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True or not is was said Jackie Gleason ad libbed most of his parts in this movie. In this scene is looks like BR is about to bust out laughing. Great stuff, thanks for sharing.
The whole film was ad libbed, in a way. Hal Needham, Burt's good friend and famous stuntman, came up with the concept. Jerry Reed was originally offered the starring role, but actually wanted Burt.
He knew it would be a bigger hit with Reynolds. Reed wrote the theme in 15 minutes, and it was by far his best selling single. When Needham first heard it, he told him not to change a note.
Burt picked Sally Field, who was surprised, because she didn't think she was attractive enough. Most of the script wasn't even finished when Needham started filming. By the end, there was only one Trans Am left intact, and they had to push it around the set!
It actually came out the same week as Star Wars, and was a close second to it in theaters. They both played for almost a year, often in a double feature.
He knew it would be a bigger hit with Reynolds. Reed wrote the theme in 15 minutes, and it was by far his best selling single. When Needham first heard it, he told him not to change a note.
Burt picked Sally Field, who was surprised, because she didn't think she was attractive enough. Most of the script wasn't even finished when Needham started filming. By the end, there was only one Trans Am left intact, and they had to push it around the set!
It actually came out the same week as Star Wars, and was a close second to it in theaters. They both played for almost a year, often in a double feature.
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Haha I love that "Oh Sh**!" look Burt has on his face as soon as the sheriff walked in!
He was Quinn on Gunsmoke !!!
I enjoyed many of his movies back in the day.
RIP, Mr. Reynolds.
RIP, Mr. Reynolds.
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