Who Was the Tow Truck Driver in Dukes of Hazzard?

The iconic TV show, The Dukes of Hazzard, ran for seven seasons from 1979 to 1985 and was immensely popular. The show followed the misadventures of two cousins, Bo and Luke Duke, as they eluded corrupt law enforcement in their orange Dodge Charger, the General Lee. One of the most memorable characters from the show was the tow truck driver, Cooter Davenport.

Cooter was a mechanic who owned a tow truck service in Hazzard County and helped Bo and Luke Duke out of many sticky situations. He was an easy-going character with an affable personality and a love for classic cars. He quickly became a fan favorite character on the show.

Cooter was played by Ben Jones throughout the entire series. Jones had been an actor since the 1960s but he is probably most fondly remembered as Cooter. After The Dukes of Hazzard ended its run in 1985, Jones went on to have a political career from 1989 to 1993 when he served as a Congressman from Georgia.

Ben Jones has since retired from politics and is now enjoying his retirement years. He occasionally attends conventions and other events related to The Dukes of Hazzard where fans can meet him and get his autograph. He has also written several books about his experiences on the show.

Conclusion:

The Tow Truck Driver in Dukes of Hazzard was Cooter Davenport, played by Ben Jones throughout the entire series. After The Dukes of Hazzard ended its run in 1985, Jones went on to have a successful political career until 1993 when he retired from politics and started enjoying his retirement years. Nowadays, he occasionally attends conventions and other events related to The Dukes of Hazzard where fans can meet him and get his autograph.

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Stephen Dunn