Below are some of the most often asked questions we receive about Tom Wopat, his career, and the Dukes of Hazzard. If you have a question that you'd like to see posted, please email Sheri at the fan club office. We can't post all of the questions, but will try to add the more popular questions whenever possible. Your little known fact about Tom or the Dukes of Hazzard are also welcome.

FAQ: Is there a big-screen movie version of the Dukes of Hazzard coming out?
A: Yes, please see the Dukes of Hazzard menu link on the left to read all of the details.

FAQ: Has Tom seen the movie version of the Dukes of Hazzard?
A: No, and has no immediate plans to do so. He rarely has time to go to the movies and has a long list of movies, like "Wallace and Gromit".

FAQ: Will there be a third Dukes of Hazzard Reunion television movie?
Answer: Tom Wopat thinks this may be the last one we see of them Duke boys. "Every one gets a little harder to conceive," says Wopat, 48. "You're asking people to suspend belief a little bit. What are these guys still doing running around in their 40s and 50s? They got no jobs, they're still wearing the same clothes. What's up with that?" -- as appeared in the May 22, 2000 issue of People magazine.

FAQ: Where was the Dukes of Hazzard filmed?
Answer: The first five episodes were filmed in Covington, Georgia, and then the show was moved to Los Angeles and shot in surrounding areas, both on set and on location.

FAQ: Did Tom appear on the series "The Sopranos"?
Answer: Nope.

FAQ: Are the Dukes available on video or DVD?
Answer: Yes, you can order the available episodes from Tom's CREDITS page or DUKES OF HAZZARD page. Amazon has all of the available seasons on either VHS or DVD. At this time, the reunion movies haven't been released on DVD. If anyone finds out they have been, please let us know!

FAQ: What channel does "Dukes of Hazzard" air on?
Answer: CMT is currently airing the original Dukes of Hazzard series.

FAQ: What did the initial "K." stand for in Luke's name on the "Dukes of Hazzard"?
Answer: Tom doesn't remember even having an initial, so it's anybody's guess.

FAQ: Did Tom sing the theme song to the t.v. show, "Empty Nest"?
Answer: Nope... we think it was Billy Vera.

FAQ: What was the name of Rosco's dog?
Answer: Flash

FAQ: Is Tom's first album, TOM WOPAT, available on cassette or cd?
Answer: Not at this time, but we're working on a re-issue cassette to be available sometime in the near future.

FAQ: What year, make and model was the General Lee?
Answer: 1969 Dodge Charger

FAQ: Is Tom married or engaged?
Answer: Nope

FAQ: What are the names and ages of Tom's kids?
Answer: From oldest to youngest, they are Lindsey, Joey, Adam, Taylor and Walker.

FAQ: Does Tom keep in touch with other cast members from the Dukes?
Answer: Yes, Tom and John have toured together for a few shows in recent years. They still remain in close contact.

FAQ: Does he have any new music out?
Answer: Tom's new album is entitled DISSERTATION ON THE STATE OF BLISS and features the music of Harold Arlen. Tom released an album on Angel Records in 2001, THE STILL OF THE NIGHT. It's available in your local record stores, or through Tom's web site merchandise store and fan club.

FAQ: Are Tom's earlier albums available anywhere?
Answer: Unfortunately, all of Tom's earlier cd's are out of print. We do sell re-issue cassettes of 3 of the 4 albums (his self-titled album isn't available yet) on Tom's MERCHANDISE catalog.

FAQ: How can I get a picture of Tom?
Answer: See the AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO, FAN CLUB or MERCHANDISE areas.

FAQ: Does Tom have a favorite recipe?
Answer: Yup, Tom is actually a gourmet cook. Click here for one of Tom's famous chili recipe.

FAQ: Does Tom own a General Lee car from the series?
Answer: No, but John Schneider has a restored General Lee that he keeps.

FAQ: What kind of car does Tom drive now?
Answer: He drives a Ford Bronco, and also enjoys his motorcycles (Kawasaki and Yamaha).

Little Known Facts...

• A "Dukes Of Hazzard" game will be published by SouthPeak Interactive, and Tom recently lent his vocals to the project. It's a PlayStation version of "The Dukes Of Hazzard - Racing For Home", and will be released in winter 1999. There's also a PC version slated for release in early 2000. You've secretly always wanted to drive the infamous General Lee -- now's your chance! See more about the game here.
• Tom co-hosted LIVE! with Regis & Kathie Lee on July 27, 1999.
• Tom appeared on the Tom Green show on MTV in February 1999.
• Tom appeared in two episodes of Tim Allen's "Home Improvement" as Ian -- once as a flirt with Jill and once as the granite guy.
• Tom appeared on the hit television show "Fantasy Island" back in May 1980, and played a WWII pilot.
• Tom received his first Tony Award nomination in June 1999 for his role as Frank Butler in the Broadway production of "Annie Get Your Gun".
• Tom is practically a gourmet cook. Sample his infamous chili recipe.
• Tom appears at the end of the music video from Honky Tonk Angels, of the song "Silver Thread and Golden Needles".
• Tom was interviewed by "Downtown Julie Brown" last September and can currently be viewed over the internet (see Tom's links page).
• Luke Duke was the last character to be cast on "The Dukes of Hazzard"? Jean Guest, a CBS casting agent in New York remembered seeing Tom in an off-Broadway show and asked Tom to audition. Can you imagine what life would have been like without our "Luke Duke" as we've come to know and love him?!
• A parody from one of the "Dukes Of Hazzard" infamous chase scenes with the General Lee appeared in a music video for the group, Bare Naked Ladies, in their song "One Week"?
• Tom's picture appeared in an episode (in the end credits) of the television series "South Park"? It was episode #203 (Chickenlover) and aired on May 27th, 1998.
• A clip from the "Dukes Of Hazzard" appeared in the feature movie "Mars Attacks" starring Jack Nicholson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, Tom Jones, Pierce Brosnan, Glenn Close, Martin Short and many others.
• Tom received an ASCAP Award for his song "Shadow Of A Doubt", which was recorded by Earl Thomas Conley, as one of the most performed songs for 1991.
• Tom's first television role was on the hit soap opera, "One Live To Live."