Capturing the spirit of the general lee from the dukes of hazzard, stunt driver raymond kohn. From daisys short shorts to the dukes classic car, the general lee, this show has become a major american icon that everyone still loves to watch. The hazzard county stunt team reminisce the times spent working on the dukes of hazzard. Its hard not to be drawn in by the southern charm and wild humor of the hit 80sera actioncomedy dukes of hazzard. Reunion movie i may have made a mistake this might be from hazzard goes to hollywood. The dukes of hazzard tv series 19791985 trivia imdb. Autorama dukes of hazzard jump was historically accurate. To kick off the 2017 detroit autorama hotrod show, stunt driver raymond kohn. Instead, he focuses on the positive when discussing his. There are some moments of inspired visual lunacy, but thats it. One armed bandits 1979 to its destruction and replacement, in the dukes of hazzard.
During a movie shoot in hazzard county, movie star brock curtis is involved in an accident, and bo and luke save his life. Scott perfects stunt driving for dukes of hazzard film. Dec 14, 2011 the one surviving stunt car from 1980s tv show dukes of hazzard is expected to sell for. Edmunds has an amazing dukes of hazzard movie site with pictures, info and a video about the stunts that made this new movie so great. The cars name is a reference to american civil war general robert e. Each page is manually curated, researched, collected, and issued by our staff writers. The dukes of hazzard rollicked and rolled through seven primetime seasons and endless syndicated reruns, and offended no one until snowflakes told us to be. The dukes of hazzard 2005 trailers and clips moviefone. The general lee sometimes referred to as simply the general is a 1969 dodge charger driven in the television series the dukes of hazzard by the duke boys, bo and luke, along with cousins coy and vance in season 5. The article is loaded with info regarding the number of dodge chargers used in the filming along with some of the general lees that were specially modified take get the exact shots needed. Jumps, crashes, and chases how the general lee works.
Set in present day, the dukes of hazzard follows the adventures of good old boy cousins bo seann william scott and luke johnny knoxville duke, who with the help of their eyecatching cousin daisy jessica simpson and moonshinerunning uncle jesse willie nelson, try and save the family farm from being destroyed by. General lee stunt driver raymond kohn talks after his spectacular. Watch the dukes of hazzard trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. The dukes of hazzard 710 movie clip car chase 2005 hd duration. Could the general lee 1969 dodge charger survive stunt jumps. I interview bobby ore, stunt driver and bobby ore motorsports driving school founder. Arguably hollywoods greatest stunt driver ever, carey loftins amazing driving and stunt skills were utilized in dozens of hollywood productions over a period of nearly half a century. He tells me about some of his stunt driving exploits and insights into his driving school.
Rent the dukes of hazzard 2005 starring johnny knoxville and seann william scott on dvd and bluray. It is known for its signature horn, its police chases, stuntsespecially its long jumpsand for having its doors welded shut, leaving the dukes to climb in and out through. It is known for its signature horn, its police chases, stuntsespecially its long jumpsand for having its doors welded shut, leaving the dukes to climb in and out through the windows. The general lee is a 1969 dodge charger driven in the television series the dukes of hazzard by the duke boys, bo and luke, along with cousins coy and vance. Carey loftin stunt driver uncredited 9 episodes, john borland stunt driver uncredited 6 episodes, jack august stunts uncredited 2 episodes, the dukes of hazzard stunt paint scheme features the american national flag also known as the stars and stripes across the roof. Although wyatt performed in over 500 tv episodes and 30 feature films, he is most famous for his work as a stunt driver and body double for actor john schneider in the dukes of hazzard tv series. To kick off the 2017 detroit autorama hot rod show, stunt driver raymond kohn. The dukes of hazzard is an american actioncomedy television series that was aired on cbs from january 26, 1979, to february 8, 1985. Aug, 20 an inside look at the first ever dukes of hazzard featured film. Sep 18, 2019 the dukes of hazzard was an extremely popular tv show which ran for 7 seasons on cbs from 1979 to 1985, spanning a grand total of 147 unforgettable episodes. General lee stunt driver raymond kohn talks after his spectacular jump in detroit. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The dukes of hazzard is a 2005 american buddy comedy road film based on the television series, the dukes of hazzard.
