Those Southern boys had more charm than ANY other bunch of guys...Jerry Reed and Jerry Clower were two of the funniest, cleanest comedians ever and their humor is missed beyond words. R.I.P fellas...heaven has to be constantly laughing

RIP Jerry Reed you are missed.

"Bubba" was the Vice Wing Commander (second ranking man on the base). He was a lifelong Jerry Reed fan and wanted nothing more than to take him for a ride.

I would have paid cash money just to hear Ol' Jerry read the phone book. Rest in Peace Snowman.

Thank you Jerry for sharing your talent and good humor for so many years!

Just now stumbled across this for the first time ever and almost became dehydrated from laughing so hard. Yessiree, nothing like good, clean, Southern comedy -- Reed, Clowers, Stevens, Grizzard, and a host of others. First time I ever went up in an airplane my cousin took me and my 3 siblings for a ride in a little Cessna. I was in elementary school at the time. He was working on getting his commercial license so flew as often as he could. He took us to New Orleans and back and in route, just like Bubba & Jerry, he did all the tricks he had learned. I thought it was magical, like being on one of those amusement park rides we flew over along the lake in New Orleans that night. We did barrel rolls, straight up, straight down, every which a way but loose. I LOVED it. One of my brothers got down and kissed the runway when we got off the plane and said he'd never fly again as long as he lived. This is the kid who used to run the ditches barefoot looking for water mocassins and later became a tree surgeon, climbing big old tall trees with a chainsaw . He almost kept his vow. The Navy made him fly one time from one station to another once, maybe twice, but other than that he never got on another plane. I, on the other hand, have been on quite a few planes, civilian as well as military. Got to ride up on the flight deck of a couple of C130s over the Alps, and have been on a few other larger cargo planes but never got to fly in a fighter jet. I may be kidding myself but I think I would have loved it. One of the last items on my bucket list is to go up in a glider. Tame stuff compared to an F16. LOL

I had the pleasure of meeting him in Seattle when smokey and the bandit was released , he was promoting the movie , he was really sick with bronchitis , but managed to belt out that famous song》 east bound and down. Sure miss him. Love you Jerry. Rip.

Love this.. my father built the jet engines for the F16 when he was at Pratt and Whitney aircraft. Always proud of him.

Loved Jerry Reed! Everytime I get behind the wheel of these big trucks , I think of him! R.I.P. Jerry

Love the " Alabama Wildman". Not one single cuss word and had me rolling. Ain't no comedians can do that anymore. Jerry Reed and Jerry Clower, what a team.

Great comedians are so hard to find. Thank you Snowman!

Jerry hit on the nail, I took my ride in 1987 in Norway, the best ride ever

I'm always entertained listening & watching Jerry Reed, talking, singing, playing guitar, acting.

Thank God for Jerry Reed. Lost a friend that served in the Air Force. This helped to bring me back from that place we all go when we lose a friend suddenly.

I made it a point to see him at what was called Concerts in the Country here in North Georgia. It wasn't all that long before he was called home. I recall him introducing his wife. He said they were both Southern Baptists. He added that he was a little bit more Southern than her, and she was a little bit more Baptist than him. Great show, great man.

musician,comic,actor all in 1 man how great can a man be? I loved him singing too!!

jerry could tell a story that makes you laugh so hard tears just roll outLOL LOL he was one good comic an actor music king in story telling songs. loved him!!!!

When I was 12 in 1977 I walked down to the Briggsmore Theater in Modesto California to see Smokey and the Bandit. I still remember the stacks on the KW starting up. Those were the days for me.

LOVE Jerry Reed !! This had me in stitches from the start Jerry ... Son, we really miss you ! !!

Great story Jerry.Thank you Reedology.

Jerry Reed never met a stranger and always had a kind word or a joke of sorts. Seemed like he coulda been family to anyone who considered themselves to be a fan

My dad was a defense engineer in the Air Force and yep, he is right, those fighter jets are lots bigger than you would think. When I was a kid, every time I got to see a jet up close I was always amazed at how big they really are.

