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Janice · 05-25-2005, 10:33 AM

Burt Reynolds Slaps TV Producer

NEW YORK (May 25) - Burt Reynolds slapped a television producer in the face while a camera was rolling at a movie premiere, but the actor's spokesman said he was just being playful after the man acknowledged he hadn't seen Reynolds' latest film.

The producer was asking Reynolds about his new movie "The Longest Yard" outside the premiere Tuesday night when the actor appeared to become annoyed.

"You don't know anything about the movie?" Reynolds, 69, asked the producer for CBS News PATH, which provides video footage to affiliate stations.

The producer acknowledged he hadn't seen it or the original 1974 version - and then Reynolds smacked him. "What ... kind of guy are you?" Reynolds asked.

WCBS-TV aired the footage Wednesday morning. The producer was just outside the camera's range when Reynolds delivered a quick but audible slap.

WCBS declined to give the producer's name.

Jeff Lane, a spokesman for Reynolds, said in a statement that Reynolds "playfully tapped (the producer) on the cheek, as if to say, 'Well, that's not very nice.' He was kidding."

Janice · 05-25-2005, 10:35 AM

I'd like to see the video of this incident. Looks like Burt's had some work done on his face too.

TripperFan · 05-25-2005, 10:47 AM

Actually I haven't even read the article yet - I couldn't get past the pic of Burt! Looks like somebody slapped HIM and with all the plastic surgery - it stayed that way!!!

I love Hollywood stars with a Gumby face!!!

Janice · 05-25-2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripperFan

Actually I haven't even read the article yet - I couldn't get past the pic of Burt! Looks like somebody slapped HIM and with all the plastic surgery - it stayed that way!!!

I love Hollywood stars with a Gumby face!!!

He must have the same doctor as Joan Rivers.

Here's the video. http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_vi...boxMLC=i_video

*MIBabe03* · 05-25-2005, 12:29 PM

He pulled a "Gabor" did he? Sorry that was the first thing that came into my mind. I know she slapped a cop, but still.

05-25-2005, 10:33 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Burt Reynolds Slaps TV Producer Burt Reynolds Slaps TV Producer NEW YORK (May 25) - Burt Reynolds slapped a television producer in the face while a camera was rolling at a movie premiere, but the actor's spokesman said he was just being playful after the man acknowledged he hadn't seen Reynolds' latest film. The producer was asking Reynolds about his new movie "The Longest Yard" outside the premiere Tuesday night when the actor appeared to become annoyed. "You don't know anything about the movie?" Reynolds, 69, asked the producer for CBS News PATH, which provides video footage to affiliate stations. The producer acknowledged he hadn't seen it or the original 1974 version - and then Reynolds smacked him. "What ... kind of guy are you?" Reynolds asked. WCBS-TV aired the footage Wednesday morning. The producer was just outside the camera's range when Reynolds delivered a quick but audible slap. WCBS declined to give the producer's name. Jeff Lane, a spokesman for Reynolds, said in a statement that Reynolds "playfully tapped (the producer) on the cheek, as if to say, 'Well, that's not very nice.' He was kidding."

05-25-2005, 10:47 AM	#3
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05-25-2005, 12:29 PM	#5
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	He pulled a "Gabor" did he? Sorry that was the first thing that came into my mind. I know she slapped a cop, but still.
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05-25-2005, 10:35 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'd like to see the video of this incident. Looks like Burt's had some work done on his face too.