“For the good old American life: For the money, for the glory, and for the fun… mostly for the money”*
by chuckofish
Did you hear that Burt Reynolds died? He was 82. We forget what a huge star he was back in the day. In 1977, for instance, Smokey and the Bandit was second only to Star Wars on the list of top-grossing movies.
It was hard not to like him. And check out those guns, man.
What is your favorite Burt Reynolds movie? Personally I was always a fan of 100 Rifles (1969) starring the unbeatable trio of James Brown, Raquel Welsh and BR.
I also liked W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975) and The Longest Yard (1974). Maybe we can dig one up and watch tonight. Of course, there’s also the classic Don Williams song called “If Hollywood Don’t Need You” that mentions ol’ Burt in the chorus:
Oh, and if you see Burt Reynolds would you shake his hand for me
And tell ol’ Burt I’ve seen all his movies
Well, I hope you make for big time, I hope your dreams come true
But if Hollywood don’t need you, honey, I still do
Listen to it and toast ol’ Burt, won’t you?
Into paradise may the angels lead thee; and at thy coming
may the martyrs receive thee, and bring thee into the holy
city Jerusalem.
*Bandit, Smokey and the Bandit
dual personalities 
A toast is in order for sure.
I always liked Smokey and the Bandit and Cannonball Run. And don’t forget The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas with Dolly! I played the coach in Mystery Alaska too!
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