Dukes of Hazzard Premier

Did you know that on this day in 1979, one of the greatest shows of all time premiered? That’s right, on Friday, January 26, 1979, we met Bo and Luke Duke along with the rest of their family, including The General Lee.

The Dukes of Hazzard was based on a 1975 film called Moonrunners. The first episode of the show’s first season was titled ‘One Armed Bandits,’ and it introduced viewers to the main characters and some of the broad plot points that would dominate the long-running series. Read more >