Monthly Archives: July 2014

Dukes of Hazzard airing on CMT

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Watch Dukes of Hazzard on TVDukes of Hazzard News: CMT will be airing episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard on July 10, July 15, and July 25. This continues the tradition of random, unpredictable programming by CMT when it comes to airing the Dukes. Here are the details:

Thurs July 10: 2 Dukes of Hazzard episodes airing back-to-back, starting at noon eastern.

Tues July 15: Mini-marathon! 6 Dukes of Hazzard episodes in a row starting at 11:00 a.m. eastern.

Fri July 25: 4 Dukes of Hazzard episodes starting at 2:00 p.m. eastern.

The episode mix includes late-season groaners like “Robot P. Coltrane” and “Strange Visitor to Hazzard.” Mercifully, they’re not airing on the same day. There’s also some good eps you won’t want to miss: “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Duke” and “Go West Young Dukes” and “Cale Yarborough Comes to Hazzard.”  Check your cable listings to confirm local airtimes!

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Dukes of Hazzard General Lee ornament hits shelves July 2014

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Jumpin' General Lee Dukes of Hazzard ornamentDukes of Hazzard News: The iconic General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard is now a Hallmark Keepsake ornament, available in Hallmark stores starting in July 2014!

The “Jumpin’ General Lee” ornament has a crash-through-the-barn-wall motif and The Dukes of Hazzard vintage logo. It has a suggested retail price of $17.95.

To find your Jumpin’ General Lee Hallmark Keepsake Ornament in a Hallmark store near you, use the “Find a Store” search tool on the product page. Enter your ZIP code, and wallah! Call ahead to confirm that your local store has this ornament in stock. Then, go ahead and put your tree up and have Christmas in July! You’ll be too excited to wait. Yeehaaa!

Tom Wopat & John Schneider using Kickstarter to fund new album

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Dukes of Hazzard News – July 03, 2014: Tom Wopat and John Schneider are asking fans to help produce their new Christmas album with funding through Kickstarter. Their financial goal is to raise $60,000 in pledges by August 2, 2014. If the goal is met, the album will be released this fall.

Tom Wopat John SchneiderFor a pledge of $15, you’ll get a digital download of the album. At $25, you’ll get a CD plus the digital download. The more you spend, the better the offers get.

Go nuts and pledge $10,000 and you could have Tom Wopat and John Schneider perform a concert at your house!

There are several pledge levels in between. So far, the $50 pledge level, with it’s collection of merchandise, is proving the most popular.

In just a few days, the Kickstarter campaign has raised $7,450, with 71 backers promising financial support. We encourage you to visit the Kickstarter campaign site and contribute according to your comfort level.

While most folks know Tom Wopat and John Schneider as the good ol’ boys from The Dukes of Hazzard, those who are unfamiliar with their vocal performances are missing out. Wopat is a veteran of major Broadway musical productions; he now tours the country performing cabaret-style shows. Both he and Schneider have also recorded individual albums. They have performed concerts together off and on for a number of years. Their mellow, easy style is ear-pleasing and relaxing, and perfectly suited for Christmas crooning. Count us in!