I saw his show at Misawa after the flight. He flew one of our squadron birds. The show was great and he was wearing his flight suit (which as wet from getting sprayed down after the flight, an Air Force tradition). A really great show for some folks far from home.

"Delta Airlines don't make me wear no parachute!" R.I.P. Reed.

This is the best. It is nice to be able to remember Jerry Reed.

just came across this, had me crying with laughter, yes jerry reed you are definately missed

Love Jerry Reed glad he had the opportunity to do something like this you know he loved it

Just so much talent in one person. I have loved his guitar licks and one of the best at it. Could act with the best of them. After this story I was ringing my hankie and I fear I have no tears left in my eyes!

Omg... gotta love Jerry's storytelling abilities. I literally have tears running down my cheeks. I'm sure my roommate heard me laughing so hard & probably thinks I've lost my damn mind. Loved this story! What a guy- great musician, singer, actor, & comedian. And handsome as hell to top it all off. Quite the package!

Lmao Jerry is the man that will make you laugh uncontrollably

Saw Jerry Reed at the palomino club in n. Hollywood ca. In the early 80's, his friend burt Reynolds was also there what a treat that was.

We don't have real comedians anymore. Or music. We still have memories and old videos from when there was comedy and music, though. Jerry, we miss you, brother.

So funny and a hilarious story from an amazing storyteller!

RIP A beautiful voice for the angels to hear.

Love Jerry Reed.

Oh my days!!! I KNEW I shouldn’t listen to this before sleep - and I was right!!! But oh, dear! It was worth it!

Now this is what I miss from the good old days,laughing so hard with tears arolling down my cheeks and nary a single cussword from the Snowman nor ol Bubba... Loved me aome Jerry Reed comedy..

geez, i had to stop the video, i just had hernia surgery 2 days ago, this was so funny i am afraid of tearing the mesh. when i heal, i will come back. it's just too funny.

*TUNE IN NEXT WEEK TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS AT EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FEET!*

Best story I've ever heard

Love the Snowman wish he was around today

This never gets old!!! Thanks Jerry

Love Jerry miss him so much!!

I hate watching all my childhood favorites die as i grow up. Jerry was on a shelf of his own. Legend !

Got to meet Jerry after a concert in Beavertown Pa. Shook his hand and got his autograph...👍

In the younger years he has been like a bandage strict,proud, loved his elders, worked through all environment great tourderal for a young boy

i had to watch, and listen to this again, that is so funny, good thing there is no video action, my eyes were so teared up from laughing i never would have been able to see what's going on. saving this one.!!!

3/16/18 & just found this on KZfaq. GREAT & TYPICAL of this famous/well loved guy....so simple & "down to earth" except in this Air Force story! LOL! GOD BLESS!

d.w.Hunter I like your description of Jerry Reed, and it’s always great to hear his talk of just about anything. As you said it’s great, not one cuss word and a great speech by a great all around person+ . This is a great vlog, and I have subscribed and give a high five. Thanks a million!

"I hope that pretty little Lieutenant put some preparation H in that survival kit" ROFLMAO

I said "gimme the whole package" & he proceeded to lose his mind. 😂😂😂

One of kind.A class guy from GA.

Gotta love Jerry, and Bubba. Jerry tells a great story. The refueling door looks to be open too.

Thank you for sharing this this is so funny

Amazing story teller, glad I had the chance to hear it.

Thank You @Reedology, I needed that Laugh!!! Jerry Reed, go rest high on that Mountain!!!! God's Speed!!!!

Thank you poster! Huge Gerry Reed fan, never ever heard this before. A much welcome belly laugh...

That was great! What a talent in what ever he did!

What a Talented individual.. never be another like him again.

I tried to scream but I couldn't get my top lip off my bottom one...lmao

I did a hitch on an F16 base... The maneuver he described on taking off is called a "seven G max climb" and it takes you from 0 ft to 15k ft in about 11 seconds. I got to ride in the F16B, the "B" model is also known as the "family" model. He's right, the craft is nothing more than a giant rocket 20th a seat strapped to it. :) And, in the grand scheme of things, the F16 is actually pretty small, the F4 is huge, comparatively. Lol. They are like a bumble bee and, like it, isn't supposed to fly. They just give it so much boost it scare it into the air, it's also called the flying brick. :) But, the FUN plane, is the A10 "Warthog." Yaaaa buddy. The flying bathtub. It's low and slow and will turn right out from under you. You sit in an armored tub in the plane... So you don't get your nuts shot off! (Ann other stuff, too). Truth.

