Jerry Reed's F-16 Monologue

[@debyzimmerman6617]

Those Southern boys had more charm than ANY other bunch of guys...Jerry Reed and Jerry Clower were two of the funniest, cleanest comedians ever and their humor is missed beyond words. R.I.P fellas...heaven has to be constantly laughing

[@raymondfryar1533]

What a great and accurate comment. I have admired those two among others for a long time.

[@MrJudohead]

I love about 30 minutes from where Jerry Clower lived. I went to SMCC with his grandson. I had the privilege of being told the Coon Huntin' Story, and Marcel's Talking Chainsaw at his kitchen table. That was 24 years ago, and something I'll never forget.

[@jameshelms4582]

Shame we don't have clean comedians like them anymore

[@bobdixon4998]

Thank you Jerry for sharing your talent and good humor for so many years!

[@brad1972able]

RIP Jerry Reed you are missed.

[@glendaclark1440]

I had the pleasure of meeting him in Seattle when smokey and the bandit was released , he was promoting the movie , he was really sick with bronchitis , but managed to belt out that famous song》 east bound and down. Sure miss him. Love you Jerry. Rip.

[@wandasmith-sweat1328]

Jerry was the best thing about Smokey and the Bandit, imo.

[@johneosmaniii3915]

My wife, & I met him & Burt Reynolds, at the premier of Smokey, & the Bandit II, ... it was a great summer day, & somewhere I still got the soundtrack somewhere, ...

[@lostreb]

Jerry was a True Professional and there is no way he would have disappointed fans. One of my friends was Dottie West's Drummer, and he had me back-stage at a concert where, as soon as the concert was over, she had to be taken to the hospital for fluids and was in the hospital for days, "Because" she did not want to let her fans down. I know there are those that will not get why I said this. But I think you will. They appreciated their fans and would never let them down. Thank you Glenda...And...Jerry??? East Bound and Down...(into True Professional Musician Heaven).

[@lindamusselwhite6388]

He did a small concert in Cordele and we all had a ball ! It was up close and personal, Jerry did some things on that guitar that was AWESOME!!!!,every one talked to him and the band. It was a party ! It has been 25 years and I still can't remember a more fun time than that. He and his band are so talented !!

[@bleutz]

"Bubba" was the Vice Wing Commander (second ranking man on the base). He was a lifelong Jerry Reed fan and wanted nothing more than to take him for a ride.

[@davidblades7989]

Funny

[@teresahall4247]

I bet Bubba had the time of his life. Imagine giving Jerry such a memory it became a part of his act. I love Jerry and with Burt’s passing I’m watching a lot of them.

[@jockellis]

Jerry was playing for journalists attending Disneyworld’s 15th anniversary when a pilot in a biplane started doing aerobatics above the covered stage. Jerry sees his audience looking up so he sidles up to the front of the stage so he can see, too. Got a big laugh.

[@JJ504512]

My dad, "Bubba", also got on stage and played the spoons while Jerry Reed was performing his concert that night. Jerry thought everyone was cheering extra hard for him at first, and then he turned around and saw dad going to town with two spoons. One of the best USO concerts I've had the privilege of seeing. Mr. Reed was such a gentleman, and by far, one of the funniest men I've ever seen.

[@bleutz]

@@chazmechenbier I just e-mailed you Thanks again

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

I loved Jerry Reed. An amazing musician, actor and human being. I miss him. R.I.P. Snowman.♥️💔😥

[@timeforthinkers7418]

