Pat Swindall fights in court on multiple fronts Nov 23, 2009
Swindall then lost the heavily-Republican seat to a Democrat, Ben Jones, the actor who played "Cooter" on the "The Dukes of Hazzard" television show, after he was indicted for perjury in a money laundering case. His nine convictions -- three of which were later overturned on appeal -- were part of a sting operation in which the then 4th District congressman negotiated for an $850,000 loan with a money launderer and an undercover federal agent, who told him the money came from illegal drug... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Who Can Fly as the New 'Charlie's Angels'? Nov 20, 2009
Kristen Bell gained a cult of fans playing a detective on "Veronica Mars"; Sarah Michelle Gellar still enjoys celebrity status from headlining the '90s hit series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"; and wreaked havoc in short-shorts in "The Dukes of Hazzard.". 1. (ABC News)
Young driver goes through the roof as flying car takes off Oct 19, 2009
TWO young Sydney men have done their best impersonation of the Dukes of Hazzard following a high-speed accident, launching their car 15 metres into the air and somersaulting into a Sydney home's roof. The men, 21 and 25, were driving north on Sunnyholt Drive about 2am yesterday when they lost control and careered off the road. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Halloween Costumes for Grown-Ups & ... Oct 11, 2009
Daisy Duke or Boss Hogg from "The Dukes of Hazzard". Sergeant Joe Friday from "Dragnet". (Suite101.com)
Four-day festival packs City Center Oct 8, 2009
The weekend also provided an opportunity for fans of the 1980s "Dukes of Hazzard" TV series to meet Sonny Shroyer, who portrayed the comedic sheriff Enos. Shroyer signed autographs at the On-Call Medical Supplies booth and also served as grand marshal during the Family Days parade, which helped kick off Saturday's festivities. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
COLUMN: Toyota and Tufts University have some ideas to offer, but what would YOU do? Oct 1, 2009
Look along the road for a soft landing, such as a line of haystacks, a big dirt pile where you can do a Dukes of Hazzard jump into the air or a cushy stretch of fluffy marijuana plants. 3. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Family Days festival fit for kings, queens and 'Dukes' Oct 1, 2009
But Shroyer will be more familiar to fans of "The Dukes of Hazzard," that 1980s television show, than to fans of the Seminoles. Shroyer portrayed the bumbling deputy Enos on that lighthearted hit show about two law-skirting Southern guys. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
We're looking for the king of the muscle cars Sep 23, 2009
Like most Georgians, he's fully qualified to know his vintage muscle cars - and not just because all of those Dukes of Hazzard episodes. The Hawg gives you five choices: The 1969Chevrolet Z28, Pontiac Trans Am; AMC AMX and the 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (USA Today -- Money)
Kirby Estate Sues Marvel Sep 21, 2009
As points out, attorney Marc Toberoff is a highly feared copyright lawyer with a string of victories behind him in addition to the Superman/Siegel case, including successful lawsuits over Smallville, Wild Wild West, The Dukes of Hazzard, Get Smart, and Lassie. Among the many (with Stan Lee) are: , , Thing, Human Torch, , , , Alicia Masters, the Skrulls, Hulk, , , Thor, Balder, Odin, Loki, , , Cyclops, , Iceman, Angel, Beast, , , Vision, , , Toad, Blob, and Henry Pym. (IGN FilmForce)
Buddy system Sep 21, 2009
As a kid, you ran around, watching The Dukes of Hazzard, The Rockford Files and The Streets of San Francisco ... As a kid, you ran around, watching The Dukes of Hazzard, The Rockford Files and The Streets of San Francisco. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Is homebrewing legal in Logan? Sep 13, 2009
You ve got to go to Tennessee or somewhere like the Dukes of Hazzard for that. Chris said he doesn t broadcast his hobby to the neighbors, but he s not ashamed to enjoy his suds, either. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Dressing the part Sep 7, 2009
In a walk of fame, fans dropped $30 for autographs with the stars of Battlestar Galactica or The Dukes of Hazzard and met a few familiar faces from Harry Potter and Twilight. "Everyone's here. It's the biggest party around," said Michael Darnell, an IT developer from Charlotte, N.C., better known as Laithoron the elf at DragonCon. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Celebrity birthdays for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 Aug 27, 2009
Actor-turned-politician Ben Jones ("The Dukes of Hazzard") is 68. Actress Peggy Lipton ("The Mod Squad") is 62. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Obituaries, Friday, Aug. 21 Aug 22, 2009
Darrel enjoyed watching the Dukes of Hazzard program and loved watching the birds from his living room with his mother, Ruth. Survivors include three brothers, Leonard Eugene (Karla) Roark of Edwardsport, Tim (Debbie) Roark of Sandborn and Roger L. Roark of Westphalia. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29 Aug 20, 2009
Actor Sonny Shroyer ("The Dukes of Hazzard") is 74. Actor Ken Jenkins ("Scrubs") is 69. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Student's Confederate Flag Suit Thrown Out Aug 13, 2009
