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Dodge Returns? Ford Fixes Quality, and Another Round of Automotive Mayhem
This week we’re covering a little bit of everything, and somehow it all fits together.
We kick things off by diving into the latest rumors surrounding Dodge’s possible return to NASCAR in 2027. Dale Jr. recently shared new information suggesting Dodge has made significant progress with its race car development, wind tunnel testing, and perhaps most importantly, its engine program. That naturally led us down a rabbit hole discussing how NASCAR engines are supplied today versus the good old days, whether manufacturers really treat every team equally, and why many of us still miss the era when race cars actually resembled the cars sitting on dealership lots.
From there it’s time once again for the Automotive Celebrity Birthday Game presented by Ron Francis Wiring. This week’s lineup somehow connects Ghostbusters, Risky Business, Apollo 13, Friends, Herbie: Fully Loaded, and even Married… with Children. As always, Corndog proves his automotive memory is far better than his celebrity memory, Bernie insists he isn’t cheating (even though none of us believe him), and somehow everyone ends up tied by the end.
Bernie follows that with another entertaining edition of the National Parts Depot News. This week’s stories include Ford admitting that artificial intelligence wasn’t solving many of its quality problems, leading the company to bring experienced “Greybeard Engineers” back into the development process. We also discuss one of the funniest news stories I’ve heard in a while involving a woman posing as a Costco employee just so she could hand out free tequila samples to unsuspecting shoppers. You simply can’t make this stuff up.
As always, the conversations wander into places you probably weren’t expecting, but that’s part of what makes hanging out with your friends in the garage so much fun. And don’t worry—Dallas Kibbe Racing fans, we’ll be back with more racing updates soon as the season continues to heat up.
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The Dukes Of Hazzard – Episode Review:
“Gold Fever” S02E02
Then it’s time for what many of you came for: another trip back to Hazzard County.
This week we’re reviewing Season 2, Episode 2: “Gold Fever,” and I honestly believe this is the episode where The Dukes of Hazzard truly figured out what it wanted to be. Less than a year after the series debuted, everything just clicks. The darker moonshining stories from the earliest episodes have evolved into the perfect blend of action, comedy, outrageous villains, incredible stunt driving, and larger-than-life characters that would define the show for years to come.
Watching this episode again, I couldn’t help but notice how confident the production had become. By this point, the writers knew exactly who these characters were, the stunt team understood what made the General Lee such an exciting television star, and the cast had settled comfortably into their roles. It feels less like a show still finding its footing and more like the beginning of the classic Dukes formula that would carry the series through the rest of its run. It’s still shot like a western, driven by action, and filled with broad comedy, but now everything works together naturally.
The story revolves around a clever con involving fake gold bars, Boss Hogg’s bank, and a mobile dentist that somehow becomes one of the most memorable vehicles ever featured on the series. Naturally, Bo and Luke are framed for the crime, Rosco is convinced he’s finally caught the Duke Boys, and the General Lee spends the rest of the episode proving once again why it remains one of television’s greatest automotive stars.
What surprised me most while revisiting this episode wasn’t the story—it was the driving.
This is Al Wyatt at the top of his game behind the wheel of the General Lee. His signature driving style is on full display, constantly throwing the car from side to side with smooth hand-over-hand steering inputs that gave the General Lee its unmistakable personality. If you’ve ever wondered why the car looked so alive on screen, this episode is practically a masterclass in stunt driving. Corndog and I spend a lot of time breaking down those scenes, along with several of the General Lees used during filming, rare production details, continuity bloopers, working backup lights, and a few hidden details that longtime fans may have never noticed.
One thing I especially enjoyed discussing was just how many production details are hiding in plain sight. We point out everything from different stunt cars appearing throughout the episode to unique camera angles, reused establishing shots, and little continuity quirks that are easy to miss unless you’ve watched these episodes dozens of times. Those are the kinds of details that make revisiting the series so rewarding, because every viewing seems to reveal something new.
One of my favorite discussions centers around the mobile dentist itself—a 1977 Fleetwood Pace Arrow motorhome that becomes an unexpected star of the episode. We also revisit Uncle Jesse’s incredibly fast-acting dental medicine, Boss Hogg’s inability to remember H.H. Harkness’ name, Daisy’s perfectly timed dialogue, and several production shortcuts that only become obvious once you’ve watched the episode a few dozen times.
I also love that this episode reminds us how important practical effects were to the success of the series. There isn’t a computer-generated stunt anywhere to be found. Every drift, every jump, every slide through a corner, and every chase sequence was accomplished with real cars, real drivers, and an incredibly talented stunt team willing to push the limits. It’s one of the reasons these episodes still hold up today—they have an authenticity that’s difficult to recreate.
Episodes like “Gold Fever” are exactly why revisiting the series has been so much fun. Every time we go back, we discover another continuity quirk, another great stunt, another hidden production detail, or another reason why this show has remained such an enduring favorite for nearly five decades.
Whether you’re a lifelong Dukes fan, a General Lee enthusiast, or simply appreciate practical stunt work and classic television production, I think you’re going to enjoy this review. Join us as we look beyond the story itself and celebrate the craftsmanship, cars, and characters that made The Dukes of Hazzard a true television classic.
Episode Stats:
Season 2 – Episode 1
Title: Gold Fever
Original Air Date: September 28, 1979
Directed By: Paul Baxley
Written By: Si Rose
Guest Stars:
Curtis Credel as H.H. Harkness
Bruce M. Fischer as Buck
Hunter von Leer as Dusty
Adam Wade as Dr. Homer Willis
Troy Melton as The Driver
KF Crew: Bernie, Rob, and Corndog.