Just now stumbled across this for the first time ever and almost became dehydrated from laughing so hard. Yessiree, nothing like good, clean, Southern comedy -- Reed, Clowers, Stevens, Grizzard, and a host of others. First time I ever went up in an airplane my cousin took me and my 3 siblings for a ride in a little Cessna. I was in elementary school at the time. He was working on getting his commercial license so flew as often as he could. He took us to New Orleans and back and in route, just like Bubba & Jerry, he did all the tricks he had learned. I thought it was magical, like being on one of those amusement park rides we flew over along the lake in New Orleans that night. We did barrel rolls, straight up, straight down, every which a way but loose. I LOVED it. One of my brothers got down and kissed the runway when we got off the plane and said he'd never fly again as long as he lived. This is the kid who used to run the ditches barefoot looking for water mocassins and later became a tree surgeon, climbing big old tall trees with a chainsaw . He almost kept his vow. The Navy made him fly one time from one station to another once, maybe twice, but other than that he never got on another plane. I, on the other hand, have been on quite a few planes, civilian as well as military. Got to ride up on the flight deck of a couple of C130s over the Alps, and have been on a few other larger cargo planes but never got to fly in a fighter jet. I may be kidding myself but I think I would have loved it. One of the last items on my bucket list is to go up in a glider. Tame stuff compared to an F16. LOL

[@alexasaltz4229]

I do hope you get to check off everything on your bucket list. May the glider ride be everything and more. 😊

[@stebstebanesier6205]

I would have paid cash money just to hear Ol' Jerry read the phone book. Rest in Peace Snowman.

[@lostreb]

OMG...That would have been one of the Best Things EVER!!! Thank you for the thought.

[@akallio9000]

Meh, phone books are overrated. Lots of characters but not much of a plot.

[@shanem1509]

Love his voice

[@brendanbayer5002]

Recipe book would have been great too

[@lisamcginley1188]

Loved Jerry Reed! Everytime I get behind the wheel of these big trucks , I think of him! R.I.P. Jerry

[@billjenkins2763]

Love this.. my father built the jet engines for the F16 when he was at Pratt and Whitney aircraft. Always proud of him.

[@bluehills38]

You from Southwick ?

[@nemo227]

I'm always entertained listening & watching Jerry Reed, talking, singing, playing guitar, acting.

[@MichaelDurig1]

Thank God for Jerry Reed. Lost a friend that served in the Air Force. This helped to bring me back from that place we all go when we lose a friend suddenly.

[@glennbrymer4065]

Amen brother, amen.

[@alexasaltz4229]

I know that place. No map needed. I am here for the same reason. Works every time.

[@msalis1]

Great comedians are so hard to find. Thank you Snowman!

[@luenipper981]

Jerry hit on the nail, I took my ride in 1987 in Norway, the best ride ever

[@captjim007]

When I was 12 in 1977 I walked down to the Briggsmore Theater in Modesto California to see Smokey and the Bandit. I still remember the stacks on the KW starting up. Those were the days for me.

[@TPEvans]

I made it a point to see him at what was called Concerts in the Country here in North Georgia. It wasn't all that long before he was called home. I recall him introducing his wife. He said they were both Southern Baptists. He added that he was a little bit more Southern than her, and she was a little bit more Baptist than him. Great show, great man.

[@mygarden365]

Great story Jerry.Thank you Reedology.

[@verndaniel6780]

musician,comic,actor all in 1 man how great can a man be? I loved him singing too!!

[@timwilson8118]

And father

[@lockedin60]

Just so much talent in one person. I have loved his guitar licks and one of the best at it. Could act with the best of them. After this story I was ringing my hankie and I fear I have no tears left in my eyes!

[@dwhunter8904]

Love the " Alabama Wildman". Not one single cuss word and had me rolling. Ain't no comedians can do that anymore. Jerry Reed and Jerry Clower, what a team.

[@MrNoturaveragerednek]

dw hunter back in those days we had great comedians who could do their routine without cussing, Bob Hope, Jerry Clower, Jerry Reed and many many more that came before them.

[@jockellis]

Jerry Clower could make you see the scene, just like Reed could as with this story. Saw Clower in Waycross, GA at the 1976 chamber of commerce annual show.

[@bojanglesthewizard8875]

No, plenty of comedians don't use profanity

[@dwhunter8904]

Bojangles The Wizard could you name a few ? I would truly appreciate it. Thanks

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Take a listen to Tim Hawkins. You’ll be glad you did he is an absolute genius and ZERO cursing. In my mind, a real comedian doesn’t need swear words. Enjoy!

