Ok... I’m a 40 year old black man from Alabama... this was my favorite show growing up as a kid. My dad and brothers watched it all the time. We loved fast cars... and seeing Bo and Luke and everyone on there drive them like crazy 😜 . The show was fun, exciting.... my family never cared about the flag on the car. I never thought the show was racist!!! The show was family oriented and exciting... Thanks for all the memories, and all the fun episodes. PLEASE KEEP THE SHOW available to watch
I was raised in the south. My daddy was raised up north, and we traveled all over the country with his construction jobs. And we always had a rebel flag on our license plate. No one ever had a problem with it . We never saw it as racist. It was just a symbolism of living in the south. I always love dukes of hazards . I hope that you won’t have to cave to a few. Keep up the fight to keep the rebel flag on the general lee. And I really hope the show is still able to stay on.
right? didn't we love that show? I'm of Mexican heritage growing up in Los Angeles and all the kids no matter the race just talked about the show that aired the nigh before.
Compared to the garbage TV shows they put out today….The Dukes was a great TV show. That goes for many of the old TV shows and movies we grew up watching.
I stand behind the generally I would give as a handshake I would waive that confederate flag thank you John for making terribly but what is today I will now get you guys and the cast members from the Dukes of Hazzard And I can’t forget uncle Jesse and Conner and daisy
I grew up watching this show. Bo, Luke and Daisy were my idols. This was such a family show. I can’t even begin to believe this is going on. We all stand behind you John!
I’m a 43 year old black man this is my favorite show of all time the general is a car with the greatest worst name but at the end of the day it’s a iconic tv show about a family and a car . We need to keep things in perspective.
Did you know that Robert E. Lee was against slavery? It's a historical fact. The reason he fought for the confederacy was because he was loyal to Virginia it being his home state.
On a good note... Lee was a Viginia man that loved the south and fought for his home... he was not into slavery it sickened him in ways... so I do take comfort in that...
Hell Mr Schneider when I watched the Duke's in the early 80's I didn't even think about race, I thought about 2 cool guys driving fast cars & nice looking ladies. Great show, love you over here in S Central Texas🇨🇱
I'm from south west Georgia small town USA l think most everyone here loved the show l would love to see it again and again never crossed our minds about it being a racist show just a lot of fun heck l drove the same way when I was growing up thanks for a cool show.
I'm always torn between the General Lee, the black Charger in "Bullitt" (1968) and the 1973 black Charger in "Burn Notice" (2007-2013) Love those curves, that shape.
My favorite show of all time. Such great memories!!! The General Lee is not the General Lee without the Confederate flag. The show isn’t and never was racist. Same goes for the flag. Thank you so much John for all the greatest memories growing up watching the show. I have always wanted a General Lee.
Mr. Schneider, I’m a Caribbean American male that migrated to this country (NYC) from England with my family in the late 70’s. I watched the Dukes of Hazard religiously when it was on the air... Friday evening @8p on CBS. Every one of my friends, Black and Latino watched to show as well! I DO NOT, in any way or form feel that the Dukes of Hazard should be/have been removed because of the General Lee. In this show, there was always some sort of lesson to be learned. Morals played a big part of those lessons, good vs. bad, right vs. wrong. It’s unfortunate in this day and age we live in, with the current events. But the show and the General Lee was loved by all. At the end of the day, the flag is just that, a flag! And I never ever saw or felt that there were any racial undertones associated with the show at all. IMHO. Respect you much!
I’m a black man in my late 40’s and I’ve watched The Dukes of Hazzard every Friday night for as long as it was on. Today I have the DVD’s. I have never felt at all offended by anything on the show including the General Lee. In fact I had quite a few toy cars I wish I still had today. The flag on the General Lee was and is not at all offensive to me. I still watch my DVD’s of the show. And there is no racism at all in the show!
It's good to know you saw the show as I did and you're black. A lot of black people feel differently. I think they should get rid of the General Lee .It was cool but with new knowledge comes new responsibility. Let's help out the Black people because it's a painful reminder. One thing at a time and maybe when another line must be drawn then they will say it's enough. I think then they will feel differently. Slavery was a huge mistake and our Country is paying for it.
The Dukes was my fave show as a kid. And though I'm a white man from South Louisiana, I've had close Black friends all my life. I've always seen the rebel flag as representing southern heritage with a bit of prideful, won't take no BS mentality. All of which fit the Duke family perfectly. The DOH never depicted an ounce of racism. Just the opposite... the show had more morals & values than most Nickelodeon shows nowadays, let alone modern Primetime garbage. Cheers John! Love the channel btw✌
The General Lee is literally named after Robert E. Lee. He wasn’t a monster. at least not entirely. recently i’ve been reading a lot about history and i’m learning a lot. stuff no school bothered to speak of. one of the most surprising things to of learned is he married George Washington’s Step-Great-granddaughter.
Brian Homka It’s kinda hard to know what racism is when you’ve never experienced racism being done to you. Have you ever been followed around a store or had cops called on you for “looking suspicious”? Have you ever had anyone tell you to speak English because this is America? Have you ever been told to go back to your country? If not, then you’ll never understand.
The ignorance in this statement just shows how much work we need to do. One does not have to lynch someone to be a racist. Promoting racists themes, racist iconography and racist people is also racist.
Ok since you asked. I’m from NJ, so I don’t assume to know the hearts of Southerners, but I can tell you what I’ve always believed. I always thought the Confederate flag was used not as a call to racism, but as a celebration of the South, their strength, perseverance, loyalty, manners, and hospitality. When I see that flag, these are the things that come to my mind. Thank you for asking, I needed to say that
Love hearing about the Dukes, because I watched it as a kid. I'm 44 & I still love the show! NEVER REMOVE the show! We need more shows like it. I never grew up thinking race & I had friends of ever shade. Color was never a thing. Don't get why it is now. We were more interested in if you were a good person or not. The Southern Cross is different than the Confederate flag & people need to be better educated on history. I remember learning of a southern black man who dressed in a Confederate Uniform & taught the meaning of the different flags in the South during the war & their meanings. He loved his Southern flags. His ancestry was from slavery, but he loved America, was proud to be American & Southern. No victimhood there. I learned a lot from that man. History needs to be taught from real people, not academics.
Im a 48 year old black woman that grew up with her cousin Mikey,may her RIP, watching The Duke if Hazzard. I've NEVER WATCHED an episode that made me feel uncomfortable. My granny was the adult over us watching that show, she loved Boss Hog and we loved the General Lee. At that time in my life I had no idea who he was, all I knew was that the car was Bas ASS AND I NEVER TOOK THE FLAG FOR BEING RACIST AT THAT TIME IN MY LIFE. I LOVED YOU GUYS AND I FOR ONE DON'T WANT TO SEE THE SHIW DISAPPEAR.
@joye ottwell Good manners towards women from Cooter, followed by the Duke boys. Exhibit A: ruclips.net/video/83PS5elHEcc/видео.html. And there is a lot more throughout the show.
@joye ottwell I'm a fair guy, so I will grant you that in retrospect, I could perhaps, have omitted the expression "Exhibit A". (I sometimes hear people around me use that expression, despite there being no courtroom, and it is usually in jest.) If I came across as offensive, I apologize. This was not at all my goal. Re: the link, you don't have to open it. I will summarize. Two jerks were giving Daisy attitude (and one of them grabbed her!), Cooter stood up for her, and the three got into a fight. I think Cooter's action is an example of his respect for women. I do not know where your question about salacious behaviors is coming from, but that vile crap is completely foreign to me. Also, I find it self-evident that being accused of salacious behaviors is not at all a prerequisite for seeking to keep one's eyes and mind pure. Innocent people can train themselves to do so as children and remain innocent in that regard for the rest of their lives. And it will teach people (men in particular) to have a deeper respect for women than they would otherwise.
@joye ottwell That's true, the Dukes did indeed care about each other. And not only about each other, but also about just about everyone in distress. They even had Boss Hogg stay at their farm in Witness for the Persecution! And whoever still wants to cry racism should watch Cooter's Confession, where the Duke family (and Cooter) helped an African American (Hal Williams).
I'm from Georgia and all that flag ever meant to me was a reminder of home. I don't know anyone that ever watched The Dukes because they thought Bo, Luke, Uncle Jesse, or anyone else hated anyone. It was about a family that loved one another and tried to treat anyone who would let them, with respect & love. I understand that some people may see the confederate flag as a symbol of hatred, but the 70s was a different time. The flag was not a symbol of hatred to most. No one I know of ever even gave that a second thought. Rebel pride was not white pride. It just meant that we were proud to be Southern. There's an old saying that sums it up best. The South is a place the other three letters on the weathervane are just directions. I've been to a lot of places, but in my humble opinion they all pale in comparison to the south. That's all "Rebel Pride" means to me. Thanks for your videos John. You are a source of inspiration for me, just like Bo Duke was to a kid who desperately needed a positive role model. Thanks for that too.
I'm a black female and watched Dukes of Hazard every week with my parents and siblings. Given my age at the time, 11 or 12, I had little exposure to racism or racist symbolism, so to me it was just a really fast car with an X and some stars painted on it. As an adult, I now understand and agree that the confederate symbol has strong ties to human oppression, however I don't believe that particular ideology was ever part of the show, otherwise my parents never would have allowed me to watch it. I think targeting old television shows and movies is a waste of time and distracts from the real problems with race that this country has.
Penny Bloom So good to hear a story like that right now. You should also know that the confederate battle flag and the ‘rebel’ flag on the dukes car and at nascar races etc. are not the same thing.
@jen truth lol. Wyte logic at it's best.. Who you trying to fool. Yourself. Like you're something good and decent. Using her comment to hide your bigotry. You ain't fooling me jen.
Couldn't imagine anyone who grew up watching this show believe it should be taken off of the air over the General Lee. One of the best family shows ever made! Matter of fact I feel like watching an episode now! 😁👍
@Kirk Schneider que rrecuerdo unicos inolvidable de los duke de hassard no me perdia ni una serie lo disfrute mucho era un joven de 11 años grasias por aserme felis !!! saludos desde buenos aires argentina
Thank you John for giving me a very awesome upbringing in my childhood. I was born June ‘79 and have the fondest memories of your show mid 1980’s. Thank you so much for continuing the legacy, facts vs. fiction and being a voice of such a great period in American non political life. Such a great time to be brought up. 🙏🏻
As a black man who grew up watching the Dukes of Hazard, it never crossed my mind that any of your characters were racist. I loved your adventures, getting chased by the law and getting away.. Sliding across the hood of the General Lee, bow and arrow skills, obviously Daisy Duke.. And more importantly how the car jumped so high off a bush or the random perfect dirt ramps... The General Lee was up there with the Batmobile, Knight Rider, Street Hawk, Air Wolf, the A Team van...
So true. Back in the day there were shows like The Jeffersons, All In The Family, and Sanford And Son. None of these hilarious shows could be shown today because they would be considered offensive! People weren't complaining about Archie Bunker. George Jefferson, or Fred Sanford back then. Dukes Of Hazzard wasn't racist no way no how!
Yes those other shows were very racist ...but apparently that doesn't count ...because you can still find those on free streaming services ..but you are hard pressed to find dukes ...doesn't seem right
Geoff T. It’s like we were separated at birth, except I’m white. But I loved all those things about all those shows growing up back then too and I’m not entirely convinced that we aren’t brothers of a sort.
I loved watching Sanford and Son, What's Happenin (dynomite), and The Jefferson's as well as the Dukes Of Hazard all equally well and didn't really think color anytime except when brought up as comedy in the acts. Dukes never said white, just made fun of Boss Hogs eating disorder. These shows were about good content and fun comedy. Some suspense on DOH.
