Mort Engelberg, a producer of the filmsSmokey And The BanditandThe Big Easy, has passed away.

Engelberg served a similar role previously for candidates Walter F. Mondale in 1984 and Michael Dukakis in 1988.

For Clinton, the bus tour was a rousing success.

Mort Engelberg Dead

Josh King, left, Mort EngelbergCourtesy Josh King

It would become a trademark for Clintons successful two presidential runs.

Engelberg tossed away any praise for his efforts.

The important thing is the candidate and what hes saying.

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Its certainly notCitizen Kane, he told LAT, but I guess it struck a chord.