Smokey and the Bandit: 20 Weird Facts You Didn’t Know!

Smokey and the Bandit: 20 Weird Facts You Didn’t Know! #smokeyandthebandit #burtreynolds #70smovies Get ready to hit the gas with Smokey and the Bandit: 20 Weird Facts You Didn’t Know! This 1977 cult classic didn’t just entertain—it burned rubber past expectations, becoming one of the biggest box office hits of its time. But behind the stunts, laughs, and that iconic black Trans Am lies a treasure trove of little-known facts, odd mishaps, and jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes moments. In this video, we reveal the wildest secrets from the making of Smokey and the Bandit—from last-minute casting changes to improvised lines that became legendary. You’ll find out what really happened on set, who almost walked away from the film, and why the movie nearly didn’t get made at all. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering this high-octane classic, Smokey and the Bandit: 20 Weird Facts You Didn’t Know! will give you a whole new appreciation for one of the most beloved road comedies in movie history. 00:00 Intro 00:49 The Coors Bootlegging Plot Was Real—and Totally Personal 02:24 Burt Reynolds’ Salary Nearly Matched the Entire Budget 03:56 The Studio Didn’t Want Sally Field—They Said She “Wasn’t Sexy Enough” 05:25 Jackie Gleason Barely Followed the Script—And That’s Why He Was Brilliant 07:12 Jerry Reed Joined Last-Minute—and Wrote the Theme Song On Set 08:52 The Name “Buford T. Justice” Was Inspired by a Real Person—Bite Included 10:18 Jackie Gleason Did His Homework to Become Sheriff Justice 11:25 Pontiac Gave the Film Four Brand-New Trans Ams—And All Four Were Destroyed 13:23 Burt Reynolds Performed Some of His Own High-Speed Stunts—And Every Action Scene Was 100% Real 14:46 One Chase Scene Was So Real, a Cop Nearly Arrested the Crew 15:46 The Studio Didn’t Believe in the Film’s Success 17:08 The Original Ending Was Much Darker Than What We Saw 18:26 Critics Rolled Their Eyes—But Audiences Fell in Love 19:52 The Film Sparked a Massive Sales Frenzy for the Pontiac Trans Am 21:25 One of the Film’s Biggest Fans Was... Alfred Hitchcock 22:40 The TV Version Was Dubbed... By the Voice of Fred Flintstone 24:22 Great Performances and Unforgettable On-Screen Chemistry 27:16 Daring Stunts, Raw Action 28:07 Cultural Impact: More Than a Movie—A Southern Pop Icon #nostalgia #memories #history #goldenage #1950s #1960s #1970s #1980s #americanhistory #lifeinamerica --- Subscribe: @whoremembersusa COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER Whoremember? does not fully own the material compiled in this video. It belongs to individuals or organizations that deserve respect. We use under: Copyright Disclaimer, Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. "Fair Use" is permitted for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching. scholarships and research.