I haven't seen the show in years and I what I remember of it, it wasn't racist. Katherine Bach's shorts and top were a bit revealing but no more than Daisy May from Lil' Abner of whom her wardrobe was based. Boss Hogg was dressed as the Southern Plantation owner.
Hi John ... Hubby and I loved watching Dukes of Hazzard... just good fun. I'm Canadian and I never thought there was any racist implications with the General car or any of the stories. They were all just fun to watch for me. It was fiction. It was fun. Fast cars, stupid lawmen, fun stories. All tongue in check. Glad you had fun making that show! Take care and stay safe.
This is the best reply i have seen yet i have black friends that is just like you they are normal human beings. Im not saying that their is not racist people out there but people need to look at their own actions
Every author of the United States Declaration of Independence owned slaves!!! Does that mean the American flag is a symbol of slavery? All of the Founding Fathers owned slaves. Slavery was abolished in 1865. 155 yrs ago. Did the police officer that killed the gentleman in Minnesota have a flag of the Confederacy on his uniform or an American flag? The American flag is made up of “stars and bars”. The states secession was not about slavery. It was about the feeling of unfair governing. History has apparently been rewritten by groups of people to benefit their on desires of protest and mayhem. Slavery was a sin. God created everyone in His own image. ALL lives matter in God’s eyes. Also as far as television shows and racism go, did you know that The Andy Griffith Show NEVER had any African Americans on it? The spin off Mayberry RFD did, but the original did not. Why hasn’t anyone commented on that. However the Dukes had African Americans AND Asian Americans in it. Hmmmmm..... Please keep fighting for The Dukes of Hazzard.
People with common sense won't find anything wrong with The Dukes of Hazzard. Tbh if they won't be able to do something with the rebel flag they might try something cause of the crooked cops. I really hope they dont.
The original Confederate battle flag was red white and blue the kkk and neo nazis changed the flag colors also the original kkk was shut down by former Confederate commanders because that was not apart of what they were fighting for. The main reason they wanted to split was because of the wanted the articals of confederation back. The original constitution to keep it simple and easy to understand
I loved watching the Dukes of Hazzard! The Confederate flag has always been a symbol of standing up for what you believe in . To me that means my Country, it's a part of our history. The people who believe that flag is wrong so to speak will bbn or stop one dat they will say that our beloved American Flag is well you know the R word too. Thank you John Scheider for your wonderful videos. God bless you and your Family .
As a black man, LEAVE "THE DUKES of HAZZARD" alone!!! Black people who watched that show, LOVED THAT SHOW, it's spin offs, and TV movies! The General Lee is an ICONIC set of wheels!
Same here, although I'm half black, I LOVED the dukes of hazards while growning up. When I was young, I found a rebel flag patch and ask my mom if she could stitch "the dukes of hazard" to my jacket....I didn't understand why she didn't. Lol
@Leo Peridot it's crazy it's like they don't even know they are supposed to be offended. They don't care about what the Confederate flag stood for when it comes to their own people. As history goes it wasn't that long ago.
The General is an embodiment of the south!! The “Rebel Flag” is a flag of the south! Much like people of other countries descents fly their flags (Irish, Italian, German, Japanese, etc) flying there flags celebrating their heritage! No the General was not racist he was a race car! The show never was racist in fact taught us to welcome everyone of all races and creeds! I remember Uncle Jesse tell a black man “A stranger is just a friend we haven’t met yet!” Many black actors got their start on the Dukes, James Avery( Uncle Phil of the Fresh Prince) Steve Williams (the captain on 21 Jump Street) just to name a few and also had Don Pedro as a recurring role as Sheriff Ed Little of Chickasaw County! Long live the General! Thanks for standing up for him John!!!
That battle flag wasn't even popular until the KKK made it popular after the civil war. It's not even the real confederate flag, and most southern states never flew it in the war, so how is it their heritage dipshit?
Eric Bogar I don’t think their is any reason to call me dip shit! The flag was used by many southerners! The KKK was also started by the Democrats so in your opinion shouldn’t we end the Democratic Party then?
@@skid-sn7jt learn some history. It's a battle flag, not the flag of the Confederacy. And it wasn't even used by all regiments. Stop using history to hide behind, because you don't even have that right...And the parties switched Dems today are what Republicans were then. So clearly you are a dipshit
Dean Gilvin you can not read sir! At NO point did I call it a confederate flag!! I called it a Rebel flag so you need to read! And how does your reasoning of the parties switching still justify that the Democratic still started the KKK!!? Whose the dipshit now?
“Bo”, I am 47 years old. I grew up with the Dukes Of Hazzard. One of the take aways I have is the way you, Luke, and Daisy respected Uncle Jesse....And for all the “trouble” you were involved in, you still had respect for Rosco, Enos, Cletus, Sheriff Little, and all others. Nobody was treated better or worse. As seen in the end of each episode, when the community came together as a family at the Boars Nest. To this day I have my Dukes collection, which I add to whenever possible. The Dukes of Hazzard had and has a part in who I am today and I Thank You All for that!!!!! Chris in Mn.
I'm 51 and I grew up watching the Dukes of Hazzard and I still love the show. I just bought the whole series of the Dukes of Hazzard so I will always have them.
I recall black characters on the show and should the kkk or white supremacist try to harm them , the dukes would have shot dynamite strapped arrows at the kkk
That’s a great answer. I hope everybody sees it that way. I’m not black nor am I racist. I think you and I and millions of others watched the show for the same reason...because we enjoyed it!!
Mr. Schneider, the racism isn't in a show or a car or in a flag. Its in peoples hearts. That is the honest truth.i grew up watching your show and my kids love watching your show. We have, i think, 4 or 5 seasons of the Dukes on DVD and I can tell you, we never worried about what our kids or now our grand kids were gonna see and hear when we put Dukes on. There was no nudity, no cursing, no racism or anything like that. Thats what made the show so great. Lord, how I wish they would make more shows like that now. Thanks for letting me ramble and say hi to the other Dukes for us. Have a great day, Mr Schneider.
@@ebogar42 no, the flag is a flag. The racism is inside you. The problem is, the ones screaming that it is racist are the ones who are the most racist. They are just trying to put it on someone or something else.
@@Fordtruckfan89 When did I say the show was racist? lol I said the flag was. I've already made a comment stating that the creator of the show was just stupid and didn't know it was racist when he used it.
The show was a moral show. Taught us not to hate others due to prejudices or the past. It taught us that the system is corrupt; can't always trust the man in the suit. The show taught us to help others. Every episode you guys helped someone.
I’m 41 year old black man and Dukes of Hazzard was one of my favorite shows when I was a kid! I even had the power wheels General Lee! There was never anything racist about that show!
Thank you We need to form a club? Brown and Black Americans for The Duke Brothers? Just a thought. Rarararazixt ....NOT! I'm getting sick of unfounded labels . Whites are welcome to join too. 👍👍💯
Can we make the same show with to black brothers running from the law, escaping jails, driving recklessly, and assaulting officers?if we can then there is nothing wrong with the show
The car isn't racist, the show isn't racist. The people on in and around this family show was all good AMERICAN fun. God bless you! We need more family shows like this. Mr. Schneider did they ever do a full box set with extras that we are able to buy? Thanks again for everything.
There are no family friendly programs anymore,only murder,foul language,hatred etc anymore,the whole mess around the world is nothing more than taking away freedom of speech completely into a soon to be George Orwellian world,i thank God this isn't my home.I loved the Dukes of Hazzard growing up here in Northern Ireland and have a dvd set now.May the Lord Jesus Christ richly bless you John!
The Dukes of Hazzard was one of my absolute favorite shows growing up in the 80s. As a white guy I guess it is easy for me to say that there was nothing racist about it. Yet I don’t recall seeing any member of the Duke family, not a Uncle Jesse, not Daisy, not Luke or you “Bo” doing or saying anything that was demeaning, disrespectful or denigrating to any race or ethnicity in any way whatsoever. I recall the show pretty well. It seems to me the writers made sure that hateful and disrespectful attitudes were done by the bad guys-namely Boss Hog. And making a point to show that being a jerk or a bully wasn’t cool. Obviously your show had a very positive impact on me. I realize that nowadays, it is not for some people to decide wether or not racism exists or has existed somewhere. Ok, well then I’ll just say I didn’t see anything like that on the show and see no reason why it should not be shown on tv in the future. That said, there are some people these days who won’t hear any reason orrationality regarding the Rebel Flag. Even though I always saw it as Bo and Luke being rebels. Modern day Robin Hood as it were. EDIT: Also, I really liked Eddie Macon’s Run.
I think the show wasn’t “racist”, and the messages were always help anyone who needed it even if you didn’t profit from that except by getting a thank you. It’s the people now that have decided to act like anything relating to certain images means certain things.
They should continue to air the show (it was great!) but just do like Warner bros did with their Looney Tunes DVDs and a have a disclaimer with some context on the show's use of the flag and the time the show was shot (we just weren't as informed back then as we are now).
@George Yarbrough "At no point was the dukes of Hazzard ever racist" - i whole heartedly agree. "The next problem is the Democrats hiding history.because they've lied to these kids that are growing up now they think the civil war was fought over slavery." - lol it WAS fought over slavery (not Fing 'states rights', and EVEN if that WERE the case, no STATE, or ANY JURSIDICTION, should have the right to 'enslave other humans'). A person is NOT PROPERTY, i don't care whether this comes from 'state' or 'national' or ANY jurisdiction.
When I was in high school in the 80s the "Rebel Flag" as we called it back then (bc that's what it meant to us) was our fashion statement in school. I still have my rebel t-shirts from back then. That's all I know as far as how we took it. Straight up rebellion🤷😃😃😃
I watched DUKES as a kid... and I don’t recall ever thinking, “Wow, these guys really hate blacks.” The General Lee was an orange car to me. A car. Not an agenda.
I have no problem with the show. It should stay on the air, it with many other older shows usually had some sort of lesson to learn from on each program. Today's shows have nothing of any value to learn from. Mostly today's shows are just trying to force some sort of an agenda they want us to accept. I have always enjoyed the Dukes of Hazard shows and hope to be able to enjoy them for years to come. Thank you.
I'm a African American male and I love dukes. Just bought seasons 1-3 two months ago. I see dukes as a southern show, thus seeing the flag was no big deal. Also I loved you on smallville and dancing with the stars and on the halfs and half nots. You sir are a stand up gentleman in every sense of the word and believe dukes is one of the most American shows in history. I believe dukes of hazzard is the furthest thing from a racist show as you can get and all the African American guest stars is proof of that. Continue being you cause you sir are awesome!
I was going to say. I grew up in Detroit. My friends and I were glued to the TV every Friday. I love that car. It was the first show where I saw a black man have an important job. Sheriff little was no nonsense and feared. That changed the world for me. FYI I grew up poor. We were one of tgr last to get a color tv. I thought the general was grey. People need to stop crying about everything. Erasing half of society isnt going to make anything better.
I am a black female in Georgia and I remember watching the show with my grandmother when I was a child and we loved every minute of it. I am 43 now and my grandmother passed when I was 12, watching the Dukes of Hazzard with her is one of the fond memories I have with her. The division needs to stop and it is ruining everything.
In the 1960s a lot of images, symbols, flags and ideas were blindly re-appropriated into graphic and pop art images. Many icons were re-appropriated to represent new ideas...like the "Rebel" flag. It became a symbol of rebellion, anti-conformity, and anti-culture at the time. It was also a brightly coloured cool graphic that looked good on things. I remember it as a common tee shirt graphic in the 70s and it was often custom painted on bikes and cars. Its place in racist history was largely ignored and forgotten...as it should be...because flags don't be racist, people be racist. The use of the flag as a graphic on a custom car is nothing more than that...don't try to twist it into a weapon, when it isn't. Some things need to be taken on face value...like the TV show Dukes of Hazzard and the General Lee and the Confederate flag. My comment on "cancel" culture is "we shouldn't try to erase history...we should remember it and learn from it."
