Riding the momentum of The Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres, The Dukes of Hazzard roared onto CBS in January 1979 and quickly became a Friday-night favorite. With its zany car chases, jaw-dropping wrecks, bumbling lawmen, crooked politicians, and the lively antics of the Duke boys alongside the unforgettable Daisy Duke, it’s no surprise the show built a passionate and loyal audience.

This book is the first to explore the origins and production of the hit series, charting its 1970s beginnings through its more recent, top-rated CBS “reunion” movie. Drawing on extensive interviews with cast members and crew, the author uncovers a wealth of behind-the-scenes stories from the week-to-week making of the show.

Packed with detail, this engaging chronicle of the series’ 1979–85 run leaves no trivia stone unturned, offering fresh insight into the rowdy Duke clan and their colorful adversaries, Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane and the ever-scheming Boss Hogg.