[@bleutz]

I saw his show at Misawa after the flight. He flew one of our squadron birds. The show was great and he was wearing his flight suit (which as wet from getting sprayed down after the flight, an Air Force tradition). A really great show for some folks far from home.

[@Reedology37]

+Bill Leutzinger That's AWESOME! :D :D

[@chazmechenbier]

Bill, I played guitar on that tour with Mr. Reed. I have a few pictures, wish I had more. Have you any? thanks for your service. Jerry was in awe of you men & women.

[@Sparky6string]

Wow very cool Chaz! Do you have any video , pics or stories to pass on? Maybe not here of course but somewhere?

[@bleutz]

I wish I did, it was a really great show. Thank you for coming all that way and putting on a truly great show. I remember him talking about the "elevator" at the end of the runway when he performed the max performance take off (straight up!).

[@chazmechenbier]

Bill Leutzinger if you find my website, send me an email, and I'll reply with some stuff

[@edstewart7688]

Love Jerry Reed glad he had the opportunity to do something like this you know he loved it

[@vernonhenery9744]

jerry could tell a story that makes you laugh so hard tears just roll outLOL LOL he was one good comic an actor music king in story telling songs. loved him!!!!

[@twoZJs]

Well, Jerry has done better work, I've lost 10 min of my search time. : (

[@Mozart1220]

@@twoZJs Are you kidding? This is hilarious!

[@sheddski2942]

He is one song writer who can put his stories into a hit song Amos was one when you’re hot youre hot another she got the gold mine and I got the shaft he claims they are all true story’s

[@phibber]

few people realize how fantastic of a guitar picker he was....every album,he always gave guitar people a gem,a real cool lick...

[@65coupestang]

Hmm..I wonder if bubba was any relation to BUBBA from forest gump 🤔🤷‍♂️🤨..!!??

[@ericlawrence8753]

This is the best. It is nice to be able to remember Jerry Reed.

[@Howiesgirl]

Omg... gotta love Jerry's storytelling abilities. I literally have tears running down my cheeks. I'm sure my roommate heard me laughing so hard & probably thinks I've lost my damn mind. Loved this story! What a guy- great musician, singer, actor, & comedian. And handsome as hell to top it all off. Quite the package!

[@shananagans5]

My dad was a defense engineer in the Air Force and yep, he is right, those fighter jets are lots bigger than you would think. When I was a kid, every time I got to see a jet up close I was always amazed at how big they really are.

[@ronaldharris6569]

Yup there a phantom gate guardian o was allowed to climb on and look around it just boggled my mind how big and high off the ground it was at a distance it wasn't much but when you get close enough to touch it is a different story

[@65coupestang]

AIN'T THAT THE TRUTH I KNOW/KNEW FROM SEEING AN F14 UP CLOSE COMPARING IT TO WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE COMPARED TO A CARRIER IN THE MOVIE TOP GUN I CAN ONLY PRESUME HOW BIG A CARRIER IS IN REAL LIFE WHEN YOU COMPARE THEM TO AN F-14 I COULDN'T EVEN BEGIN TO FATHOM AS TO HOW BIG A CARRIER IS 😠🙄😤🤦‍♂️🙂👍👍..!!

[@ut000bs]

@@65coupestang Over 4.5 acres or about 2 hectare if you can picture that.

[@teenagerinsac]

An F-16 is actually small in comparison to F-15 and F-22 aircraft

[@teenagerinsac]

EVERYTHING IS HUGE when you are under 10 yr old :)

[@fredbissett1793]

just came across this, had me crying with laughter, yes jerry reed you are definately missed

[@1963-Ford-Galaxie]

Thank You @Reedology, I needed that Laugh!!! Jerry Reed, go rest high on that Mountain!!!! God's Speed!!!!

[@TheAlabamaWildman]

LOVE Jerry Reed !! This had me in stitches from the start Jerry ... Son, we really miss you ! !!

