Burt Reynolds is the greatest. Smokey And The Bandit, Hooper, Deliverance, Gator, White Lightning, Boogie Nights, and on and on. I too love the Trans Am he made so famous, but I'm convinced that Burt Reynolds could have made a Ford Pinto cool.
Just watched *Hooper* the other day (for the 37th time) and it's funny how he used another Trans Am for the end scenes - this time a RED one. It's so sad knowing how his co-star, Jan Michael Vincent, ended up. He looks SO terrible now and doesn't really remember much. If we could only go back and fix the things we messed up in our lives . . .
Time has gone by SOOO fast and when I see guys like Burt Reynolds, who will be 82 in two weeks, it really illustrates how fast life goes by. It seems like it was a mere decade ago Smokey & the Bandit premiered when it was actually *41 YEARS ago!* Most of the cast are now DECEASED and that blows my mind because it doesn't feel like it was THAT long ago. Before long Burt will be gone too and that's gonna be the saddest day of all. Long live Burt Reynolds :>\
Hollywood deems Steve McQueen as Mr. cool! No way! I’m 61 yrs old and I know and so do many others will agree that Mr. Cool is Burt Renolds!! Although McQueen was very cool! Not as cool as Burt!
I remember when I was 4 or 5 years old I went with my mother to northern Ireland to visit my dad where he was working. One night in the hotel we stayed at, I rang down to the reception desk at 3am and asked them if they could put a movie on the TV in our room. Which I heard my Dad say to someone they done. Smokie and the bandit was that movie I wanted for all the same reasons we all love it. A memory I'll never forget. RIP BURT, GERRY AND JACKIE. 🤠
Only Mr. Gleason could upstage Mr.Reynolds. What a classy bunch of people. Timeless movie. I know Ms.Fields is still with us. I miss them all like they were my friends.
I remember fondly the making of Smokey and the Bandit because most of it was made in my community in Clayton county Georgia. I was at the scene of the Trans Am jumping the Flint River. Remarkably the remains of the broken down bridge are still visible some 42 years later. Quite often I would see Jerry Reed's truck passing through my county. I could have taken opportunity to meet the cast but I never did, I had a girl friend who was my main focus in life at that time. Almost every location of filming was familiar to me. So many buildings in the movie have been lost to time but some locations have changed very little. I was sixteen years old then and now fifty seven years old. where have all the years gone? For reasons I'm unaware of Burt Reynolds has a love Georgia and Florida. He made The longest Yard at our infamous Georgia State prison in Reidsville.He was very kind and polite to the real inmates at the prison for which I admire him for.The lives of those prisoners are no less a tragedy than the lives of those they affected in my opinion. Burt Reynolds will soon pass into eternity but his films will be around long after he's gone. He never won a Academy award or even taken seriously by some as an actor. That's okay. Burt made me laugh a lot and was a part of my life I hold dear. GOD bless you Burt.
Jerry Thomas Yes, I was in N.C. mountains last July for summer vacation with my 2 young boys, both of them love the movie. We were driving back to south Florida and out of curiosity I looked up where the bridge jump scene was filmed to find it not far off 75 in Jonesboro off Flint River Road so I decided to cruise by,,,, sure enough, the old bridge pillings are still there along with some old bridge construction. We trecked through the woods there past the no trespassing signs to get up close to it. Hiking through those trees a Big Buck came running out of the trees towards us because we inadvertently cornered him in. Was quite a surprise. Anyway we walked all the way up to the bridge. The road leading to the bridge jump is all grown over with trees and shrubs but you can still barely make the path out visually. On the jump landing side there is a self storage facility about 80 or so feet. But the old bridge piling are still there, I was very pleasantly surprised. Took some photos and got tore up by mosquitos.
Jerry Thomas Also, regarding your comment about his connection to south Florida. When he was a kid, his father was chief of police here where I live in Riviera Beach, which is an area of west palm beach.
Mr. B Thank you for responding to my comment on Burt Reynolds. The side of the bridge the Trans Am landed had a large amount of sand placed there to lesson the force of impact. One morning my best friend and I went to the sight to see what was happening. A old man who was part of the production crew asked us if we would shovel the sand and spread it out. He offered us cigars as payment but we declined. Anyway thanks for your story, I appreciate it more than you could possibly know. May God's blessings be upon your sons and you and entire family.
