Burt Reynolds: the highs and lows of a hollywood icon

[@conniesimon6305]

When I lived in Lake Park, Florida, Burt lived in Jupiter, and sometimes I would go shopping for groceries late in the evening. One time when I was in the grocery store, I looked up and there was Burt Reynolds doing some shopping. We smiled at each other, but I didn't want to try to speak to him when he was busy getting groceries. We passed each other again in another aisle and just smiled. That was such a thrill to get a smile from such a wonderful guy.

[@secretamericayoutubechanne2961]

😂❤love it! What supermarket was it Publix? Which one? One time in a suburb of Denver I saw a local rock star and made a big deal and embarrassed myself and him.

[@secretamericayoutubechanne2961]

I ve been hanging out in Jupiter lately, at the new Burt Reynolds park

[@badapple65]

And, that’s what I’d do too! Much respect for the smile you gave a celebrity instead of the nuts now days that all believe they can go “viral” on social media as the celebrity as their victim. Happy first day of Spring! Cheers.

[@darrellkidd5177]

I had the honor and privilege of meeting Mr. Reynolds a few weeks before he died. He was at a celebrity "convention" in Pigeon Forge, TN, and I paid for the opportunity to get his autograph. He seemed very feeble and frail, so when I got my turn to meet him I shook his hand and told him I was praying for him. He very sincerely said, "Thank you, keep it up." I had been a fan for a long time, so this was a very special time for me.

[@Sceneyour]

He is the only person I never knew that I cried for when he died.

[@nomdeplume7537]

I lived down in Jupiter, not far from his Ranch, and a mile or 2 from his Dinner Theater. Which I worked at while in college to be an RN. Jupiter during that time only had a population of about 23,000, half of which were snowbirds only living there during the winter. So it was really just a small town. This was a semi affluent part of Palm Beach County. A lot of celebrities lived in the area. Celene Dion, Tiger Woods, and if you went out on Jupiter Island, President GHW Bush's mother, and W's grandmother lived. American blue blood old money lived out there. So it was a relatively safe area. There were 2 universal truths held by the locals 1. Burt Reynolds was a national treasure 2. Loni Anderson was the Anti-Christ Strike that .... They'd share a beer with the Anti-Christ. She was LOATHED, and that was even before the divorce. When she bilked him out of shit ton of money he earned long before her, eventually leading to his bankruptcy. Forget it ... They were complete opposites. Burt, when he was at his ranch. He'd pull up next to people at red lights, and ask "Hey, have you seen Burt?" then drive off leaving them gobsmacked. She on the other hand ... there was an upper scale mall in Palm Beach Gardens, which was just down the way, and close to the ranch. She would go there to shop which she did A LOT of. As accessible as Burt was. All you could see of her, was that blonde mop of hair bopping up and down while she walked, surrounded by more body guards than was necessary. Completely closed off from the same people Burt loved to live near. That's what turned the town against her. She was too good to be around the Hoi Polloi. Hell,, Ted Kennedy and all the other little Kennedys, would socialize in the area. He often said Sallly Field was the love of his life, but he screwed it up.

[@anncummings5026]

@@nomdeplume7537 is

[@nomdeplume7537]

@@anncummings5026 He IS a National Treasure

[@badkarma804]

Sounds like be big-timed ya.

[@phiberoptik232]

What a guy. A real ladies man who took crap from no one. I enjoyed his work, especially in Smokey & the bandit with Sally Fields. He was fortunate to have worked during the golden age of television and Hollywood. Today we get shit from both.

[@peterruiz6117]

No kidding...And its getting worse by the day.

[@wesmcgee1648]

I really like to see how he started honing his skills in the b/w Gunsmokes.

[@dks13827]

true. will Hollyweird nearly collapse ? hope so

[@wesmcgee1648]

@@dks13827 I think so too. Even Craig's last Bond movie was pure crap, and I was a big fan of his. There's not an original thought left in that town.