Yeah all these dummys ever thought was "random hillbilly with a lifted truck and a rebel flag + KKK being in the south, even though alot of southern people didnt like them to begin with = the flag is racist! And im such a good person thats smarter than you and not racist because the media told me the flag was bad!!!"
If you grew up in the 80’s and didn’t have a Dukes of Hazzard lunchbox...... you should probably call your parents now and find out why they didn’t love you
I had the metal lunchbox, & my son is named Waylon, after both my best friend who died & after Waylon Jennings, the Singer & narrator of the show, whom my best friend was named after, after his dad meet Waylon Jennings at a truck stop late one night & talked with him for 3hrs.
Dukes and the General Lee were family friendly and NOT racist!!! John, this is being taken way to far. That glad represented something 150 years ago. The war ended in 1865 and that is where the meaning of that flag ended!
actually, it couldn't fly, every time they jumped, they wrecked the car! "There were between 256 and 321 Dodge Chargers destroyed over 174 episodes of the series. When production finally ended in 1985, only 17 of the Chargers survived in various states of condition."
No, no, no and no, I enjoyed the Dukes so very much, and even more today. The world is getting so crazy. I’m 73 and I’ve seen a lot. But never dreamed, I would see it like this. Bless you, John Schneider.
Here’s what I think: Long live the Duke boys and long live the General Lee. This show offers more wholesome, family entertainment than anything put on TV nowadays.
John it is unbelievable the times that we live in today it is so motivated by how we look what we say and how we look after what we say and it's scary to think it is only going to get worse from here I think the flags remain on the general, the flag is part of the general, no other motivation no other political agenda no other meaning then the decorative flag on top of a car
I’m a 50 year old African American male. We were so sheltered, that we didn’t know what that symbol meant. Me and my brother loved the show.Hell we even had the toys. The show wasn’t about racism. It was about protecting the family. I loved that show.
But just cuz we didn’t have awareness doesn’t mean it wasn’t fucked up . The show wasn’t “racist” but it adorned symbols of it and the cars name was General Lee. Who was hardest on his slaves. Our eyes were not open. That shit was fucked up. Period. Same as the statues getting shit down. How about Boss Hog. What was he? We know more, we can’t go back but we don’t have act like it wasn’t fucked up.
there is a reason I made sure to back-up all my old Dukes episodes onto my PC. Now I can share the awesome series with my young boy... the Dukes should still be on the air; there was no racial intent and in fact teaches better values than pretty much any TV series on air currently
I'm hispanic and used to watch Dukes of Hazzard when i was a kid. I still watch it whenever i see on tv. I never got any racist vibes back then. At the time, my understanding was the flag was a southern thing.
I'm black and always loved Dukes of Hazzard. It's NOT offensive in any way. Don't waste time listening to the woke crowd whose goal in life is to find something to be offended about. Leave the general lee alone.
Thank you for speaking up, friend. Free-thinking Americans need voices like yours, or our society will continue to devolve into a true totalitarian state.
We can leave the show up and still point out the peculiar nature an old out-of-date "family" show about a couple of white rebels running gleefully from the police without consequences, and being celebrated for it. The contrast to the videos of people running from the police today...hard not to point out. So do you fly the flag? Would you?
I doubt it was meant as anything but a piece of history that the south holds on to, not meant as any disrespect to anyone. I loved the Dukes of Hazard too.
The Army of Tennessee 1864 Battle Flag has been a symbol for different things, and must be viewed in context. The context here was a symbol of Southern culture, and nothing more.
@Roger Edgerton disagree the Confederate flag is flew by some who have grown up in the south and loved their roots and the country. Not for being racist .there are black fokes that that are also proud of the Confederate flag because of the south and its humbleness and beautiful nature scenery..Everyone just blames a civil war on the flag .When there were plenty of Northerners who had slaves as well and racism always existed in the North as well so you can't blame all this racism and hate on a flag
@@bogsturgill8937 "disagree the Confederate flag is flew by some who have grown up in the south and loved their roots and the country" ...love it so much that they fly the flag of secessionist rebels that fought a bloody war against that very country in an effort to preserve and expand the institution of slavery. The only question is who you're trying to deceive more with that excuse, those you're telling it to, or yourselves. As far as racism in the north ...sure, that deserves a proper accounting too. But let's start with the easy stuff hmm? Like repudiating the iconography of the secessionist slave owning Confederacy.
@@bogsturgill8937 read up on Gen. Rob E. Lee's thoughts on the flag and southern monuments, he didn't like nor want and at his funeral, by his wants, he was buried in civilian clothes and nothing celebrating the Confederacy was allowed, no one in uniform, no one carrying a flag...
Mr. Schneider, respectfully, I don't think your question is tough.. You know there was no White supremacist intent in the Dukes of Hazzard world. It's intent was basically entertainment for kids. If anything, the stereotypes were more patronizing to White Southerners, than to Black Americans. But even then, I think the depiction of rural White Southerners were for (harmless) entertainment purposes. Your show brought a lot of happiness to people. Peace.
The show's moral messages were of kindness, empathy, the importance of family, independence of spirit and enjoying a good life - don't remember any other content apart from that.
With Sheriff Little, the minority cop......who thought Boss Hogg's department was ran like crap. LOL Sheriff Little was the most bad ass cop on the show.
As a 54 year old black man I loved the show. The General and Daisy were my favorites. Not a racist show. Not alot of diversity on the show but by no means were ya'll the only one with that issue. Watched them all till Coy and Vance.#BLM
I agree with everything you said except I feel that my life matters as well. No more, no less, just that it matters as well. As a good ole boy never meaning no harm, I’m genuinely perplexed by this whole BLM movement hating the idea that white lives also matter. Could I borrow some wisdom from an older generation?
@@claytonatkinson865 respectfully, Clay, your opinion sounds just like someone who has not really looked into the real meaning of the movement. If you really want to understand, there is a lot of information about the real meaning and goals of the movement. To me, your opinion is equvalent to a child asking their parents for a birthday present because someone else is having a birthday. And while the group is singing happy birthday to the child celebrating, you are telling your mom "why aren't they singing happy birthday to me?". I hope you will do some research. Black Lives Matter doesn't mean the Blue or White lives don't matter. And when you say Blue Lives Matter when, and specifically in response to, someone saying Black Lives Matter, you are proving that you don't have an actual "Blue/White/your Lives Matter" movement, but just a reaction to a movement that you don't understand.
We're about the same age, Robert. I'll turn 53 in a couple months. :( I obviously can't speak for a black teenager, and I'm sure there were certainly families more sensitive to topics on race, but I turned 13 in 1980 and used to love this show. The Rebel Flag never had any tie to racism or slavery for me, my family or my friends. I grew up in Ohio and don't know if that makes any difference. I'm glad to hear your perspective. I feel the same. (I also had a huge crush on Daisy! 🙂)
I’m a black man (48 years old) and as a child I loved the show. My father watched the show with me but I knew he didn’t care for the car. My father was born in 1934 and has seen more than his fair share of racism throughout his life time. The show may have not have intentionally been racist..IDK but knowing the shame my father felt watching it hurts me as I look back on it! I was a child and he wanted to protect me from some of the ugliness of US history. My dad made a mistake like others! He should have told me how it made him feel. The show would have been just as popular with an American flag on the car! The directors, writers and creators of the show had to know! I can’t believe the entire cast, writers, producers etc could be that clueless?! If anything it was irresponsible on the highest level if they didn’t know that the General Lee and the confederate flag would be offensive to African Americans. The power of symbolism is real let’s not pretend or play dumb.
I'm 60 grew up in the 70s became a police officer in California in the 80s I loved your show my oldest daughter and I bonded so many hours over your show..I am not a racist I love people of every color and would lay my life on the line daily for anyone of any race..and I love the general Lee..complete with southern battle flag..please get that show back on..
As a black man , I loved the show. It's was very entertaining. Enjoyed watching the chase scenes with lol Rosco and Ennis. Boss hog lol was funny . It's waa a Friday night routine for me and family to watch The Dukes of Harzard. Enjoyed watching the general lee going airborne. 🤔 let's not forget about Daisy Duke lol !!! Didn't see this show as racist at all.
As a southern, you was talk to respect that flag from the family. Some families had members who fought in that war that is why. It is not about race, it's about history. We was talk to be proud of our history. The main steam media and left is telling everyone how to think. We live in the USA. Home of free and brave. We are getting our freedom taking away little by little. Everyone needs to stick together not separate.
@Bob jones Don't be such a dick "Bob", just make your point without insults. Next time use your real profile instead of hiding behind the fake one you always use to post snotty childish shit. LAME
@Bob jones I'm pretty sure when he said Southern Pride that was his state of mind. Aren't you leftist supposed to care about people's feelings because he has the right to feel that way!
Jesus, you are defending the Confederacy which tried to divide and split the country and at the same time complaining about your freedom getting taken away and that we have to stick together. Lastly, it's "TAUGHT" not talk,
Wrong, it's a ”I’m proud of the ANTEBELLUM south, when we could own slaves.” . If you’re not a racist, you would feel SHAME about the antebellum south and what it represents. . .
Every one see and feel what want to see and feel!... I am a 56 years white man and I have black and brown friends and we all enjoy the Dukes of Hazzard my dear John!!... Yehaa!!... God bless you men!... Just keep going on!... Cause you carry your time with you... Our time with us!!...
The flag, General Lee, and Dukes of Hazzard are not racist. The flag and “General Lee” name are symbols for the show. The show is not glorifying racism. There are many TV shows today that have much more offensive topics and storylines, yet Dukes of Hazzard is the show everyone is worried about. But why? This show was/is one of the very few shows that told a story, taught values, showed loving relationships, and kept the audience entertained all in 45 minutes. I’m 21, I’ve been watching this show since I was 3 (probably earlier, I just can’t remember). I never once thought, “oh no, this show is offensive.” I never once rose my eyebrow at something the show did, or tuned out of a scene because it was too far out there. Dukes of Hazzard deserves to be back on the air so young people like myself can understand what good TV was like, and maybe learn a thing or two about how to treat people right. Thanks, Uncle Jesse, for those important lessons and values!
Jennifer Marcus you are so right! I wish you could have live in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It was a good time to be alive. Ronald Reagan was one magnificent United States President. People were good to each other back then.
I think it can be said that not a thought of such things even entered the minds of those whom loved the show, it was pure clean action and nothing else. Thanks John.
To me the Confederate flag just means you're never giving up the fight because you're a rebel, nothing racist. The General Lee wouldn't be the General Lee without the flag,
it was different times with different views. trying to compare them over a hundred years later is pointless. it's like following someone's family tree looking for something bad and making the new generation pay for what they did. it's part of history and should remain history.
@@alamo350 yeah...he changed some of his views after the war...whether under duress or not, I don’t know. I just found I’m a descendant of his on both sides of my biological tree last year...both my biological parents were from VA...apparently I was the fourth bastard child of my biological mother & the only one she gave up...being the good Christian she claims to be...she dumped me off in Massachusetts hoping I’d never find her. Too bad I did. The ideal in my mind was so much better. So were my adoptive parents! Too bad they’re the ones who are dead.
John I think this was a wholesome family show and the car was a part of southern culture . If folks want to put a bad tag on the General Lee than they clearly have not watched the show. I’m 55 years old now but I could not wait every week to watch that show thank you for being a very important part of my childhood ❤
I never imagined in my wildest dreams the General Lee or The Dukes of Hazzard would ever be considered racist. It breaks my heart to see such good people being put through this. All of you included us the fans in your lives long after the show ended and you still continue to. Being almost fifty I think by now I would of figured out if y'all were anything but good God and Country and Family loving people. Please keep your heads held high!!
