John Schneider Tom Wopat Denver Pyle Dukes of Hazzard Reunion

Prime Time Country Inaugural Show February 1996 Denver Pyle Passed Away The Following Year On Christmas Day At Age 77

[@davidbarr707]

I just met John Schneider a couple of nights ago and I thanked him for contributing happiness to my childhood.

[@vasileiabrockskothen2742]

Oh men..!!! You are soooo lucky!!!

[@simonere2566]

Where did u met him and what time it was?

[@davidbarr707]

@@simonere2566 Rockwood, TN maybe around 9 or 10 in the evening.

[@cynthiaquinn590]

I still remember when this aired back in '96 they're all three awesome! As a matter of fact the whole cast of The Dukes Of Hazzard are awesome 👍

[@christinawilson7312]

Great 👍🏻 😊 show🤩😎 I also loved Shazzammm🌈⚡️💥

[@MrWhitney61]

When I was a kid the Dukes were on on friday nights and we never missed it.

[@jeffreybaker100]

MrWhitney61 I would cause a big commotion if I was out with my parents shopping when I wanted to be home to watch the Dukes! My Dad was too cheap to buy a vcr

[@mtoohill]

Twice a year they'd replace the Dukes with the sound of music and the wizzard of OZ. And that's why I hate musicals to this day.

[@waynewilliams5802]

@A Estrada in Alabama it was Duke's them Dallas.... J.R. Ewing

[@magnusatheos7301]

@@waynewilliams5802 Lol same where I am in Canada. The TV was mine from 8 until 9, then my parents got it for Dalas. Back when us kids played outside! There were crowds of us kids outside in my neighborhood, but once the Dukes came on the streets were quiet because we were all inside watching the show.

[@justinbrockshus8483]

@@jeffreybaker100 In fairness, they would've been expensive and considered a luxury item back then.

[@MrBiggie7979]

I love how ppl like myself are still commemorate giving a thumbs up and others watched this 6 yrs ago!

[@mashinajoe]

Yes

[@Caterpillarjon]

I had never seen this until today. I actually shed a tear when Uncle Jesse came out and hugged the boys.

[@swat91172]

Same here.

[@EricBrunoBorgman]

Yup, me too.

[@philtierney9359]

Ok, good, I wasn't the only one.

[@jeep2nv92]

Denver Pyle: “we went on the air, and these to guys took us to number one”. No sir, you were part of that too! It wouldn’t have been the same without uncle Jesse, and everyone else on that show!

[@blazerocker1734]

If Uncle Jesse isn't *still* America's favorite uncle then there is something wrong with the universe.

[@toosweet6046]

Have Mercy!!! Uncle Jesse is still the ambassador of cool he made Full House...

[@blazerocker1734]

@@toosweet6046 Well I guess there's room for two Uncle Jesses.

[@toosweet6046]

@@blazerocker1734 that’s all I’m saying

[@DeanAnderson_dean_a_plus]

Uncle Iroh from Avatar: the Last Air Bender could give him good run for his money

[@frankcarino7643]

Uncle sam? Nah Uncle Jesse? Hell Yeah!

[@1977TA]

This was filmed in 1996. At the time TNN producers had no idea how lucky they were to get the great and legendary Denver Pyle for this guest appearance on Prime Time Country. He passed away the following year on Christmas Day at 77 years of age. The first Dukes reunion movie was filmed earlier that year and would turn out to be Pyle's last appearance as beloved Uncle Jesse.

[@Hefmier]

By the time that they did the Reunion movie, Denver Pyle had already lost a lot of weight, and lost his beard, due to the chemotherapy to treat his cancer. They had to make a "fat suit" and false beard for him.

[@Beowulfsurvival]

So 37 idiots watched this and hit “dislike” why? One of the greatest shows ever on TV 📺

[@MDJ-wb1pn]

Beowulfsurvival they just don’t have a clue my friend.

[@scotttovey]

Well it's real obvious why people don't like this: It's family friendly!

[@bandera1312]

More than likely it's because of the flag.

