Jones argued that Viacom has broadcast “some of the sleaziest trash” on TV over the years, including reality shows like ‘Jersey Shore.’ “This is like the book burning in Nazi Germany or something. This sweeping cultural cleansing that they’re doing. It’s got to stop,” he said.
Former “Dukes of Hazzard” actor Ben “Cooter” Jones lambasted TV Land this morning after the network canceled reruns of the iconic program.
The network did not explain why it nixed the twice-a-day reruns of the 1980s series.
But the show has recently been called out for its depiction of the Confederate flag, which is prominently displayed on the roof of the General Lee.
Jones said the controversy over the Confederate flag has gone too far, noting that people of all ethnicities “loved” the show.
He called out “sanctimonious left-wing special interests” for driving the decision by Viacom, which owns TV Land.
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