Airplane, The Naked Gun and Abrahams

Jim Abrahams, parody master of ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun,’ dies at 80
The screenwriting team of Mr. Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker often cast veteran dramatic actors in their seriously silly movies.
‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun’ Legend Dead: Jim Abrahams Was 80
Jim Abrahams, a writer-director best known for his work with Jerry and David Zucker, has died. The trio were responsible for some of the greatest comedies of the 1980s, including Airplane!, The Naked Gun,
Comedy legend behind ‘Airplane!,’ ‘The Naked Gun,’ dies
A comedy legend behind several hit movies such as "Airplane!," "The Naked Gun," and "Ruthless People" has died.
Jim Abrahams, spoof-comedy great behind 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun' films, dies at 80
Jim Abrahams, who along with Jerry and David Zucker made up the filmmaking trio behind the spoof comedies 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun,' has died at 80.
Jim Abrahams, co-writer of ‘Airplane!’ and ‘The Naked Gun,’ dies at 80
Jim Abrahams, a writer and director behind slapstick comedies like “Airplane!” and “The Naked Gun” series, has died. He was 80 years old.
‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun’ writer-director Jim Abrahams dead at 80
Jim Abrahams, the writer-director who helped create comedy classics such as “Airplane!,” the “Naked Gun” movies, and the TV series “Police Squad!” has died. He was 80. Abrahams passed away of natural causes on Tuesday at his home in Santa Monica,
The Great Gags From ‘Airplane!’ and More
With the death of Jim Abrahams, one third of the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker writing and directing trio, a look at some of the ...
What Hollywood could learn from the un-PC comedy genius behind Airplane!
Coincidentally, a few days before the death of the writer-director Jim Abrahams at the age of 80, I was watching Airplane!
Flight passengers' ritual of touching airplane before boarding sparks mixed feelings among travelers
Many flight passengers who have a fear of flying participate in the popular ritual of touching an airplane before boarding. A ...
Airplane Turbulence Can Start Earlier Than You Expect
Rattled nerves and spilled drinks are the most common outcomes of a choppy flight, but intense air turbulence can also cause ...
Airplane Etiquette Rules For Your Next Flight
With Thanksgiving around the corner, here are the dos and don’ts of making your way through the airport and contributing to a ...
This day in history: Parachuting Santa wowed crowds at Shadle Center; airplane bootlegger surrendered
From 1924: Verne Secrest, the notorious “airplane bootlegger” surrendered to authorities to avoid a $1,500 bond forfeiture.
Airplane food is reportedly getting much worse
"What's the deal with airplane food?" has been the punchline of jokes for years, but recent events indicate that there may be ...
‘This Is A First:’ Passenger Stunned As Airplane Window Panel Breaks Off During Turbulent Landing
A Delta Air Lines flyer claims to have witnessed a window on his flight become damaged during the plane’s landing. In a ...