[@RoughJustice2k18]

The dislikes are probably from Baywatch fans.

[@parkercollins5158]

It’s not one of, it’s THE greatest tv show

[@sylvialawing6118]

I had sons and they loved the Dukes. We never missed the show. As a matter of fact, I made my own special recipe of Dukes of Hazzard cookies for snacks during the time we watched. My younger son was named Lee Heath but, he loved the Dukes so much that around the time he was 6 (1979) he started being called Bo. Until he passed away from a heart defect at the age of 32, he was known by everyone as Bo. This show was a wonderful part of our family life and their childhood.

[@saltesta2562]

This show should still be on CMT. Too many sensitive people out there today don't know the true meaning of this show.

[@keithrich8373]

What a lovely reunion. One of the greatest TV shows ever. Denver Pyle a living legend

[@janes.1559]

Agreed, but he died 25 years, so he hasnt been a living legend in quite some time. Just legendary.

[@strebis6]

Wow! It’s 2020 and I’m still watching the Dukes!

[@olivervanburen704]

Me too. I got my nephew and niece hooked on it and they loved it. I loved watching it as a kid and growing up in the 80's. RIP Denver Pyle, Sorrell Booke, and James Best.

[@harleyd9857]

⁠ ditto

[@strebis6]

I just found season 2 DVD at a 2nd hand store

[@consciousbeing1188]

I'm not American... but when I was a little fella this show was my first introduction to Americana through TV... From the first episode I was hooked... My two brothers and I just had to watch it every week and wouldn't miss it if the house was on fire. So much good natured fun, a little drama and a whole lot of lessons and morals to learn from it. It was even strangely relatable. Thank you boys.. the memories you still give me are treasured.

[@joanboyce4622]

Watched dukes of hazard in 70's and 80's. Have it on DVD and there's nothing on TV now to match it.

[@toosweet6046]

You’ve clearly have not seen The Conners you’re missing out

[@gilbertcarpenter6203]

Denver was absolutely right! Only show on tv you could leave your kids alone in the den watching cause it truly was good and family oriented show!

[@leehudson2414]

I love these actors n The Dukes of Hazzard..I'm gonna start here n now n not ashamed I am a 49 yr old African American guy who grew up on this show I was a teenager during the 80's Middle n high school n not one Friday night @8pm did we miss this show..This dilemma wit the General Lee car has nothing to do wit any racism or inequality portrayed n the show..it was a great show with action , comedy, good overcoming evil, working together as family..it was great..please put the show back on..the car was just a car..never not once was General Lee portraying any racism I'm sorry that's my take on it

[@galaxies7]

Thank you!

[@audreyann1975]

All about family! The Dukes of Hazzard was an awesome family show. Denver Pyle is the best. He is true Southern!

[@MainEventMafia4Life]

I'm a black guy and loved The Dukes of Hazzard as a kid and still to this day if I happen to see it on television I will drop everything to sit there and watch an episode. Growing up I've learned the Confederate flag means different things to different people. They were rebels against the corrupt system in Hazzard. The Dukes were obviously not racist at all. Hell, early episodes they had a black friend called Brody (I think was his name). But the show was truly a show for everyone and we all knew that and felt it back then. All the black and mexican families I grew up around back then watched it as much as the white ones. If I could only watch 6 television shows the rest of my life, The Dukes of Hazzard would be one of them.

[@galaxies7]

Thank you!

[@ebogar42]

Nobody said the show was racist, but the flag is definitely a racist symbol.

[@MainEventMafia4Life]

@@ebogar42 - You're right. No one has said the show itself is racist. But the fact the flag is represented in high detail makes the show thus racist by proxy. Not saying I agree with that obviously. But that is the mindset many courted in the argument about the show.

[@Conservative007]

@@ebogar42 the flag represents the southern pride, nothing to do with racism.

