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While HazzardNet remains one of the oldest and highest-ranked Dukes of Hazzard websites in the world, we have apparently offended The People’s Republic of China in the process. Well, excuse the hell outta us! Is it our rampant display of freedom of speech? Our occasional use of the rebel flag? Our bad jokes? Whatever the case, we can only thank God that we’re in America and free to be a part of all that’s wrong with society.
Ben Jones has released a press release regarding the cancellation of John and Tom’s upcoming appearance at the Cincinnati Pops. The press release can by read by clicking here.
“According to Jones, the Cincinnati Pops was pressured to cancel a July 14, 2007 performance by singers John Schneider and Tom Wopat because of their connection with ‘The Dukes of Hazzard.’ Jones and Schneider were both told that the cancellation came after members of the Cincinnati community complained that the popular and perennial family show has ‘racist overtones.’ Both Schneider and Wopat have appeared previously with the Cincinnati Pops.”
Thanks to Renee for bringing this to our attention. Together, maybe we can get Tom and John’s appearance back on the schedule.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning was ABC Family Channel’s most-watched original movie of all time for the male demographic, ages 12 to 34.
Because no other rating data is available yet, we can’t tell you where that leaves people who are over 35 years old, or how many women watched the show, or whether kids under 12 saw it. We can assume, however, that Warner Bros hit the target they wanted to hit with this latest incarnation of the Dukes.
The Dukes of Hazzard still has muscle to flex when it comes to bringing in an audience. We have attempted to get information from WB concerning the prospects of a new series, but so far they have not responded. ( Maybe they’re still sore over our lackluster reviews of the 2005 movie.) For the moment, it’s accurate to say that no plans for a new series are officially in the works – but it would be short-sighted to think that nobody has this thought on a post-it note somewhere in Burbank.
Meanwhile, April Scott felt good enough about the movie to hold an invitation-only Hollywood bash to celebrate the tv premiere. Ironically, the dress code was strictly formal and no “daisy dukes” were permitted. Still, with all the party hoopla, if the idea of a new Dukes series gets any legs under it…they’ll be April’s.
For those of you who caught Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning on ABC Family Channel, we’ve set up a discussion forum for you to post reviews and thoughts on the movie.
Another “Real” General Lee for Sale?
The seller of this vehicle claims this Charger was used in 2005 Dukes movie promos, as well as the Smallville episode that featured Tom Wopat as a guest star. They also claim it was used in a country music video. Like an AKC registered hound, this car comes with papers showing its Warner Bros lineage.
If you’ve got a hefty tax refund coming, or you’re ready to take out a second mortgage on your house, or you wanna raid junior’s college fund – this baby could be yours for a mere $59,998.00.
Maybe that sounds expensive, but plain ol’ orange clunker cars go for $40,000 + as long as there’s an “01” on the doors. Given the turbulent stock market, and a uncertain outlook on real estate prices, the HazzardNet Staff might just cash in our collective lunch money and invest in a sure bet. Like this car.
Or, maybe we’ll pass along the link to our readers and somebody with deeper pockets can be the lucky new owner! Here ya go, and let the buyer beware, and all that:
