Jun. 17—WORTHINGTON — Lori and David Hershey were watching the movie "Smokey and the Bandit" several years ago when the same thought went running through both their heads. "What this is a great ...

"Smokey and the Bandit" left a lasting mark on automotive car culture and the iconic run from Texarkana to Atlanta lives on thanks to one particular group. Information on "The Bandit Run" slid across ...

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A journey inspired by the 30th anniversary 18-years ago of the movie, ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ makes a stop in Southeast Kansas. It’s appropriately called, ‘The Bandit Run’ and its ...

To say that Smokey and the Bandit had a massive impact on American car culture would likely be an understatement. Released back in 1977 amid the malaise era – a time period noted for poor quality in ...

TEXARKANA, Ark. — Fans can celebrate the 45th anniversary of “Smokey and the Bandit” at the annual Bandit Run kickoff this weekend. The Bandit Run lets lovers of the 1977 hit re-enact its premise: an ...

"What we're dealing with here is a complete lack of respect for the law.” ~ Sheriff Buford T. Justice (played by Jackie Gleason) The year was 1977. America had just celebrated its bicentennial ...

In 1977, a cinematic legend was born with a film that celebrated car and Southern culture. "Smokey and the Bandit," starring Burt Reynolds and Jackie Gleason, chronicled an outlaw road trip, with two ...

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Burt Reynolds, who died Thursday at 82, is most fondly remembered for the hugely successful "Smokey and the Bandit," a role that inspired on North Texas man, who works at CBS ...

A summer road trip paying tribute to the iconic "Smokey and The Bandit" movie will be heading "eastbound and down" this weekend. Festivities for the Bandit Run will kick off in downtown Texarkana. On ...