[@rustydog86able]

Saw Jerry Reed at the palomino club in n. Hollywood ca. In the early 80's, his friend burt Reynolds was also there what a treat that was.

[@HenauderTitzauf]

d.w.Hunter I like your description of Jerry Reed, and it’s always great to hear his talk of just about anything. As you said it’s great, not one cuss word and a great speech by a great all around person+ . This is a great vlog, and I have subscribed and give a high five. Thanks a million!

[@wyattearp7082]

Jerry Reed never met a stranger and always had a kind word or a joke of sorts. Seemed like he coulda been family to anyone who considered themselves to be a fan

[@hmmreally620]

Love Jerry miss him so much!!

[@jeremiemoon1748]

RIP A beautiful voice for the angels to hear.

[@DTittle]

"Delta Airlines don't make me wear no parachute!" R.I.P. Reed.

[@kennealy2148]

Heck, Air Force One doesn't make you parachutes either, unless your Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman, but that's a different story...

[@65coupestang]

no but they do have you sit on a floating coushin

[@ut000bs]

We don't have real comedians anymore. Or music. We still have memories and old videos from when there was comedy and music, though. Jerry, we miss you, brother.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Oh my days!!! I KNEW I shouldn’t listen to this before sleep - and I was right!!! But oh, dear! It was worth it!

[@FJ80Coop]

Now this is what I miss from the good old days,laughing so hard with tears arolling down my cheeks and nary a single cussword from the Snowman nor ol Bubba... Loved me aome Jerry Reed comedy..

[@davidbreen4727]

i had to watch, and listen to this again, that is so funny, good thing there is no video action, my eyes were so teared up from laughing i never would have been able to see what's going on. saving this one.!!!

[@gerrymcguire7521]

That was great! What a talent in what ever he did!

[@toddy2519]

So funny and a hilarious story from an amazing storyteller!

[@mikecutright5916]

This never gets old!!! Thanks Jerry

[@njrebel6320]

I hate watching all my childhood favorites die as i grow up. Jerry was on a shelf of his own. Legend !

[@clintperry799]

How old are you?

[@staceyowens8496]

Same here, grew up on all the greats. Jerry always looked like he was having a natural ball no matter what he was doing. Superb guitar picker and entertainer.

[@garyhill4316]

Love Jerry Reed.

[@rebeliron9644]

Got to meet Jerry after a concert in Beavertown Pa. Shook his hand and got his autograph...👍

[@mrmagic9666]

Still man i listen too this everytine i gt my friends arnd go jerry wsh i cld like again

[@snoman003]

Thank you poster! Huge Gerry Reed fan, never ever heard this before. A much welcome belly laugh...

[@sammythomas1762]

Lmao Jerry is the man that will make you laugh uncontrollably

[@davidbreen4727]

your not kidding, laughing really hurt my belly, too dang funny.

[@TheWopper78]

I absolutely LOVE THIS MAN!!!!!!! He’s a king!!!!

[@eileeneclark9011]

3/16/18 & just found this on KZbin. GREAT & TYPICAL of this famous/well loved guy....so simple & "down to earth" except in this Air Force story! LOL! GOD BLESS!

[@wadegoben7878]

Love the Snowman wish he was around today

[@ronjessie8194]

Amazing story teller, glad I had the chance to hear it.

[@davidbreen4727]

geez, i had to stop the video, i just had hernia surgery 2 days ago, this was so funny i am afraid of tearing the mesh. when i heal, i will come back. it's just too funny.

[@lenardlanham3342]

One of kind.A class guy from GA.

[@billygreenwood7021]

In the younger years he has been like a bandage strict,proud, loved his elders, worked through all environment great tourderal for a young boy

[@donnyschort6150]

Best story I've ever heard

[@rufus_the_bufus9103]

*TUNE IN NEXT WEEK TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS AT EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FEET!*

[@faust167]

Just found my way down here from the same video. No cliffhangers in the age of KZbin.