The whole concept of Dukes of Hazard and the Confederate flag had nothing to do with racism. It was about bucking authority, especially when authority was being abused. All races can identify with the underdog who bucks authority.
Good evening Mr Schneider. My name's Thomas, I live over in the UK in Scotland, in the country side just outside as town called Stirling. You may have heard of the battle of Bannockburn, that's where I live. I know it's a while since you made this video/asked folks opinions.. hopefully your still reading the replies. This is the first time I've ever written anything on the internet, at 41 years old(young, 41). The situation regarding the rebel flag and the show being off the air, toys stopped being produced etc etc.. brought tear to my eye. And I'd love to let you know why... Being born in1980, I missed the first couple of seasons but my earliest memories are tuning into the dukes with my older brother on a fuzzy TV with push buttons to change between the three channels available. We have Christmas pictures of us grasping our replica toy general Lees. My big brother dressed in his plastic boss Hogg hat that came with his CB hat and revolver set. We even had plastic mud jump ramp, not that my folks were wealthy. My dad eventually bought a small Datsun two door in orange and would let us climb in the windows. We had wooden framed beds we used to push together and constructed a general Lee with a baby rattle that doubled as a shifter, which my brother has kept to this day. Hard to imagine I know. Being Scotland it's usually raining and the roads ain't very straight. However, where my grandfather used to take us fishing had a long(20 mile) straight road with an American style gas station which we used to stop at for provisions en route, to a secret fishing location that amongst all the greenery had a small sandy corner where we fished. At the time it always reminded me of the scenery from the dukes show and to this day it still does, and know one else knows about this spot. Dukes of hazard was only ever shown on it's original airing in the UK until the early 2000s. We missed it greatly growing up, I can honestly say I had a dream about it becoming available in a video rental store when I was younger. Moving on to my late teens/adult years, my brother and I (and my late father who used to do a small jump in his company car for us over a hump in the road when we were younger) never lost the live for everything that the show meant to us.. I always wore a Confederate flag belt buckle, I have always had cowboy boots. My second car was a 79 Camaro at age 20. Chargers are rare as hens teeth here and mega money. I built by hand a 450bhp engine for that car. Gas is currently about $13 a gallon here to give you an idea of the level of commitment. Any way, roll on to present day.. and I hope your not bored yet... I'm, 41, my big brother celebrates his 44th birthday today, he has 2 daughters and one son age 5, I have a beautiful son and daughter. My 7 year old boy is named Bo, my 5 year old nephew is named Lukas, my big brother last January introduced a freshly restored 68, 383 charger into garage, I've only got a lowly 78 Hurst hatch trans am awaiting restoration in my mum's garage, while I'm building a new House next to a reservoir/forest that could pass for hazard county, (build at a stand still just now due to lack of funds but we'll get there) in which to restore the trans am with my kids. And I still wear a rebel flag belt buckle(second one as my original wore out). I have never had anyone comment negatively on it. I was bought a mug at work by a college, I'm a fireman and everyone has a personal mug, mine is the rebel flag. So to answer your question eventually, the confederation/rebel flag to me means.. the dukes of hazard. It always has. It's never had a negative conetation at all. When my children see the flag the refer to it as the general Lee flag. Hopefully when I build my trans am, I'll be able to sell it for enough to buy a project charger. If you ever feel like seeing Scotland John, it would be a pleasure to accommodate you, talk dukes, cars, drink some beers etc. I think the biggest problem in the internet is that it's only really people with a problem or negativity that say anything, if your at peace, happy, and a good person you generally don't go online to tell people about it, hence the majority of anything online tends to be negative. What A Shame. I think the biggest problem is the frustration of knowing a minority of folks can spoil something so innocent, something that has brought such joy to many people and shaped so many lives for the better. I hope this gives you a sense of how I feel. Hope I can shake your hand one day. Kind regards. Thomas Duthie.
Hey John merry Xmas to start. I’m 46 and I loved that show as a kid. I had all the toys and was able to meet boss hog when they brought the general lee to st.Louis. My dad wouldn’t let me watch the show but my aunts and uncles would. He was never happy about that. I’ve watch the show many times as an adult and never once did I see it as a racist show or the characters on the show as that. I saw the general lee representing bo and luke duke as rebels and that’s it. Nothing more nothing less. There was always a lesson in every episode like every other show that was on in the 80s. If you read this I think you for taking the time to do so. Ryan at cpp tech
I grew up watching the “Dukes of Hazzard,” loved the show, then and now. There is nothing at all racist about the show or The General Lee. To me, the Stars and Bars is about Southern Pride, not a symbol of white supremacy or racism. Anything can become a symbol of hate, it’s all in what you make of it.
First, the Confederate Battle Flag is a symbol of racism. It was during the U.S. Civil War, and it has been since. It is as much a symbol of racism and the swastika is a symbol of hate for Jews. The KKK didn't display the Confederate Battle Flag to show "Southern pride" or being a "rebel" as they strung up blacks in the South. Second, naming a car after the general who was the leader of the Confederate States of America is another sign of racism. The Confederate States left the Union to preserve slavery. Robert E. Lee led that insurrection. Third, the Confederate Battle Flag is not the "Stars and Bars". The "Stars and Bars" is the actual Confederate States of America flag with a field of stars in a circle and three "bars" rather than stripes.
Ok... I’m a 40 year old black man from Alabama... this was my favorite show growing up as a kid. My dad and brothers watched it all the time. We loved fast cars... and seeing Bo and Luke and everyone on there drive them like crazy 😜 . The show was fun, exciting.... my family never cared about the flag on the car. I never thought the show was racist!!! The show was family oriented and exciting... Thanks for all the memories, and all the fun episodes. PLEASE KEEP THE SHOW available to watch
You took the words right out of my mouth j. Willi
Oh yes please do!!
I was raised in the south. My daddy was raised up north, and we traveled all over the country with his construction jobs. And we always had a rebel flag on our license plate. No one ever had a problem with it . We never saw it as racist. It was just a symbolism of living in the south. I always love dukes of hazards . I hope that you won’t have to cave to a few. Keep up the fight to keep the rebel flag on the general lee. And I really hope the show is still able to stay on.
yeah
Me too. I'm 35 white man. From Alabama and your right. Denver plyle was a amazing Actor.
I'm a 49 year old black man and this is one of the best shows ever, sure beat's this crap we have on t.v. today.
just a couple of good ol boys who just want to have a good time and jump some cars!
right? didn't we love that show? I'm of Mexican heritage growing up in Los Angeles and all the kids no matter the race just talked about the show that aired the nigh before.
AMEN
Black Lives DO Matter Brother!
@@94ohiostate uhh...Yeah no kidding dude, nobody ever said they dont....
I am a 51 year old black man and I love that show it should never be taken off.
I am so happy that you think this way. It was a great show that is being attacked. Much love, my friend
Compared to the garbage TV shows they put out today….The Dukes was a great TV show. That goes for many of the old TV shows and movies we grew up watching.
agreed jess tv land are the real losers
I stand behind the generally I would give as a handshake I would waive that confederate flag thank you John for making terribly but what is today I will now get you guys and the cast members from the Dukes of Hazzard And I can’t forget uncle Jesse and Conner and daisy
Love you John Snyder I never forget the duke boys I stand behind you guys
I grew up watching this show. Bo, Luke and Daisy were my idols. This was such a family show. I can’t even begin to believe this is going on. We all stand behind you John!
the woke crowd is stupid sir
I’m a 43 year old black man this is my favorite show of all time the general is a car with the greatest worst name but at the end of the day it’s a iconic tv show about a family and a car . We need to keep things in perspective.
Did you know that Robert E. Lee was against slavery? It's a historical fact. The reason he fought for the confederacy was because he was loyal to Virginia it being his home state.
On a good note... Lee was a Viginia man that loved the south and fought for his home... he was not into slavery it sickened him in ways... so I do take comfort in that...
You are free of chains
@@seminolewarrior1626 not all confederates were slave owners hoss by no means
Hell Mr Schneider when I watched the Duke's in the early 80's I didn't even think about race, I thought about 2 cool guys driving fast cars & nice looking ladies. Great show, love you over here in S Central Texas🇨🇱
I'm from south west Georgia small town USA l think most everyone here loved the show l would love to see it again and again never crossed our minds about it being a racist show just a lot of fun heck l drove the same way when I was growing up thanks for a cool show.
wow this flag is the Chilean flag, my flag
Bring back “The Dukes of Hazzard”. The General Lee is one of the most iconic vehicles in television history.
Hell yeah!
I absolutely totally agree!!! 😉
Along with the REBEL FLAG!!!
I'm always torn between the General Lee, the black Charger in "Bullitt" (1968) and the 1973 black Charger in "Burn Notice" (2007-2013) Love those curves, that shape.
Agreed! They could use Dodge Challenger Hellcats since they are a dime a dozen now and all the 67, 68 and 69 Chargers are destroyed or collectors.
My favorite show of all time. Such great memories!!!
The General Lee is not the General Lee without the Confederate flag.
The show isn’t and never was racist. Same goes for the flag.
Thank you so much John for all the greatest memories growing up watching the show.
I have always wanted a General Lee.
WITHOUT THE FLAG IT IS JUST ANOTHER MOPAR
I very much agree
It would be if the show stared WITHOUT the flag.
it s not screw nascar sir
Mr. Schneider, I’m a Caribbean American male that migrated to this country (NYC) from England with my family in the late 70’s. I watched the Dukes of Hazard religiously when it was on the air... Friday evening @8p on CBS. Every one of my friends, Black and Latino watched to show as well! I DO NOT, in any way or form feel that the Dukes of Hazard should be/have been removed because of the General Lee. In this show, there was always some sort of lesson to be learned. Morals played a big part of those lessons, good vs. bad, right vs. wrong. It’s unfortunate in this day and age we live in, with the current events. But the show and the General Lee was loved by all. At the end of the day, the flag is just that, a flag! And I never ever saw or felt that there were any racial undertones associated with the show at all. IMHO. Respect you much!
There's no racism in dukes of hazzard. I wish people would quit trying to erase history.
I’m a black man in my late 40’s and I’ve watched The Dukes of Hazzard every Friday night for as long as it was on. Today I have the DVD’s. I have never felt at all offended by anything on the show including the General Lee. In fact I had quite a few toy cars I wish I still had today. The flag on the General Lee was and is not at all offensive to me. I still watch my DVD’s of the show. And there is no racism at all in the show!
DVD's? What no blue ray lol. Respect
I completely agree! I have to admit I watched because I had a crush on Catherine Bach! my boyhood crush
@@h1989w7373 I still do LOL
It's good to know you saw the show as I did and you're black. A lot of black people feel differently. I think they should get rid of the General Lee .It was cool but with new knowledge comes new responsibility. Let's help out the Black people because it's a painful reminder. One thing at a time and maybe when another line must be drawn then they will say it's enough. I think then they will feel differently. Slavery was a huge mistake and our Country is paying for it.
The Dukes was my fave show as a kid. And though I'm a white man from South Louisiana, I've had close Black friends all my life. I've always seen the rebel flag as representing southern heritage with a bit of prideful, won't take no BS mentality. All of which fit the Duke family perfectly.
The DOH never depicted an ounce of racism. Just the opposite... the show had more morals & values than most Nickelodeon shows nowadays, let alone modern Primetime garbage. Cheers John! Love the channel btw✌
The Dukes was never Racist. The General Lee has nothing to do with racism.
The General Lee is literally named after Robert E. Lee.