In about 2002 I was working for a NASCAR driving school. We were hired to do a TV Commercial at Atlanta motor speedway for a DSL Internet Connection. The film crew doing the commercial were the film crew who shot the Smokey and the Bandit movie. The night before we did our shot we went to dinner with them. After eating we all invaded the bar and they got to telling stories and reminiscing about making the movie there in Griffin GA; this was at the LongHorn Steakhouse there on Hwy 41. Can't say I remember much as it was more movie talk and outside of my wheelhouse, but they obviously had so much fun making that movie there in the Area. I do remember we all stayed up way too long and drank way too much. I will also say, this crew was really good and they brought all their toys. They had a generator inside a 53 foot tractor trailer that so well insulated you could not hear it running outside the trailer. None of use knew the Actor they had brought to do the commercial, but you could tell he knew his craft. It was fun being a part of a commercial with a bunch of real professional; we were all fill-in's and in awe watching them do their craft. At my time at the driving school we did a total of 3 commercial shoots. The other two were for internal use by a Corporation - and we did some other things outside of that with the race cars. But that crew at Atlanta was by far an above the best I have ever seen.
As a young man I was amazed when The bandit rolled out of the trailor And to this day I am still amazed with The trans am thanx to u and sally me And my wife r inspired car nuts! Yes we're growing old with u But when We hit the intrastate in our 78 we feel Young again We love u guys and We Thank u for for the good times. May the legend live forever.
Burt is a living legend. I know when you think of Burt Reynolds you think of Smokey And The Bandit or Deliverance or The Longest Yard. But those movies were over 40 years ago so of course he is going to age. I think he looks and remembers pretty good for an 80 year old man. He said he had a lot of fun making Smokey and The Bandit but I think he had the most fun working on The Cannonball Run :-) Just watch the outtakes from that film and you'll see what I mean :-)
rest in peace mr. Reynolds you were the best I only wish you could have signed my glove box in my black 77 Trans-Am every time I drive it I remember you goodbye sir
Burt came to Rome, Ga and I was working on my Trans Am that day and wanted to go meet with him as he met with others, I was running late and said I'll catch him next time BUT next time was never here, he died soon after and I'm still regretting not going to see him. Some people we just can't replace,,,,,,, miss you burt, tell ole burt,,,,,, I've sen all your movies,,,,
MR.BURT REYNOLDS. MR BANDET. GOD BLESS YOU SIR. AND THANK YOU I CRYED LISTENING TO YOU TALK ABOUT HAL NEEDHAM WHAT A GREAT MAN HAL NEEDHAM WILL ALWAYS BE TO THE BANDET AND THE SUNDANCE KID !!!!! THANK YOU MR. BURT REYNOLDS! !!!! SONNY PORTWOOD ON FACEBOOK !!!!
"While filming City Heat, Reynolds was struck in the face with a metal chair and had temporomandibular joint dysfunction. He lost thirty pounds from not eating. The painkillers he was prescribed led to addiction, which took several years to break. Reynolds underwent back surgery in 2009 and a quintuple heart bypass in February 2010." That (and being 80) is what you've got, for those making the observations.
I meant Burt more than once where I was pumping gas near his ranch in Florida. He was trying to talk some small talk to me but I told him I had a hang-over and he laughed. He was with some else at the time but I don't know who. I have to say he was and alright guy, I liked him.
i was born tha year after that movie hit tha big greens but i definitely loved watchn it in tha 80s on up & i love tha shit outa that movie! ole Burt don got up in age but he 1 of tha greatest actors ever. much respect for'em!!
Just an amazing time to be alive late 70’s trans am’s , I had. 77 Bandit , and Nocturn Blue 79 and a79 silver Anniversary , Burt you were the best !!!!!!!!
Very nice and fun to watch thanks a lot Burt I've seen just about all of his movies I was glad he recieved his oscar for boogie nights (well deserve) sad Don jackie and Jerry are gone also love you Burt R.I.P. and I adore Sally Field. Thanks for posting.
at fsu in 1993 burt spoke to the freshman baseball team that I was on (redshirted)he has done alot for Florida state sports over the yrs. He though a halfback at fsu in the mid 50's always did alot for all the sports there and the drama club at fsu. wonderful man and very honest!
he was paddled but he loved and respected his dad. When I was a kid, I got some spankings with a belt, but I still love the man and respect him. He did what was right. Today, parents afraid of punishing their kids because government over stepped their bounds and the kids don't respect their parents or others like we used to.