Personally, when I see the Confederate Flag and hear Dixie I think of that funny show Dukes of Hazzard, which I watched in my youth. But, since I'm not Black, and am not part of the group being discriminated against, I really don't get to pick whatever objects are racist towards black people. (CBS News)
USA Network Announces New Cast of Characters on Its Development Slate Aug 6, 2009
Actor John Schneider ("Smallville," "The Dukes of Hazzard") will star and produce. CRASH DUMMIES is produced by Reveille ("The Office," "Ugly Betty"). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cooperstown, Jim Rice and Bo Duke too Aug 3, 2009
Columnist Mike Sullivan with John Schneider, better known as Bo Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard ... "The Dukes of Hazzard" was my second favorite show as a youth, trailing only "The A-Team." My TV programming is all about plot, people. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Top Entertainment Stories Trivia Quiz - Gone country Jul 31, 2009
4) Who served as the Balladeer and narrator of The Dukes of Hazzard on CBS. 5) Barbara Mandrell hosted a 1980-82 NBC variety series with her sisters. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Celebrity birthdays Jul 27, 2009
Actor James Best ( The Dukes of Hazzard ) is 83. Singer Dobie Gray is 69. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 26-Aug. 1 Jul 23, 2009
Actor James Best ("The Dukes of Hazzard") is 83 ... Actor James Best ("The Dukes of Hazzard"). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fans support Abdul, but would Idol go on? Jul 21, 2009
The stars of "The Dukes Of Hazzard," Tom Wopat and John Schneider, walked off the show in 1982 and were replaced after a nationwide talent search. Their substitutes weren't accepted by the public, and the original "Dukes" were back on set within the year. (MSNBC -- News)
Soprano family values Jul 14, 2009
H'wood's hottest starlets are slipping on shorts teeny enough to put the "Dukes of Hazzard" star to shame. Daly: The Supreme Court nominee does not neatly fit any labels the aggressively dumb right-wing pundits like to employ. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Acting Coy at the car show Jul 12, 2009
Byron Cherry, better known as Coy Duke from the The Dukes of Hazzard television series, appeared along with General Lee at Carlisle Events All-Chrysler Nationals Saturday ... Its been nearly 30 years since Byron Cherry got his big break on televisions The Dukes of Hazzard, but he still enjoys the fame of being Coy Duke. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The Agony and Ecstasy of Revolution Jun 20, 2009
The demonstrations and their attendant forced mixing are described as impromptu street parties, with boys dancing in the headlights of parked cars and a girl hanging out a window like Daisy in the Dukes of Hazzard. Everyone watched everyone else and we wondered how all of this could be happening. (Slate)
'Stars' of 'Pelham' Get Noticed in New Milford Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Imerti spent about 35 years in that particular line of work, and movie lovers know his products from films such as "Gone in 60 Seconds," "Starsky and Hutch" and "The Dukes of Hazzard." Though he left the industry several years ago, he occasionally works with his old business partner on getting cars into East Coast movies such as "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," an action film in which Mr. Travolta's character hijacks a subway train with a demand of $10 million. Though Mr. Imerti couldn't bear... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Grand Opening of New Store Celebrates 'Cooter's' Tenth Anniversary Jun 18, 2009
June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Cooter's Place," the Dukes of Hazzard shops, just keep on growing ... After achieving fame as "Cooter" on the television mega-hit "The Dukes of Hazzard" and serving two terms in the United States Congress, Jones figured it was time to kick back and do some writing and make some music ... "One day I passed an old roadside fruit stand that was empty and for rent," he says, "and that got me to thinking. I had this crazy idea to start a little joint called... (PR Newswire)
Friendship and strength spell survival after long fall Jun 16, 2009
A few episodes of the old TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard" were filmed there. Butler, now 29, left that all behind to stalk the wilderness. (Anchorage Daily News)
British: Talk Radio's 'Noble Savages,' Ruddy Take May 29, 2009
If they ever remake "The Dukes Of Hazzard" Michelle's career may relaunch. . (Newsmax)
MOTOR CITY COMIC CONVENTION A SUCCESS! May 23, 2009
Actress Catherine Bach of The Dukes of Hazzard TV series poses for and with fans at the 20th annual comic and pop culture event ... Bach played the character Daisy Duke on the TV program The Dukes of Hazzard from 1979 to 1985. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Top 10: E3 Memories May 15, 2009
When Ubisoft PR asked me what foot 00001853 age IGN was interested in my mind sort of stalled and I replied "Um, Dukes of Hazzard?". The PR Woman stared at me with an annoyed look on her face and told me she'd be right back. (IGN PS2)
John Schneider Bitter Over 'Dukes' Merch May 14, 2009
JOHN Schneider holds some bitterness over "The Dukes of Hazzard," the 1970s series that made him a TV sensation. "They still sell 'Dukes' merchandise at Target, and none of us see a cent of that, of course," said Schneider, star of the Hallmark Channel's "Come Dance at My Wedding," debuting June 6. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Chronicle movie critics look back May 9, 2009
