IN WORK

Welcome to our exclusive preview of the upcoming documentary website dedicated to the filming of "Smokey and the Bandit." This work-in-progress will give you a sneak peek of what's to come, although you might encounter incomplete links and data. We're aiming to have each section ready for the public by its 47th anniversary. Similar projects in the past have revealed fascinating stories from those involved, enriching the content. As we evolve, this content may change—a living document. Thank you for visiting, and starting August 30, 2023, we'll unveil more complete stories. Your journey with us is valued.

Pre-Production

August 28, 1976 - Saturday

August 29, 1976 - Sunday

• Location: Atlanta Civic Center
• Ugly Dog Contest

WEEK 1

DAY 1 - August 30, 1976 - Monday

• Location: Mundy's Mill Rd and Hwy 54 in Jonesboro, GA
• Scenes: Runaway Bride

DAY 2 - August 31, 1976 - Tuesday

• Location: Hwy 54 between Jonesboro, GA and Fayetteville, GA
• Scenes: Inside Bandit I - Bandit and Carrie

DAY 3 - September 1, 1976 - Wednesday

• Location: Highway 54, Jonesboro, GA
• Scenes: Four-Wheel Drift

DAY 4 - September 2, 1976 - Thursday

• Location: Jones Home in Jonesboro, GA
• Scenes: Cledus' House

DAY 5 - September 3, 1976 - Friday

• Location: Mundys Mill in Jonesboro, GA
• Scenes: Crash Into Pond - Day chase plus crash into pond

DAY 6 - September 4, 1976 - Saturday

• Location: Arrow Alternator Repair in Jonesboro, GA (Day)
• Scenes: Coors Warehouse
• Location: Town Square in McDonough, GA (Night)
• Scenes: Town Square - with Arkansas Highway Patrol

WEEK 2

September 5, 1976 - Sunday - Off

September 6, 1976 - Monday - Off - Labor Day

DAY 7 - September 7, 1976 - Tuesday

DAY 8 - September 8, 1976 - Wednesday

DAY 9 - September 9, 1976 - Thursday

DAY 10 - September 10, 1976 - Friday

DAY 11 - September 11, 1976 - Saturday

WEEK 3

September 12, 1976 - Sunday - Off

DAY 12 - September 13, 1976 - Monday

• Location: Helen, GA
• Scenes: Mississippi Roadblock

DAY 13 - September 14, 1976 - Tuesday

• Location: Helen, GA
• Scenes: Pond Hopping

DAY 14 - September 15, 1976 - Wednesday

• Location: Helen, GA
• Scenes: Kissing Bridge
• Scenes: Tooling Around Helen, GA

DAY 15 - September 16, 1976 - Thursday

DAY 16 - September 17, 1976 - Friday

• Location: Redan Park and Redan Community Cemetery in Lithonia, GA
• Scenes: Football Field
• Scenes: Funeral Procession

DAY 17 - September 18, 1976 - Saturday

• Location: Union 76 Station - Duluth, GA
• Scenes: 76 Truck Stop

WEEK 4

September 19, 1976 - Sunday - Off

DAY 18 - September 20, 1976 - Monday

• Location: Jonesboro, GA
• Scenes: Crane Rips Roof

DAY 19 - September 21, 1976 - Tuesday

DAY 20 - September 22, 1976 - Wednesday

• Location: Jonesboro, GA
• Scenes: Traffic Jam

DAY 21 - September 23, 1976 - Thursday

• Location: Old Hickory House in Forest Park, GA
• Scenes: Truck Stop Cafe

DAY 22 - September 24, 1976 - Friday

• Location: Lakewood Fairgrounds in Atlanta, GA

DAY 23 - September 25, 1976 - Saturday

• Location: Lakewood Fairgrounds in Atlanta, GA
• Scenes: Race Day - Return

WEEK 5

September 26, 1976 - Sunday - Off

DAY 24 - September 27, 1976 - Monday

• Location: Lakewood Fairgrounds in Atlanta, GA
• Scenes: Final Scenes

DAY 25 - September 28, 1976 - Tuesday

• Location: Lakewood Fairgrounds in Atlanta, GA
• Scenes: Truck Roadeo

DAY 26 - September 29, 1976 - Wednesday

• Location: Lakewood Fairgrounds in Atlanta, GA
• Scenes: Break Through - Return To Fairgrounds

DAY 27 - September 30, 1976 - Thursday

• Location: Old Hickory House in Forest Park, GA
• Scenes: Truck Stop Cafe

DAY 28 - October 1, 1976 - Friday

• Location: GA 400 and Hwy 20 in Cumming, GA
• Scenes: Rocking Chair

DAY 29 - October 2, 1976 - Saturday

• Location: GA 400 and Hwy 20 in Cumming, GA
• Scenes: Rocking Chair

WEEK 6

October 3, 1976 - Sunday - Off

DAY 30 - October 4, 1976 - Monday

• Location: Lamar's Sportsmen's Club in McDonough, GA
• Scenes: Lamars

DAY 31 - October 5, 1976 - Tuesday

• Location: GA 400 and Hwy 20 in Cumming, GA
• Scenes: Expressway And Overpass

DAY 32 - October 6, 1976 - Wednesday

• Location: GA 400 and Hwy 20 in Cumming, GA
• Scenes: Expressway And Overpass

DAY 33 - October 7, 1976 - Thursday

• Location: Old Flint River Bridge in Jonesboro, GA (day)
• Scenes: Bridge Jump
• Location: Jonesboro, GA (night)
• Scenes: Arkansas Night

DAY 34 - October 8, 1976 - Friday

• Location: Jack's Drive-In in Conyers, GA (day)
• Scenes: Drive-In (GA)
• Scenes: Smokey Red 22 (GA)
• Location: Jonesboro, GA (night)
• Scenes: Rainy Night
• Scenes: Mississippi Night

DAY 35 - October 9, 1976 - Saturday

WEEK 7

October 10, 1976 - Sunday - Off

DAY 36 - October 11, 1976 - Monday

October 12, 1976 - Tuesday - Company Travel to Los Angeles