...Controversial Role

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Did you know Byron Cherry auditioned for The Dukes of Hazzard alongside his friend John Schneider (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lggCB8X-4n4) in 1978? While Schneider landed the role of Bo Duke, he later helped Cherry secure the part of Coy Duke, Bo’s cousin. In this powerful interview, Byron opens up about:


His road from football to Hollywood
What really happened during the Dukes cast shake-up
Behind-the-scenes tension and who made him feel unwelcome
His deep friendship with Christopher Mayer
Coping with the devastating loss of his eldest son
Reflections on a possible Dukes of Hazzard reboot


This is a candid look into the highs and heartbreaks behind one of America's most iconic TV shows.

Presented by Craig Bennett | Produced by Kelley Shepherd

FULL TIMECODES – Jump to Your Favorite Moments:

00:00 Start
00:30 Waylon Jennings
00:50 From football to acting
03:40 The Dukes of Hazzard audition
07:40 John & Tom quit
08:30 The General Lee
10:03 Catherine Bach & other cast members
18:00 Dukes reunion and tension on set
20:00 Family tragedy
23:00 Christopher Mayer
26:00 Life after Dukes of Hazzard
27:04 Dukes of Hazzard movie
28:30 Reboot?