The Side of Burt Reynolds You Never Knew
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AMC Theaters is honoring the legacy of Burt Reynolds by bringing the 1977 comedy “Smokey and the Bandit” back for a nine-day run as a tribute to the late actor, who died on Thursday.
The chain announced Friday that the movie will play at 240 AMC locations from Sept. 12 to Sept. 20 with a $5 ticket price (or lower depending on the theater). Showtimes and tickets should be on sale at participating locations by the end of the weekend.
WIBC Producer Brian Baker – a former Hollywood stuntman who knew Mr. Reynolds – joined the Chicks on the Right Monday to share a side of “The Bandit” you never knew:
Brian:
“Obviously he was a Hollywood icon with millions of fans around the world, but a lot of people don’t realize just how incredibly dedicated he was to helping young people and Hollywood hopefuls who were struggling to get their first break. He opened so many doors for so many people – including me. I’m really heartbroken – utterly devastated – but so grateful that I had the honor of knowing him.”
Click the link below to hear more personal remembrances of the Bandit, and get all the details about AMC’s bringing “Smokey and the Bandit” back to theaters:
