The Dukes of Hazzard - TV-PG
Yee haw! Original Dukes leap the generation gap.
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- TV Rating: TV-PG
- Network: CMT
- Cast: John Schneider, Tom Wopat, Catherine Bach
- Genre: Comedy
- >Available On: DVD,Download
Parents need to know
Families can talk about respecting law enforcement officials. Why do police officials deserve our respect? Why don't the characters in the show respect Rosco, even though he's the sheriff? What rights do citizens have in the presence of police officers? Parents can also discuss how the media portrays negative stereotypes. Kids, what examples of stereotyping have you noticed in movies or TV shows? What about in the news? How are the characters in this show exaggerated for laughs?
Message
Social Behavior:
The show tends to stereotype small-town life in the rural South, but it's played for humor throughout. Personal disputes often lead to fistfights, which don't necessarily solve problems but often subdue the wrongdoers long enough for issues to be worked out. The Duke boys always try to do the right thing and expose injustice and corruption. They're often misjudged by others.
Consumerism:
Dukes merchandise is available on the toy shelves.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
The favorite hang-out is a bar, and overage characters drink beer when they're there (and occasionally when they're not).
Violence
Episodes almost always include a car crash or two, but no one's ever seriously hurt. Law enforcement officials carry handguns and often shoot out windows or tires of cars. Some characters also use bows and flaming arrows to ignite the occasional building. Fistfights are common, and the players sometimes use nearby items (chairs, beer bottles) during the scuffles. But aside from some bumps and bruises, no one suffers lasting injury.
Sex
The main female character wears skimpy tops and provocatively high-cut jean shorts that leave nothing to the imagination. Adults often engage in playful flirting, and occasionally there's some kissing.
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Emily Ashby
Is it any good?
The Dukes of Hazzard is a down-home classic, having maintained a fervent fan base for more than 25 years (it even inspired a big-screen version in 2005). Its combination of silly comedy, lovable characters, and memorable car chases and jumps is just plain fun entertainment that spans the generational gap -- though parents may want to check it out before showing it to really young kids. Some characters carry and shoot guns, Daisy wears fairly provocative attire (including those famous high-cut jean shorts that were later dubbed "Daisy Dukes"), and some of the humor is based on some pretty broad stereotypes.
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