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    • May 19, 1977
    "Smokey & The Bandit" has its premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The movie stars Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Reed, who sings "East Bound And Down." John Schneider also appears in a teeny walk-on role
    May 25, 1977
    The sci-fi movie "Star Wars" opens in theaters, introducing Americans to Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. It also invokes a phrase that inspires a Tom T. Hall hit, "May The Force Be With You Always"
    May 27, 1977
    "Smokey & The Bandit" opens nationally. The movie stars Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Reed, who sings "East Bound And Down"
    Jun 29, 1977
    Jerry Reed records the single version of "East Bound And Down," originally made for the movie "Smokey & The Bandit," at Sound Masters in Nashville
    Jul 27, 1977
    "For The Love Of Benji," a movie that follows the adventures of a dog through the streets of Athens, Greece, opens in theaters. Charlie Rich is featured singing "I Feel Love" and "Sunshine Smiles"
    Aug 10, 1977
    Elvis Presley rents the Southbrook Theater in Memphis to watch the movie "The Spy Who Loved Me"
    Aug 31, 1977
    The movie "You Light Up My Life" debuts in theaters. The theme, sung in the film by Kacey Cisyk, becomes the first country hit for Debby Boone
    Oct 7, 1977
    The movie "Oh, God!" premieres, with George Burns taking the part of the Supreme Deity. John Denver makes his movie debut as an everyday man chosen to bring His message to the people
    Oct 31, 1977
    Otis Day & The Knights perform "Shout" as the toga party scene for the movie "Animal House" is filmed in Eugene, Oregon. The band includes Robert Bailey, who will provide backing vocals on country hits by Wynonna, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire and George Strait
    Nov 18, 1977
    The football movie "Semi-Tough" debuts in theaters with Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson and a bundle of NFL players. Numerous Gene Autry performances are used in the picture, including "Back In The Saddle Again," "Be Honest With Me" and "Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)"



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