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Carnival of Thrills on CMT

The third season of The Dukes of Hazzard opened with a memorable two-part episode called “Carnival of Thrills.” When Dukes fans talk about favorite episodes, this one is always near the top. The automotive stunts, fistfights, humor and family angst add up to one of the best-written stories of the series.

Carnival of Thrills could be described as a coming-of-brains story for Bo Duke. After receiving flattery from pretty stunt-show owner Diane Benson, Bo eagerly signs up for the chance to commit what seems to be public suicide in front of a grandstand audience, committing to a 32-car jump. The near-fatal wipeout of the previous stunt driver is no deterrent.

Concerned for Bo’s safety, the rest of the Duke family attempts to stop him. Boss and Rosco also want to stop him for their own reasons, which leads to a rare cooperation by Luke with one of Rosco’s most brazen impound excuses. As the General’s impound turns into a date with a car crusher, free-for-all fisticuffs ensue at the junkyard. The General is saved, but Bo nurses a grudge all the way home.

Irate at Luke’s well-meaning betrayal, Bo shoots off his mouth until Luke’s own temper responds with a challenge. The first battle royale between the cousins Duke is memorable for its swift eruption and realism. The fight is broken up by Uncle Jesse who tries to restore peace to the family, but to no avail. Bo leaves the farm while his emotions are raw, falling further into Diane’s arms.

When the Duke family learns that the prior stunt driver’s accident was the result of sabatoge, they race the clock to stop Bo from making the jump. But the General Lee is primed and ready, and Bo is making his final preparations in front of a roaring crowd. Can anyone stop Bo before something stops him for good?

Carnival of Thrills ushered in the best ratings season that The Dukes of Hazzard would enjoy during it’s run. See why by watching it this weekend on CMT! Part One airs Friday Sept 16 at 2:00 a.m. Eastern. Part Two airs Saturday Sept 17 at 1:00 a.m. Eastern. Check your local cable listings. It’s the weekend, so go ahead and pull an all-nighter with The Dukes of Hazzard!

Rembering 9/11

Ten years ago today, the world drastically changed. Most all of us remember where we were when he heard or saw what was unfolding on that clear Tuesday morning in New York. Take a moment today to pause and reflect and remember those who were lost that day.

If you have a memory about that day that you’d like to share, you can do so in our forums.

Got Something to Chew Over?

Do you have thoughts about HazzardNet? Got ideas, suggestions, or simply too much time on your hands? Then why not join a couple of our staff members in a Town Hall Chat?

We’re having a town hall meeting on Saturday Sept 10th, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. This is a very informal meeting of the minds (or mindless) where we will discuss current HazzardNet projects, items from the suggestion box, and whatever else is on our bucket list.

We’ll be in the flash chatroom, “Boar’s Nest”. Anybody interested is welcome to attend. It’s your chance to see HazzardNet administration behind the scenes. You can weigh in on the topics at hand, offer your insights, or merely watch us bicker over petty details. Sign in using your usual HazzardNet Forums ID and password. See ya there!

Dukes Stuck in Late CMT Schedule

Summer is giving way to autumn, but the change in the air has failed to touch CMT programming. The Dukes of Hazzard still holds the tough timeslot of 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Eastern time. We contacted CMT a month ago and asked if the Dukes had any chance of a better air time. CMT’s programming director declined to comment. Until further notice, the Dukes are stuck.

So, set your TiVo or cable recording device as needed, and enjoy these episodes:

Thurs Sept 8th: “People’s Choice” 1:00 a.m. Eastern, and “Arrest Jesse Duke” at 2:00 a.m. Eastern

Friday Sept 9th: “The Duke of Duke” 1:00 a.m. Eastern, and “The Runaway” at 2:00 a.m. Eastern

Fun stuff to note: “The Duke of Duke” has Daisy falling for someone that she believes to be her third cousin. While that isn’t genetically close enough to be scandalous, you can’t help but think back to the first Dukes of Hazzard episode “One-Armed Bandits” where Bo says he’d marry Daisy if she wasn’t his cousin, and she says that “it never stopped anyone in this family before.”

And it apparently wouldn’t stop Daisy, except that this third cousin has a dirty little secret. Watch to see what it is. For those of you who think Daisy is even more beautiful when she’s angry, you’ll love the ending of this one.

The episode “The Runaway” is famous for the demise of Daisy’s car, which goes out in an epic blaze of glory. Once again, Daisy is angry. Very angry. As in, chasing her cousins with a fry pan, angry. Who hasn’t seen this kind of thing in their own family at least once?

Check your local cable listings and watch The Dukes of Hazzard on CMT!

Congrats to our Fan of the Month!

Our Fan of the Month for September 2011 is a real woman of mystery, as you can tell by her photo with Catherine Bach! “Redneck girl 01” joined us in March of 2008. While she’s outgoing and friendly with everyone on HazzardNet, she’s a little shy about sharing her face with the world!

Redneck girl 01 is a long-time participant on our Forums and her recognition as Fan of the Month is overdue. She clinched the title after supplying us a personal account of Hazzard Homecoming in our Forums. For those of you who did not get to attend Hazzard Homecoming, Redneck girl 01’s reporting will give you an honest overview of what it was like.

She also included a link to her Facebook (faceless-book?) page which includes some great photos of the event, such as the one below:

This General Lee had a plush “Flash” upon the roof. The stuffed animal has been autographed by many cast members of The Dukes of Hazzard. Redneck girl 01 has many more photos of John, Cathy, Jimmie, Rick, Sonny, and Ben, and several photos of the Hazzard Homecoming grounds and atmosphere.

By immersing herself in the event and taking the time to provide us with all the details, she’s proven herself to be a dedicated Dukes of Hazzard fan. We appreciate the time she spent to share her experience with all of us, and we look forward to more of Redneck girl 01’s adventures in the future. Join us in congratulating her!