Worked my butt off for over a year Cleaning And lawn care Snow removel Because when i turned 16 I wanted a Sports car ...Even with the offer of a Ford "Tempo" which was in good shape for a cheap price I turned it down ...In my mind i rather walk I bought a Used 1983 White Pontiac Trans Am with the V8 And Ram Air hood T-tops And ya it was rusty And needed a Heater core ...But it was Paid in full And mine 2 weeks later I repaired the Heater core myself (what a nightmare) And grinded all the rust "Gooped" on the bondo And Rust painted the whole car I was no longer some kid with a BMX I was the bandit...when i could afford gas lol
Great questions, EXCELLENT interview. ... REALLY nice to see Burt enjoy it as much as I did. ... I don't really give a shit about cars but I'm SUBSCRIBED after that!
So Jackie Gleason was drinking during filming. I like that. He was doing what he wanted to do. Made it more fun for him. I'll think about that next time I watch it. They said he smoked 5 packs a day so he had a cig or two with his hamburger. lol. That is if he wasn't smoking one in the scene. He was a party animal!
Why does everyone use the description for Hot Rod Lincoln for Burt Reynolds videos?? Anything to do with Smokey and the Bandit they use this same description.Has nothing to do with him or the movie!
We miss you every day Burt. We can't replace you either. Thank you for all the fun times.
Life comes and goes. But men like Burt (on screen) are timeless.
Burt Reynolds is the greatest. Smokey And The Bandit, Hooper, Deliverance, Gator, White Lightning, Boogie Nights, and on and on. I too love the Trans Am he made so famous, but I'm convinced that Burt Reynolds could have made a Ford Pinto cool.
Just watched *Hooper* the other day (for the 37th time) and it's funny how he used another Trans Am for the end scenes - this time a RED one. It's so sad knowing how his co-star, Jan Michael Vincent, ended up. He looks SO terrible now and doesn't really remember much. If we could only go back and fix the things we messed up in our lives . . .
Though Boogie
nights was somewhat of a resurgence for his career, as well as award nominations, Burt Reynolds hated the film.
Yep, there is a scene in gator with Jerry Reed and Bones and some other guy that you can tell Burt ad libed most his lines. Funny stuff
Time has gone by SOOO fast and when I see guys like Burt Reynolds, who will be 82 in two weeks, it really illustrates how fast life goes by. It seems like it was a mere decade ago Smokey & the Bandit premiered when it was actually *41 YEARS ago!* Most of the cast are now DECEASED and that blows my mind because it doesn't feel like it was THAT long ago. Before long Burt will be gone too and that's gonna be the saddest day of all. Long live Burt Reynolds :>\
sadly hes gone now
Hollywood deems Steve McQueen as Mr. cool! No way! I’m 61 yrs old and I know and so do many others will agree that Mr. Cool is Burt Renolds!! Although McQueen was very cool! Not as cool as Burt!
R.I.P BURT REYNOLDS, JERRY REED, AND JACKIE GLEASON.
Now mike Henry 😔
and Fred
And Hal
I miss Burt 😥
They had fun! We had fun! Thanks, Burt! We miss Jerry also!
Jerry was best plain boy no wigs makep like cheap whores wear
I remember when I was 4 or 5 years old I went with my mother to northern Ireland to visit my dad where he was working. One night in the hotel we stayed at, I rang down to the reception desk at 3am and asked them if they could put a movie on the TV in our room. Which I heard my Dad say to someone they done. Smokie and the bandit was that movie I wanted for all the same reasons we all love it. A memory I'll never forget. RIP BURT, GERRY AND JACKIE. 🤠
Burt is a legend. He may move be a bit slower these days at 80 however, his mind is still very sharp.
love him too but its scary to see your favorite stars age
@@gkroll8467 he did a little bit more then age hes runnin from ol buford in the great beyond
I guess so@@joshual.8548
RIP Burt. Thank you for the laughs and the love obsession I have for the Trans Am. I will have at least one more in my lifetime.
