Dennis Perkins
45 Years Ago: ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Sets New Road-Pic Template
In 1977, Burt Reynolds and Jackie Gleason gave CB radios and car chases their big-screen moment.
How Steve Martin Hassled Hollywood in ‘Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid’
Classic noir films are given new life in Carl Reiner's 1982 comedy.
When Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo Teamed Up to Take Down ‘Ebony and Ivory’
Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra give new spin on Paul McCartney's hit song.
45 Years Ago: Bill Murray Debuts ‘SNL”s Nick the Lounge Singer
He never lets the reality of his dingy surroundings get him down.
40 Years Ago: John Belushi’s Death Shocks the Comedy World
Comedian was found dead on March 5, 1982.