Ep. 3 Burt Reynolds’ Rat Pack

Burt Reynolds. Farrah Fawcett. Jackie Chan. Dean Martin. The Cannonball Run movie had it all—fast cars, famous faces, and not a single rule in sight. But what started as Brock Yates’ passion project quickly spiraled into something far bigger—and far stranger—than he ever imagined. Critics tore it apart, but audiences made it a box office hit. In this episode, we dive into the wild making of The Cannonball Run, and why its mix of reckless fun and problematic humor still sparks debate today—with insight from a film critic who studies problematic movies of the 1980s.

This series was created and produced by Mallory Keenoy.

Executive Producer: Tom Keenoy.

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