He wasn’t a monster. at least not entirely.
recently i’ve been reading a lot about history and i’m learning a lot. stuff no school bothered to speak of.
one of the most surprising things to of learned is he married George Washington’s Step-Great-granddaughter.
In the Libtard world...anything can be racist...just takes an agenda, and vivid imagination!
Brian Homka It’s kinda hard to know what racism is when you’ve never experienced racism being done to you. Have you ever been followed around a store or had cops called on you for “looking suspicious”? Have you ever had anyone tell you to speak English because this is America? Have you ever been told to go back to your country? If not, then you’ll never understand.
The ignorance in this statement just shows how much work we need to do.
One does not have to lynch someone to be a racist. Promoting racists themes, racist iconography and racist people is also racist.
@@brianhomka290 typically, no intelligent response, just "wah wah wah...the big bad liberals are ruining my lily white life".
As a minority, I was never offended by the show. I enjoyed it.
okay ..... white boy.
@@mezio1 ok racist.
I always wondered how a minority would feel about it, as a kid I didn't even know that the flag meant anything I just liked the cat chases
The most bad-ass cop on the show was Sheriff Little!!
@@Sahadi420 Very true. (And Sheriff Little was also probably the only competent cop on the show.)
Ok since you asked. I’m from NJ, so I don’t assume to know the hearts of Southerners, but I can tell you what I’ve always believed. I always thought the Confederate flag was used not as a call to racism, but as a celebration of the South, their strength, perseverance, loyalty, manners, and hospitality. When I see that flag, these are the things that come to my mind. Thank you for asking, I needed to say that
From a born and bred southerner Thank You.
Plus aren't there many different variants of the flag?
Horace Jenkins And, now that I’ve recently relocated to Florida, I can safely say that my perceptions were right all along.
Beth Cavin You’re very welcome, my friend.
Mj Being from the North, I really don’t have the answer to that question. I’m sure my Southern friends could tell you tho.
Love hearing about the Dukes, because I watched it as a kid. I'm 44 & I still love the show!
NEVER REMOVE the show! We need more shows like it. I never grew up thinking race & I had friends of ever shade. Color was never a thing. Don't get why it is now. We were more interested in if you were a good person or not. The Southern Cross is different than the Confederate flag & people need to be better educated on history. I remember learning of a southern black man who dressed in a Confederate Uniform & taught the meaning of the different flags in the South during the war & their meanings. He loved his Southern flags. His ancestry was from slavery, but he loved America, was proud to be American & Southern. No victimhood there. I learned a lot from that man. History needs to be taught from real people, not academics.
agreed this politically incorrect crap and hate has to stop hoss i hate bullheaded people
the saddest part is this question is even asked,, the Dukes of Hazzard was one of the most morally ethical shows ever on television.
AGREE COMPLETELY!!❤
@MarcusT it was silly but wasnt Bad of those things
MarcusT
Fighting against a corrupt Mayor and a corrupt Sheriff.
@MarcusT I realize that without some sort of liberal homosexual activity your type would not be able to enjoy traditional values.
Im a 48 year old black woman that grew up with her cousin Mikey,may her RIP, watching The Duke if Hazzard. I've NEVER WATCHED an episode that made me feel uncomfortable. My granny was the adult over us watching that show, she loved Boss Hog and we loved the General Lee. At that time in my life I had no idea who he was, all I knew was that the car was Bas ASS AND I NEVER TOOK THE FLAG FOR BEING RACIST AT THAT TIME IN MY LIFE. I LOVED YOU GUYS AND I FOR ONE DON'T WANT TO SEE THE SHIW DISAPPEAR.
Thank you very much. Have a great day.
The show was respectful and taught our generation manners. The General Lee was an iconic non-racial car. Keep it!
@joye ottwell Good manners towards women from Cooter, followed by the Duke boys. Exhibit A: ruclips.net/video/83PS5elHEcc/видео.html. And there is a lot more throughout the show.
@joye ottwell I'm a fair guy, so I will grant you that in retrospect, I could perhaps, have omitted the expression "Exhibit A". (I sometimes hear people around me use that expression, despite there being no courtroom, and it is usually in jest.) If I came across as offensive, I apologize. This was not at all my goal.
Re: the link, you don't have to open it. I will summarize. Two jerks were giving Daisy attitude (and one of them grabbed her!), Cooter stood up for her, and the three got into a fight. I think Cooter's action is an example of his respect for women.
I do not know where your question about salacious behaviors is coming from, but that vile crap is completely foreign to me. Also, I find it self-evident that being accused of salacious behaviors is not at all a prerequisite for seeking to keep one's eyes and mind pure. Innocent people can train themselves to do so as children and remain innocent in that regard for the rest of their lives. And it will teach people (men in particular) to have a deeper respect for women than they would otherwise.
@joye ottwell That's true, the Dukes did indeed care about each other. And not only about each other, but also about just about everyone in distress. They even had Boss Hogg stay at their farm in Witness for the Persecution! And whoever still wants to cry racism should watch Cooter's Confession, where the Duke family (and Cooter) helped an African American (Hal Williams).
I'm from Georgia and all that flag ever meant to me was a reminder of home. I don't know anyone that ever watched The Dukes because they thought Bo, Luke, Uncle Jesse, or anyone else hated anyone. It was about a family that loved one another and tried to treat anyone who would let them, with respect & love. I understand that some people may see the confederate flag as a symbol of hatred, but the 70s was a different time. The flag was not a symbol of hatred to most. No one I know of ever even gave that a second thought. Rebel pride was not white pride. It just meant that we were proud to be Southern. There's an old saying that sums it up best. The South is a place the other three letters on the weathervane are just directions. I've been to a lot of places, but in my humble opinion they all pale in comparison to the south. That's all "Rebel Pride" means to me. Thanks for your videos John. You are a source of inspiration for me, just like Bo Duke was to a kid who desperately needed a positive role model. Thanks for that too.
I'm a black female and watched Dukes of Hazard every week with my parents and siblings. Given my age at the time, 11 or 12, I had little exposure to racism or racist symbolism, so to me it was just a really fast car with an X and some stars painted on it. As an adult, I now understand and agree that the confederate symbol has strong ties to human oppression, however I don't believe that particular ideology was ever part of the show, otherwise my parents never would have allowed me to watch it. I think targeting old television shows and movies is a waste of time and distracts from the real problems with race that this country has.
Penny Bloom So good to hear a story like that right now. You should also know that the confederate battle flag and the ‘rebel’ flag on the dukes car and at nascar races etc. are not the same thing.
I don’t doubt there are racist people today but most people today do not believe in the confederate battle flag or the racist cause it stood for.
You didn't know any better dear. You were a kid before social media and life taught you better. You have to appease any more. You're grown now
@jen truth lol. Wyte logic at it's best.. Who you trying to fool. Yourself. Like you're something good and decent. Using her comment to hide your bigotry. You ain't fooling me jen.
Couldn't imagine anyone who grew up watching this show believe it should be taken off of the air over the General Lee. One of the best family shows ever made! Matter of fact I feel like watching an episode now! 😁👍
@Kirk Schneider que rrecuerdo unicos inolvidable de los duke de hassard no me perdia ni una serie lo disfrute mucho era un joven de 11 años grasias por aserme felis !!! saludos desde buenos aires argentina
I loved watching, and as a 45 year old "black" Man, I'm insulted by what they've done to such a great show. #DUKESFAN4LIFE
fake account
me too thankyou brother
what exactly is it "they" have done?
JOEMAMMADRINK40Z, definitely not fake homie
@@nothingtoseehere4684 he fake-move along sir.........
Thank you John for giving me a very awesome upbringing in my childhood. I was born June ‘79 and have the fondest memories of your show mid 1980’s. Thank you so much for continuing the legacy, facts vs. fiction and being a voice of such a great period in American non political life. Such a great time to be brought up. 🙏🏻
As a black man who grew up watching the Dukes of Hazard, it never crossed my mind that any of your characters were racist. I loved your adventures, getting chased by the law and getting away.. Sliding across the hood of the General Lee, bow and arrow skills, obviously Daisy Duke.. And more importantly how the car jumped so high off a bush or the random perfect dirt ramps... The General Lee was up there with the Batmobile, Knight Rider, Street Hawk, Air Wolf, the A Team van...
So true. Back in the day there were shows like The Jeffersons, All In The Family, and Sanford And Son. None of these hilarious shows could be shown today because they would be considered offensive! People weren't complaining about Archie Bunker. George Jefferson, or Fred Sanford back then. Dukes Of Hazzard wasn't racist no way no how!
Yes those other shows were very racist ...but apparently that doesn't count ...because you can still find those on free streaming services ..but you are hard pressed to find dukes ...doesn't seem right
Geoff T. It’s like we were separated at birth, except I’m white. But I loved all those things about all those shows growing up back then too and I’m not entirely convinced that we aren’t brothers of a sort.
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I loved watching Sanford and Son, What's Happenin (dynomite), and The Jefferson's as well as the Dukes Of Hazard all equally well and didn't really think color anytime except when brought up as comedy in the acts. Dukes never said white, just made fun of Boss Hogs eating disorder. These shows were about good content and fun comedy. Some suspense on DOH.
No racism here, no intent to be racist or supremecist. The Duke's of Hazzard should stay on TV.
I haven't seen the show in years and I what I remember of it, it wasn't racist. Katherine Bach's shorts and top were a bit revealing but no more than Daisy May from Lil' Abner of whom her wardrobe was based. Boss Hogg was dressed as the Southern Plantation owner.
Yes!!!
It's always been the Rebel flag to me, not the racist flag, Uncle Jesse taught me to respect others and myself
I'm with you Mike ! Great Post.
Same here bud if they dont like it then so what, theres so many things I dont like but I dont go crying about it and try to ban it
I think Uncle Jesse taught us all a lot of things. Both in this show and as Mad Jack in a previous one!
Yeah. I could barely believe earlier this year there were people tearing up historical statues and flags and such.
I grew up just knowing the flag meant dukes of hazard. Loved uncle Jessy
Hi John ... Hubby and I loved watching Dukes of Hazzard... just good fun. I'm Canadian and I never thought there was any racist implications with the General car or any of the stories. They were all just fun to watch for me. It was fiction. It was fun. Fast cars, stupid lawmen, fun stories. All tongue in check. Glad you had fun making that show! Take care and stay safe.
I'm black and grew up watching "Dukes of Hazzard." Not one time did I feel that the show had any racial issues within it.
This is the best reply i have seen yet i have black friends that is just like you they are normal human beings. Im not saying that their is not racist people out there but people need to look at their own actions
The media would never hear of your story....doesnt fit the agenda
Every author of the United States Declaration of Independence owned slaves!!! Does that mean the American flag is a symbol of slavery? All of the Founding Fathers owned slaves. Slavery was abolished in 1865. 155 yrs ago. Did the police officer that killed the gentleman in Minnesota have a flag of the Confederacy on his uniform or an American flag? The American flag is made up of “stars and bars”. The states secession was not about slavery. It was about the feeling of unfair governing. History has apparently been rewritten by groups of people to benefit their on desires of protest and mayhem. Slavery was a sin. God created everyone in His own image. ALL lives matter in God’s eyes.
Also as far as television shows and racism go, did you know that The Andy Griffith Show NEVER had any African Americans on it? The spin off Mayberry RFD did, but the original did not. Why hasn’t anyone commented on that. However the Dukes had African Americans AND Asian Americans in it. Hmmmmm..... Please keep fighting for The Dukes of Hazzard.
People with common sense won't find anything wrong with The Dukes of Hazzard.
Tbh if they won't be able to do something with the rebel flag they might try something cause of the crooked cops. I really hope they dont.
@@patrickowen9587 Heck the very first episode of the Dukes had a black guy in it. He was a friend of the Dukes that also was a race car driver.