There's "Dukes of Hazzard" pain, and there's also "Time Regained" pain. In the former, I was bored stiff. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Motor City Comic Convention converges on Novi May 15-17 May 9, 2009
Also appearing will be actors from TV and movies, including Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia from Star Wars); Gil Girard and Erin Gray (Buck Rogers); John Schneider (Smallville and Dukes of Hazzard); Catherine Bach (Dukes of Hazzard); Joyce Dewitt, Priscilla Barnes and Richard Kline (Threes Company); Catherine Hicks (7th Heaven and StarTrek: the Voyage Home); Julie Newmar (Catwoman from the Batman TV show) and many others who will pose for... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Stuntman looking for role at The Brickyard May 7, 2009
Barrett s film credits include "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Spider-Man," "Jurassic Park," "Blade," "Batman" and "Volcano." Crashes and flips in that part of his career are part of the daily routine, just the sort of stuff he must avoid at Indy. "It just wears and tears on your body more than anything," he said of the pounding he s taken over the past 20 years. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Selectmen split with Chief over local pot law amendment May 1, 2009
And, Selectman McCurdy joked that passing a bylaw making marijuana a criminal offense would liken Littleton to Hazzard County from the 70 s TV show The Dukes of Hazzard, where we have a Boss Hogg with his own set of rules for the town. It was an analogy that Chief Kelly didn t care for. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Chocowinity anticipates birthday bash May 1, 2009
At the same time, the department will display replicas of the General Lee and the Hazzard County sheriff s car from The Dukes of Hazzard television series. A display of Chocowinity memorabilia tracing the town s history will be exhibited from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Hall. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Lakeville schools asked to ban Confederate flag May 1, 2009
Many consider it a symbol of racism, but the student with the decal told administrators it represented "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "good times.". Lakeville schools official Tony Massaros wouldn't say whether the district would ban the symbol. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Quiz of the week's news Apr 18, 2009
Named after one of the Dukes of Hazzard. Info. (BBC News -- UK)
Grammy Award Winning Music Veteran Joins Teen Film, To Save a Life, Takes Helm on Music for Movie and Soundtrack Apr 16, 2009
To Save a Life stars Randy Wayne (The Dukes of Hazzard, Foreign Exchange, The Last Hurrah), Deja Kreutzberg (CSI Miami, Law and Order, Hope and Faith), and Kim Hidalgo (Ball Don't Lie, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Scrubs). Directed by Brian Baugh (The Ultimate Gift, Jack and the Beanstalk). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hannah Montana: The Movie Apr 11, 2009
(If we just write the check now, could the filmmakers include a plot that hasn't already been covered 17 times on "The Dukes of Hazzard". . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Andrea Hilderbrand: An unconventional life Mar 21, 2009
A framed copy of a New York Times entertainment section front is topped with one of her photographs from the highly popular Dukes of Hazzard DukesFest ... A Hilderbrand Google search turns up lots of connections to TV s Dukes of Hazzard and DukesFest, where Web site photos carry her name. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Airport could get part of federal burglary restitution Mar 15, 2009
Stolen items included various aviation equipment, such as headsets and GPS devices, weapons, such as rifles, handguns and bows, and electronic devices, including televisions, laptop computers, DVD players, a Sony PlayStation video game console and a Dukes of Hazzard DVD box set, according to the indictment. Contact Danny Gallagher at. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Blockbusters, now playing at a courtroom near you Mar 11, 2009
had to reach a last-minute settlement in 2005 to get "Dukes of Hazzard" released after a copyright lawsuit over the source material. "Project Runway" remains in somewhat more tortured straits. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Jessica Simpson interview Mar 11, 2009
She has appeared on the big screen in "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Blonde Ambition" and "Employee of the Month," and her Jessica Simpson Collection has sold millions of dollars in footwear, fragrances, handbags and other accessories. Her post-marriage romances with rocker John Mayer and then Romo have kept the tabloids buzzing. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
FLS's new managing editor putting accent on local news The new managing editor of The Free Lance-Star offers readers a seamless transition Mar 11, 2009
From "Gone With the Wind" to "The Dukes of Hazzard," filmmakers have delighted in making Southerners sound like English is their second language. But there's a quietly confident accent from down South that sends a quite different message--coolness and competence. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Simpson's crime of fashion Mar 11, 2009