Dukes of hazzard, john schneider, catherine bach, tom wopat, 197985, photo. No if you go to wikipedia and enter dodge charger at the bottom of the page is a link to the general lee. Apr 22, 2018 today tj tries to be a duke boy and drive the general. The act involves a stunt driver jumping over a row of 32 cars 2 enos strate to the top 05 nov 1980. The dukes of hazzard car is near the top of the list of memorable and iconic cars. The dukes of hazzard 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ore moved on to become a stunt driver working on movies, television shows. An inside look at the 2005 dukes of hazzard feature film. Quotes contained on this page have been double checked for their citations, their accuracy and the impact it will have on our readers. Short video of a replica car of the legendary general lee drifting. The dukes of hazzard general lee hardwood coaster original and unofficial design tv television themed the dukes of hazzard minimal movie poster by pavel pashutin whether you are enjoying the refreshing taste of cocacola in a glass bottle or mini coke can, it was meant to be enjoyed with friends. Fans of the 1969 dodge charger, you may want to avert your eyes. The dukes of hazzard car is near the top of the list of memorable and. Producers had been searching for the perfect horn for the general lee when one day, walking down the street in atlanta.
Sole dukes of hazzard stunt car to survive filming to be. Loftin was born on january 31st, 1914 in blountstown, florida and broke into movie. The beginning tv movie 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. As in the television series, the film depicts the adventures of cousins bo, luke, and daisy, and their uncle jesse, as they outfox crooked hazzard county commissioner boss hogg and. Loftin was born on january 31st, 1914 in blountstown, florida and broke into movie stunt work in the late 1930s. Jul 08, 20 the hazzard county stunt team reminisce the times spent working on the dukes of hazzard.
Risultati immagini per hazzard bo e luke willie nelson was not in my dukes of hazzard either. The film was directed by jay chandrasekhar and released on august 5, 2005, by warner bros. Angry stuntmen charge hollywood is risking lives to make. In the history of film and television, accidents have occurred during shooting, such as cast or crew fatalities or serious accidents that plagued production. From the daisy dukes to getting sued by a reallife.
Famous dukes of hazzard stunt driver allan wyatt jr. The dukes of hazzard tv series and subsequent movie have bridged generations. This dukes of hazzard jump recreation was historically. As we found out, professional stunt double to bo duke, allan wyatt jr. To kick off the 2017 detroit autorama hot rod show, stunt driver raymond kohn set up a dukes of hazzard tribute event outside the. The show aired for 147 episodes spanning seven seasons.
Join facebook to connect with james a smith and others you may know. During the making of the film, 26 dodge chargers were used. Behindthescenes drama from dukes of hazzard that almost. Check out these shocking secrets from behind the scenes of the dukes of hazzard. I loved those boys and wanted to be daisy dukeloved this show. For the new featurefilm adaptation of the series, director jay chandrasekhar. Jan 26, 2018 the dukes of hazzard car is near the top of the list of memorable and iconic cars. Billy prickett, a famous stockcar driver, enters hazzard to participate in the rally. The dukes of hazzard insider reveals shows secrets. The trademark orange dodge charger is the only known remaining general lee. The dukes of hazzard tv series 19791985 stunts imdb. The dukes of hazzard only works during the chase sequences, and just sits there the rest of the time. Mar 01, 2017 fans of the 1969 dodge charger, you may want to avert your eyes. The train stunt was initially supposed to jump the general.
In his seven years of working for the dukes series, wyatt spent the most time in the general lee charger out anyone else, working in 150 episodes. The stunt drivers behind the dukes of hazzard movie the. Angry stuntmen charge hollywood is risking lives to make movies. Dukes of hazzard tv show came out in the this hillbilly show was extremely funny and was full of adventure. Today tj tries to be a duke boy and drive the general. Aug 14, 2006 short video of a replica car of the legendary general lee drifting.
