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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.
'Airplane!' filmmaker Jim Abrahams, a Shorewood High School alum, has died
Shorewood High School graduate Jim Abrahams, a co-creator of the zany "Airplane!" and "Naked Gun," movies, has died at age 80. His death was confirmed in an email from his sister Jane Butenhoff.
‘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, Calif., his son Joseph Abrahams told the Hollywood Reporter.
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, ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and ‘Hot Shots!’ Master of Mirth, Dies at 80
He and boyhood friends Jerry and David Zucker got their start with 'The Kentucky Fried Movie,' and they also were behind 'Top Secret!' and 'Ruthless People.'
Jim Abrahams Dies: ‘Airplane!’, ‘Naked Gun’ & ‘Police Squad!’ Writer-Director Was 80
Jim Abrahams, part of the team behind such comedy touchstones as Airplane!,' the 'Naked Gun' films and Police Squad!, died November 26 in Santa Monica at 80.
Jim Abrahams, 80, Dies; a Mastermind of ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun’
Along with his fellow filmmakers David and Jerry Zucker, he revolutionized film comedy with a straight-faced, fast-paced style of parody.
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.
Jim Abrahams, Jewish co-creator of ‘Airplane!’ and ‘The Naked Gun,’ dies at 80
Film director Jim Abrahams, one of the creators of “Airplane!” and “The Naked Gun,” among other comedies, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His son, Joseph,
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...