[@ebogar42]

@@Conservative007 That's a lie. It was never popular until the KKK made it popular during the civil rights era. Then all of the south flew it to show they were against segregation. Even republicans in the south admit why they were put up at state houses. If it's about pride, why that flag? Why not the actual confederate flag? Why that battle flag that was only flew in a few regiments on the border states with the North? The deep south has no ancestry with that flag. It doesn't rep them in any way. They never flew it in battle or did any of their ancestors. Look up "civil rights era confederate flag" and view the images. Tell me how that is about southern pride and not about showing blacks that they still believe what their ancestors believed about them having rights since the civil war.

[@cindybuffington7228]

A clean decent show and now they took it off because of the flack about the flag, please people get a dang life we couldn't wait for it to air back in 1978 even my grandpa loved the show. RIP Denver (Uncle Jessie), James (Roscoe),Sorrell( Boss Hoggs).

[@Caterpillarjon]

+Cindy Buffington Just like Mr. Pyle said one of the last shows you can let your kids watch and not worry about leaving the room and them seeing something or hearing something perverted.

[@Daehawk]

If they dont like it they dont have to watch it. Why do people bow to PC crap is beyond me.

[@thekingsilverado9004]

Cindy don't worry Liberal peter puffing America is gonna what is coming to it... The end of liberal losers and commies... it's coming people are so sick of it Nazi cops and asshole philandering politicians...

[@eljay345]

Cindy Buffington thankfully my favourite TV show is now screening every Sunday in New Zealand. Yee Haw!!! ♥

[@baldy194859]

your right there !

[@Robocoppat]

The 16 people who disliked this video are the same ones who are " Suddenly" Offended by the CONFEDERATE FLAG!

[@roycejones9742]

Lol

[@revertinotse8582]

In the Show. The only Offense thing was the Confederate Flag on Roof of the General Lee. Till this Day. Still have no Idea?

[@charlesgebhart2024]

The Confederate Flag was never meant to imply Racial overtones in the series; it always implied Southern Pride.

[@TheWingsoffury]

@@revertinotse8582 always has to be someone pissing in the public pool thanks for raising your hand and telling everyone your the snowflake

[@MasterSandman]

@patrick mcglone One year later, only 23 pepole heve joined them... goes to show just how many people really are *that* offended...! Using the show as context, the flag on the roof really only ever was about Southern Pride and nothing else! People should *stop* being so damn sensitive about every little thing! We should be able to discuss any subject, while treating each other with due respect. Don't throw everybody in with the few bad apples that try to ruin the party, just because they like/love the same items! This goes for flags, clothing-brands and (religious) books! Dukes was always a show that held manners in high esteem, without being overly "preachy". The only innuendo's I ever sensed, were cheeky-but-innocent little winks towards "other kinds" of "good ol' Southern family fun"... 😜 But these were always in good fun and never over the top!

[@captjim007]

Just a couple of good ol boys havin fun

[@0Heeroyuy01]

Been in trouble with the law, since the day they was born

[@nimblehealer199]

@@0Heeroyuy01 Straightin the curve Flattenin the hill Someday the mountain might get im but the law never will

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

Denver Pyle is an amazing actor. I have seen some of his ealier work in the late 50s and 60s and he's just brilliant!

[@stephensisson6490]

My Wife loves the Dukes of Hazard From a very early childhood to today and beyond. Thank you for giving my wonderful Wife so much happiness

[@stevenmills142]

Loved this show in the UK .takes me back ,I woud have been 7yrs old in 1978 .still watch it now sometimes..memories ay:)

[@likestallwomen]

Denver Pyle's always gonna be Uncle Jesse!

[@toosweet6046]

What about John Stamos?

[@likestallwomen]

@@toosweet6046 what?

[@toosweet6046]

@@likestallwomen John Stamos is America’s Uncle Jessie

[@likestallwomen]

@@toosweet6046 you must've not seen The Dukes of Hazzard

[@richardcentkowski146]

Just'a good ol' boys Never meanin' no harm Beats all you never saw Been in trouble with the law Since the day they was born Straightnin' the curves Flattenin' the hills Someday the mountain might get 'em But the law never will Makin' their way The only way they know how That's just a little bit more Than the law will allow Makin' their way The only way they know how That's just a little bit more Than the law will allow I'm a good ol' boy You know my momma loves me But she don't understand They keep a showin' my hands and not my face on TV Oh yeah

[@bro3162003]

Richard Centkowski I sing that song in my 2 grade music class. I can still remember that, what a great song it is.

