The original stars of CBS’s popular series “Dukes of Hazzard” are speaking their mind about the recently renewed criticism of the show’s use of the Confederate flag.
John Schneider and Tom Wopat, who played Bo and Luke Duke in the series which ran from 1979 to 1985, addressed the controversial symbol of the Confederacy that is painted atop the show’s famous car, a Dodge Charger nicknamed the General Lee.
“I have never had an African American come up to me and have any problem with it whatsoever,” Schneider, 60, said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “The whole politically correct generation has gotten way out of hand.”
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Wopat, 69, was more understanding of the current generation’s call to remove the flag from pop culture.
“The situation in the country has obviously changed in the last 40 years.
John Schneider and Tom Wopat, who played Bo and Luke Duke in the series which ran from 1979 to 1985, addressed the controversial symbol of the Confederacy that is painted atop the show’s famous car, a Dodge Charger nicknamed the General Lee.
“I have never had an African American come up to me and have any problem with it whatsoever,” Schneider, 60, said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “The whole politically correct generation has gotten way out of hand.”
Also Read: Kanye West Renounces Trump Support, Declares Own Political Party the 'Birthday Party'
Wopat, 69, was more understanding of the current generation’s call to remove the flag from pop culture.
“The situation in the country has obviously changed in the last 40 years.
- 7/8/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
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