[@garyschultz7768]

Burt Reynolds "Just a Good 'ol Boy" 😅

[@armyretired28]

Growing up watching Bert and all the actors like Jerry Reed, it's hard to believe they are all gone now. Seems like yesterday, time is flying by and it gets faster with every year!

[@JennWithNoFilter]

I adored this man.....even as a kid, I had a huge crush on Mr. Reynolds. His laugh always put a smile on my face. His sense of humor was a delight.

[@badapple65]

And as a boy born in 65’, Burt was up at the top with Evel Knievel and Elvis for me. Throw in Lee Majors.

[@pamb.2493]

I had the joy of meeting Burt in California while I lived there. It was during the filming of Evening Shade and before the split with Loni. He was charming and sweet and I was so blessed to meet my favorite man ever. When I'm old and have forgotten me, I'll always remember Buddy and how sweet he was

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I would say that statement “a hell of a good time” is a great summation for Burts life. RIP, Mr. Reynolds. You gave us a lot of joy for many years.

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

We met him while they were filming SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT down here in Jonesboro Ga.. Jerry Reed was my buddy. He defended me from the mean producer. It was a great summer that year.

[@sherrihinton8567]

That's cool

[@donc9751]

Great experience!

[@cherylcollins27]

When they filmed the scene in bandit jumping the bridge in the transam in walker county Alabama over the warrior river my mom and aunt along with a bunch of others where on the other bridge on 78 hwy side my mom was out the car my aunt was halfway out the passenger side window screaming hey Burt hey Burt she almost fell out but mom saved her, Burt yelled hey there becareful he saw it she almost had a heartattack cuz he acknowledged her she was beet red it was hilarious my mom said he seen more of your backside than your face I mean she was literally hanging out the window almost upside down at one point 🤣

[@slantfish65sd]

@@cherylcollins27 great story love it

[@loriryan2045]

1976?

[@wesmcgee1648]

Miss old Burt. He was one of a kind. I remember him saying once he spent the first 20 years of his career trying to lose his southern accent and the next 20 years trying to get it back.

[@carolbell8008]

You have done a beautiful job Jerry on the lovely Burt Reynolds. In 1982 my cousin sold expensive vacuum cleaners door to door in Atlanta and knocked on one door which was opened by Burt, she began a demonstration and he said “don’t bother, I’ll take it” he then wrote her a check, which made her day.

[@Ron71997]

A Tribute to Burt Reynolds: Walking tall with his shoulders back - a slight grin on his face with that wicked laugh .... Burt lived the life of 100 men - top of his game for 6 years in a row and in the lime light for over 60 of those years..he achieved heights a man could only dream of. Loved the most beautiful women, had the best of times with the best of the best. Could be considered one of the best actors in the business- even if at times he wasn't recognized for his talent. He should have won an Oscar for Deliverance - we love you and will never forget you. Legend is an understatement for him!!

[@michaelratliff9449]

You had to like him..he was funny!...I'll never forget him on the Tonite Show back in the day...RIP Burt

[@MNWILD43]

Yep, I'm 55 and I go back and watch a lot of the old Tonight Show episodes with Burt and others. It brings me back, to good times, a simpler life that we'll never see again.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

I believe him when he said he had one hell of a good time with all the money he spent! But he lived his life the way he wanted to. RIP Burt

[@honeydate]

What a kind and beautiful neighbour to allow Burt to live in his house.

[@LilRed65]

As a girl I idolized Burt Reynolds! I saw all his movies and bought every magazine with him. The walls of my room were covered in posters and photos of him and I had a dozen photo albums filled with photos and clippings. I stopped counting at 18 of the times I watched Smoky and the Bandit! I also had shirts with him on them of course. Thank you for sharing this as I thought I knew everything about Burt but I learned a few things! Awesome video! Thank you my friend ❤️

[@timepoet77]

I’ll always cherish his role as the Bandit in Smokey and the Bandit. Burt’s no-nonsense demeanor reminded me of my own dad, who was a truck driver himself, and to me it’s good.

[@depaola63]

I’m now 58 and grew up with Burt🌟 Always loved him!

[@doraallen2130]

Where did you grow up with him at?

[@depaola63]

@ I mean I grew up watching him 🎥📺⭐️

[@artcook1976]

Excellent he said I had a hell of a good time, that is liveing

[@3373-g8z]

I enjoyed just about everything he did, from the Black n White days, on through the 70s, and 80s. Longest Yard, Gator, Smokey And The Bandit, Sharkey, etc...I literally assumed he'd live forever!

[@jrussellcase]

I knew most of this before, but I'm glad you did a video on Burt. As a child born in 71, Burt, Clint, Bronson, McQueen, were just a smidgen of the actors we loved as kids. Burt was a real life bada$$. I cried when he passed.

[@peterruiz6117]

Steve McQueen is and was my all time favorite guy actor. To get into a pro race car back then took real guts and skill.

[@jrussellcase]

@@peterruiz6117 he was featured in a doc back in 71 called "On Any Sunday" (not to be confused with that stupid football movie "Any Given Sunday" 😂), and it featured his prowess on a motorcycle, which was awesome. I'd never seen it till my 20s, my dad found it on VHS and we watched it together. He loved McQueen too.

[@Texasbluestunes]

Those are the same four I always refer to. Born in 73' myself. We grew up in the age of masculinity and testosterone on TV and movies,and many of these actors did their own stunts. Holy Hell, they don't want that to be seen on the screen anymore and this is exactly why Burt did not get due respect upon his passing.

[@vickiemescher2483]

You are kidding

[@briangraham1024]

@@jrussellcase I believe that was Pacino.

[@frankmarullo228]

JERRY:: YOU DID IT AGAIN GREAT VIDEO, THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA....

[@lovingmayberry307]

My in-laws worked at FSU at the time Burt was attending there and got to know him and said he was a great guy. Some of my all-time favorite movies are Deliverence, the Bandit films, and The End ("Looks like Walt Disney threw up."). Always admired him for the way he treated/protected women. I just always felt that he had a good, kind soul. Another great video Jerry, thank you! 💙

[@umbertlambert2113]

He was abusive toward women. He didn't protect them.

[@likearockcm]

Jerry is really the best in this format. I get totally immersed in his narrative.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Rock. Jerry

[@jeffb2456]

Nice job Jerry.

[@BigDogCha]

Merry Christmas and God Bless!!

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Thanks Mr Skinner & Happy Holidays Everyone!!!🎅🎁🎄⛄❤

[@monstadable]

Your video's bring on strong feelings of nostalgia. Great work!

[@elizabethcantarell5094]

Jerry Skinner I find ALL of your videos very interesting. Burt Reynolds the great! He reminded me of Sinatra 🎶 " I did it my way". That about sums it up. I googled Quinton Reynolds and I am glad he turned out to be a good son. What a wonderful compassionate neighbor to purchase Burt's home and let him live out the sunset of his years. Be blessed. Jerry Merry Christmas to you and yours look forward to more videos. You too be blessed.🙏

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Elizabeth and Merry Christmas to you also. Jerry

[@Bassmasterwitacaster]

Glad to see you're still uploading:)

[@TheStuport]

I read Burt's Biography that HE wrote and enjoyed it tremendously! He took a lot of flake from The Media and the public. I applaud his intestinal Fortitude in his ability to Keep On Strutting no matter how cruel people and the media were with him. He said it was the price he paid to do what he loved and that was entertaining! Much Respect for The Bandit! Cheers From Ohio

[@loriryan2045]

Thanks for recommending his book. I am home recovering from Surgery and searching for a good Memoir/Auto-Biography to read.