[@craig69338]

I'm 52 years old I grew up in the 70s I watch the very first one to the very last I made that show popular with many many other fans thank God they saw value in the show to run more seasons!

[@rosrychaplet]

When he had this show they brought back the dukes of Hazzard onto the station. I was happy to watch BOTH. I hope Tom is doing better these days.

[@farahmiller9849]

I’m 49, I LOVED the Dukes of Hazzard as a child, had my pic taken with the General Lee. I’m now going back and rewatching every episode starting at the first season. You catch so much the more you watch! ❤❤

[@joshuaGBader]

I love watching dukes of Hazzard it is one of my favorite childhood shows to watch

[@jaym5118]

This whole video is precious. Man, Denver Pyle played in SO many westerns before the Dukes of Hazzard. I especially remember him in Gunsmoke and Bonanza.

[@bwhog]

Man, John looks young in this clip! Denver Pyle is one of my favorite actors. Glad to see him.

[@MichaelMopar69]

Denver pile looks so good back there, I can't believe he passed away the Following Year On Christmas Day! Life can be over before you know it RIP Denver Pile!

[@Hawkeman67]

I remember most Denver Pyle for his role on Grizzly Adams..always a good man!!!

[@cactusthomas914]

In the UK, Saturday evenings after Grandstand or World of Sport with Dickie Davies 5.30pm. Born in 73 still watchin today. Just the good ole' boys.

[@kevinlee6672]

There are few a far decent folks in Hollywood like the cast of Dukes of Hazzard. John, Tom, Denver, Catherine GOD bless them all. The General Lee best Hollywood car there is!

[@chrisg136]

John is wearing clothes in the same colours as in Dukes of Hazzard

[@ericcrosco6271]

Without a doubt in my mind you are with your heavenly father uncle Jesse!!Thank you for all my childhood memories!Boy do I miss these days!The show brings back such wonder memories!

[@curvy71]

R,I,P Denver Pyle

[@u812vh]

RIP Denver Pyle!!! Never noticed how much his voice sounds like David Letterman's.

[@wnerko7484]

u812vh wow.i just made that same comment.glad im not the only one

[@tayzer22]

Makes me feel 10 again. Love the Dukes.

[@Leavetheherd]

Loved the Dukes as a kid and my kids are huge fans too. The General Lee for many years was the most recognizable car on the planet.

[@Royelsworth]

you can always get the whole series on dvd i have all the way from season 1 to season 7

[@williamhaynes7089]

you can watch the coy and vance episodes too! they never ran then in re-runs

[@flappysquirrel5132]

...that is exactly what I did.

[@catholicpriest1]

Denver Pyle wasn't even a southern boy. He grew up in Coloado, served in the Navy during World War II, and then lived and worked in Hollywood for fifty years.

[@dannylarsen9879]

@Matt Beeman John Schneider moved to Georgia when he was 14...when to high school here.... Also, James Best (Roscoe) was from Kentucky...and retired to Hickory, NC.

[@TheMissouriKid62]

@21stCenturyHandyman that's right we use to play dominoes at the domino hall in hillsboro Texas everyone called him uncle Jesse. I don't think l ever heard anyone call him Denver

[@ETRacing]

One of my favorite childhood shows/memories!

[@DUNEATV]

Love the show love the car love the flag!

[@OurOnlyHope]

Nice comments Denver made about it being one of the last shows you could leave your kids alone to watch without having to worry about what they would see. John and Tom easily slide in the windows like second nature after having done it so many times on the show :)

[@jarrietfair6497]

I 💘 this show. It was great to see bo Luke and uncle Jesse together again

[@nelidalopez4323]

AMO A. JOHN ESISDANADERS COMO ACTOR. Y CANTANTE!! ES. UN GUSTO. PARA LOS OJOS!! NO PUEDEN PASARLO. EN RSPAÑOL ?GRACIAS !SOY DE ARGENTINA!! XFAVOR

[@freelyfarmexploits8854]

Dukes of Hazard was a fantastic TV program. It was a must watch as a youth with my mum and Dad. It was leagues ahead of the rubbish today.

