Bandit's CB radio in the original Smokey and the Bandit movieĪlthough pictures from the movie seem inconclusive, some people are convinced that Bandit used a President model because appears to say "President" on the back of his microphone. Discussions in blogs and forums reveal some controversy about exactly what make and model Bandit's CB was in the 1977 movie, and the next section gives a quick look at some possibilities. CB radios caught fire and had a heyday in the 1970s and although they aren't used nearly as much by the general public today, they are still used as an easy way to communicate on the road.īoth CB enthusiasts and classic car fanatics remain fascinated with the CB radio and antenna Bandit had in his Trans-Am. With the CBers' disruptive use of the medium, their imaginative "handles" and colorful language, CB radios grabbed the attention of the general public.
As game as ever, Bandit guns his car into the sunset on his next challenge, pursued by Justice in his disintegrating patrol car as the credits roll.Īlthough the movie wasn't highly rated by critics, it was hugely popular. After skidding to the finish line for the race with scant seconds to spare, Bandit is offered another challenge for double or nothing. All the while, Bandit narrowly evades capture by getting help from his trucker friends by communicating through CB radio.
Smokey (Jackie Gleason) chases Bandit out of his own jurisdiction and in and out of many others across several states. Along the way, Bandit picks up a stray gal (Sally Fields) and a "Smokey" tail - aptly named Justice. Bandit requests an advance from the Texan to purchase a Trans-Am, which is to be used to divert attention away from the truck that will be driven by Bandit's close friend. Bandit (Burt Reynolds) is a legendary truck driver who accepts a challenge from a rich Texan to drive 400 cases of illegal Coors beer from Texas to Georgia for $80K in under 28 hours. As the second-highest grossing film of 1977, Smokey and the Bandit captured the eyes of the nation and beyond.
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