about his age
In several interviews, John Schneider revealed that he actually lied about his age to land the role of Bo Duke.
He told the producers he was 24, when in reality, he was only 18. To add to the deception, he showed up for the audition in a casual t-shirt and blue jeans, carrying a six-pack of beer, and even used a Southern accent—despite being from New York City.
Georgia School of High Performance Driving
When John Schneider auditioned for The Dukes of Hazzard, he also told producers he was a graduate of the Georgia School of High Performance Driving. The only problem? That school didn’t exist!
However, John wasn’t just making things up — he actually had a natural talent behind the wheel. He could slide the General Lee around corners and burn rubber like a pro. Of course, he wasn’t allowed to perform the big stunt jumps or high-risk scenes, but if they had let him, there’s a good chance he could have pulled them off.
The iconic “Daisy Duke” shorts
How many TV characters inspire a sense of fashion that lasts decades after the show is gone? Catherine Bach, best known by the public for her role as Daisy Duke, has written herself into pop culture history forever.
In a 1996 interview on E! True Hollywood Story, Bach shared that her famous shorts almost didn’t make it onto The Dukes of Hazzard. When she first wore them, the network executives absolutely freaked out.
They insisted she couldn’t wear such revealing shorts, and after some back-and-forth, they reluctantly agreed — on one condition: Catherine had to wear pantyhose underneath to avoid any “accidental reveals.”
But instead of hiding anything, the pantyhose actually highlighted her long, shapely legs even more, and she quickly became a ’70s TV sex symbol. It’s funny to think that what was initially meant to cover up ended up making Catherine one of the most talked-about stars of the era.
Cut-off denim shorts are still referred to as “Daisy Dukes,” and I think there are girls still wearing the iconic hotpants today – referring to them by name without knowing anything about the TV show. That’s pretty remarkable.
Wanted a Dolly Parton look-a-like
As the naturally beautiful Daisy Duke, Catherine became one of the most famous faces on television. Her character was loved by many, and Daisy was the reason a lot of us watched the show. According to Catherine, the producers were looking for a Dolly Parton look-a-like to play the role of Daisy.
They wanted a girl with lots of blonde hair, big boobs, and an hourglass figure. Nevertheless, Catherine went in for the audition and nailed it. CBS hired her that same night.