[@TheStuport]

@@loriryan2045 I'm hopeful you recover comfortably Lori and all goes well! I am pretty confidant you will enjoy this read! We read and hear all kinds of stories, innuendos and "supposedly" fact based accounts on people and events. After reading Mr. Reynolds' book, he held nothing back and at times it was very obvious he was sharing things that probably took him years to admit to himself. I always enjoyed his work...and I enjoy him even more as a person now after his testimony! Cheers From Ohio

[@loriryan2045]

@@TheStuport I ordered Burt Reynolds Audiobook and listened to him reading it to me this past weekend. Thank you for recommending the Book. It was excellent!

[@TheStuport]

@@loriryan2045 Really glad you enjoyed this read Lori! More importantly, I hope your recovery from your surgery is ahead of schedule and that you are close to being back to your goal of just being YOU! I can't imagine the scrutiny of living one's life "In Public" as Burt and other celebrities' have to deal with on a daily basis, but at the end of the day he is just like you or me and I'm guessing it all boils down to how we deal with self inflicted problems and those that we run into as well. I will always be a Fan of The Bandit! 😃 Thank you so much for sharing this with me and you just Keep Strutting and Smiling! Cheers From Ohio

[@phiberoptik232]

Great job as usual Jerry.

[@sentforth5]

I love your work, Mr. Skinner, and have for years. Thank you very much and God bless you!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you sentforth5 for sticking with me. Jerry

[@Stax-ht9md]

RIP Mr. Reynolds, and thank you for the many hours of entertainment we still enjoy

[@theblacksheep5226]

Burt was an arrogant jerk yet a lovable good ol' boy at the same time. He was a good and hard working actor. He had a long good run until the bad luck took him down. He led quite a life. Thank you for such a great documentary of one of the best ever.

[@scofab]

Fantastic days... ya had to be there. Made impressions on me I'll never forget. Thanks again Mr. Skinner. Your videos are always most excellent.

[@ryancarroll3961]

Thank you Jerry Skinner for this wonderful look into Burt’s life I thoroughly enjoyed it

[@teresacalhoun8815]

is Jerry still living gbu all o enjoy his storys and giving us look at thier loves just love this burt we love you 😮🎉🎉 wow I agree with his looks and beautiful smile wow that's wild any way but a loose wow trowemn Jim overboard he maded it your great oh my judel laught in rip everyone love doc he was so good ty all

[@judyadams4071]

I Just watch an Episode of Gunsmoke which introduced Quint Asper.Burt was without A Doubt One of The Most Handsome Men I Have Ever Seen & A Great Actor.Rest In Peace Burt.💕

[@PeterStawicki]

As always, fantastic video Jerry!

[@LindaCasey]

Burt Reynolds was never one of my favorites, but Jerry can make anybody's life look wonderful and interesting. 💞

[@bain5872]

Just excellent. Thank you for your hared work Jerry. I have so enjoyed watching this. God's love my friend!

[@russguffee6661]

Great job, as always Mr. Skinner. But was a one of a kind guy

[@hikerx9366]

What an incredible man, lived in the moment as we all should. I hate to see people get old and pass on but it's a fact of life. Burt once said he should have never left Sally Fields and when he wed Loni Anderson, his mother just should her head in dismay. She knew Loni wasn't the woman for Bert an cause him many years of financial stress. Thanks Jerry loved it.❤

[@pauletterichards4755]

Thanks for the video.

[@lIlIANONYMOUSIlIl]

I grew up on Burt. As a impressionable young kid, Burt was the guy you wanted to be. He was on top of the world and so popular. Watched his many appearances on the tonight show. He was cut from the same cloth as the generation before him. It was very hard for me to see him as a shell of his former self.☹

[@lorimiller4301]

I know what you mean. He was pretty cool. After being with Loni and they split up I lost a bit of respect for him. I wish he had been happier in his personal life. We all sputter out if we're lucky enough to live that long.

