In The Heat of the Night | Filming locations in Covington, GA |

[@MrHenson66]

The TV show was a success due to O’Connor & Rollins. Great on screen chemistry, but the 1967 movie with Sidney Poitier & Rod Steiger, directed by Norman Jewison is an American Classic. Poitier should have won the Oscar for that role. The TV version was a very good crime drama in such a small town. Lol

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

I agree Poitier was even better than O'Connor and O'Connor was GREAT! Hands down should have won!

[@TieeshaEssex]

The Slap Heard Around The World! Rest In Power Mr. Poitier!

[@JCourts2k23]

Absolutely love this show!!

[@michaelpowell5153]

They call me Mr Tibbs!

[@spartamississippi]

I went there in 1992 and 1993 when I was 12 and 13. It was cool seeing the town. It like you step foot into tv land.

[@dumbgunsllc5451]

This was right on time i used to watch this with my grandfather it was his favorite he passed but today is his birthday thanks for this

[@TieeshaEssex]

Rest In Power and Happy Birthday to your grandfather. Thank you for sharing! 💝

[@Mr.Ishmael]

Definitely remember watching this as a teenager. Wasn't a bad spin off from the Sidney Poiter movie. Howard Rollins was a great actor..but had a weird lifetstyle that surfaced when he passed. Carrol O'Connors real life son died similar to Howard Rollins...street life...he was crushed by it. For then time it aired, it was a decent show. Good job Sister Tieesha. B1

[@carymyers5616]

I agree 100%. Carroll O'Connor was sued by his son's drug supplier. CC won.

[@pennypillow4445]

i only just discovered the tv show after watching Howard Rollins' performance in a solider's story. its so wild to me how someone so handsome and talented had his life destroyed by drugs, its so sad

[@kathrynjordan8782]

Brings back memories of watching this program when it was on TV before it ended. Nice to see the places where this show was filmed. I am so glad for the reruns of In the Heat of the Night.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Same here. Thanks for watching!

[@danielreese2190]

the first 5 episodes of the dukes of hazzard was filmed there

[@sarahmallory5592]

I love this show I watch it now on Amazon prime!! Parker and bubba loved them always made me smile!

[@JCourts2k23]

That’s where I watched it a while back to recently, I wish they in the very last season, season 8

[@whoggle78]

Absolutely Fantastic!!!!!! Thank you so, so much for sharing your video of "Sparta, In the Heat of the Night" Love, love, love & more love!!!!!!!!

[@comment5398]

Thank you for this absolutely loved and still love this show. I wish someone would do locations used in season 1 in Louisiana. Being a guy that grew up in the 80s this show always brings back so many memories. Simpler times. Whenever I see then and now popular locations it makes me happy and sad at the same time. Brings back good memories but it's sad because you know a lot of the people are not around anymore and it's just like time has gone on and history just is history now. A time when these places were so vibrant and full of life.

[@DrTLEvans]

Loved the show! Lived here for over 16 years. Great video!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TieeshaEssex]

Honors to the late Sidney Poitier!

[@melshotbuttonthoughts]

Crazy just visited the town and did a brief tour while driving thru. As I was looking at the police station, an older white couple walked up and said “Are you a Heat fan” and that was such an ice breaker for a conversation. It’s amazing how this show 25+ years later still resonates to young and older adults My wife and I watch it like it’s brand new ever chance on WGN Great show!

[@TieeshaEssex]

Thank you for sharing! HEAT brings back memories of watching with Grandma and not wanting to be there. Now we voluntarily sit and watch. Glad you had a great time in Covington.

[@Wh4L205]

All the episodes are on prime video now

[@robyn3976]

A small town with big city problems. One of my favorite shows to this day.

[@Statesimmer2234]

I live in tbis town and I love watching in the heat of the night my dad grew up in the city there and knows what everything is

[@OradixieGalloway]

Love this show so much,bring back memories,hugh and virgil died so young!

[@TieeshaEssex]

It's amazing. I had a nightmare that a reboot was attempted.....

