John Schneider urged fans to help stop sale of ‘Dukes of Hazard’ memorabilia, studio contents

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — “Dukes of Hazard” star John Schneider took to Facebook on Friday, July 12 , to stop the sale of his career memorabilia stored at a Louisiana studio. He argued that a listed sale for the contents of John Schneider Studios and encouraged fans to call two phone numbers listed on the online sale page to “stop this thievery.”

Initially, the date for the sale was listed for 10 a.m. July 30. Later in the day on Friday, the listing page said it was postponed with a date to be determined and eventually removed.

According to an online listing , M&E Partners and Integra Asset Solutions were working together on the sale of the studio at 16050 Florida Blvd., Holden.

The description included a replica of the General Lee, other items from the set and a “collection of authentic movie props, costumes, original scripts, autographed memorabilia, and rare collectibles.” The listing also had several photos and says there will be “studio equipment, vintage cars, guitars, framed vinyl records, and pinball machines.”

“The authorities are involved and the proper paperwork has been filed,” Schneider posted.

He said he wanted the sale stopped and an apology. The actor said he’s working in Arizona but pursuing legal action and getting help from local law enforcement.

Still, he asked for fans to call the sellers and tell them they should have done their due dilligence.

“I feel it is best and most timely to try this in the court of public opinion,” he said in a comment.

In 2019, Schneider lost the property due to foreclosure. Capitol City Produce owner Paul Ferachi bought it from the Livingston Parish Sherrif’s Office for $385,000. At the time, the businessman said he’d work to ensure the actor could maintain access to the studio.

Schneider later said he had an arrangement with the new owner and the studio would not move “ever.”

According to a listing on the Livingston Parish Tax Assessor’s officer searchable map, the nearly 53-acre property is owned by FEFEA Industries, which does not list Schneider or Ferachi on its Louisiana Secretary of State business filing.

A March 2024 image capture on Google Maps shows the Scheider Studios sign with its signature orange car was covered. A handwritten sign told the community about a development planned for the site that included four commercial buildings. It also read John Schneider Studios at Camp Singing Waters.

This is a developing story.

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