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  1. On This Day August 12 1983 – Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 12 1983 – Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 12 1983, Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 premiered in theaters. The third installment in the high speed comedy franchise returned to the open road with Sheriff Buford T. Justice taking center stage. With Burt Reynolds limited to a brief cameo, the film shifted focus to Jackie...
  2. On This Day July 30 1986 – Nothing in Common Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 30 1986 – Nothing in Common Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 30 1986, Nothing in Common premiered in theaters, blending comedy and heartfelt drama in a film that marked a turning point for both of its stars. Starring Tom Hanks and Jackie Gleason, the movie followed David Basner, a charming and successful advertising executive who suddenly...
  3. On This Day: June 24, 1987 - Jackie Gleason Passes Away at Age 71

    On This Day: June 24, 1987 - Jackie Gleason Passes Away at Age 71

    On this day June 24, 1987, legendary actor and comedian Jackie Gleason passed away at the age of 71 from colon cancer. Known as one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century, Gleason rose to fame through radio, film, and especially television. He was best known for his role as...

  4. The Toy (1982)

    Title: The Toy Tagline: When U.S. Bates told his son he could have any present he wanted, he picked the most outrageous gift of all... Jack Brown. Genre: Comedy,Family Director: Richard Donner Cast: Richard Pryor,Jackie Gleason,Ned Beatty,Scott Schwartz,Teresa Ganzel,Wilfrid...
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