I first discovered Jackie in the first Smokey and the Bandit as Sheriff Buford T Justice and instantly became a fan. His protrayal of Justice is hilarious. I don't think the movie would have been as successful without Gleason, his character was defiently one of the main highlights of the movie.

Did anyone know that the studio originally wanted Richard Boone as Justice.

I love on the A&E Biography when Burt Reynolds is being interviewed and he tells about asking Jackie how he'll play the part of Justice, and Jackie said, "Well .... I plan to cuss a lot!" or something like that! Just priceless!!!