Question 1

Why were Jackie Gleason's scenes filmed first in Smokey and the Bandit II?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Gleason's scenes were filmed first because he was ill and wanted to be finished with the movie as soon as possible.

Question 2

How did the stunt crew get the Turbo Trans Ams to perform faster in the movie?

Accepted Answer

To get a respectable amount of speed out of the Turbo Trans Ams, the stunt crew installed nitrous oxide tanks.

Question 3

What did director Hal Needham do after critics panned Smokey and the Bandit II?

Accepted Answer

After critics panned the film and his work as director, Hal Needham took out a full-page ad in 'Variety' depicting himself sitting on a wheelbarrow full of cash.

Question 4

What made the car chase in Smokey and the Bandit II one of the biggest in film history at the time?

Accepted Answer

The car chase involved sixty stunt performers, one hundred cars, and eighteen-wheeler trucks, resulting in $250,000 worth of vehicles being smashed.

Question 5

What real-life roller coaster was destroyed in Smokey and the Bandit II, and why was it chosen?

Accepted Answer

The old 'Greyhound' coaster at Lakewood Fairgrounds in Atlanta, Georgia was destroyed in the movie because it was due to be torn down after being deemed unsafe.

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