[@JohnSmith-qf3vd]

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[@hmmreally620]

Would have love to have seen him in person or on tv do this

[@paulpeck6076]

I would have loved to see the video to this.

[@Reedology37]

As far as I'm aware, there's no actual footage of the entire monologue.

[@JJ504512]

This is as close to it as I can find. He kept the flight suit they gave him and wore it onto the show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWrNfYqrhNRgrZo

[@suegilbert7161]

Thank you for sharing this this is so funny

[@joannbowden6220]

I said "gimme the whole package" & he proceeded to lose his mind. 😂😂😂

[@swat91172]

"I hope that pretty little Lieutenant put some preparation H in that survival kit" ROFLMAO

[@daisyedberg6658]

Reed has been in my life watching over me since I was very young n s I saved hies life I'm the heir

[@MtnBadger]

I did a hitch on an F16 base... The maneuver he described on taking off is called a "seven G max climb" and it takes you from 0 ft to 15k ft in about 11 seconds. I got to ride in the F16B, the "B" model is also known as the "family" model. He's right, the craft is nothing more than a giant rocket 20th a seat strapped to it. :) And, in the grand scheme of things, the F16 is actually pretty small, the F4 is huge, comparatively. Lol. They are like a bumble bee and, like it, isn't supposed to fly. They just give it so much boost it scare it into the air, it's also called the flying brick. :) But, the FUN plane, is the A10 "Warthog." Yaaaa buddy. The flying bathtub. It's low and slow and will turn right out from under you. You sit in an armored tub in the plane... So you don't get your nuts shot off! (Ann other stuff, too). Truth.

[@roberthance2412]

I like this story. Jerry is a legend

[@coppertopv365]

What a Talented individual.. never be another like him again.

[@vantazel]

Gotta love Jerry, and Bubba. Jerry tells a great story. The refueling door looks to be open too.

[@plaidstamp1231]

How do you think they got that picture?

[@johneosmaniii3915]

@Bill, they got it from a refueling tanker, ... you can see the open door on the jet, ...

[@joseywales7930]

I tried to scream but I couldn't get my top lip off my bottom one...lmao

[@dantwomey4215]

That was a beaut!

[@blainehouser4354]

The Man! Jerry Reed

[@jerrycollins3625]

I'll never forget the acceleration of the plane we took off in in vietnam. A jet assisted takeoff from a dirt road. 180MPH in about a quarter mile. I'd love to feel a catapult shot.

[@MK-ws4tw]

Delta don't make me wear a parachute. LOL!

[@michaelparrow7722]

That's a perfect example of America iserve 72 through 75 one of the greatest honors in my life. That's why we give whatever's required God Bless America thank you guys

[@debyzimmerman6617]

Would have been awesome to see the video on this...

[@howardbartlett3026]

Air Force version of : " Well, if I can keep it on the ground When I put that hammer down Then I'll be Texas bound and flyin' I've got my 10 in the wind Let it all hang out again 'Cause how're you gonna win If you ain't trying Well, now we're all back together And we're burnin' up the road And that old Sheriff's doggin' us today He thinks he's really got it cookin' Plans to do a lot of bookin' Only trouble he keeps lookin' Where we've already been So, if I can keep it on the ground When I put that hammer down Then I'll be Texas bound and flyin' Well, if I can keep it on the ground When I put that hammer down Then I'll be Texas bound and flyin' I've got my 10 in the wind Let it all hang out again 'Cause how're you gonna win If you ain't trying Now 'Smokey and the Bandit' Is a tale you don't forget Every time you time your hear An engine scream and whine Well, you have to think about Ol' Bandit Ol' Buford, Frog and Fred and Snowman Their story is a legend that will live on in time So, if I can keep it on the ground When I put that hammer down Then I'll be Texas bound and flyin'"

[@mrmagic9666]

Im still luving this happy birthday too me 😆

[@StropSharp]

This is just too funny Jerry's narrative in his hillbilly way I'd imagine bubba was just as entertained about it..."my exaust is exausted"...lmao

[@volvodansk7179]

K. J

[@MrShadowknight2000]

He was really going eastbound and down

[@tinapatton7346]

Reed's un-wrote HIT song, "Georgia Boy HITS 5-G!" (Go ahead ohn son...make it count.)