[@2BESTdogBLUE]

Well Jerry Skinner you've done it again, another OUTSTANDING biography! Your research is impeccable, & it left me feeling that I got a peek into the REAL life of Burt Reynolds! For that I THANK YOU❤️

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you my friend. Jerry

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

Another great video, loved it, Thanks!

[@stargatedr]

Well, I don't know why, I never did care much for Burt Reynolds; but watching this bio today, I'm going to start watching some Burt Reynold movies so I can have a greater appreciation of him...thanks to Jerry Skinner.

[@Debdeaid]

Merry Christmas. But Reynolds was a character. He was so proud of his Florida Ranch. Burt considered himself a Son of the South.

[@KentuckyGirl]

Nice work. This one was a trip down memory lane for me growing up in the 70s. 📽

[@jackieholona5331]

Lol. May he REST IN PEACE n always have fun in heaven God bless you Burt....we miss you

[@andrewmiller3834]

Jerry, you always bring out the details that I never knew about the people and places in your productions. In this video I learned that Mr Reynolds and I have the same middle name, Leon. It might seem insignificant to most people but it connects me to Burt in a special way and for that I'm grateful to you. You're as special as the people you show us. I can honestly say "What a guy!" to the subjects and you. Thank you very much for another wonderful documentary on the people that make Hollywood the great place it can be. I hope you have a truly wonderful holiday season!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Andrew, you are very kind. Jerry oh yes, best of the season to you my friend.

[@plantz590]

Thank you Mr. Skinner.

[@deerhoda7574]

Very nicely done. Thank you Jerry.

[@kevinhathaway7240]

Jerry - you do such a good job with these documentaries. I watch every one of them. Thanks for all your hard work!!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Kavin. Jerry

[@coryd2668]

Nice beginning, ending and everything in between! It’s incredible how in all of your docs include the most amazing photos!! Your editing is impeccable!! Thank you thank you thank you!!🙏🏻

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you, thank you CoryD. Jerry

[@marinarhettsturgill6085]

My mom said that when I was younger, she and my sister and I would go to Burt Reynolds ranch in Florida to ride his appaloosa horses in Jupiter! Apparently he and my mom were good friends! My favorite was a leopard appaloosa that I liked to ride named either Spot or Leo, I forget which name! 😁❤🐴

[@Rob_Kates]

Burt was a superstar, and I was a big fan. As a little kid in the 1970s, I was spellbound by Burt, Jerry Reed, Jackie Gleason and Sally Field in Smokey and the Bandit. I loved seeing Burt on Johnny Carson's show. The 2 admired each other very much.

[@LeRoi715]

Mr Jerry you are an extraordinary ....thank you ! Cheers from Toronto! Merry Chrsistmas and the Happy and Healthy New Year!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you LeRoiLa, and Merry Christmas to you. Jerry

[@normahird9059]

Jerry.... Another great vlog. You have the knack of telling a great story. I just do enjoy listening to your sweet southern accent. Please have a joyous and safe holiday season.

[@spiderlily4386]

Really good. I love Burt Reynolds. And the voiceover guy - whoever he is - does a great job. There's a 1999 movie Reynolds did called Mystery, Alaska, about a small-town pond hockey group hosting the Rangers. Reynolds has a good part, looks great, and the movie is one of my favorites. Cameos from Phil Esposito, Li'l Richard (one of the funniest scenes of all), and more. I highly recommend- to hockey fans and non-hockey fans too. It's unfortunate that this movie sometimes doesn't make Reynolds' list of his later work.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

That Jackie Gleason was hilarious in Smoky and the Bandit 1 and 2. Sounds like Bert had big personal issues. Thanks for an interesting video.

