In 1978, Burt Reynolds was one of Hollywood’s top actors, riding high on the success of his smash hit “Smokey and the Bandit.” He was a hot commodity, and another hit film was already in the works, ...

Longtime "Smokey and The Bandit" fans might be interested to learn the Burt Reynolds and Jackie Gleason diner scene was completely in thanks to improvising.

In the late 1970s, Parton’s fame and success grew after she crossed over from a strictly country audience to a mainstream audience. She also signaled that she wanted to get involved in the film ...