The Strange Story of ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’s Coy and Vance Duke

Growing up, I was a huge fan of The Dukes of Hazzard — if you’re reading this, you probably were, too. There was a lot to like about the Dukes: car chases, Daisy Duke, and some wonderful comedy by veteran character actors James Best and Sorrell Booke as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane and Boss Hogg. Actors John Schneider and Tom Wopat portrayed Bo and Luke Duke with exuberance and infectious charm, and the show was an immediate hit. It just seemed to have the right mix of action and comedy, and the theme song composed and performed by Waylon Jennings was one of the best ever. And did I mention Daisy Duke?

And if you’re a fan, you probably remember the show’s one incredibly strange season, in which two of the show’s most important elements were tossed out the window.