[@shirleyharrison2580]

I hit like BEFORE watching the video cause I know it's going to be a good one. Love your videos, love the way you tell stories.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Shirley. Jerry

[@brendaescalon2175]

Thank you for the memories

[@Gypseygirls]

Merry Christmas to you ❤ 🇨🇦

[@JayH7745]

I've always loved watching Burt Reynolds and his movies since I was a kid. I turned 18 on June 15th of 1981. Cannonball Run was released on June 19th 1981. It was like a birthday present to me at the time because I have loved and idolized Dean Martin since I was 8 years old. I have a huge complete collection of mint to near mint Dean Martin LP albums, all of his movies and TV shows that have been released, Las Vegas shows and everything else collectable of his. When I found out that Dean Martin was going to be in a comedy about a car race across the US with Burt Reynolds, I just about lost it. LOL I couldn't wait to see that movie when it hit the theaters! My whole family went together and watched Cannonball Run at the theater up in Omaha where we lived at that time. I was very happy to learn that Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. became good friends with Burt Reynolds while making Cannonball Run 1 and 2. Thank you very much for making this KZbin documentary about Burt Reynolds. I also enjoyed the KZbin documentary you made about Dean Martin. Stay safe and healthy. 😊 Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎁☃️⛄❄

[@jillblase6820]

WOW! Jerry another out of the park documentary. What a life this man had. Hard to believe that he endured all of that. Thank you Jerry, you made a lot of peoples weekend a happy one. We wait for you and your documentary’s everyday. Please keep em coming my friend. Have a wonderful holiday season, and please stay well my friend.🤠 Augie and Jill Blase, Winter Springs, Florida

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Augie and Jill, my friends in Florida. Jerry

[@scm731]

Thank you Mr. Skinner. Good to hear from you again.👍🏼💖🎄

[@alexanderkarl4025]

As always a fantastic narration of an incredible story. So well done Jerry!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you my friend. Jerry

[@sherrihinton8567]

Great video. Thank you Mr. Skinner

[@lademafowler5616]

Another outstanding, indepth film. Thank you Jerry and Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[@tonylackey2034]

What a great actor and so sad to see his decline as I grew up watching him from Gunsmoke to Boogie nights. Thank you Mr Skinner for doing the Hard work to keep us all informed on the people we Love and admire..

[@jqbaker418]

Another great episode Mr Skinner. Miss Burt Reynolds. Always reminds me of my Dad who never shaved his mustache until my daughter was born and as a toddler she hated how he scratched her face when he kissed her.

[@Pushyhog]

thanks jerry

[@dennislogan6781]

The fact that Star Wars episode 4 was the only film to do better at the box office than Smokey and the Bandit says a lot. Us Southerners knew a great film when we saw it.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Fantastic video about Renolds. Exceptional research. Good to see another, Thanks for your time on these.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Lee. Jerry

[@johnchipperfield3367]

Burt always said, the movie he was most proud of was, deliverance.

[@shanehester6344]

Mr Skinner You Are A National Tresure Please Keep Up The Amazing Content!!

[@jwilcox4726]

My aunt who's now 83 looks just like Barbara Stanwick, she has looked like her for over 70 years. Just Amazing Jerry. Jeanie Hill-Wilcox.

[@FinanceMovie]

Thank you Jerry Skinner for making this documentary. I grew up in Jupiter, FL and one day dreamed of working with Burt. I did two projects with him: presenting him with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001 at the Florida (FMPTA) Crystal Reel Awards and as a producer of "Movie Money CONFIDENTIAL" which ended up being the last movie he ever appeared in directed by Rick Pamplin. It brought me to tears and also a smile where at the end of your documentary after Burt says: "I had a Hell of a good time." I heard Todd Vittum's familiar laugh who was right by his side for many years. RIP to the biggest movie star in the world and also someone with the biggest, kindest heart. :)

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Scott, that was nice of you to share your experiences with us. It is always better from someone that was part of the story. Thank you again my friend. Jerry

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Smokey and the Bandit brought me here. The narrator is absolutely perfect for this.

[@pigoff123]

Another Masterpiece Mr. Jerry.

