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CBS chairman William Paley thought the whole concept of "The Dukes of Hazzard" was "lousy" and wasn't fond of the redneck humor showcased in the show.

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Meanwhile, the producers thought the show wouldn't last long enough to make it "past the first commercial." So, when it became a hit, they were shocked to find that all those Chargers they thought were available suddenly weren't.

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Of the 60,000 fan letters received every month, more than half were addressed to the General Lee itself, asking for pictures, specs, and whatever other info they could get.

Fans gobbled up millions of pieces of merchandise, including model kits, remote control cars, and lunch boxes. People even modified real-life autos to look just like the one on the show.

An incredible number of Chargers were used during the show's six seasons.

Production went through 317 Chargers, with reports claiming as many as three were destroyed every episode. This, combined with the public's demand for the '69 Charger, created such a shortage th

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