Ben Jones (American actor and politician) running from 1979 to 1985 and garnering countless fans throughout the world. When meeting with fans at a recent autograph signing session, Jones stated he 'greatly disapproved' the production of "The Dukes of Hazzard" movies (2005, 2007). Jones stated that he disliked the portrayal of Uncle Jesse by Willie Nelson and the portrayal of Daisy Duke by Jessica Simpson. Jones stated that the original TV show, was a 'family television show', but with Hollywood's adaptation, it wasn't 'as family friendly'. Following the end of "The Dukes of Hazzard", Jones entered the political arena as a Democrat. In 1986, he ran
Luke Duke Luke Duke Lucas K. "Luke" Duke was born on November 6, 1951, Luke is a fictional character in the American television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" which ran from 1979 to 1985. Luke was played by Tom Wopat. Luke, and his younger cousin Bo Duke live in an unincorporated area of the fictional Hazzard County, in Georgia. Luke and Bo own a 1969 Dodge Charger, nicknamed "The General Lee", which is painted orange, with the Confederate Flag on top, and "01" painted on the sides. Luke and Bo evade the corrupt politicians of Hazzard County, such as Boss Hogg and