Rubber Duck : Please don't be using that kind of language on the air, Lyle. Emergency traffic, clear the channel. The movie was a smash hit at the box office. Channel clear. And who wants to know? The Snowman drove the truck containing the beer cases. Branford's Deputy: He done good, didn't he, Fred? It can also be used for any truck usually with a. Tractor/trailer carrying a disassembled aircraft, helicopter or a small plane. Smokey and the Bandit (1977) clip with quote - (SHERIFF) Breaker to the Bandit. [over CB] This leads J.D to a small remote community that's run by a corrupt judge who preys upon unsuspecting motorists. A Bean Store Dolly and a Million MilerThey Had an 18 WheelerAnd a Grudge .The Battle Cry of the Great Truckers War! [over CB] Theres no way, no way, that you came from my loins. CB code for, Well wishes to a fellow driver. [2], Nicknames or callsigns given or adopted by CB radio users are known as "handles". The Bandit: When you tell somebody somethin, it depends on what part of the country youre standin in as to just how dumb you are., Carrie: Mr. We just gonna introduce 'em to the boy. Come on!, The Bandit: Well, talk to me, good buddy., Sheriff Buford T. Justice: You got trouble comin., The Bandit: Well, whats your handle, son, and whats your 20?, Sheriff Buford T. Justice: My handles Smokey Bear, and Im tail-grabbin yo ass right now!, 25. Oh how I miss the message boards. That was great! Carrie: In spite of that, I did watch it, thumbing the fast forward button, because the acting was so awful it was comical. Usually means extra chrome, wide front bumper, extra light, etc. Breaker, Breaker, wasn't the best movie but it wasn't that bad. Here comes the cavalry!, 27. moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. We reckon a Diablo sandwich and a Dr Pepperis the best order in history of mankind. Smokey and the Bandit ended with The Bandit, The Snowman, Carrie, and Buford T. Justice continuing their never-ending chase. Can also mean a fast truck. John brother Billy wants to drive a big rig and take a load of something somewhere. That's an attention-getter. 1. If you ever embarrass me like that again, Im gonna get an ax, and youre never gonna have to open your fly again. Sheriff Buford T. Justice, 19. Did you see that? OnePlus has released many a phone of late, but it's still offering surprises. ", Farmer Introduces Midland Two-Way Radios to Operation. Denotes location, as in identifying one's location ("My 20 is on Main Street and First"), asking the receiver what their current location or immediate destination is ("What's your 20? It's filled with bad dialogue, ridiculously underdeveloped characters, poor performances, and of course banjo music. You see, son, old legends never die. Bandit: After the debut of the movieBurt Reynolds was promised a Trans Am for the rest of his life by the General Motors President. He befriends a female in town during his butt kicking exploits. Well, where are you, you bodied-up, smooth-talkin' thing? Obviously riding the on the popularity of Smokey And The Bandit, The Dukes Of Hazard and Convoy. Wow, this Chuck Norris movie really has a low score. Apparently a"Diablo sandwich" is like a "Sloppy Joe" but spicier. WHAT? Chuck Norris first ever lead role in an action film or any film for that matter. And don't go home, and don't go to eat, and don't play with yourself. Dammit, Bandit, *look at me!*. Also George Murdock plays the role of Judge Trimmings and terry O'Conner plays the role of Arlene. Well, who the heck knows? [having been thoroughly insulted by a junior officer over the state of his rundown squad car, Buford snaps]. Please roger that transmission!, The Bandit: Hold on to Fred, son! A truck driver called John Dawes (Chuck Norris) searches for his brother, who has disappeared in a little town run by nasty people , but he has been really detained and condemned by a corrupt judge called Joshua Trimmings (George Murdock). A New Jersey farmer is increasing efficiency ahead of planting season with the integration of two-way radio communication. Turn around and go the opposite direction. But, hey, you're gonna owe me one. You run up to Boston, and bring back some clam chowder for me and my daddy. [after being given the handle of "Frog" by Bandit] Many consider Jackie Gleason the most iconic since he played Buford T. Justice. I find it hard to look at you, Waynette, very hard. You did that on purpose! [Looking at Bandit's truck] 'Cause Fred definately DON'T like grease! Well, I'm right down at the bottom of the hill, Sheriff. What do you think they do for excitement in this town? Characters