Sat Jun 21 04:00:00 UTC 2025: **Forgotten 70s CB Radio Comedy “Citizens Band” Set for Rediscovery**
**Hollywood, CA** – In the wake of the 70’s CB radio craze which gripped the United States, several movies emerged. While “Smokey and the Bandit” became the defining film of this trend, another film, “Citizens Band,” released in the same month, is finally receiving the attention it deserves. Despite its initial box office failure, and the fact that it was directed by none other than Jonathan Demme, years before his success directing “The Silence of the Lambs”, it is now experiencing a cultural revival.
“Citizens Band,” alternatively titled “Handle With Care,” offers a stark contrast to the action-packed “Smokey and the Bandit,” focusing instead on the slice-of-life stories of Midwestern residents using CB radio to connect. The film follows Spider, a CB radio repairman striving to maintain order on the airwaves, and the diverse community of characters he encounters, from truckers to neo-Nazis.
Critics are now praising the film’s deadpan comedy, tender performances, and masterful handling of interwoven plot lines. With a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and growing popularity on platforms like Letterboxd and IMDb, “Citizens Band” is poised for a long-overdue rediscovery, offering audiences a unique and hilarious glimpse into a forgotten corner of American culture.
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