Ian Drew, Us Weekly editor at large, points out that Simpson had no problem being objectified and inviting the public to discuss every aspect of her body when she was flaunting her barely there Daisy Dukes for the movie "The Dukes of Hazzard" or the video "These Boots Are Made for Walking." So she shouldn't complain when people do the same when the image she cuts is not so svelte -- or flattering, Drew said. London scoffed. (AZCentral -- Style)
Kansas man pleads guilty to McKinney, other airport burglaries Mar 9, 2009
Stolen items included various aviation equipment, such as headsets and GPS devices, weapons, such as rifles, handguns and bows, and electronic devices, including televisions, laptop computers, DVD players, a Sony PlayStation video game console and a Dukes of Hazzard DVD box set, according to the indictment. FBI agents also searched Wagner s home in Wichita and seized 12 aviation headsets, two GPS devices, two laptop computers and various other computer equipment believed to have been stolen from... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Hospital for the stars shutting down Mar 8, 2009
" Reports of the closure, which will displace more than 100 long-term patients and eliminate some 300 jobs by the time it's complete at the end of the year, sparked a recent picket line of 200 people at the MPTF's nearby headquarters. Among the protesters was John Schneider of "Smallville" and "Dukes of Hazzard" fame. "Many people look forward to coming here and I am one of them," Schneider said. "This decision was indeed a fiscal decision. We didn't lose the debate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hollywood pulling plug on hospital for its own Mar 7, 2009
"When Tarzan yells echoed through the hallsReports of the closure, which will displace more than 100 long-term patients and eliminate some 300 jobs by the time it's complete at the end of the year, sparked a recent picket line of 200 people at the MPTF's nearby headquarters. Among the protesters was John Schneider of "Smallville" and "Dukes of Hazzard" fame."Many people look forward to coming here and I am one of them," Schneider said. "This decision was indeed a fiscal decision. We didn't lose... (MSNBC -- News)
Jessica Simpson to perform in New Orleans Mar 6, 2009
Later that year she returned to Louisiana for her first movie project, The Dukes of Hazzard, which was filmed in New Orleans and other parts of South Louisiana and released in August 2005. Simpson played Daisy Duke in the movie, which was based on the popular TV series that originally aired on CBS in 1979. (USA Today -- Life)
Quartet San Francisco at NIACC Mar 5, 2009
His recording credits include motion picture and television soundtracks including The Dukes of Hazzard and Jane Fonda s Dollmaker, and as concertmaster on recordings with Linda Ronstadt, Ray Charles, Aaron Neville, Howard Keel and Cleo Laine. He appeared on Carlos Santana s Grammy Award-winning CD Supernatural and the original Star Wars compilation CD with John Williams. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Lynda Carter trades hero suit for mic Mar 5, 2009
She's appeared in "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Sky High" and the TV se 00004000 ries "Smallville.". She recently played a sociopath on "Law " and loved it. (Florida Today)
Red tape kept CPD from purchasing new cruisers locally (43) Feb 27, 2009
Onerous Mallory wrote on Feb 26, 2009 2:10 PM:" What's with all the Dodge Chargers anyway? I know there are probably a lot of Dukes of Hazzard fans on the force, and they look cool, but is that really the best choice out there for patrol cars? ". piper wrote on Feb 26, 2009 5:30 PM:" How about driving the cars they have now to balance the local budget rather than cutting the school year. I'm sure the taxpayers would rather buy air fresheners when the cruisers loose that new car smell. How about... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Critic's Corner Thursday Feb 26, 2009
And one link leads to a familiar TV face: John Schneider of Dukes of Hazzard and Smallville fame. Here's an incredibly welcome return: PBS revisits its In Performance at the White House series with Stevie Wonder in Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize (8 ET/PT, times may vary). (USA Today -- Life)
Eating disorders triggered by any number of causes Feb 24, 2009
At an enormous size two, Simpson has been ridiculed for putting on weight since her role as Daisy Duke, in Dukes of Hazzard. With criticisms like this, its easy to see why many women (and men) become obsessed with their weight and body image. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Monster truck show rolls into Tyson Feb 21, 2009
Maybe a replica of the General Lee from "Dukes of Hazzard" fame or a chance to interact with mascot Tread Head Ted. You can find it all in two shows at the Tyson Events Center. (Sioux City Journal)
Life is real 'Circus' for Knoxville Feb 11, 2009
After he quit the series, he launched a movie career with such comedies as "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "The Ringer.". His projects attract the young-male demographic, one of the hardest audiences for advertisers to reach and one they highly desire. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Court upholds school's decision to ban clothing items Feb 8, 2009
Last words: Prior to this "event," the extent of "Southern heritage" celebrated the Archambo household was limited to watching "The Dukes of Hazzard" on TV. old cynic posted on Friday, February 6th, 2009 at 3:40 pmjoker. you are missing the point. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