[@joystickricksherrell774]

Break 1 9 for the snowman. You got your ears on.? Come on!

[@pfwtc]

11 44 confirmed

[@trainchaser17b91]

Well I wasn't talking this high a second ago

[@billmorris2613]

Good morning from SE Louisiana 7 Jun 21.

[@dirtysmells6088]

Snowman!!!!! Hell yeah brother yer definitely missed!

[@garyevans3421]

Funny story from Jerry Reed! He was a fine actor too. Can’t remember the movie title, but he did a fine job playing the villain in a Burt Reynolds movie also.

[@TheJer1963]

Was it Gator? That was a really good movie. He got him some pudding.

[@garyevans3421]

TheJer1963 no, lol. It wan’t Gator. Ned Beatty was the bad sheriff in that one. If my memory serves, Jerry was a pimp or drug boss, not a corrupt law man

[@Reedology37]

I believe TheJer1963 is right actually. Gator is a 1976 movie with Reed and Reynolds. Reed did in fact play the character you're describing in it. It's been quite awhile since I've watched it but I believe Reynolds played an ex-con man of sorts that the police forced to help convict Reed's character, a corrupt politician/drug boss/pimp.

[@jerrydiver1]

Oh yeah! Can't remember if that one was 'White Lightnin' or 'Gator', but he was a great bad guy.

[@MattWillis]

Didn't he play in one with Tom Selleck?

[@rsitch1]

Outstanding!!! Bob

[@stevendeatley4878]

once when I was at Luke AFB I was on a convoy from FT.Bliss to the NTC at FT.Irwin and as I was on guard duty at our weapons truck that evening ,I was watching a F-16 take off and I told my Platoon SGT.take I would love to do that and I still remember how hard he laughed and he told me that the U.s. Government did not let crazy Hillbillys fly expensive pieces of equipment and for me just to dream about driving his jeep .lol

[@509Gman]

They let one crazy hillbilly fly experimental airplanes.... Gen. Chuck Yeager

[@ricks.1318]

I LMFAO .... ALL the way through IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@415mysterio]

Makes me sad I was born after his time.

[@Reedology37]

Me too, my man.

[@Camocountry1]

Some a great man love him! East bound and down

[@daveware4117]

I would do ANYTHING for a ride like the one jerry got

[@mrutledge122]

Dave Ware me tio

[@johnsimms818]

Man that's good stuff.

[@obfuscated3090]

Want a backseat ride? Work on them for a living. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

[@frankhurst9665]

In the late 70s through the mid 80s, I worked F4s and F15s as a weapons loader. It was the coolest sh*t on the planet.

[@woodsman731]

AMEN BROTHER....F4E's

[@carolynjensen9392]

How enjoyable. He is so funny.❤

[@Evilirishman77511]

LMAO this is downright hilarious

[@Mudtiresrc]

Too funny...I spit beer at 17:29...lol...love Jerry Reed...

[@Tableaux15]

Preparation H in the cushion, LMAO

[@ricks.1318]

I'd HATE to be that POOR S.O.B. that had to CLEAN his Flight suit ..... DAMN !!!!

[@obfuscated3090]

Life Support folks tell me that most flight suits get amazingly nasty, especially on ferry flights where finding your way to the piddle pack can be problematic. (VERY problematic in the case of the pilot who had to eject when his lap belt got wrapped around the stick and he adjusted his seat!). Their job is pretty skate though.

[@thebestofj.fraley]

The Ballad of Gator has just been blown away by the Ballad of Bubba! Love Jerry Reed!

[@C.L.Baldwin]

Awesome Jerry awsoy

[@1SNOWMANNH]

God bless Jerry.

[@kevinkern4661]

Ashame that this isn’t on video

[@irishtexan899]

Thank you, KZbin, for this diamond in the rough