Thanks for all the great moments, 'Smokey Gator McClusky'.😎
Only Mr. Gleason could upstage Mr.Reynolds. What a classy bunch of people. Timeless movie. I know Ms.Fields is still with us. I miss them all like they were my friends.
This is one gentleman I am going to miss .........
The Diablo Sammich scene is one of the best of all time. I can watch the short clip of it for hours.
R.i.p., Burt Reynolds. Thank you for being awesome!
Burt Reynolds is a good man
what kind cars do you have?
"hot rods, real fast cars and some speedy cars"
i fucking love this dude lol
Can any man ever want more than have a son say that about him. Bert was a great "mans man", there are not many and we wont see their like ever again
R.I.P Jackie Gleason and Jerry Reed
Soviet Gaming/DecepticonBlackout What about Fred?
Awesome cast👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
SovetskySkaiya /Strigon1 and Now Burt 😢
cpk1994 Sally, and Mike Henry the only major characters left. Paul Williams (little Enos) is still around too.
This guy did a terrific job interviewing Burt.
I drive a truck for a living cos ov this guy much respect
Burt may be gone but the Trans Am lives on. Thanks for memories Burt!
RIP Burt, Your pain is no more.
I remember fondly the making of Smokey and the Bandit because most of it was made in my community in Clayton county Georgia. I was at the scene of the Trans Am jumping the Flint River. Remarkably the remains of the broken down bridge are still visible some 42 years later. Quite often I would see Jerry Reed's truck passing through my county. I could have taken opportunity to meet the cast but I never did, I had a girl friend who was my main focus in life at that time. Almost every location of filming was familiar to me. So many buildings in the movie have been lost to time but some locations have changed very little. I was sixteen years old then and now fifty seven years old. where have all the years gone? For reasons I'm unaware of Burt Reynolds has a love Georgia and Florida. He made The longest Yard at our infamous Georgia State prison in Reidsville.He was very kind and polite to the real inmates at the prison for which I admire him for.The lives of those prisoners are no less a tragedy than the lives of those they affected in my opinion. Burt Reynolds will soon pass into eternity but his films will be around long after he's gone. He never won a Academy award or even taken seriously by some as an actor. That's okay. Burt made me laugh a lot and was a part of my life I hold dear. GOD bless you Burt.
Jerry Thomas Yes, I was in N.C. mountains last July for summer vacation with my 2 young boys, both of them love the movie. We were driving back to south Florida and out of curiosity I looked up where the bridge jump scene was filmed to find it not far off 75 in Jonesboro off Flint River Road so I decided to cruise by,,,, sure enough, the old bridge pillings are still there along with some old bridge construction. We trecked through the woods there past the no trespassing signs to get up close to it.
Hiking through those trees a Big Buck came running out of the trees towards us because we inadvertently cornered him in. Was quite a surprise. Anyway we walked all the way up to the bridge. The road leading to the bridge jump is all grown over with trees and shrubs but you can still barely make the path out visually.
On the jump landing side there is a self storage facility about 80 or so feet.
But the old bridge piling are still there, I was very pleasantly surprised. Took some photos and got tore up by mosquitos.
Jerry Thomas Also, regarding your comment about his connection to south Florida.
When he was a kid, his father was chief of police here where I live in Riviera Beach, which is an area of west palm beach.
Mr. B Thank you for responding to my comment on Burt Reynolds. The side of the bridge the Trans Am landed had a large amount of sand placed there to lesson the force of impact. One morning my best friend and I went to the sight to see what was happening. A old man who was part of the production crew asked us if we would shovel the sand and spread it out. He offered us cigars as payment but we declined. Anyway thanks for your story, I appreciate it more than you could possibly know. May God's blessings be upon your sons and you and entire family.
In about 2002 I was working for a NASCAR driving school. We were hired to do a TV Commercial at Atlanta motor speedway for a DSL Internet Connection. The film crew doing the commercial were the film crew who shot the Smokey and the Bandit movie. The night before we did our shot we went to dinner with them. After eating we all invaded the bar and they got to telling stories and reminiscing about making the movie there in Griffin GA; this was at the LongHorn Steakhouse there on Hwy 41. Can't say I remember much as it was more movie talk and outside of my wheelhouse, but they obviously had so much fun making that movie there in the Area. I do remember we all stayed up way too long and drank way too much. I will also say, this crew was really good and they brought all their toys. They had a generator inside a 53 foot tractor trailer that so well insulated you could not hear it running outside the trailer. None of use knew the Actor they had brought to do the commercial, but you could tell he knew his craft. It was fun being a part of a commercial with a bunch of real professional; we were all fill-in's and in awe watching them do their craft.
