Did you know these 12 fun facts about the Dukes of Hazard and the General Lee
The General Lee Hunt: Finding Dodge Chargers for the General Lee became so difficult that the crew would approach random Charger owners on the street, offering to buy their cars on the spot!
Waylon Jennings' Hands: The show's narrator, Waylon Jennings, not only voiced "The Balladeer" but also played the guitar in the opening credits. His mother even complained she never saw his face, which led to his guest appearance in Season 7.
Fan Favorite: The General Lee wasn’t just a star on screen—it received more fan mail than any of the actors, making it one of the most popular “characters” of the show!
Record-Breaking Jump: The General Lee set a world record during filming, jumping 16 feet high and 82 feet long. The jump became a part of TV history and the car’s legend.
CB Handles: The Duke family had fitting CB radio handles: Uncle Jesse was "Shepherd," Bo and Luke were "Lost Sheep," and Daisy’s was "Bo Peep."
Daisy Duke’s Shorts: Daisy Duke’s famous shorts almost didn’t make it on the show! Network executives initially objected to them, but allowed them on the condition that she wore pantyhose underneath. Instead of toning down her look, it made her an iconic '70s sex symbol.
Cars Destroyed: During the show’s production, somewhere between 256 and 321 Dodge Chargers were turned into General Lees. Most were destroyed during filming, and less than 20 still exist in various conditions.
The Dixie Horn: The General Lee's famous "Dixie" horn wasn’t planned. The producers heard a car in Atlanta with the horn, chased it down, and bought the horn. Later, they realized it was a cheap novelty item!
Rosco's Signature Sound: James Best, who played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, added the "coo coo" sound to his character based on noises he made when playing with his kids. It softened the character, making Rosco more lovable.
Boss Hogg's Contract: Sorrell Booke, who played Boss Hogg, had it in his contract that his character could never deal drugs or kill, keeping the show family-friendly despite his corrupt behavior.
******’s Store: Ben Jones, who played ******, owns a chain of stores called ******’s Place in Tennessee and Virginia, dedicated to memorabilia and fan love for the show.
Boss Hogg’s Suit: Sorrell Booke wore padding under his iconic white suit to make him appear even larger, cementing his portrayal of the over-the-top villain, Boss Hogg.
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