Ben Jones Of The Dukes Of Hazzard

Today on The Neil Haley Show's Caregiver Dave Celebrity Segment, Caregiver Dave and The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Ben Jones Of The Dukes Of Hazzard.

Ben Jones made his first TV appearance in the show Movin' On in 1975. He appeared in the movie Moon Runners in 1975, which was also directed by The Dukes of Hazzard director, Gy Waldron. Gy Waldron met with Jones after the movie was released to discuss creating The Dukes of Hazzard. Jones was the first to audition for The Dukes of Hazzard.
Critics first predicted that the show 'would not last after the first commercial break'. The television show proved to be a huge success, running from 1979 to 1985 and garnering countless fans throughout the world.

The Good Ol’ Boys Fest, a festival style event celebrating all things Hazzard County, will feature cars and stars of the Dukes. Among the Dukes cast who will be appearing are Tom Wopat (Luke Duke), Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke), Ben Jones (Cooter), Sonny Shroyer (Deputy Enos), Rick Hurst (Deputy Cletus), and Byron Cherry (Coy Duke).

James A. Smith and the Northeast Ohio Dukes have teamed up to bring an amazing stunt show, which will include the General Lee flying among other highlights. Other festivities include a Dukes replica car show, food and merchandise vendors, and BMX bike stunts.

Taking place at the Shenandoah Speedway on Highway 340 in Shenandoah, Virginia, onSaturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11, the 'Fest' will be presented by Cooter's in the Valley of Luray, Virginia.

For tickets go to www.cootersplace.com.