At my time at the driving school we did a total of 3 commercial shoots. The other two were for internal use by a Corporation - and we did some other things outside of that with the race cars. But that crew at Atlanta was by far an above the best I have ever seen.
@@Chuck_Carolina Cool story 👍
As a young man I was amazed when
The bandit rolled out of the trailor
And to this day I am still amazed with
The trans am thanx to u and sally me
And my wife r inspired car nuts!
Yes we're growing old with u But when
We hit the intrastate in our 78 we feel
Young again We love u guys and We
Thank u for for the good times.
May the legend live forever.
Same as I, then I learned the 1977 Trans Am came from the factory stock putting out 180hp. It was nice back then though.
Burt is a living legend. I know when you think of Burt Reynolds you think of Smokey And The Bandit or Deliverance or The Longest Yard. But those movies were over 40 years ago so of course he is going to age. I think he looks and remembers pretty good for an 80 year old man. He said he had a lot of fun making Smokey and The Bandit but I think he had the most fun working on The Cannonball Run :-) Just watch the outtakes from that film and you'll see what I mean :-)
I loved Dan August!
Burt- you were my idol back in the day. You're a cool cat, and I wish you continued good everything!
rest in peace mr. Reynolds you were the best I only wish you could have signed my glove box in my black 77 Trans-Am every time I drive it I remember you goodbye sir
Burt came to Rome, Ga and I was working on my Trans Am that day and wanted to go meet with him as he met with others, I was running late and said I'll catch him next time BUT next time was never here, he died soon after and I'm still regretting not going to see him. Some people we just can't replace,,,,,,, miss you burt, tell ole burt,,,,,, I've sen all your movies,,,,
MR.BURT REYNOLDS. MR BANDET. GOD BLESS YOU SIR. AND THANK YOU I CRYED LISTENING TO YOU TALK ABOUT HAL NEEDHAM WHAT A GREAT MAN HAL NEEDHAM WILL ALWAYS BE TO THE BANDET AND THE SUNDANCE KID !!!!! THANK YOU MR. BURT REYNOLDS! !!!! SONNY PORTWOOD ON FACEBOOK !!!!
great interview. Saw Burt recently at Barrett Jackson auctioning off Trans Ams. RIPBandit
Joe Johnson thanks. He will be missed
"While filming City Heat, Reynolds was struck in the face with a metal chair and had temporomandibular joint dysfunction. He lost thirty pounds from not eating. The painkillers he was prescribed led to addiction, which took several years to break. Reynolds underwent back surgery in 2009 and a quintuple heart bypass in February 2010." That (and being 80) is what you've got, for those making the observations.
RIP Burt - one of the greats!
lets hear the storys he might tell over a cold beer or when the fellas are just sittin around.(man I love his movies)
I meant Burt more than once where I was pumping gas near his ranch in Florida. He was trying to talk some small talk to me but I told him I had a hang-over and he laughed. He was with some else at the time but I don't know who. I have to say he was and alright guy, I liked him.
RIP Bandit! Legend!
Rest in peace Burt reynolds
He will be missed....R.I.P.
I had a BEAUTIFUL red 1977 trans am that I wish I still had today - had the poly gly coat paint finish
Huge Bandit fan my fav movie and seen the real Ban -one in Tennessee back in 1997 . Burt ,Jackie and Snow man will never be forgotten !!!!
Burt was the best. Great memories. Rest In Peace.
RIP BURT LEGEND
One of the best crews Burt, Jerry, Sally, Jackie & more...💯🔥
R.I.P Bandit a true Legend
Damn I miss Burt. Hope to seem him in Heaven someday.
i was born tha year after that movie hit tha big greens but i definitely loved watchn it in tha 80s on up & i love tha shit outa that movie! ole Burt don got up in age but he 1 of tha greatest actors ever. much respect for'em!!
Rip to all the cast ..one of my favorite films
Just an amazing time to be alive late 70’s trans am’s , I had. 77 Bandit , and Nocturn Blue 79 and a79 silver Anniversary , Burt you were the best !!!!!!!!