[@ebogar42]

No, that's definitely the town in Hazzard County. I saw Bo and Luke Duke get chased by Rosco around that square a few times.

[@WyteXLighting]

Hazzard County well this town out did it a place with two good shows dukes of Hazzard and the heat of the night 2 good shows about the south I wonder if they have any more shows like it

[@HalfandHalf1983]

I'm such a big fan of In The Heat Of The Night. I drove up to covington and did a self tour.

[@deweythompson5279]

1967 film was filmed in my town of Sparta Illinois. I live 2 blocks from the train station, which is now a museum.

[@tlee717]

Outside of all in the family this is my favorite show

[@engineeringartist4801]

I've seen every episode multiple times. I'm watching it right now. It's a cult classic that fascinates me. Love and identify with the entire cast. Glad to see the town hasn't changed drastically. Always wanted to come there. My old college roommate located his law practice somewhere around there.

[@mlang28]

im a big In the heat of the night fan..i wanna go there so bad.

[@reneezancewoman]

I lived in Covington for a bit. Didn't start watching the show till I moved to another town. And I started recognizing things in the background, lol. I also went to school with a guy who was a featured actor in one episode.

[@sandrahunter5749]

I remember watching In the Heat of the Night and I like the tv show

[@SFCretiredArmt]

Great memories of watching with my grandad or my parents as a youngster. Chief, Tibbs, and Bubba are the main characters I recall.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Watching does bring back great memories. There were so many people who had a great role on ITHOTN : Wayne Brady, RonReaco Lee, OJ Simpson, and more

[@spunkythedingo9859]

I loved this tv show. I was 8 to 15 years old when it aired. The opening theme song was so captivating... made you want to sit down to see what is going on. I always thought that this city must have been the most dangerous... there was so many murders in such a small town.

[@user-nj1kp5su2r]

Loved in the heat of the night

[@TieeshaEssex]

Daily viewer!

[@lashayeenamitchell]

I would love to take a trip to see where In The Heat Of The Night was shot. Love this cop show.

[@TieeshaEssex]

You'd have a great time!

[@thehumbleonez977]

That was my show back in the day, i will have to go there this year. Have fun and stay safe sis.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Thanks. I still watch nearly everyday. Something about the harmonica led blues music, and Georgia 💜

[@russbailey4279]

Great video!! I also am a huge fan of the show. Heading there next week!! Want to see the courthouse and police dept. for sure! Hope the gift shop is still there!! Thanks for posting.

[@TieeshaEssex]

You're very welcome! Have fun!

[@mikeomaly]

Cool video!

[@hottubtony77]

Yo that’s crazy, I live in Covington and stay right down the street from the square. It’s a lot of movies filmed in here. Most of the Avengers movies were filmed here.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Georgia is a great place to film amazing. You get a different landscape in each direction. I love this state

[@ebogar42]

It's crazy how many of you don't know the Dukes of Hazzard was filmed there. I went there once and someone was so clueless. I almost slapped him. I just went today also. Saw some more filming locations for the show and the famous Boars Nest which is a church now.

[@TieeshaEssex]

@@ebogar42 I knew it, but didn't watch that show

[@moniquenewman4889]

Nice video I'm a "Heat" fan too. Little known fact, The song is produced by Quincy Jones.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Hey HEAT fan! I love the original version sung by Ray Charles. Quincy Jones is a musical GENIUS!!

[@goronezgo3]

Great show

[@jamespresley4889]

Great Show! I still watch it to this day. I was a Truck Driver out of Dekalb County for nearly 30 yrs. & My Routes often took me to Covington, including Newton Hospital so, I can relate to a lot of the areas that they filmed in. Thanks For Sharing... J.P. Northern Virginia

[@rolltide9547]

First season was filmed in Hammond Louisiana.

[@brstallings]

I enjoyed your video. Thank you for uploading it.

[@SmokyMTNguy_]

Love this. One of my favorite shows.