[@MsDoctorWhoFan1]

Jesse, 4 years after Boss Hogg, Rosco followed his little fat buddy almost 20 years later. R.I.P James Best.

[@pjyork8879]

MsDoctorWhoFan1 actually it was 3 years after almost 4 years, Roscoe passed this past April making it 21 years.

[@mikenice53]

And van Duke pass away too

[@chrismooney5737]

Love the dukes of hazzard still watch it and never will be a show like it

[@billslattery3550]

RIP Jesse Duke aka Denver pyle

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

You're gonna win this race boys and you're gonna win it fair and square

[@lynneaneweer7962]

When tv was worth watching. Sitcoms are no more.

[@michaelcole8196]

I miss TNN... and I mean The Nashville Network.

[@vanmoody]

I miss Steve Hall aka Shotgun Red. Steve passed away last December.

[@robertschreiber8099]

I do to, Michael Cole. It had some GREAT shows.

[@angelapadgett4571]

Me too!

[@eddiedority9503]

Yes I agree with you on that Duke's Of Hazzard is a good show I watch every episode.

[@tommygunn1901]

Just saw this 🙌🏻 o man I miss being a kid watching this show

[@Hefmier]

I remember watching this episode of "Prime Time Country". Glad to see it again!! RIP, "Uncle Jesse".

[@teresalittleton4920]

DUKES still my favorite show to watch

[@kaylamarie8309]

I will always love these guys 🙂

[@rolandyoung3169]

that was good he saw his boys again

[@rebeccad5988]

Great share love it .enjoyed the Dukes. Lots of fun watching this show . thank you all

[@gkuriosa]

The best tv show ever!!

[@bandera1312]

RIP Denver Pyle, aka Uncle Jesse. You may be gone, but you're not forgotten.

[@rcagle123]

I miss seeing uncle Jesse. He lived a few miles from me in Texas and saw him frequently.

[@Sholosalamos]

Way to put it John. You know my dad grew up with it then when I was born in '93 I grew up watching it with him on tv. still to this day I LOVE THE SHOW and its true you dont hear "Yes Sir" and all that todays world

[@troydennis1373]

Love uncle Jesse! Rest in peace Mr. Pyle!

[@kathyogden5749]

Oh thank you for this

[@CarlTMontano]

That was the greatest series ever you guys were great along with Boss hog and Roscoe wish I could you some day

[@millionsofrecordsernieb7587]

Not often you see Hollywood stars that are absolutely down to Earth! Uncle Jesse would be a fun addition to any poker game.

[@van1977]

I wish some would post this episode of prime time Country in its entirety.....I watched this the night it aired back in 1996.....John Schenider talks to the owner of the General lee and let’s him talk.....I remember setting up my VCR to tape this......and I met The owner of that General lee....John Schenider, Tom Wopat....and Sonny Shroyer...at the Choctaw Indian fair in Philadelphia, Mississippi in 1997!

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

Thanks for sharing...

[@danflory6340]

Uncle Jesse, and uncle Phil. Best of the best. No kids are taught manners or about doing the right thing these days. Doing the right thing now is banning/protesting things you disagree with. Lowering moral standards, and inventing "new" genders. Ugh! I miss the 80's so much.

[@user-wg5wr5gi1z]

Love the show. Cast. Etc. Enjoy Season 1 & 2. The only time if I was to rewatch the show would be on KZbin

[@ralphstevens2776]

I have the complete series on dvd and on my phone as well. I now have the cartoon series called the dukes

[@kailynkinney9488]

Same

[@bobk1034]

That was a real treat! Thanks for posting. I never Tom was from Wisconsin or Minnesota. His jaw is still frozen a little. You can hear it in his accent.

[@scottruesch1286]

That was lodi Wisconsin but now lives else where!

