Expert on All Things THE DUKES OF HAZZARD TV Series Available for Interviews for Media Coverage Related to THE DUKES OF HAZZARD Movie Release (8/5/05)

Expert on All Things THE DUKES OF HAZZARD TV Series Available for Interviews for Media Coverage Related to THE DUKES OF HAZZARD Movie Release (8/5/05)

NEW YORK, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- An expert on all things THE DUKES OF HAZZARD -- Vice President, CMT DUKES OF HAZZARD Institute* Christopher Nelson -- is available for media interviews.

Nelson was chosen from more than 1,900 candidates throughout the country who applied for the ultimate fantasy job for a DUKES OF HAZZARD enthusiast: being paid $100,000 for one year to stay home and watch THE DUKES OF HAZZARD on CMT, write a blog about THE DUKES OF HAZZARD for cmt.com, take The General Lee for a spin now and then and serve as the expert on all things THE DUKES OF HAZZARD for media requests regarding THE DUKES OF HAZZARD TV series airing weeknights on CMT.

"I've loved the DUKES since I was a kid. I used to drive my mom crazy 'cause I'd always get in and out of her car through the window, instead of opening the door," said the 28-year-old Nelson referring to how Bo and Luke Duke enter the famed Dodge Charger on the show. "Being paid $100,000 to stay home and watch my favorite show is a dream come true," Nelson said still in disbelief about his new gig that pays a six-figure income serving as the expert on all things THE DUKES OF HAZZARD. He is looking forward to seeing THE DUKES OF HAZZARD movie.

"Now that CMT is home to the original THE DUKES OF HAZZARD series, it would have been foolish to do business without a dedicated expert," said CMT Vice President, Creative and Marketing James Hitchcock. "Chris is an excellent writer, communicator and is passionate about all things DUKES OF HAZZARD.

CMT continues its celebration of the return of one of the most beloved pop culture hit series of all time. The series ran for seven wild and successful years from 1979 to 1985. The rip-roaring ride of THE DUKES OF HAZZARD showcases modern-day Robin Hoods -- Bo, Luke and Daisy with their Uncle Jesse -- fighting the corrupt political system of Hazzard County.

THE DUKES OF HAZZARD weekend launch of the hit series on CMT in February drew 23 million viewers and set multiple records at the network, according to Nielsen Media Research. THE DUKES OF HAZZARD airs weeknights on CMT at 7/6c and 11/10c on CMT. [8 pm and midnight MT]

MAKING OF: THE DUKES MOVIE (Premieres Friday, July 29 from 8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) - CMT goes behind the scenes with the cast and crew to get an inside look at the making of the upcoming THE DUKES OF HAZZARD movie. The half-hour special features interviews with Jessica Simpson, Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Burt Reynolds, Willie Nelson and more. CMT kicks-off a four hour, mini-marathon of original "Dukes" episodes on Saturday, July 30 from 4:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT. CMT rounds out the weekend with the network debut of SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT on Saturday, July 30 from 8:00-10:30 PM, ET/PT. A movie about good ol' boys and fast cars, the 1977 hit movie has been credited with paving the way for the "Dukes" success. Burt Reynolds plays the "Bandit," a speed demon outlaw on a wild and crazy beer run.

Concept development and execution of the Vice President, CMT DUKES OF HAZZARD INSTITUTE $100,000/Year Dream Job Search handled by GREAT!, the Atlanta-based promotion agency of record for CMT.

CMT, America's No.1 country music network, carries original programming, specials, and live concerts and events, as well as a mix of videos by established country music artists and new cutting-edge acts, including world premiere exclusive videos. Founded March 6, 1983, CMT, owned and operated by MTV Networks, reaches more than 77.1 million households in the United States. Go to country music's biggest web site at http://www.cmt.com/.

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Source: CMT

CONTACT: Nicole Yoder of GREAT!, +1-404-256-4833, or nicole@GREATtv.com

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NOTE TO EDITORS: For interview requests, please contact Nicole Yoder.

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