show aired for 147 episodes spanning seven seasons. Episodes season 1 1979 the first season of the dukes of hazzard was originally supposed. The dukes of hazzard was a syndication network action\comedy series created by guy waldron. After the boys elude roscoe, enos is hot on the trail, and their tail. Coltrane is in full pursuit of bo and luke who have no idea why.
In the third episode of the dukes of hazzard, that originally aired on february 9, 1979 sheriff roscoe p. The show aired for a total of 147 episodes spanning seven seasons. The series was inspired by the 1975 film moonrunners, which was also created by gy waldron and had. The first five episodes were shot in northern georgia. Directed by 1 writing credits 4 cast 91 produced by 4 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 3 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 11.
The dukes of hazzard is an american television series that aired on the cbs television network from january 26, 1979 to february 8, 1985. In fact, most of the filming took place during the winter of 1978 in and around the towns of covington, conyers, and social circle. The series was inspired by the 1975 film moonrunners, which was also created by gy waldron summary edit. During the filming of the pilot episode, two directors were eating breakfast in the town square of. It premiered on january 26, 1979, and finished on may 11, 1979 for a detailed description of an. Production of the dukes of hazzard began in november 1978, originally with the intention to produce just nine episodes. This is the first episode filmed in california, and the first in which boss and roscoe are depicted as bumbling buffoons rather than credible bad guys. Rushing wanted his role of crooked used car dealer parker to be reoccurring, but this is the only time the character is ever seen in the series.
The dukes of hazzard is an american actioncomedy television series that was aired on cbs from january 26, 1979, to february 8, 1985. The show ran for seven seasons and a total of 147 episodes. Spoilers 2 there were many lifenotimitatingart aspects to sorrell booke s casting as j. Mom forbade us from watching the dukes of hazzard, which made it seem like the best show ever. Season 1 of the tv series the dukes of hazzard had episodes. This is the first in our series of looking back at the georgia filming locations for the dukes of hazzard. The series was inspired by the 1975 film moonrunners, which was also created by gy waldron. Two madefortv reunion movies with the original cast were also made, in 1997 and 2000. The series was inspired by the 1975 film moonrunners, which was also created by gy waldron and had many identical or similar character names and concepts. The famous shot of the airborne general lee, the duke cousins muscle car, was filmed at nearby oxford college. A theatrical motion picture version of the series was made in 2005 starring seann william scott as bo, johnny knoxville as luke, jessica simpson as daisy, willie nelson as uncle jesse, and burt reynolds as boss hogg, with a 2007 madefortv prequel.
Production began in october 1978 with the original intention of only nine episodes being produced as midseason filler. The dukes of hazzard was developed from the 1975 movie moonrunners. The first five episodes were filmed in and around covington and conyers, georgia, and also parts of atlanta. With tom wopat, john schneider, catherine bach, denver pyle. Below are scene captures from some of the tv episodes and photos of what the area looks like today. The first several episodes of the series were filmed in covington before production moved to california. Visit hazzard county and dukes of hazzard film spots. Moonrunners movie the dukes of hazzard is an american action comedy television series that was aired on cbs from january 26, 1979, to february 8, 1985. The first five episodes of the dukes of hazzard were filmed in actual georgia towns, eating through six general lees in the process. The dukes of hazzard is an american television series that aired on the cbs television network from 1979 to 1985. Considerable evidence that this is the first episode, including daisy in a very skimpy bikini especially by late 1970s standards, roscos abrasiveness.
The dukes of hazzard s 1 e 1 one armed bandits recap. Weve put together eight interesting highlights from the show. It premiered on january 26, 1979, and finished on may 11, 1979 for a detailed description of an individual episode see the corresponding episode article. However, after the first five episodes when the crew went on christmas break, warner brothers moved production to california. The famous newton county courthouse in covington doubled as the hazzard county courthouse. Nov 11, 2019 on november 11, 1978, a stuntman on the georgia set of the dukes of hazzard launches the shows iconic automobile, a 1969 dodge charger named the general lee. Street scenes for the county seat are actually from covington, georgia, which has a small dukes of hazzard museum in the back of the a touch of country cafe. In fact, most of the filming took place during the winter of 1978 in and around the towns of. These first five episodes feature a noticeably different tone from the rest of the series, including some more adultoriented humor, with some raunchier elements and slightly coarser language. The first five episodes were filmed in covington, georgia, and surrounding areas. Crew members shoot an episode of the dukes of hazzard in covington, circa 1979.
Coltranes illegal shipment of slot machines, then plan to use the proceeds to donate to the hazzard county orphanage in roscos name, to ensure his win in an upcoming election against a corrupt. Jul 15, 2012 in the fall of 1978, the first five episodes of the dukes of hazzard were filmed in covington, georgia, and surrounding areas, including some location work in nearby atlanta. The general lee jumps into history in the dukes of hazzard. The first five episodes of the series were filmed in georgia, before filming was moved to the warner brothers set in burbank, california, where filming stayed for the. The television series the dukes of hazzard followed bo and luke duke, two cousins living in a rural part of the fictional. The dukes of hazzard is an american television series that originally aired on the cbs television network from 1979 to 1985.