Just like Waylon's song said; "Just the good ol' boys, never meanin' no harm." The flag is NOT racist. And neither were you guys. Take care, John.
Love that song, used to sing it as kids watching the show.
The original Confederate battle flag was red white and blue the kkk and neo nazis changed the flag colors also the original kkk was shut down by former Confederate commanders because that was not apart of what they were fighting for. The main reason they wanted to split was because of the wanted the articals of confederation back. The original constitution to keep it simple and easy to understand
Leo Peridot in that case, I wonder when BLM and Antifa will adopt it as their flag, being that they are extremely violent and racist _and_ _all_
I always remember the Duke’s showing respect and value to every person (black, white, Hispanic) they interacted with.
I loved watching the Dukes of Hazzard! The Confederate flag has always been a symbol of standing up for what you believe in . To me that means my Country, it's a part of our history. The people who believe that flag is wrong so to speak will bbn or stop one dat they will say that our beloved American Flag is well you know the R word too. Thank you John Scheider for your wonderful videos. God bless you and your Family .
As a black man, LEAVE "THE DUKES of HAZZARD" alone!!!
Black people who watched that show, LOVED THAT SHOW, it's spin offs, and TV movies!
The General Lee is an ICONIC set of wheels!
roughy762004
I am also a black man and I say LEAVE THE DUKES ALONE!
I agree 100%
Same here, although I'm half black, I LOVED the dukes of hazards while growning up. When I was young, I found a rebel flag patch and ask my mom if she could stitch "the dukes of hazard" to my jacket....I didn't understand why she didn't. Lol
And this is the problem. You let one racist thing slide don't complain about another. The slave mindset still exists.
@Leo Peridot it's crazy it's like they don't even know they are supposed to be offended. They don't care about what the Confederate flag stood for when it comes to their own people. As history goes it wasn't that long ago.
The General is an embodiment of the south!! The “Rebel Flag” is a flag of the south! Much like people of other countries descents fly their flags (Irish, Italian, German, Japanese, etc) flying there flags celebrating their heritage! No the General was not racist he was a race car! The show never was racist in fact taught us to welcome everyone of all races and creeds! I remember Uncle Jesse tell a black man “A stranger is just a friend we haven’t met yet!” Many black actors got their start on the Dukes, James Avery( Uncle Phil of the Fresh Prince) Steve Williams (the captain on 21 Jump Street) just to name a few and also had Don Pedro as a recurring role as Sheriff Ed Little of Chickasaw County! Long live the General! Thanks for standing up for him John!!!
That battle flag wasn't even popular until the KKK made it popular after the civil war. It's not even the real confederate flag, and most southern states never flew it in the war, so how is it their heritage dipshit?
Eric Bogar I don’t think their is any reason to call me dip shit! The flag was used by many southerners! The KKK was also started by the Democrats so in your opinion shouldn’t we end the Democratic Party then?
@@skid-sn7jt learn some history. It's a battle flag, not the flag of the Confederacy. And it wasn't even used by all regiments. Stop using history to hide behind, because you don't even have that right...And the parties switched Dems today are what Republicans were then. So clearly you are a dipshit
Dean Gilvin you can not read sir! At NO point did I call it a confederate flag!! I called it a Rebel flag so you need to read! And how does your reasoning of the parties switching still justify that the Democratic still started the KKK!!? Whose the dipshit now?
@@cheetahman859 The great party switch isn't true. There's a video on that subject by Prager U.
“Bo”, I am 47 years old. I grew up with the Dukes Of Hazzard. One of the take aways I have is the way you, Luke, and Daisy respected Uncle Jesse....And for all the “trouble” you were involved in, you still had respect for Rosco, Enos, Cletus, Sheriff Little, and all others. Nobody was treated better or worse. As seen in the end of each episode, when the community came together as a family at the Boars Nest. To this day I have my Dukes collection, which I add to whenever possible. The Dukes of Hazzard had and has a part in who I am today and I Thank You All for that!!!!! Chris in Mn.
Me to
Yep, me too!
I'm 51 and I grew up watching the Dukes of Hazzard and I still love the show. I just bought the whole series of the Dukes of Hazzard so I will always have them.
The General is part of my history as a kid and that Orange car is FINE with MY BLACK ASS. Dem Dukes....dem Dukes....
Mee too
YEEEEAAH HAAAWWW
I recall black characters on the show and should the kkk or white supremacist try to harm them , the dukes would have shot dynamite strapped arrows at the kkk
Yeeeesssss!!!!!
That’s a great answer. I hope everybody sees it that way. I’m not black nor am I racist. I think you and I and millions of others watched the show for the same reason...because we enjoyed it!!
It's okay with my BLACK ASS too.
Show was not racist. That's settled now put the damn show back on.
I approve of this message.
Mr. Schneider, the racism isn't in a show or a car or in a flag. Its in peoples hearts. That is the honest truth.i grew up watching your show and my kids love watching your show. We have, i think, 4 or 5 seasons of the Dukes on DVD and I can tell you, we never worried about what our kids or now our grand kids were gonna see and hear when we put Dukes on. There was no nudity, no cursing, no racism or anything like that. Thats what made the show so great. Lord, how I wish they would make more shows like that now. Thanks for letting me ramble and say hi to the other Dukes for us. Have a great day, Mr Schneider.
Yeah, people are racist but the flag is clearly a racist symbol that pisses people off. Why can't you understand that?
@@ebogar42 name a scene in an episode in this TV series anyone was hateful to one another because of their skin color due to that flag.
@@ebogar42 no, the flag is a flag. The racism is inside you. The problem is, the ones screaming that it is racist are the ones who are the most racist. They are just trying to put it on someone or something else.
This is by far one of the best comments I've read!
@@Fordtruckfan89 When did I say the show was racist? lol I said the flag was. I've already made a comment stating that the creator of the show was just stupid and didn't know it was racist when he used it.
The show was a moral show. Taught us not to hate others due to prejudices or the past.
It taught us that the system is corrupt; can't always trust the man in the suit. The show taught us to help others. Every episode you guys helped someone.
I’m 41 year old black man and Dukes of Hazzard was one of my favorite shows when I was a kid! I even had the power wheels General Lee! There was never anything racist about that show!
40 year old white dude. Same thing.
I know daisy was probably one of my first tv crushes .
It's a shame cancel culture is ruining everything.
Thank you
We need to form a club?
Brown and Black Americans for The Duke Brothers?
Just a thought.
Rarararazixt ....NOT! I'm getting sick of unfounded labels .
Whites are welcome to join too.
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I’m 41 and I had the same one !!! Kids of the 80’s need to band together
Can we make the same show with to black brothers running from the law, escaping jails, driving recklessly, and assaulting officers?if we can then there is nothing wrong with the show
@@RichardTabar you can turn on local news and see that!
I was too distracted by Daisy to notice the confederate flag on the car!
No doubt ! Those shorts !!
And she always wore pantyhose to make those beautiful legs look even better.
Nice!
Those legs made me a leg man for life 😍
Hahaha
The car isn't racist, the show isn't racist. The people on in and around this family show was all good AMERICAN fun. God bless you! We need more family shows like this. Mr. Schneider did they ever do a full box set with extras that we are able to buy? Thanks again for everything.
Episodes are on prime
@@Getvictd744 not anymore!
There are no family friendly programs anymore,only murder,foul language,hatred etc anymore,the whole mess around the world is nothing more than taking away freedom of speech completely into a soon to be George Orwellian world,i thank God this isn't my home.I loved the Dukes of Hazzard growing up here in Northern Ireland and have a dvd set now.May the Lord Jesus Christ richly bless you John!
I just looked on Amazon. The set is there. Think I'll get it. Yes the whole original set.
They did do a full box dvd set I have season 1.
The Dukes of Hazzard was one of my absolute favorite shows growing up in the 80s. As a white guy I guess it is easy for me to say that there was nothing racist about it. Yet I don’t recall seeing any member of the Duke family, not a Uncle Jesse, not Daisy, not Luke or you “Bo” doing or saying anything that was demeaning, disrespectful or denigrating to any race or ethnicity in any way whatsoever. I recall the show pretty well. It seems to me the writers made sure that hateful and disrespectful attitudes were done by the bad guys-namely Boss Hog. And making a point to show that being a jerk or a bully wasn’t cool. Obviously your show had a very positive impact on me. I realize that nowadays, it is not for some people to decide wether or not racism exists or has existed somewhere. Ok, well then I’ll just say I didn’t see anything like that on the show and see no reason why it should not be shown on tv in the future. That said, there are some people these days who won’t hear any reason orrationality regarding the Rebel Flag. Even though I always saw it as Bo and Luke being rebels. Modern day Robin Hood as it were.
EDIT: Also, I really liked Eddie Macon’s Run.
I think the show wasn’t “racist”, and the messages were always help anyone who needed it even if you didn’t profit from that except by getting a thank you. It’s the people now that have decided to act like anything relating to certain images means certain things.
The General Lee and the Dukes aren’t racist in the least.
Cooter !
We need to bring back the dukes
Never considered it racist in the least when I was a kid. Still don't.
They should continue to air the show (it was great!) but just do like Warner bros did with their Looney Tunes DVDs and a have a disclaimer with some context on the show's use of the flag and the time the show was shot (we just weren't as informed back then as we are now).
@George Yarbrough "At no point was the dukes of Hazzard ever racist" - i whole heartedly agree.
"The next problem is the Democrats hiding history.because they've lied to these kids that are growing up now they think the civil war was fought over slavery." - lol it WAS fought over slavery (not Fing 'states rights', and EVEN if that WERE the case, no STATE, or ANY JURSIDICTION, should have the right to 'enslave other humans'). A person is NOT PROPERTY, i don't care whether this comes from 'state' or 'national' or ANY jurisdiction.
I was 10 years old when Dukes came out and not one time was race EVER an issue. Anyone who says otherwise is just whining.
never, never, never was a racist show or had any racial tones, ever.
it sure wasn't
I wish it was back on, but I can watch reruns and it's not about race...... really people Dam liberals make me sick
Not racial at all. The flag has nothing to do with race in my opinion but of Southern pride
When I was in high school in the 80s the "Rebel Flag" as we called it back then (bc that's what it meant to us) was our fashion statement in school.
I still have my rebel t-shirts from back then.
That's all I know as far as how we took it. Straight up rebellion🤷😃😃😃
I watched DUKES as a kid... and I don’t recall ever thinking, “Wow, these guys really hate blacks.” The General Lee was an orange car to me. A car. Not an agenda.
And they even had black costars on some episodes. Asian as well.
I have no problem with the show. It should stay on the air, it with many other older shows usually had some sort of lesson to learn from on each program. Today's shows have nothing of any value to learn from. Mostly today's shows are just trying to force some sort of an agenda they want us to accept. I have always enjoyed the Dukes of Hazard shows and hope to be able to enjoy them for years to come. Thank you.
The first sentence cracked me up! 😆😆
I'm a African American male and I love dukes. Just bought seasons 1-3 two months ago. I see dukes as a southern show, thus seeing the flag was no big deal. Also I loved you on smallville and dancing with the stars and on the halfs and half nots. You sir are a stand up gentleman in every sense of the word and believe dukes is one of the most American shows in history. I believe dukes of hazzard is the furthest thing from a racist show as you can get and all the African American guest stars is proof of that. Continue being you cause you sir are awesome!
Also, remember the African American Sheriff LIttle was the only competent law man on the show!
Yeehaa
I was going to say. I grew up in Detroit. My friends and I were glued to the TV every Friday. I love that car. It was the first show where I saw a black man have an important job. Sheriff little was no nonsense and feared. That changed the world for me. FYI I grew up poor. We were one of tgr last to get a color tv. I thought the general was grey. People need to stop crying about everything. Erasing half of society isnt going to make anything better.
