K&F Show #370: Uncle Jesse vs. Boss Hogg! // Dukes of Hazzard S2E1 “Days of Shine and Roses” Review

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Dallas Kibbe Racing:
A Mechanical Setback Turns Into an Opportunity

When we got to Hickory Motor Speedway for testing, Brandon Setzer casually mentioned they had to swap engines. Naturally, my first thought was that something major must have happened during Dallas’ last race. As it turns out, the real story was far more interesting—and it’s one of those racing lessons that reminds you how quickly things can change in Late Model competition.

During Dallas’ previous race, a chunk of asphalt found its way through the grille and punctured the radiator. By the time we noticed coolant leaking in the pits, the engine temperature had only climbed into the 220-230 degree range. The car still passed post-race technical inspection, fired right back up, and drove onto the trailer under its own power, so everyone assumed we’d gotten lucky. Two weeks later, when the team went to start the engine again, it had hydro-locked. The damaged head gasket meant the sealed GM crate engine had to come apart.

That sounds like bad news, but here’s where the story gets interesting. In this Late Model series, once a sealed crate engine is opened for repairs, it can no longer compete as a sealed engine. Instead, the rules allow a limited number of performance upgrades, including a camshaft and a few other internal changes that add roughly fifty horsepower. The catch is that the car must also carry an additional fifty pounds. It’s one of those fascinating rulebook nuances that can completely change the direction of a season, and Dallas was already putting the new combination through its paces during our Hickory test session.

If all of this has you wanting to learn more about the world of Late Model racing, be sure to check out our recent interview with Brandon Setzer here on The MuscleCar Place. Brandon pulls back the curtain on what it takes to develop young drivers, explains the differences between Pro Late Models and Super Late Models, and shares insights from growing up alongside his father, NASCAR veteran Dennis Setzer. Whether you’re new to Late Model racing or you’ve been following it for years, it’s one of my favorite conversations we’ve had recently—and it’ll give you an even greater appreciation for what Dallas and teams like Setzer Racing are working to accomplish every race weekend.

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The Dukes Of Hazzard – Episode Review:
“Days Of Shine And Roses” S02E01

One of the things I love most about revisiting The Dukes of Hazzard is discovering episodes that somehow become even better forty-five years later. “Days of Shine and Roses” is exactly that kind of episode. On the surface, it’s a simple story about Uncle Jesse and Boss Hogg settling an old argument over who was the better moonshine runner. But once you start paying attention to everything happening in the background, this episode becomes an absolute playground for car people.

The opening “home movie” sequence is a perfect example. It’s wonderfully ridiculous. Somehow these silent home movies have hood-mounted cameras, perfectly framed chase shots, and both Uncle Jesse and Boss Hogg smiling and waving at the camera while they’re supposedly running moonshine. None of it makes any logical sense—and that’s exactly why it’s so much fun. It’s pure television magic from an era when nobody worried about explaining how the camera got there. We just accepted it, smiled, and went along for the ride.

Once the Ridge Runner challenge begins, the automotive eye candy really starts. Uncle Jesse gets a new Black Tilly in the form of a blacked-out Mustang, while Boss Hogg arrives with an equally sinister Camaro. Justin immediately noticed little production details most viewers would never catch, from vent window differences between camera cars to overspray left behind after the production crew painted nearly every piece of trim. That’s one of my favorite parts of doing these reviews. The more you watch these episodes, the more you realize the stunt cars, camera cars, and hero cars all tell their own stories if you know where to look.

Then come the stunts!

Buzz Bundy’s two-wheel driving remains some of the smoothest you’ll ever see on film. Watching that Mustang gently roll onto its side from a camera mounted along the passenger door gives you an entirely new appreciation for just how talented those drivers really were. Even today, with computer-generated effects everywhere, there’s something incredibly satisfying about watching skilled stunt drivers accomplish everything for real. No CGI. No safety cables. Just talent, timing, and a willingness to take risks that probably wouldn’t be allowed today.

My favorite sequence, though, has to be Luke climbing out of the General Lee, onto Uncle Jesse’s Mustang, swapping the moonshine jugs, and jumping right back into the General—all while both vehicles are racing down the road. Watching it today almost makes you nervous because you realize there are no harnesses, no hidden safety equipment, and no digital tricks. It’s just old-school Hollywood stunt work performed by people who made it look effortless. That sequence alone reminds you why The Dukes of Hazzard became famous for its action.

Of course, we couldn’t help ourselves from chasing a few rabbit trails along the way. We laughed about Sheriff Spike Loomis ripping body panels off moonshine runners with a railroad spike, recognized the return of the blown big-block Chevy from an earlier episode, spotted Pat Buttram making another unforgettable appearance, and even debated one of the General Lee’s more violent landings after clipping a tree. That’s really what makes these reviews so much fun. Every time we revisit an episode, somebody notices a new detail, remembers a production story, or spots something hiding in plain sight that we’ve all missed before.

“Days of Shine and Roses” reminds me why the early seasons of The Dukes of Hazzard remain my favorite. The writing is simple, the humor still works, the cars are unforgettable, and the stunt work continues to amaze me every time I watch it. If you grew up with the Dukes, I think you’ll enjoy revisiting this one with us. And if you’re discovering Hazzard County for the first time, this is one of those episodes that perfectly captures everything that made the series such a classic.