EPISODE · Aug 4, 2020 · 50 MIN
Smokey and the Bandit (1977) vs Cannonball Run (1981): Part 1
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In 1977, Burt Reynolds agreed to be in his roommate, stuntman Hal Needham's, directorial debut despite it being the worst script he had ever read. What resulted was a defining role for Reynolds and a sleeper hit for Needham finishing second that year only to Star Wars. Four years and four movies later, Needham and Reynolds teamed up for another defining role and star-studded mega hit, The Cannonball Run. Both movies are nothing but fun where you as the viewer are along for the ride. So, come along for the ride with us as we have some fun and explore the history and the hilarity of these two iconic car chase movies. DA-DA-DUUM!!
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In 1977, Burt Reynolds agreed to be in his roommate, stuntman Hal Needham's, directorial debut despite it being the worst script he had ever read. What resulted was a defining role for Reynolds and a sleeper hit for Needham finishing second that year only to Star Wars. Four years and four movies later, Needham and Reynolds teamed up for another defining role and star-studded mega hit, The Cannonball Run. Both movies are nothing but fun where you as the viewer are along for the ride. So, come along for the ride with us as we have some fun and explore the history and the hilarity of these two iconic car chase movies. DA-DA-DUUM!!
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Smokey and the Bandit (1977) vs Cannonball Run (1981): Part 1
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