Jim Abrahams was one of the writers involved in beloved comedies such as "Airplane!" and the "Naked Gun" series.

If you’re a fan of extremely silly comedies such as Airplane!, The Naked Gun films and Hot Shots!, then you’re a fan of the work of Jim Abrahams. The writer-director worked with brothers Jerry and David Zucker on several films after meeting when they were kids.

Jim Abrahams, a writer-producer-director who partnered with childhood friends Jerry and David Zucker to create slapstick comedy classics including “Airplane!,” “Police Squad!” and “The Naked Gun,” died Tuesday at age 80.