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Tom Wopat always had big dreams of becoming a singer – so when he was offered to star in a show called "The Dukes of Hazzard," he did not know what to expect.

"They had everyone lined up by then," Wopat explained.

I met John [Schneider] on a Wednesday, we did a test on a Friday and 10 days later we were shooting in Georgia.".

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While "Dukes of Hazzard" ended in 1985, it ran for years in constant syndication.

American actors (left to right) John Schneider, Catherine Bach and Tom Wopat in a promotional portrait for the TV show, "The Dukes of Hazzard," circa 1980.

They played Bo, Daisy and Luke Duke, respectively. .

It also kept the cast, which consisted of Wopat, Schneider and Catherine Bach, busy as they met with fans for the years at conventions.

Pictured from left to right is John Schneider, as Bo Duke, Catherine Bach, as Daisy Duke, and Tom Wopat, as Luke Duke, in the made for television movie, "The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!," circa 1997.

"You can never tell when something’s gonna pop," Wopat explained.

American actors Tom Wopat, left, and John Schneider arm wrestle as Catherine Bach, center, watches in a still from the television series, "Dukes of Hazard," circa 1980.

Wopat shared that his favorite memory of filming "Dukes of Hazzard" was working alongside Schneider, 62.

We were a family on set… I still see Catherine and John to this day… I love him like a brother.

When "Dukes of Hazzard" came to an end, Wopat said he was not worried about being typecast.

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Tom Wopat, left, said he kept busy after ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ came to an end.

Wopat played Shepherd’s first husband, a flirty Hollywood stuntman.

Tom Wopat played Jeff Robbins

These days, Wopat is starring in the sequel to 2017’s "County Line" titled "County Line: All In." It tells the tale of Sheriff Rockwell, played by Wopat, who teams up with the unlikely new sheriff of York County to solve a murder

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These days, Wopat is eager for what the future holds for him

"I think creating something that’s for all generations is in short supply these days," he said