As per The Hollywood Reporter, The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning was ABC Family Channel’s most-watched original movie of all time for the male demographic, ages 12 to 34.
Because no other rating data is available yet, we can’t tell you where that leaves people who are over 35 years old, or how many women watched the show, or whether kids under 12 saw it. We can assume, however, that Warner Bros hit the target they wanted to hit with this latest incarnation of the Dukes.
The Dukes of Hazzard still has muscle to flex when it comes to bringing in an audience. We have attempted to get information from WB concerning the prospects of a new series, but so far they have not responded. ( Maybe they’re still sore over our lackluster reviews of the 2005 movie.) For the moment, it’s accurate to say that no plans for a new series are officially in the works – but it would be short-sighted to think that nobody has this thought on a post-it note somewhere in Burbank.
Meanwhile, April Scott felt good enough about the movie to hold an invitation-only Hollywood bash to celebrate the tv premiere. Ironically, the dress code was strictly formal and no “daisy dukes” were permitted. Still, with all the party hoopla, if the idea of a new Dukes series gets any legs under it…they’ll be April’s.