[@dannyburch2122]

What more can I say Jerry killed it again My Dad meet Burt once at the pro football hall of fame nice guy

[@gskelton2937]

at counter 19:41 CORRECTION IT was that Coors was not sold south east of Mississippi (at the time). THat is what Hal said and he also had moved in with Burt Cause Burt had a Machine (huge house) and Hal had just gotten a diverse.(Had no where to stay) and then in a few months this maid incident came about and he started telling Burt about how he had this idea for a movie it and then while he was writing this out, Hal(THe Director here of Smokey and the Bandit saw a cigarette ad on the back of a magazine and then to the turn of a page was another but then another look it was for a car. THe 1977 Black Pontiac Trans Am It had that Black Eagle Gold striped front in screaming at you into a corner and there the Band1 car was set into stone~

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Burt gave us a lot off great films, i loved that guy. A very nice video again Mr Skinner thnx

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Rolf. Jerry

[@spiffy8576]

Probably my favorite actor of all time. Heat, Malone and Sharky's Machine are my favorite Burt Reynolds movies.

[@joelpalmer4976]

One of your best, Jerry. Thanks again.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Joel. Jerry

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Hello Jerry Keith again. Burt Reynolds had a heck of a career. It's terrible to see the rise and the fall of a person is they get older. Another awesome video by you Jerry

[@aprilcurry7230]

Jerry, I want to say thank you for you're videos. I enjoy them as well as your voice as you remind me of my dad by how you pronounce certain words. ☺️ Thank you for sharing your stories

[@texas2079]

There is a rumor that when Burt Reynolds met Sally Field on "Smokey and the Bandit," that he knew she was the ONE. He never forgave himself for letting "frog" get away in real life.

[@regenad555]

Your videos are as truthful & RESEARCHED-AS I CAN FIND. *I DO HOPE YOU ARE WELL!*

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you regenad. Jerry

[@3373-g8z]

I drop everything when a Jerry video comes out! I was born in Pennsylvania, grew up in N.C., and will NEVER consider myself a Damn Yankee.

[@GunSlinger221]

Wish you had more time for doing videos, always nice to see your work and know that you still out there keeping all us sinner straight!! Your voice reminds or my Grandfather who was a WW2 vet first wave on Omaha beach and faught in the battle of the buldge. Merry x mas and happy new year Jerry. Rob

[@TheBadBradBerkwittShow]

Beautiful tribute Jerry…

[@cubistone]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. They're always well made, well researched, and both professional and conversational at once. The respect and relevance you give to every subject featured in your videos are clearly seen. Hope you'll continue to do so for many years into the future. Thank you for the effort.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you cubistone. Jerry

[@catnipsmile]

Mr. Skinner. You're a great man. Burt Reynold's was born here in Lansing, MI., as well as Steven Seagal. Neither of them ever acknowledged where they came from, Lansing, MI. I love your stories.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Angela. Jerry

[@towdjumper5]

Great stuff. One of my fav’s. My grandparents lived not to far from where he was born in Blackshear.

[@JosephTreadway]

Terrific documentary about my favorite movie star. I was lucky to get a chance to meet and interview him for a podcast I did for a while. I tried to keep the conversation poised on positive things, and I think he really dug that (though I did urge him to reconsider his opinions on Boogie Nights, which I told him was some of his best work, alongside Deliverance, The Longest Yard, The End, Starting Over, Best Friends, Sharky's Machine, and Breaking In). He was a very kind guy with a big heart, a sure-fire sense of humor, and a memorable talent for performing.

[@jeromestephenball]

Wonderful documentary! Notice at 21:53 - there is Jackie Chan and Raymond Chow from Golden Harvest (among many others)

[@megz_85]

Thank you I really enjoyed this!

[@Gator1699]

Top Report Jerry on Bert best I have come across. Cheers

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

Jerry, thank you sincerely for this!