You will find it is only white people complaining the TV series to be racists.
@@patricksaxon3983 That is very easy to believe.
I LOVED that show. I never felt that and I'm African American. It wouldn't be the General Lee any other way.
Nope. It would be an orange charger...lol.
The government just wants us divided so they can control us better.
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Absolutely not racist. I loved that show and still to this day want my own General Lee!
I am a black female in Georgia and I remember watching the show with my grandmother when I was a child and we loved every minute of it. I am 43 now and my grandmother passed when I was 12, watching the Dukes of Hazzard with her is one of the fond memories I have with her. The division needs to stop and it is ruining everything.
Amen!
Your last sentence says it all Brina. John
Thank you Brina
Excellent post Brina. Grandma memories are a wonderful thing.
like i always said miss this stupid hate has to stop i hate hate and racism ma,am
The paint scheme of the General Lee was about rebellion and freedom, when I was younger.
Michael Maultsby exactly. and being a good old southern boy. no crime there.
yeah, I liked it cause I hate spades and the way they smell
mopar pile oshit
They actually hated the police lol. Stupid Boss Hogg
Cars and eye candy. Just sayin.
Just “good” ole boys. “Never” meant any harm. Period. Just like those of us who still treasure the Dukes of Hazzard. Keep your chin up John.
i love waylund jennings because of that song
In the 1960s a lot of images, symbols, flags and ideas were blindly re-appropriated into graphic and pop art images. Many icons were re-appropriated to represent new ideas...like the "Rebel" flag. It became a symbol of rebellion, anti-conformity, and anti-culture at the time. It was also a brightly coloured cool graphic that looked good on things. I remember it as a common tee shirt graphic in the 70s and it was often custom painted on bikes and cars. Its place in racist history was largely ignored and forgotten...as it should be...because flags don't be racist, people be racist. The use of the flag as a graphic on a custom car is nothing more than that...don't try to twist it into a weapon, when it isn't. Some things need to be taken on face value...like the TV show Dukes of Hazzard and the General Lee and the Confederate flag. My comment on "cancel" culture is "we shouldn't try to erase history...we should remember it and learn from it."
Yeah all these dummys ever thought was "random hillbilly with a lifted truck and a rebel flag + KKK being in the south, even though alot of southern people didnt like them to begin with = the flag is racist! And im such a good person thats smarter than you and not racist because the media told me the flag was bad!!!"
If you grew up in the 80’s and didn’t have a Dukes of Hazzard lunchbox...... you should probably call your parents now and find out why they didn’t love you
I had the metal lunch box and black watch
lol
I had the metal lunchbox, & my son is named Waylon, after both my best friend who died & after Waylon Jennings, the Singer & narrator of the show, whom my best friend was named after, after his dad meet Waylon Jennings at a truck stop late one night & talked with him for 3hrs.
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The Dukes were a good family oriented show, never racist
Only a sick person would get a nasty response from the show that had good humour and sincere comedy.
It doesn't matter. The thought police, aided by the media, have already made up their mind. The show was 100% racist.
Better hide, bury and lock down ... goodol Gen.L.. If not....dummy's might come get it calling the car racist
Dukes and the General Lee were family friendly and NOT racist!!! John, this is being taken way to far. That glad represented something 150 years ago. The war ended in 1865 and that is where the meaning of that flag ended!
I love the Dukes and the flag too too . how is Tom Wopat doing? I hope he is good.
It was NEVER a racist show ! The General Lee was just a cool Orange car that could fly.
actually, it couldn't fly, every time they jumped, they wrecked the car! "There were between 256 and 321 Dodge Chargers destroyed over 174 episodes of the series. When production finally ended in 1985, only 17 of the Chargers survived in various states of condition."
No, no, no and no, I enjoyed the Dukes so very much, and even more today. The world is getting so crazy. I’m 73 and I’ve seen a lot. But never dreamed, I would see it like this. Bless you, John Schneider.
They were just "Good old boys, never meaning no harm..."
Here’s what I think: Long live the Duke boys and long live the General Lee. This show offers more wholesome, family entertainment than anything put on TV nowadays.
John it is unbelievable the times that we live in today it is so motivated by how we look what we say and how we look after what we say and it's scary to think it is only going to get worse from here I think the flags remain on the general, the flag is part of the general, no other motivation no other political agenda no other meaning then the decorative flag on top of a car
@Blacktop Robinowitz -- I agree.
Thanks BLACKTOP GREAT SHOW ALWAYS REALLY ENJOYED IT SO MAANY SENSITIVE PEOPLE OUT HERE
You hit the nail on the head. I saw a kids show using language that would make sherman blush
@Joey Balas 👏👏👏👏👍
I’m a 50 year old African American male. We were so sheltered, that we didn’t know what that symbol meant.
Me and my brother loved the show.Hell we even had the toys. The show wasn’t about racism. It was about protecting the family.
I loved that show.
If u get offended fuck off my god 5-10 years ago no One said anything stop crying
fast75 he is not crying..he’s saying all was good
But just cuz we didn’t have awareness doesn’t mean it wasn’t fucked up . The show wasn’t “racist” but it adorned symbols of it and the cars name was General Lee. Who was hardest on his slaves. Our eyes were not open. That shit was fucked up. Period. Same as the statues getting shit down. How about Boss Hog. What was he? We know more, we can’t go back but we don’t have act like it wasn’t fucked up.
there is a reason I made sure to back-up all my old Dukes episodes onto my PC. Now I can share the awesome series with my young boy... the Dukes should still be on the air; there was no racial intent and in fact teaches better values than pretty much any TV series on air currently
I'm hispanic and used to watch Dukes of Hazzard when i was a kid. I still watch it whenever i see on tv. I never got any racist vibes back then. At the time, my understanding was the flag was a southern thing.
It was never about race . Just a good wholesome show . I still love the show .
I'm black and always loved Dukes of Hazzard. It's NOT offensive in any way. Don't waste time listening to the woke crowd whose goal in life is to find something to be offended about. Leave the general lee alone.
Thank you for speaking up, friend. Free-thinking Americans need voices like yours, or our society will continue to devolve into a true totalitarian state.
We can leave the show up and still point out the peculiar nature an old out-of-date "family" show about a couple of white rebels running gleefully from the police without consequences, and being celebrated for it. The contrast to the videos of people running from the police today...hard not to point out. So do you fly the flag? Would you?
Respect
@@iridescentsquids you mean, it was different when the white boys with the scantily clad chick were screaming FTP?
I doubt it was meant as anything but a piece of history that the south holds on to, not meant as any disrespect to anyone. I loved the Dukes of Hazard too.
The Army of Tennessee 1864 Battle Flag has been a symbol for different things, and must be viewed in context. The context here was a symbol of Southern culture, and nothing more.
The “Dukes Of Hazzard” was never a racist show. It was all about family.
Amen.
Before the SJW are perversion to what family is 👪
@Roger Edgerton disagree the Confederate flag is flew by some who have grown up in the south and loved their roots and the country. Not for being racist .there are black fokes that that are also proud of the Confederate flag because of the south and its humbleness and beautiful nature scenery..Everyone just blames a civil war on the flag .When there were plenty of Northerners who had slaves as well and racism always existed in the North as well so you can't blame all this racism and hate on a flag
@@bogsturgill8937 "disagree the Confederate flag is flew by some who have grown up in the south and loved their roots and the country"
...love it so much that they fly the flag of secessionist rebels that fought a bloody war against that very country in an effort to preserve and expand the institution of slavery.
The only question is who you're trying to deceive more with that excuse, those you're telling it to, or yourselves.
As far as racism in the north ...sure, that deserves a proper accounting too. But let's start with the easy stuff hmm? Like repudiating the iconography of the secessionist slave owning Confederacy.
@@bogsturgill8937 read up on Gen. Rob E. Lee's thoughts on the flag and southern monuments, he didn't like nor want and at his funeral, by his wants, he was buried in civilian clothes and nothing celebrating the Confederacy was allowed, no one in uniform, no one carrying a flag...
Mr. Schneider, respectfully, I don't think your question is tough.. You know there was no White supremacist intent in the Dukes of Hazzard world. It's intent was basically entertainment for kids. If anything, the stereotypes were more patronizing to White Southerners, than to Black Americans. But even then, I think the depiction of rural White Southerners were for (harmless) entertainment purposes. Your show brought a lot of happiness to people. Peace.
100%
The show was not racist and the general lee is an icon that will never change
As a born and raised Northerner, I fully stand by the Rebel flag. I love both the American flag and Rebel flag. LONG LIVE THE GENERAL 01!!! 🇺🇸
The show's moral messages were of kindness, empathy, the importance of family, independence of spirit and enjoying a good life - don't remember any other content apart from that.
There was never any racism on the show. What there was was a depiction of corruption in the Police.
Yes, the law in Hazard County was a tad on the corrupt side, but never in a really bad way. And things always ended well, in the end :)
Freaking sick man🔥
With Sheriff Little, the minority cop......who thought Boss Hogg's department was ran like crap. LOL
Sheriff Little was the most bad ass cop on the show.
Oh yea. How many black people were on the show?
@@richardeberhart451 the same amount of white people that were on The Jefferson's. LMFAO
As a 54 year old black man I loved the show. The General and Daisy were my favorites. Not a racist show. Not alot of diversity on the show but by no means were ya'll the only one with that issue. Watched them all till Coy and Vance.#BLM
I agree with everything you said except I feel that my life matters as well. No more, no less, just that it matters as well. As a good ole boy never meaning no harm, I’m genuinely perplexed by this whole BLM movement hating the idea that white lives also matter. Could I borrow some wisdom from an older generation?
The only good sheriff in the series was black Sheriff Little from the next county over.
@@claytonatkinson865 respectfully, Clay, your opinion sounds just like someone who has not really looked into the real meaning of the movement. If you really want to understand, there is a lot of information about the real meaning and goals of the movement.
To me, your opinion is equvalent to a child asking their parents for a birthday present because someone else is having a birthday. And while the group is singing happy birthday to the child celebrating, you are telling your mom "why aren't they singing happy birthday to me?".
I hope you will do some research. Black Lives Matter doesn't mean the Blue or White lives don't matter. And when you say Blue Lives Matter when, and specifically in response to, someone saying Black Lives Matter, you are proving that you don't have an actual "Blue/White/your Lives Matter" movement, but just a reaction to a movement that you don't understand.
We're about the same age, Robert. I'll turn 53 in a couple months. :( I obviously can't speak for a black teenager, and I'm sure there were certainly families more sensitive to topics on race, but I turned 13 in 1980 and used to love this show. The Rebel Flag never had any tie to racism or slavery for me, my family or my friends. I grew up in Ohio and don't know if that makes any difference. I'm glad to hear your perspective. I feel the same. (I also had a huge crush on Daisy! 🙂)
I’m a black man (48 years old) and as a child I loved the show. My father watched the show with me but I knew he didn’t care for the car. My father was born in 1934 and has seen more than his fair share of racism throughout his life time. The show may have not have intentionally been racist..IDK but knowing the shame my father felt watching it hurts me as I look back on it! I was a child and he wanted to protect me from some of the ugliness of US history. My dad made a mistake like others! He should have told me how it made him feel. The show would have been just as popular with an American flag on the car! The directors, writers and creators of the show had to know! I can’t believe the entire cast, writers, producers etc could be that clueless?! If anything it was irresponsible on the highest level if they didn’t know that the General Lee and the confederate flag would be offensive to African Americans. The power of symbolism is real let’s not pretend or play dumb.