[@TieeshaEssex]

I look forward to watching daily!

[@SmokyMTNguy_]

@@TieeshaEssex me too. I’ve been watching it actually. I think I’m on season 3

[@carymyers5616]

Very nice. TY for the experience. Never knew they filmed in GA.

[@TieeshaEssex]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. I'm going to try to visit the filming locations for Stranger Things and The Walking Dead.

[@deeglen]

Its 2024 and this is still my favorite show me and my grandpa watched the show everyday in marshall texas ...new Sub thanks for the video bought back so many memories of my grandpa and I....

[@rickymiles9018]

Very cool!! Nice work

[@TieeshaEssex]

Thanks a lot!

[@NFStamper]

Loved the show

[@sharonrobison8795]

My Mom watched this, I did scattered here and there in my mid 20s or not but now I’m 60 and I’m watching it back to back again. I’m on season four now, and binge watching, everybody on that side work so good together, almost like they really knew each other from the start. Thank you so much for the visit, I really enjoyed it I can’t tell you enough, 🥰

[@TieeshaEssex]

Thank you so much for watching! Greetings to your mom! I didn't understand HEAT when I was a little girl I just knew the theme song. Now like clockwork I watch HEAT daily on @MeTV. Going to visit other filming locations in Georgia soon. Have a great day!

[@ricardocorbie6803]

I loved your video,, I plan to visit myself!! I loved that show n still do!! Thanks 🤩

[@Zoning_Out]

I’m still watching… love this show

[@corieglover7538]

Thank you for the tour it brings back memories in the heat of the night still come on TV to this day

[@sharonpopolow6874]

I need to head down there. I live close by in Decatur GA (Atlanta metro). I ❤ In the Heat of the Night! I've seen bits and pieces as a kid coming of age in the mid 80s-early 90s but now as an adult I really understand everything and everyone so much better and can really see how great this show was. I'm glad they made this spin-off of the movie. Also, Rob Zombie's Halloween 2 (not one of his better ones) and Dukes of Hazzard were shot in Covington. I gotta get down there!

[@butchmitch731]

❤

[@HKPSG1Shooter]

Thanks for the tour, I like that show.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kentanderson8683]

Awesome , love the band playing the theme , great job

[@braelynnscott9283]

omg that's me and my friend and her mom and sister at 6:49😂🥰

[@jacquelinemaxwell8591]

I cannot wait to get me a tour

[@TieeshaEssex]

You'll love it

[@LJonesW213]

Loved this show, but especially the opposite cast for Carroll OConnor ,( aka Archie Bunker). Still watch. The show still has relevance.

[@johnathanrandleel8612]

Lived there during that time great place!

[@user-qv5sb5uo3c]

Enjoyed this video.👍

[@TieeshaEssex]

Awesome, thank you!

[@paulobat1613]

Thanks for this.

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

We only had two TV's and no cable so of course my Mom would watch upstairs and I would watch downstairs lol. We would watch late at night tho. Such a great family show. Great video btw didnt realize any of this stuff about the location. Thanx this was awesome!

[@TieeshaEssex]

Thanks for watching! I watched an episode on my lunch break today. So nostalgic!

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

@@TieeshaEssex never gets old and im moving to Tennessee soon so im gonna make the trip to that town soon. cant wait lol

[@Offwithurhead7987]

Love this television show, I am currently rewatching it now. I used to watch it with my grandmother and mom and have very fond memories of it. I have family in Covington ga and I’m very familiar with the area. They also filmed Rob Zombie’s Halloween 2 there as well. Nice little town

[@TieeshaEssex]

It's very nostalgic

[@madhattergaming6473]

I remember Rob Zombie filming the Halloween movie on the square

[@mgscheue]

Fun! I’d love to visit. It was a great show.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Covington GA welcomes you!