Very nice and fun to watch thanks a lot Burt I've seen just about all of his movies I was glad he recieved his oscar for boogie nights (well deserve) sad Don jackie and Jerry are gone also love you Burt R.I.P. and I adore Sally Field. Thanks for posting.
He didn't win the Oscar, he was nominated
What can say about burt he was something the biggest actor ever lived Ilove watching his movie ,i would like to thanks him for all he 's done RIP Burt
Bandit one all ways be a legend
Smokey And The Bandit was the reason I saved my money when I was a kid and bought a new 1986 Trans Am SW6
at fsu in 1993 burt spoke to the freshman baseball team that I was on (redshirted)he has done alot for Florida state sports over the yrs.
He though a halfback at fsu in the mid 50's always did alot for all the sports there and the drama club at fsu.
wonderful man and very honest!
he was paddled but he loved and respected his dad. When I was a kid, I got some spankings with a belt, but I still love the man and respect him. He did what was right. Today, parents afraid of punishing their kids because government over stepped their bounds and the kids don't respect their parents or others like we used to.
Sure do miss all them guys love all of you y’all help shape my life in a positive way
I'm glad to see that Burt is still doing interviews.....I had to...
Burt was a real man. We need more like him now .
This is really sad to watch. It's a shame we have to get old.
We don't HAVE to get old.
ventende yeah, but the alternative kinda sux
I'm glad , who really wants to live forever and ever and ever and ever and .................?
@@Underhills The alternative is a little rough!!!
Why is it sad to watch? Everyone gets old man!
Great interview, R.I.P. Bandit
The movie The End was hilarious.
The legend!
R.I.P. Burt
Thank you for be like my dad, I went to war. I loved you walking into his bedroom. Brother we miss you and you!
Great to hear Burt Talk his life and cars.
the past was is a different country , happy times , happy memories
RIP Mr Reynolds,a true gentleman👌🏼
Burt has been described as a ‘Scalawag’...which he was and then some. Thanks for all the laughs Sir. R.I.P. Bandit.
Brilliant legend
Thank you so much !!!
Miss you Burt. Love ya
My all time favorite movie I've seen it over a 1000 times
God bless you Burt....a Hero of mine x
The last 20 years have been hard on him!
RIP BURT REYNOLDS
One of the best ever groups of fine people to be.
People, you either get old or you kick the bucket. Enjoy your life.
Worked my butt off for over a year Cleaning And lawn care Snow removel Because when i turned 16 I wanted a Sports car ...Even with the offer of a Ford "Tempo" which was in good shape for a cheap price I turned it down ...In my mind i rather walk I bought a Used 1983 White Pontiac Trans Am with the V8 And Ram Air hood T-tops And ya it was rusty And needed a Heater core ...But it was Paid in full And mine 2 weeks later I repaired the Heater core myself (what a nightmare) And grinded all the rust "Gooped" on the bondo And Rust painted the whole car I was no longer some kid with a BMX I was the bandit...when i could afford gas lol
Great questions, EXCELLENT interview. ... REALLY nice to see Burt enjoy it as much as I did. ... I don't really give a shit about cars but I'm SUBSCRIBED after that!
RIP Reynolds, the legend, Avery Carrington from GTA vice city.
RIP my friend
Patryk Superficial he ain't dead yet!
RIP Bandit
Legendary Burt Reynolds!
The bandit..........legendary status.
Thanks 🙏
So Jackie Gleason was drinking during filming. I like that. He was doing what he wanted to do. Made it more fun for him. I'll think about that next time I watch it. They said he smoked 5 packs a day so he had a cig or two with his hamburger. lol. That is if he wasn't smoking one in the scene. He was a party animal!
RIP Bandit.
fuckn legend
We miss ya Burt!
A legend, so much better than the crap Hollywood has now!
R.I.P BURT!
There should be a monument to these people and more than one
Love Jerry Reed, miss both these guys.
I miss this guy...
Love you burt
Legend
Why does everyone use the description for Hot Rod Lincoln for Burt Reynolds videos?? Anything to do with Smokey and the Bandit they use this same description.Has nothing to do with him or the movie!
Just wanted to be comment 200. Burt Reynolds Rest In Peace.
Burt was the best....
What year was this please? Great video, by the way!
Greatness