I'm 60 grew up in the 70s became a police officer in California in the 80s I loved your show my oldest daughter and I bonded so many hours over your show..I am not a racist I love people of every color and would lay my life on the line daily for anyone of any race..and I love the general Lee..complete with southern battle flag..please get that show back on..
As a black man , I loved the show. It's was very entertaining. Enjoyed watching the chase scenes with lol Rosco and Ennis. Boss hog lol was funny . It's waa a Friday night routine for me and family to watch The Dukes of Harzard. Enjoyed watching the general lee going airborne. 🤔 let's not forget about Daisy Duke lol !!! Didn't see this show as racist at all.
The Confederate flag on the car was just a statement of "I'm proud to be Southern" not a racist statement
As a southern, you was talk to respect that flag from the family. Some families had members who fought in that war that is why. It is not about race, it's about history. We was talk to be proud of our history. The main steam media and left is telling everyone how to think. We live in the USA. Home of free and brave. We are getting our freedom taking away little by little. Everyone needs to stick together not separate.
@Bob jones Don't be such a dick "Bob", just make your point without insults. Next time use your real profile instead of hiding behind the fake one you always use to post snotty childish shit. LAME
@Bob jones I'm pretty sure when he said Southern Pride that was his state of mind.
Aren't you leftist supposed to care about people's feelings because he has the right to feel that way!
Jesus, you are defending the Confederacy which tried to divide and split the country and at the same time complaining about your freedom getting taken away and that we have to stick together. Lastly, it's "TAUGHT" not talk,
Wrong, it's a ”I’m proud of the ANTEBELLUM south, when we could own slaves.”
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If you’re not a racist, you would feel SHAME about the antebellum south and what it represents.
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The General Lee is not a problem, it’s people attitudes and what they fuel them with🤙
Absolutely correct!
Every one see and feel what want to see and feel!... I am a 56 years white man and I have black and brown friends and we all enjoy the Dukes of Hazzard my dear John!!... Yehaa!!... God bless you men!... Just keep going on!... Cause you carry your time with you... Our time with us!!...
The Dukes of Hazard and the General Lee are wonderful representations of country living in America and we freaking love it
Accurate representations 100%
Wonderful? Well.... not so much
NO LEAVE THE GENERAL ALONE THERE WAS NO RACIAL GARBAGE IN THIS SHOW
punctuation please
The flag, General Lee, and Dukes of Hazzard are not racist. The flag and “General Lee” name are symbols for the show. The show is not glorifying racism. There are many TV shows today that have much more offensive topics and storylines, yet Dukes of Hazzard is the show everyone is worried about. But why? This show was/is one of the very few shows that told a story, taught values, showed loving relationships, and kept the audience entertained all in 45 minutes. I’m 21, I’ve been watching this show since I was 3 (probably earlier, I just can’t remember). I never once thought, “oh no, this show is offensive.” I never once rose my eyebrow at something the show did, or tuned out of a scene because it was too far out there. Dukes of Hazzard deserves to be back on the air so young people like myself can understand what good TV was like, and maybe learn a thing or two about how to treat people right. Thanks, Uncle Jesse, for those important lessons and values!
Jennifer Marcus you are so right! I wish you could have live in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It was a good time to be alive. Ronald Reagan was one magnificent United States President. People were good to each other back then.
Nice, well developed summary of an entertaining show.
God bless you.
Well said, I saw every episode, everyone could use a uncle Jesse.
@@mikeburton5254 Yes! Loved President Reagan. I also served in the Army back then...before all the p.c. crap
Amen no truer words have been spoken
I think it can be said that not a thought of such things even entered the minds of those whom loved the show, it was pure clean action and nothing else. Thanks John.
I am 53 years old and i loved that show i really feel the general lee was not racist at all and people that think or say so need to get over it
To me the Confederate flag just means you're never giving up the fight because you're a rebel, nothing racist. The General Lee wouldn't be the General Lee without the flag,
it was different times with different views. trying to compare them over a hundred years later is pointless. it's like following someone's family tree looking for something bad and making the new generation pay for what they did. it's part of history and should remain history.
I agree with you.
I feel the same way
Reading about the actual General Lee and his views after the war, amazing.
@@alamo350 yeah...he changed some of his views after the war...whether under duress or not, I don’t know. I just found I’m a descendant of his on both sides of my biological tree last year...both my biological parents were from VA...apparently I was the fourth bastard child of my biological mother & the only one she gave up...being the good Christian she claims to be...she dumped me off in Massachusetts hoping I’d never find her. Too bad I did. The ideal in my mind was so much better. So were my adoptive parents! Too bad they’re the ones who are dead.
I LOVED the "Dukes of Hazzard" when I was younger. I would look forward to watching it every week.
Thanks for supporting me
John I think this was a wholesome family show and the car was a part of southern culture .
If folks want to put a bad tag on the General Lee than they clearly have not watched the show.
I’m 55 years old now but I could not wait every week to watch that show thank you for being a very important part of my childhood ❤
Just good ol boys, never meaning no harm.
We loved the show.
I never imagined in my wildest dreams the General Lee or The Dukes of Hazzard would ever be considered racist. It breaks my heart to see such good people being put through this. All of you included us the fans in your lives long after the show ended and you still continue to. Being almost fifty I think by now I would of figured out if y'all were anything but good God and Country and Family loving people. Please keep your heads held high!!
The whole concept of Dukes of Hazard and the Confederate flag had nothing to do with racism. It was about bucking authority, especially when authority was being abused. All races can identify with the underdog who bucks authority.
I second that!!!!!
The narrative that is spun and the history that they lead everyone to believe is just to separate us.
Good evening Mr Schneider. My name's Thomas, I live over in the UK in Scotland, in the country side just outside as town called Stirling. You may have heard of the battle of Bannockburn, that's where I live. I know it's a while since you made this video/asked folks opinions.. hopefully your still reading the replies. This is the first time I've ever written anything on the internet, at 41 years old(young, 41). The situation regarding the rebel flag and the show being off the air, toys stopped being produced etc etc.. brought tear to my eye. And I'd love to let you know why... Being born in1980, I missed the first couple of seasons but my earliest memories are tuning into the dukes with my older brother on a fuzzy TV with push buttons to change between the three channels available. We have Christmas pictures of us grasping our replica toy general Lees. My big brother dressed in his plastic boss Hogg hat that came with his CB hat and revolver set. We even had plastic mud jump ramp, not that my folks were wealthy. My dad eventually bought a small Datsun two door in orange and would let us climb in the windows. We had wooden framed beds we used to push together and constructed a general Lee with a baby rattle that doubled as a shifter, which my brother has kept to this day. Hard to imagine I know. Being Scotland it's usually raining and the roads ain't very straight. However, where my grandfather used to take us fishing had a long(20 mile) straight road with an American style gas station which we used to stop at for provisions en route, to a secret fishing location that amongst all the greenery had a small sandy corner where we fished. At the time it always reminded me of the scenery from the dukes show and to this day it still does, and know one else knows about this spot. Dukes of hazard was only ever shown on it's original airing in the UK until the early 2000s. We missed it greatly growing up, I can honestly say I had a dream about it becoming available in a video rental store when I was younger. Moving on to my late teens/adult years, my brother and I (and my late father who used to do a small jump in his company car for us over a hump in the road when we were younger) never lost the live for everything that the show meant to us.. I always wore a Confederate flag belt buckle, I have always had cowboy boots. My second car was a 79 Camaro at age 20. Chargers are rare as hens teeth here and mega money. I built by hand a 450bhp engine for that car. Gas is currently about $13 a gallon here to give you an idea of the level of commitment. Any way, roll on to present day.. and I hope your not bored yet... I'm, 41, my big brother celebrates his 44th birthday today, he has 2 daughters and one son age 5, I have a beautiful son and daughter. My 7 year old boy is named Bo, my 5 year old nephew is named Lukas, my big brother last January introduced a freshly restored 68, 383 charger into garage, I've only got a lowly 78 Hurst hatch trans am awaiting restoration in my mum's garage, while I'm building a new House next to a reservoir/forest that could pass for hazard county, (build at a stand still just now due to lack of funds but we'll get there) in which to restore the trans am with my kids. And I still wear a rebel flag belt buckle(second one as my original wore out). I have never had anyone comment negatively on it. I was bought a mug at work by a college, I'm a fireman and everyone has a personal mug, mine is the rebel flag. So to answer your question eventually, the confederation/rebel flag to me means.. the dukes of hazard. It always has. It's never had a negative conetation at all. When my children see the flag the refer to it as the general Lee flag. Hopefully when I build my trans am, I'll be able to sell it for enough to buy a project charger.
If you ever feel like seeing Scotland John, it would be a pleasure to accommodate you, talk dukes, cars, drink some beers etc.
I think the biggest problem in the internet is that it's only really people with a problem or negativity that say anything, if your at peace, happy, and a good person you generally don't go online to tell people about it, hence the majority of anything online tends to be negative. What A Shame. I think the biggest problem is the frustration of knowing a minority of folks can spoil something so innocent, something that has brought such joy to many people and shaped so many lives for the better. I hope this gives you a sense of how I feel. Hope I can shake your hand one day.
Kind regards.
Thomas Duthie.
I'm black and from the south and I have never been offended by the General Lee. I actually wanted the General Lee ever since I was a little boy.
Not now nor ever has the show or the general lee been racist, love me some good ol Duke boys!
I couldn't have said it better myself. They just looking to start a fight and usung Rebel flag as an excuse is all.
I wanna live in a world where everyone drives a General Lee and their cousins look like Daisy.
And everyone needs a friend named cooter
But not a cousin!
Yeah and where cousins marry each other inbred
Amen to both.
If my cousin looked like Daisy, I might consider........
Hey John merry Xmas to start. I’m 46 and I loved that show as a kid. I had all the toys and was able to meet boss hog when they brought the general lee to st.Louis. My dad wouldn’t let me watch the show but my aunts and uncles would. He was never happy about that. I’ve watch the show many times as an adult and never once did I see it as a racist show or the characters on the show as that. I saw the general lee representing bo and luke duke as rebels and that’s it. Nothing more nothing less. There was always a lesson in every episode like every other show that was on in the 80s. If you read this I think you for taking the time to do so. Ryan at cpp tech
The Dukes of Hazard is a family show. It should never be taken off.
Agreed, it's still shown on TV in the uk on the forces chanel. I never miss an episode even though I've seen them all multiple times 😁
Looks like them Duke boys got themselves in more trouble than a rooster in a henhouse
I grew up watching the “Dukes of Hazzard,” loved the show, then and now.
There is nothing at all racist about the show or The General Lee.
To me, the Stars and Bars is about Southern Pride, not a symbol of white supremacy or racism.
Anything can become a symbol of hate, it’s all in what you make of it.
First, the Confederate Battle Flag is a symbol of racism. It was during the U.S. Civil War, and it has been since. It is as much a symbol of racism and the swastika is a symbol of hate for Jews. The KKK didn't display the Confederate Battle Flag to show "Southern pride" or being a "rebel" as they strung up blacks in the South. Second, naming a car after the general who was the leader of the Confederate States of America is another sign of racism. The Confederate States left the Union to preserve slavery. Robert E. Lee led that insurrection. Third, the Confederate Battle Flag is not the "Stars and Bars". The "Stars and Bars" is the actual Confederate States of America flag with a field of stars in a circle and three "bars" rather than stripes.
I remember watching the Dukes of Hazzard growing up thinking why all white folks couldn't be as nice as Uncle Jesse, Duke Boys, and Daisy.
@@namedeplume2022 So uneducated. How sad.
@There is No God Because you say so? Tell me what I stated that was counterfactual?
@@dawnr6577 Yeah, my four university degrees in this area are meaningless. If you don't agree with what I stated, go ahead and refute it.
The General Lee was legendary for bringing family values and community above all else. Much respect sir!