[@cherieramos7626]

I went last year loved my experience

[@lashondarochell7584]

I love this show Thanks for the video 🥰❤

[@garymathena2125]

When I was in the Army, my roommate at Fort Rucker was from Covington. Then a nice small community not far from Atlanta. Chris Barlow, if you're out there, how are you doing? This is great place to visit, I had Thanksgiving with his family. He also showed me the bridge where legend has it, if you shut your car off there, you couldn't restart it and you would be killed by a mad serial killer. Urban legend. Thanks Covington, for making me feel welcome. Bye y'all.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Thank you for your service and thank you for sharing a beautiful memory. See if Chris is on Facebook or look up that last name via online phone directory and call... you might find his relatives being it's such a small town.

[@chriskeyes7485]

Great job Tieesha!

[@WyteXLighting]

Im glad they still have the statue and i feel the ones who watched this show have a beter understanding of the south the good way and correct way the way general lee would have did and confederate history and all is in the show wish they could have made more season i was young when the movie /tv show came out i was 5 when the 5th season came out im glad i discovered this master piece show and wish they could have made more some people slept on this show they say the younger crowd wassent into it but it seems covington ga is the new holly wood but i herd it was also filmed in Illinois and some of season 1 and 2 was louisiana

[@lh1678]

0:18 That's my Aunt's house

[@nappyscribe1987]

Good job!

[@TieeshaEssex]

Thanks Sister!

[@svenmartin840]

I am surprised that you didn't see. The 1969 Dodge Charger is being chased through town. It is also the same town where the Dukes of Hazzard was filmed at too. And not to far from where they filmed Smokey and the Bandit.

[@yanceytarver5101]

who would have thought that this show was filmed in Georgia, Covington none the less. I remember not liking Carol O'Connor from his days on "All in the Family" then I watched this show and it changed my mind a bit. showed me we can all change if we choose to.

[@TieeshaEssex]

It's mind-blowing but decades after this show ended its still bringing people together.

[@rolltide9547]

Carroll was a great actor.

[@MrPiratebrain]

I remember it was opposite of who archie bunker was

[@TieeshaEssex]

It was only a few years ago I realized Carroll O'Conner played him.

[@MrPiratebrain]

@@TieeshaEssex yeah it was amazing he played a biggot so we'll people thought it was actually who he was.

[@rellenomics101]

I watch this show till this day

[@TieeshaEssex]

Everyday on #MeTv

[@rellenomics101]

@@TieeshaEssex I watch it on Amazon prime! Loved this show....I wonder why Howard Rollins didn't have a mural?

[@TieeshaEssex]

Same here. I can binge watch all weekend. Howard was such a great actor. You will enjoy his role in this film. This was right before his passing kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6rXYZmOadZkbKs

[@rellenomics101]

@@TieeshaEssex I Appreciate you so much

[@TieeshaEssex]

Likewise❤

[@DocDibiase]

I've never been there, but now I might check it out. Thanks for the visual!

[@TieeshaEssex]

You'll have a great time.

[@michaelmerck7576]

Great place to visit and to live at

[@sandrahunter5749]

The Dukes of Hazzard tv show was filmed there too

[@georgealexander7976]

THANKS T!.....CRYSTAL FOX IS GOING TO PLAY U IN THE BIOP!!

[@TieeshaEssex]

Awe! Thanks!

[@joshuajohnson5317]

I remember sitting in my Grandmas livingroom watching this😭

[@TieeshaEssex]

Good times!

[@Bobby7070]

I definitely remember. Me my mother ,my father some of my brothers and sisters.. I gots to go there one day

[@TieeshaEssex]

You'll love it. Join the Facebook groups. You'll get valuable tips there.

[@Bobby7070]

@@TieeshaEssex Okay Thanks ‼‼

[@samoorebp]

Yes love it Queen. ♡.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Thank you Queen

[@MPB059]

I’m going to this part of metro Atlanta next weekend and do more filming of movie locations including this classic show, Friday the 13th part 6: Jason Lives, and Freaky!

[@wesbann]

Loved this video!!

[@TieeshaEssex]

Thank you! Have you been to this location? What are your top episodes of ITHOTN?