in the movie use strange chorded cellphones that are attached to devices in their cars and trucks known as "CBs." Meanwhile, The Bandit went with the Pontiac Trans Am to keep attention off The Snowman. I'm not givin' up! Buford T. Justice: Where the hell are you? Why? Everything about this feature is daft (especially the truck convey to the rescue), but it doesn't seem to know that. - Breaker one-nine, breaker one-nine. Cledus Snow: What the hell is the world coming to? It went by fairly quickly, but lets just say there were parts that were disappointing. Buy Breaker Breaker - Smokey And The Bandit Sheer T-shirt and other T-Shirts at Amazon.com. For Smokey and the Bandit II (1980), Needham asked for and received 10 Trans Ams and 55 Bonnevilles with no trouble. We refer, of course, to Burt Reynold's Bro-merang. See also Front Door and Rocking Chair. In fact, at the beginning of the movie when they were talking about their town finally being recognized as a town they mentioned someone that was supposedly integral in the founding of the town and I thought this unseen character would be the one to have a showdown with Chuck, but instead it seemed to be some random guy. Waynette Snow: It's also quite obvious that this movie was made to capitalize on the CB craze of the 70's. One-sided, but powerful. A truck with one (or both) of its headlights out. And as the pursuer, may I say youre the god damnedest pursuee Ive ever pursued. This driver gives warning to the others in the group to slow down when speeding. 10-4. Well, they said it couldn't be done. Cledus Snow: Oh, no! Duck, or you're gonna be talkin' out yo' ass! Ok with this film there are a number of ingredients at work: This picture was made back in 1977 and I don't remember where I saw it at. That vehicle happens to be evidence--*valuable* evidence--that's gonna convict a maniac that I've been trying to apprehend and that I have been in *high-speed* pursuit of for 700 miles! Poetry, philosophy, history, and movies are all topics I love writing about! Of course seeing Chuck Norris topbuild is another indication of the audience for whom this was intended, and most likely never had a major release in the big movie markets. President Eisenhower had a steady supply airlifted to Washington by the Air Force. Fitting, is it not, that in the month of Movember, a month dedicated to the fineries of the 'stache and the good things it can do, that we doff out collective cap to a movie that showcased arguably the greatest soup strainer in silverscreen history. Cledus Snow: You cant drive a forklift., The Bandit: I can drive any forkin thing around., 18. Because you're always hoppin around. Breaker 1-9. She insulted my town! If you happen across it, give it a peek. A police vehicle with its blue strobe lights flashing (from the popular, Police checkpoint placed to look for intoxicated drivers, drivers with invalid licenses, etc (alludes to the. That's a big 10-4. As in, "A bear taking pictures from the comedian. Example: There's a smokey doing flip flops around the pickle park). This was a very young and very blonde Chuck Norris who played the role of John David Dawes. They just lose weight., Little Enos: I guess a legend and an out-of-work bum look a lot alike, Daddy., 29. Carrie: What the hell is this, a drive-in movie? Check out the blown-dry hairdos, the "knotty pine" paneling, the Coors beers ahhh. Im gonna get you. Sheriff Buford T. Justice, 12. Would a cop taking a leak on the side of the road interest you? 5. [writing a note] But now his brother JD John Dawes (Norris) another trucker goes looking for him. Smokey and the Bandit stars big names like Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Burt Reynolds, and more! Mr. B, Tanker Truck Driver: And you're kinda cute, like a frog. Refers to a cargo container that goes overseas, get loaded onto a train, or get placed on a truck chassis. Buford T. Justice: They went right through our roadblock., Sheriff Buford T. Justice: You sumbitches couldnt close an umbrella!, 20. "Breaker-Breaker" or "Breaker-Break" was a term widely used on Citizen's Band or "CB" radio, most notably in it's hey-day back in the 1970s. Egotistical son of a bitch. It's hard to believe the famous film, Convoy, celebrating the Citizens' Band radio and trucking craze of the 1970s, is 40 years old this week. Director Hal Needham, who was aparatrooperduring theKorean Warand a trained as a stuntmanunderJohn Wayne's doubleChuck Roberson, stood in for Burt reynolds as the driver. It ain't never been done before, hot shit. I just can't believe that the folks that made this film thought that they