Three action/comedy road films in the "Smokey and the Bandit" series were put out in 1977, 1980 and 1983, with the first two being among the nation's top 10-selling movies of those years.

Burt Reynolds' niece, Nancy Lee Hess, visited Cora the elephant at the Topeka Zoo as part of the "Bandit Run." Cora, now 67, played "Charlotte" in "Smokey and the Bandit II" alongside Reynolds.

The series finale, "Smokey and the Bandit Part 3," came out in 1983 and featured Gleason and Reed, with Reynolds and Field not being in the cast. It lost money, grossing $7 million.

Topeka Zoo elephant Cora, who appeared 45 years ago in a "Smokey and the Bandit" movie, is expected to get a visit June 9 from fans of those films.

Topeka Zoo elephant Cora, who appeared 45 years ago in a "Smokey and the Bandit" movie, is expected to get a visit June 9 from fans of those films.

The “Bandit Run,” including about 100 classic Trans Ams, is coming to Topeka on Monday. The “Smokey and the Bandit” traveling fan club/car show will visit the Topeka Zoo.

Susan Choi brings her impressive literary skills to bear in 'Flashlight,' a novel set into motion with the disappearance of a Korean professor on vacation in 1978.

Frankly, it's a little sad that so many cool nameplates – including the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, which has a place in popular culture for all eternity thanks to the Smokey and the Bandit, have ...

The Trans Am, with its powerful V-8 and a giant screaming eagle plastered across the hood, became a cultural icon, immortalized as Burt Reynolds’ ride in the “Smokey and the Bandit” movies ...

Smokey and the Bandit [ 1977 ] Carrie. Hooper [ 1978 ] Gwen Doyle. ... Hey, Landlord Bonnie Banner. Bracken's World Jenny Marsh. The Flying Nun [ 1967-1970 ] Sister Bertrille, Elsie Ethrington.

Rosalyn and the Bandit were the emotional heart of the show, but the revolving troupe of zany casino patrons—played by Fidler, Rose, and Kenan—were its comedic core. The scenes featuring these ...