#24: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard, a beloved sitcom on CBS with an estimated budget of $100,000-$500,000 per episode, has roots in truth. The show was inspired by a tale of a twelve-year-old North Carolina boy’s moonshine escapades involving a modified 1958 Chrysler 300D.
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Among various upgrades, the boy’s Chrysler featured an oil dumper to evade the police, an intriguing detail that influenced the creation of the family-friendly Dukes of Hazzard series, blending fact with Southern charm and high-speed adventure.