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The Dukes Of Hazzard – Episode Review:
“The Rustlers” S02E03

Season 2’s “The Rustlers” may not be remembered as one of the most action-packed episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard, but it’s one of those hidden gems that becomes much more enjoyable once you start looking beyond the surface. While the General Lee takes a backseat to one of Hazzard County’s fastest horses, the episode delivers memorable guest stars, some surprisingly rare continuity, and enough production trivia to make longtime fans appreciate it in an entirely new way.

The story begins when Bo and Luke lend a helping hand to horse breeder Burl Tolliver, played by country music legend Mel Tillis. Burl has spent decades raising and training a thoroughbred named Manassas, a horse with enough speed to change his family’s future if it can win an upcoming race. Naturally, that attracts the attention of Boss Hogg, who believes Lulu deserves a championship racehorse of her own. Before long, a crooked horse dealer, professional rustlers, and Boss Hogg are all chasing the same prize, leaving the Duke boys to protect Manassas and make sure the horse reaches the starting gate.

Mel Tillis proves to be the perfect fit for Hazzard County. Long before becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry and one of country music’s most recognizable entertainers, Tillis became known for the speaking stutter he developed after battling malaria as a child. Ironically, that stutter completely disappeared whenever he sang, becoming one of the most fascinating trademarks of his career. Rather than trying to hide it, Tillis embraced it, and his portrayal of Burl Tolliver gives the character a warmth and sincerity that makes him immediately likeable. It’s easy to understand why Uncle Jesse and the Duke family rally behind him from the very beginning.

The episode also features a piece of Dukes of Hazzard history that few viewers realized at the time. Burl’s daughter, Sherry Tolliver, is played by Dorothy Collier, who would later marry James Best and become Dorothy Best. While the two shared no scenes together in this episode, it’s a fun bit of behind-the-scenes trivia that forever links The Rustlers to the larger Dukes family. Moments like these are part of what makes revisiting the series decades later so rewarding.

Boss Hogg’s motivation throughout the episode is equally entertaining. Desperate to impress Lulu, he becomes convinced that owning a winning racehorse will somehow earn her affection. Peggy Rea returns as Lulu Hogg and delivers one of the episode’s funniest moments by reminding Boss of all the promises he’s already failed to keep—including the Rolls-Royce he destroyed back in Season One. Continuity between episodes was extremely rare in The Dukes of Hazzard, making this callback one longtime fans often overlook.

Adding to the fun is another appearance by Cletus Hogg, still settling into his role around the Hazzard County Sheriff’s Department. Once again, Cletus finds himself serving as Boss Hogg’s well-meaning but ineffective accomplice, creating a diversion that ultimately causes more confusion than it solves. Rick Hurst’s natural comedic timing is already beginning to shine, offering a preview of the lovable deputy who would become a regular fixture in later seasons.

Although the General Lee doesn’t dominate this episode the way it does in many fan favorites, there are still plenty of automotive details worth watching. One of the more interesting discoveries is a General Lee filmed without its familiar roll bar, along with several subtle production clues that identify which Charger was used during specific scenes. Corndog also points out details hidden beneath the trunk lid, discussions surrounding one of the surviving screen-used cars, and several continuity differences that casual viewers would likely never notice.

The supporting vehicles deserve attention as well. Daisy spends much of the episode behind the wheel of her bright yellow Plymouth Road Runner, giving viewers several excellent looks at one of the series’ most underappreciated hero cars. Boss Hogg continues cruising Hazzard County in his unmistakable white Cadillac, while Cletus sacrifices a stylish late-1960s Mercury Cougar during one of the episode’s distractions. The rustlers themselves operate from a Buick Apollo, another seldom-seen GM X-body that quietly steals a few scenes and provides a nice contrast to the Chargers and Mopars that usually dominate the show.

One of the biggest talking points, however, comes during the episode’s finale. Television asks viewers to believe the General Lee can outrun one of the fastest racehorses in Georgia, but a closer look reveals a few amusing production oversights. Earlier in the episode, Bo effortlessly catches the supposedly unbeatable Manassas while riding an entirely different horse, raising the obvious question: if that horse was even faster, why wasn’t anyone racing it instead? It’s exactly the kind of observation that makes revisiting these episodes so much fun decades later.

Perhaps the most memorable visual from The Rustlers has nothing to do with horses at all. Early in the episode, Uncle Jesse climbs out of the General Lee through the window in spectacularly awkward fashion, creating a shot that has become internet meme material years after the series originally aired. It’s a perfect reminder that even episodes remembered for their quieter stories still produced iconic moments that continue to entertain generations of fans.

Viewed today, The Rustlers may never rank among the biggest stunt episodes of the series, but it succeeds because of its heart. Mel Tillis delivers one of the strongest celebrity guest appearances of the early seasons, the Duke family once again proves why they’re always willing to help a neighbor in need, and the episode offers an unexpected amount of behind-the-scenes history hiding beneath its simple story. For longtime fans willing to look beyond the horse race itself, there’s far more to discover here than first meets the eye.

Episode Stats:

Season 2 – Episode 3
Title: The Rustlers
Original Air Date: October 5, 1979
Directed By: Richard Moder
Written By: Stephen Kandel
Guest Stars:
Mel Tillis as Burl Tolliver
Dorothy Collier (later Dorothy Best) as Sherry Tolliver
Brett Halsey as Dunlap
Michael MacRae as Cowan
Peggy Rea as Lulu Hogg
Rick Hurst as Cletus Hogg
Sam Edwards as Track Steward

 

 

 

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KF Crew: Bernie, Rob, and Corndog.