[@JadenPetty2677]

I was a baby in 2003 Dukes of Hazzard my childhood show I miss it so much 😢 😭 Dukes Of Hazzard forever

[@gilroya49]

love watch it on 3pm the duke of Hazzard afternoon I miss watching the duke of Hazzard show

[@captaindobey1606]

You have to know that you're very popular in France too...all my youth, thanks a lot !

[@daviddaigle2419]

I love love love the duke I'm a car guy an my dad loved cars bcuz of the dukes he's gone but John an tom are family to me,

[@luckyclark4315]

Big-Big,fan,I would love to see the cast of the show in person, I watch em every time I can!!! Love'em all my sister's name is Cathy, after Dazy Duke? Xoxoxox!!!!👍😉🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👏😯

[@luckyclark4315]

Thanks for the pic, my sister saw John Schneider (Bo) Duke, in PA, at a conviction, wish I could be able to see them for myself??? Still Dreaming,👍😕

[@lisaplaisted6329]

Love those two

[@bianconero25live]

Here in Ecuador at 1:00 o'clock on Sunday The Dukes of Hazzard are on

[@stcrfan]

Thanks for posting

[@jg769]

As far as guest entrances go, he set the bar pretty high here.

[@Danny9C1]

It was great watching this,thank you so much for posting this video :)

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

I love these 2

[@russellcarter1872]

I loved this show and everyone on it. Freeze! I’m gonna cuff ya and stuff ya!

[@jed6271]

Out of all the many roles that Denver played during his career, this one really seemed to fit him. And he did it very well.

[@cattdaddyncornflake3122]

Wish Ol Unc, err Denver was still around and could instill the ways on today’s youth..

[@bipblake]

There's another family show that's on these days that your whole family can watch. Its called Heartland. You can see episodes on youtube to. Its a great family show filled with critters, purdy woman & lots of love. To me, its the best show I ever watched. Grand Pa Jack is a hoot in that show. So don't give up on ALL television, cos there's still a few good shows your whole family can watch. Not many of em out there, but this one is a TRUE KEEPER. The writing's good, the scripts are good, the acting is good, & the show itself is GREAT. So in addition to the Dukes & to all the great work that John has done with his project, ya may wanna check out Heartland. Chances are, you'll be glad ya did. And lastly, RIP to Sir Denver Pyle, Sorrell Booke, Peggy Rae, & the Great Waylon Jennings. Your all missed so much.

[@aman4peace]

+Bryan Allen yes It was on times when I was hearing seeing commercial clips. thanks fr reminding I loved watch the Dukes.

[@jeffstein3267]

Love heartland!

[@andrewdrabble8939]

I loved this show as a kid and still do (so much so that I have all 7 seasons on dvd). Of course I cringe now when they jump the General (knowing he will be written off) but I still love it. Daisy Duke and the General. What more can you want

[@andyjohnson6548]

I was a big fan of the Dukes of Hazzard. I worked at a gas station back in 79 when the show was very popular. There was a guy that would come into the station in a blue 69 Charger with his doors welded shut. The bead of weld was going right down between the door and the quater panel. That’s back when those Chargers were a dime a dozen, but I still felt bad for the car because I was always into cars from a very early age and to see that bubble gum weld on such a nice car really hurt. But the owner of the car enjoyed it so that’s all that matters 👍

[@galaxies7]

The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams with Dan Haggerty

[@Hefmier]

My favorite show of the 70's. Denver Pyle was in 2 of my top 5 favorite shows from that decade!!

[@traviscallicoat1365]

Cant forget about him being in andy griffith either

[@donpace6405]

Denver Pyle played such Awesome rolls he was wonderful in Grizzly Adams

[@shawnhuff6024]

The best show on earth

[@cableguy6402]

Started filming in 78? Now 2021. 43 years ago. Over 4 decades. That’s amazing

[@danielwood518]

yes it was Denver Pyle that play in the Grizzly Adam's Series Awesome show

[@mrbojangles8133]

James Best and Sorrell Booke great actors too