were producing a serious film. Here I think Chuck's brother is a truck driver who gets pulled over and ends up being taken prisoner in this town so Chuck has to come into town and rescue him. Midland Radio is thrilled to announce its partnership with non-profit, Tread Lightly! The Bandit: You chasin somebody, Sheriff? Were gonna do what they say cant be done. This phrase achieved a level of popularity with children, and the 2007 Hot Wheels release of the 1970s Firebird Trans Am has "scum bum" emblazoned on its tail. Cledus Snow: Extra marker lights, usually far in excess of what the law requires. It's fitting, as Fred Flintstone was homage of Gleason's The Honeymooners' characterRalph Kramden. An acknowledgement that the message has been received. is hilarious and a lot of campy fun. That's good with Fred. [the Bandit has a fleet of police cars and helicopters after him]. Buford T. Justice: Buford T. Justice: I think you're just a little bit scared. Bandit: Acknowledged; can also be used to denote or emphasize an agreement ("That's a big 10-4."). Sorry. Bandit: Wait a minute. Directed by Sam Peckinpah, it was released in 28 th June 1978. Whew! [shouting at a trucker that has sheared a door off his patrol car] Any fool who would paint his truck like this would show up at a minister's funeral dressed in feathers. Later on, he had a make-out fight. Hot Pants: What about double or nothin'? Carrie: Buford T. Justice: Do we really wanna talk about legs? A CB user transmitting in a foreign language. Little Enos: Buford T. Justice: The vehicle(s) in a group positioned between the Front Door and Back Door drivers. Do what I tell you, you pile of monkey nuts! Just tell'em to send the bill to Big Enos Burdette. Bandit: It can mean any vehicle, A livestock hauler that is empty (for a loaded one see. The Bandit: Sheriff, uh, Buford T. Justice, please., The Bandit: This is Bandit Darville talkin., Sheriff Buford T. Justice: Where are you, you sumbitch?, The Bandit: Before I tell you where I am, Sheriff, theres just one thing I wanna say. Cledus Snow: Bye-bye!, Sheriff Buford T. Justice: Im not givin up! Bandit: Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect clip. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). You got to stop thinkin so negative son, we ain't not never made it yet, have we? Last transmission not received; repeat your last transmission. Negatory, negatory, what're you, crazy or something? God, I really thought that was it. Oh, no! I'm goin', I'm goin! Cledus Snow: Daddy! When Smokey and the Bandit hit theaters in 1977, . Look, you got Cledus in jail once! Come on! Generally a truck able to pull a semi-trailer, usually with the trailer and not bob-tail. Person, especially a working person like a hired hand. Driving ahead to scout for troopers or anything else that might slow down the rig carrying the main load. Hold my hat for me! May be followed by either the channel number, indicating that anyone may acknowledge (e.g., "Breaker One-niner" refers to channel 19, the most widely used among truck drivers), or by a specific "handle", which is requesting a particular individual to respond. (In the trucking-themed movie. Get off of there, you Moose twit! [Bandit takes off, and leaves Sheriff Justice in the dust], shouting at a trucker that has sheared a door off his patrol car, after being given the handle of "Frog" by Bandit, watches as Little Enos begins counting out money, watches as Little Enos counts out more money, the Bandit drives off, but Buford follows on his wreck of a car, walks up the steps to Cledus' house, where his wife, whose hair is in huge curlers, is standing in the doorway, she stares at him with a stern look on her face, Bandit keeps walking toward the bedroom, where Cledus is sleeping, Carrie throws dress out of the car since she has changed into jeans and a shirt, shouting out of a restaurant to Junior waiting in the car, Bandit has just used a broken bridge to jump a river, Bandit and Frog walking through the wooded area, Buford's car runs in front of Cledus' truck, Sheriff Justice honks the horn, which malfunctions, and Junior reaches for the wheel, as Bandit passes his rig on the berm and takes out multiple mailboxes, the Bandit has a fleet of police cars and helicopters after him, after kicking one of the car thieves in the rear, having been thoroughly insulted by a junior officer over the state of his rundown squad car, Buford snaps, during the final chase, the motorcycle cop has landed in a ditch with water, to Frog after hearing Sheriff Justice on the radio, Bandit takes off, and leaves Sheriff Justice in the dust.