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Jerry Elijah Rushing (September 1, 1937 – July 23, 2017) was an American best known for his years as a bootlegger or "moonrunner" (moonshine runner, "running" being a form of smuggling). Rushing was born into a family business making illegal whiskey.
Jul 23, 2017 · Jerry Rushing was best known for his years as a bootlegger or moonshine runner. He is the real life person of whom the Dukes of Hazzard was based. His car, which he nicknamed The Traveler, was the inspiration for the Dukes of Hazzard classic vehicle: The General.
Dec 15, 2019 · The Dukes of Hazzard was inspired heavily by a famous moonshine bootlegger named, Jerry Rushing. His bootleg car was named "Traveler" (in honor of Robert E. Lee's horse).
Jan 24, 2022 · The Great Story of Jerry Rushing: The Real Life Duke of Hazzard - YouTube. Cherie Martin. 1.64K subscribers. Subscribed. 28. 960 views 2 years ago. Cherie Martin produced Interview with Freddy...
Jul 23, 2017 · Jerry Elijah Rushing (September 1, 1937 - July 23, 2017; Monroe, North Carolina) is an American best known for his years as a bootlegger or "moonrunner" (moonshine runner). Rushing was born into a family business making illegal whiskey.
Mar 6, 2023 · The series, created by writer/director Gy Waldron and real-life former bootlegger Jerry Rushing, was based on Waldron's 1975 feature film " Moonrunners ," about a...
Created by Gy Waldron in collaboration with ex-moonshiner Jerry Rushing, this movie shares many identical and very similar names and concepts with the subsequent TV series. Although itself essentially a comedy, this original movie was much cruder and edgier than the family-friendly TV series that evolved from it.
Jerry Rushing. Actor: Tales of the Frontier. Rushing was born into a family business making illegal whiskey.
Jul 23, 2017 · Jerry Elijah Rushing (September 1, 1937 – July 23, 2017) was an American best known for his years as a bootlegger or "moonrunner" ( moonshine runner, "running" being a form of smuggling ). Rushing was born into a family business making illegal whiskey.
The wild experiences of Jerry Rushing’s life gave rise to The Dukes of Hazzard, the smash hit TV series that has become a phenomenon around the world. But Jerry’s life was no comedy. He was filled with anger and desperation, yet he yearned for peace and purpose.