[@wesbann]

@@TieeshaEssex its definitely at the top of my bucket list! I used to watch In the Heat of the Night with my grandmother, she really liked Bubba lol. My favorite episode was prisoners, how about yours?

[@reginaldsexton2550]

They also filmed in Hammond Louisiana

[@TheRealSkitch11]

This is also the Dukes of Hazzard town.

[@phildixon3309]

You seem to go everywhere! Come to Kansas City and I will give you a tour of the Negro leagues museum!

[@TieeshaEssex]

Thank you for watching. I turn every trip into a learning experience. We have a rich history and priceless future. It's a must I get back to that area- apparently I missed out on some fantastic BBQ. Here's my earlier video to the Southern States Negro League Museum kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3rJqKqCotykppI

[@hochhasd1]

The actress that played Dee lives there

[@tommyconner1467]

There will be more movies being filmed in a few years in Covington Georgia

[@TieeshaEssex]

Yes, for the tax break

[@michaelgriffith4110]

That center swuare was used for rob zombies halloweens

[@TieeshaEssex]

Really? That's a great tidbit! Thanks!

[@michaelgriffith4110]

@@TieeshaEssex yes watch the opening of number 2 you can see the square tower in background

[@GrowwithNaomie]

I would love to visit Georgia

[@TieeshaEssex]

We welcome you!

[@KidGravityBeyond]

I need to go there when I get in next week.

[@TieeshaEssex]

You'll love it. Join the Facebook groups for travel tips.

[@KidGravityBeyond]

@@TieeshaEssex I got rid of FB. --___-- By the way: I want to do a “Black History Show” with you.

[@mzrolltide2unola113]

Thanks for sharing this. Can you please give me the name of the memorabilia shop?

[@TieeshaEssex]

www.hollywoodofthesouthtours.com/store

[@Papa_Grandkids]

Omg. I love that show. What's the address? I wanna go and check it out

[@marcb4364]

Who singing that 🤣🤣🤣

[@TieeshaEssex]

I have no clue. A brother sent me the audio clip.

[@lashunadickerson5719]

My friend stay right down street from there

[@shereebarkley9194]

No roundabout in downtown macon

[@johnnymcneal5914]

I've never been to Mississippi so I took their word that that's where they were filming it and not Georgia

[@TieeshaEssex]

It's believable, but the signs around forever are Georgia highway signs and the closing credits thank the city of Covington.

[@sarahmallory5592]

What is the store called? Where was it I would love to go when back from South Korea.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Mystic Falls Tours / On Location Tours. You will love it. Join the Heat Facebook group before you go and many will give you tips for a great visit.

[@jackanderson1979]

my daddy watch that and I got used to it

[@TieeshaEssex]

I watch nearly everyday

[@jackanderson1979]

@@TieeshaEssex I miss my cable hope soon I'll get back

[@TieeshaEssex]

@@jackanderson1979 it's on MeTv channel if you have an Antenna

[@darylifillifill1677]

Love that show but very racially Hierarchy trained Thanks for your Gorgeous

[@TieeshaEssex]

You're right. It brought a lot to the screen at that time.

[@swisschocolatecake4547]

Fake version of Mississippi

[@TieeshaEssex]

You bring up a good point because nearly all other historic downtown areas in the south look just alike. This one favors Macon GA before the 'newtown' committee moved the confederate statue last year.

[@swisschocolatecake4547]

@@TieeshaEssex Georgia and Mississippi do not look alike. They are a different Atmosphere and a world apart.

[@WyteXLighting]

Im glad they still have the statue and i feel the ones who watched this show have a beter understanding of the south the good way and correct way the way general lee would have did and confederate history and all is in the show wish they could have made more season i was young when the movie /tv show came out i was 5 when the 5th season came out im glad i discovered this master piece show and wish they could have made more some people slept on this show they say the younger crowd wassent into it but it seems covington ga is the new holly wood but i herd it was also filmed in Illinois and some of season 1 and 2 was louisiana