Rent the dukes of hazzard 2005 on dvd and bluray dvd. While we may all know what the dukes of hazzard car was, there are tons of other awesome facts that you may not know about the 1969 dodge charge, also known as the general lee. During filming prior to the shows debut, the general lee with its stunt driver presumed. Sep 22, 2019 the dukes of hazzard is an american classic, much loved by audiences across the country. The stunt drivers behind the dukes of hazzard movie. Thats why it is with heavy hearts that we tell you about the death of one of the most notable performers in the series. What we designed and built for the dukes of hazzard is what they call an axel down version adv. The dukes of hazzard is a 2005 american buddy comedy road film based on the television. While training for a golden gloves boxing tournament in southern california, corey was discovered in his gym and cast to play the role of a young boxer in the feature film the sting ii. The movie star plays fearless bo duke in the movie. While training for a golden gloves boxing tournament in southern california, corey was discovered in his gym and cast to play the role of a young boxer in the feature film the sting ii 1983 for universal pictures. The iconic hood slide over the front of general lee was popularized by tom wopat and eventually became an action movie staple.
Inside the motoman studio, shares how he earned the opportunity to stunt drive. Jul 27, 2005 american pie star seann william scott can add stunt driver to his resume after taking a monthlong crash course for new movie dukes of hazzard. The grateful brock hires the dukes as stunt doubles for his latest. Despite dodges stunning nascar history, people remember the general lee the most. Intrigued by the entertainment industry, corey spent the next four years perfecting his craft as a professional stuntman on the.
Action comedy based on the hit television series that ran from 197985. Could the general lee 1969 dodge charger survive stunt. The movie star plays fearless bo duke in the movie adaptation of the hit tv series and teamed up with nascar driving legend bobby orr. Bobby ore born january 1949 is an american stunt driver. The dukes of hazzard 19791985 series stunts 54 paul baxley. Drivin and brawlin while the production team was prepping the vast amount of cars needed for the film, seann william scott, jessica simpson and johnny knoxville were busy going to stunt driving school and fight training. The show stars john schneider and tom wopat as bo and luke duke, two funloving cousins who cruise around their georgia town in an iconic dodge charger dubbed general lee. The dukes of hazzard stunt crew did a lot of fancy driving, executing bootlegger turns, highspeed drifting on dirt roads, and breakneck chase scenes. American pie star seann william scott can add stunt driver to his resume after taking a monthlong crash course for new movie dukes of hazzard. For the fist few episodes, the show was filmed in georgia, where the fictional hazzard county was said to be, but production. From 1980 to 1990, there were 37 deaths relating to accidents during stunts. Though dukes of hazzard was obviously intended as a show firmly rooted in the american south, little hints of its true home in hollywood slipped through the cracks every now and again. The article is loaded with info regarding the number of dodge chargers used in the filming along with.
Stunt driver jumps dodge charge general lee lookalikes. Mar 19, 2019 no if you go to wikipedia and enter dodge charger at the bottom of the page is a link to the general lee. To kick off the 2017 detroit autorama hotrod show, stunt driver raymond kohn set up a dukes of hazzard tribute event outside cobo. Jan 31, 2006 edmunds has an amazing dukes of hazzard movie site with pictures, info and a video about the stunts that made this new movie so great. The dukes of hazzard 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors. Feb 27, 2017 fans of the 1969 dodge charger, you may want to avert your eyes. While training for a golden gloves boxing tournament in southern california, corey was discovered in his gym and cast to play.
Daisy dukes original yellow plymouth roadrunner lasted less than a year, after the series debuted on friday, january 26th, 1979 with the dukes of hazzard. How i got to drive the dukes of hazzard general lee. Dukes of hazard became very popular that lots of prop toys came out for the fans. The dukes of hazzard 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors. Kevin scott, the remote stunt driver on the film and one of the inventors of the gomobile, explains that the technology allows the audience to feel like theyre actually in the car with bo and luke duke. It is known for its signature horn, its police chases, stuntsespecially its long jumpsand for having its doors welded. However, the general lee is known best for taking on huge jumps clearing rivers, gullies, highways, other cars, and even trains. Ore got his start in working with automobiles at a young age, fixing and repairing old vehicles to sell at a profit then learning to drive and handle them in many different ways.
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