Burt Reynolds - living legend :)

In the 1979 movie Hot Stuff Jerry Reed drove around in a cool metallic blue '79 Formula that gets blown up. Just after it gets blown up his character says he only has another 782 payments to make on it!:D

Burt was offered the astronaut role in Terms of Endearment, but turned it down to do Stroker Ace (1983) because he promised a friend. Jack Nicholson was second choice for the astronaut and went on to get the Academy Award for best actor.:(

Poor Burt, he sacrificed himself to entertain us!

Stroker Ace, includes Lonnie Anderson (batteries sold separately) :p

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I just saw Burt on some TV show where they recreated a modern version of the Smokey T/A. Burt doesn't look real healthy IMO, kinda thin and not very peppy. I hope he is ok.

Don

"the godd*mn germans got nothing to do with this!"

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I just saw Burt on some TV show where they recreated a modern version of the Smokey T/A. Burt doesn't look real healthy IMO, kinda thin and not very peppy. I hope he is ok.

Don

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He made a recent guest appearance in the spy show Burn Notice.

Gotta love Hooper, Subaru Brat pickup being driven backwards at 45 mph, naked chick jumping out of a birthday cake and Jan Michael Vincent ('ol Mr Airwolf),...what is that if not art?:D

http://webspace.webring.com/people/w...ooper_ver2.jpg

You bet ur ass it ain't!!:toocool:

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http://www.stuntperformer.co.nz/Car05-Hooper.jpg

I pretty much like all of his "box office flicks" but the thing that I respected more about Burt was the way he used the Geniuses in the entertainment field to the best of their ability - - - - - speaking of Jackie, Jerry, Sally, Dom and many others. Good casting just plain ROCKS :cool:

As far as Smokey & The Bandit goes; it takes a great actor to make a big 180 HP car look fast, but IMO, Jackie Gleason was the real star of the show. Thats why they don't call it The Bandit and Smokey. haha.

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"This happens every time one of these floozies starts poontangin' around with those show folk fags. "

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But I am a huge fan of Burt Reynolds' films. Smokey & the Bandit, Stroker Ace, Hooper, Cannonball Run and Navajo Joe are some of my all-time favorites.

I had an '80 turbo. It was a stone from a dead stop, but had a pretty good passing gear and top end. It had a Jimmy Carter speedometer too, so it would never go over 80 mph. :LOL:

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As far as Smokey & The Bandit goes; it takes a great actor to make a big 180 HP car look fast, but IMO, Jackie Gleason was the real star of the show. Thats why they don't call it The Bandit and Smokey. haha.



But I am a huge fan of Burt Reynolds' films. Smokey & the Bandit, Stroker Ace, Hooper, Cannonball Run and Navajo Joe are some of my all-time favorites.

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I second that one !

"ain't no way that you could have come from my loins and when I get home, I'm gonna punch yo mama right in the mouf !"

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Im surprised at you guys, You know Burt also drove a ford also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leKp4...eature=related

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Excellent clip! Old Gator McClussky?

Co-inky-dink?? I'm watching Canonball Runn II on CMT right now. Not my favorite but still a good way to spend a Thursday Eve.

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Co-inky-dink?? I'm watching Canonball Runn II on CMT right now. Not my favorite but still a good way to spend a Thursday Eve.

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Why this film never got an Academy Award I will never know.:D

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I wonder what 'ol Blue Eyes got paid to appear in that flick?;)

All great comedic car movies. But cannot compare to "The Gumball Rally" The first movie of this this type and still the best. :toocool:

Gumball Rally

Some of the featured cars: - 1966 Ford Shelby Cobra 427 "Side Oiler" (Cobra Team) - 1974 Ferrari Daytona (Ferrari Team) - 1974 Porsche 911 Targa (Porche Team) - 1971 Dodge Polara 440 police car (Dodge Team) - 1970 1/2 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Camaro Team)

"Junior...remind me when we get home to smack your mama!"

I still like Smokey and the Bandit maybe because of it filming in Georgia. I remember them setting up there trailers on the loop exit ramp at hwy 20 and Ga 400. I could be wrong but I think someone in Georgia built the engine for the movie car. I also read I think they used the 55 from two lane black for some of the sound bites.
Here is a nice video of then and now pictures from the movie. I remember riding the roller coaster at Lakewood as a child.
enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCJM-iwT5RU

Wow somebody sure did alot of foot work to get the before and after photos for that clip! Sad to see the old fair grounds in such a sad state.

Does anyone remember WW and the dixie dance kings. Its one of my favorites