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“It was a bit of a lark when I agreed to do [Smokey and the Bandit], and I knew we'd have fun if we could get Jackie Gleason.”

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Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds, born on February 11, 1936, was a renowned American actor. His career spanned over half a century, during which he starred in numerous classic films and television shows, winning the affection of audiences with his unique charm and acting skills. more

“We got Sally Field onboard [in Smokey and the Bandit] and it changed the entire dynamic. About a third of the way into filming, I was in the car with Sally and there was this little moment where we kind of looked at each other, and then we both turned and looked over at Hal [Needham]. He gave us a thumbs up and said, "Yeah!" And we kind of knew there was some magic going on.”

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Author:Burt Reynolds

“I'm really much more like Phil Potter from [the 1979 film] Starting Over. People do think I'm the Bandit [from Smokey and the Bandit ], and I'm a lot more serious than that.”

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Author:Burt Reynolds

“The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.”

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Author:John F. Kennedy

“Trans Am sales went up 70 percent after Smokey and the Bandit, and I was promised a free car every year for life by the Pontiac president.”

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Author:Burt Reynolds