Remember the ORIGINAL Dukes of Hazzard?
Well, if you do, you will DEFINITELY remember Daisy Duke.
So, for this Sample Edition, the featured person in the "Where are they now" section, is ...
CATHERINE BACH
BIRTH DATE: March 1, 1954, Warren, Ohio
BIRTH NAME: Catherine Bachman
CLAIM TO FAME: She played Daisy Duke on the TV show "Dukes of Hazzard". The show ran from 1979-85 and Catherine, dressed as Daisy in short-shorts and extra-tight shirts, became a star and a popular poster girl.
From 1993-1995 she appeared as a wildlife rancher in the series "African Skies. "
FAMILY LIFE: Peter Lopez (1991 - present) 2 children (Sophie and Laura)
David Shaw (1976 - 1981) (divorced)
INFO: As soon as Catherine finished high school she flew to California to pursue the acting career she'd been dreaming about since seeing her actor uncle, Tony Verdugo, in a stage production. Supporting herself with various day jobs, Catherine took dancing lessons, made the audition rounds, and eventually attained a few TV bits and movie roles.
But things took off for her when she was cast in the TV series 'Dukes of Hazzard.' She stayed with Dukes until its cancellation in 1985, even weathering the "siege of 1981," when her costars John Schneider and Tom Wopat left over contract differences and were briefly replaced by two look alike actors.
Like many 1970s TV stars, Catherine Bach found the movie offers, poster contracts, personal appearances and talk-show gigs slowly evaporating as her series faded from the public's memory.
TRIVIA: Cut off denim shorts are sometimes referred to as "Daisy Dukes" as often worn by her character Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard."
She once had her legs insured for $1 Million Dollars.
Her first husband is Angela Lansbury's stepson.
She appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care."
Catherine actually made some of the very clothes she wore on "The Dukes of Hazzard".
WHERE IS SHE NOW: In past several years, Bach has been involved in wildlife conservation and domestic violence issues. In 1994 she testified before Congress on behalf of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act.
Because of the feature film (with Jessica Simpson playing the role of Daisy Duke) she has been asked to make more personal appearances.
Just recently The Dukes of Hazzard title had been commissioned by global game developer UbiSoft, and will include the voices and likenesses of the series’ original actors, including Catherine. It is in its final stages of development and expected to be released in August of 2004.
Write to Catherine Bach at:
Catherine Bach
15930 Woodvale Rd.
Encino, CA. 91436
CREDITS:
TV Road Trip (2002) (TV) .... Herself (The Dukes of Hazzard)
Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard In Hollywood, The (2000) (TV) .... Daisy Duke
Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!, The (1997) (TV) .... Daisy Duke
Rage and Honor (1992) .... Captain Murdock
Nutt House, The (1992) .... Benefit Reporter
"African Skies" (1991) TV Series .... Margo Dutton
Voices that Care (1991) (TV) .... Choir Member
Masters of Menace (1990) .... Kitty Wheeler
Criminal Act (1989) .... Pam Weiss
Driving Force (1989) .... Harry
Street Justice (1989) .... Tamarra
Reel Horror (1985)
Cannonball Run II (1984) .... Marcie
"Dukes, The" (1983) TV Series (voice) .... Daisy Duke
White Water Rebels (1983) (TV) .... Trisha Parker
Battle of the Network Stars XII (1982) (TV) .... CBS Team Contestant
Night of 100 Stars (1982) (TV)
Circus of the Stars #6 (1981) (TV)
Magic of David Copperfield IV: The Vanishing Airplane, The (1981) (TV)
"Dukes of Hazzard, The" (1979) TV Series .... Daisy Duke
Nicole (1978) .... Sue
Murder in Peyton Place (1977) (TV) .... Linda
Hustle (1975) .... Peggy Summers
Strange New World (1975) (TV) .... Lara, the Guide
Matt Helm (1975) (TV) .... Alice
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) .... Melody
Midnight Man, The (1974) .... Natalie
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