I like this story. Jerry is a legend

Still man i listen too this everytine i gt my friends arnd go jerry wsh i cld like again

Reed's un-wrote HIT song, "Georgia Boy HITS 5-G!" (Go ahead ohn son...make it count.)

This is just too funny Jerry's narrative in his hillbilly way I'd imagine bubba was just as entertained about it..."my exaust is exausted"...lmao

Air Force version of : " Well, if I can keep it on the ground When I put that hammer down Then I'll be Texas bound and flyin' I've got my 10 in the wind Let it all hang out again 'Cause how're you gonna win If you ain't trying Well, now we're all back together And we're burnin' up the road And that old Sheriff's doggin' us today He thinks he's really got it cookin' Plans to do a lot of bookin' Only trouble he keeps lookin' Where we've already been So, if I can keep it on the ground When I put that hammer down Then I'll be Texas bound and flyin' Well, if I can keep it on the ground When I put that hammer down Then I'll be Texas bound and flyin' I've got my 10 in the wind Let it all hang out again 'Cause how're you gonna win If you ain't trying Now 'Smokey and the Bandit' Is a tale you don't forget Every time you time your hear An engine scream and whine Well, you have to think about Ol' Bandit Ol' Buford, Frog and Fred and Snowman Their story is a legend that will live on in time So, if I can keep it on the ground When I put that hammer down Then I'll be Texas bound and flyin'"

Delta don't make me wear a parachute. LOL!

Reed has been in my life watching over me since I was very young n s I saved hies life I'm the heir

The Man! Jerry Reed

He was really going eastbound and down

Well I wasn't talking this high a second ago

Break 1 9 for the snowman. You got your ears on.? Come on!

Thank you, KZfaq, for this diamond in the rough

Would have love to have seen him in person or on tv do this

Outstanding!!! Bob

I LMFAO .... ALL the way through IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im still luving this happy birthday too me 😆

Makes me sad I was born after his time.

I would have loved to see the video to this.

Snowman!!!!! Hell yeah brother yer definitely missed!

That's a perfect example of America iserve 72 through 75 one of the greatest honors in my life. That's why we give whatever's required God Bless America thank you guys

LMAO this is downright hilarious

God bless Jerry.

I'd HATE to be that POOR S.O.B. that had to CLEAN his Flight suit ..... DAMN !!!!

I would do ANYTHING for a ride like the one jerry got

I'll never forget the acceleration of the plane we took off in in vietnam. A jet assisted takeoff from a dirt road. 180MPH in about a quarter mile. I'd love to feel a catapult shot.

Man that's good stuff.

once when I was at Luke AFB I was on a convoy from FT.Bliss to the NTC at FT.Irwin and as I was on guard duty at our weapons truck that evening ,I was watching a F-16 take off and I told my Platoon SGT.take I would love to do that and I still remember how hard he laughed and he told me that the U.s. Government did not let crazy Hillbillys fly expensive pieces of equipment and for me just to dream about driving his jeep .lol

Funny story from Jerry Reed! He was a fine actor too. Can’t remember the movie title, but he did a fine job playing the villain in a Burt Reynolds movie also.

Want a backseat ride? Work on them for a living. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Son!

Some a great man love him! East bound and down

Preparation H in the cushion, LMAO

enjoyed the ride

Awesome Jerry awsoy

So practice hard on your guitars boys and girls. It just might get you a ride on an F-16. Miss you Jerry.

How enjoyable. He is so funny.❤

just loved it spit my sides lol

The first part of the story - he sounds and talks like Jerry Clower!!!!

This jerk from Boston has become a Reed nut. We just didn't grow up with him....not completely our fault. The best all around entertainer ever. No one in his league. He made a lot of people smile while he was here. One way or another he reminded us all why we're here., For fun and games. God Bless Him