Jim Abrahams Brought Timeless Gags to “Airplane!” and More
With the death of Jim Abrahams, one third of the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker writing and directing trio, a looks at some of the funniest moments from their key films.
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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.
Jim Abrahams, 80, Dies; One of Trio Behind ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun’
Along with David and Jerry Zucker, he revolutionized film comedy with a style of straight-faced, fast-paced parody.
R.I.P. Jim Abrahams, director of Airplane! and more
Jim Abrahams, who co-wrote and co-directed Airplane and a number of other comedy movies with Jerry and David Zucker, has died. Abrahams’ son confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the….
Jim Abrahams, Filmmaker Behind ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun,’ Dead at 80
Jim Abrahams, one of the creative minds behind such comedies as Airplane!, three Naked Gun movies, and the TV series Police Squad!, died November 26, 2024, at his Santa Monica,….
Jim Abrahams, Co-Director of ‘Airplane!’, Dies at 80
The comedy legend also worked on ‘The Naked Gun’ and directed ‘Hot Shots.’ Continue reading…
Jim Abrahams, Writer-Director Of Airplane!, Naked Gun, Police Squad And More, Dies Aged 80
It is with great sadness that we bring you the news Jim Abrahams, the legendary writer-director who — alongside brothers Jerry and David Zucker — gave us such comedy greats….
Jim Abrahams, director of Airplane and Naked Gun passes away
The comedy legend behind such broad humor films like Airplane, Naked Gun and the Hot Shots movies passes peacefully in his home. One of the major contributors to the comedy….
I’m Convinced Farrah Abraham’s The Show’s Worst Villain
Summary Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham pushes boundaries with over-the-top choices, like buying her daughter a $123K Cybertruck. Farrah’s controversial decisions, from acting in adult films to assaulting a security….
Boardmasters 2024: Bilk’s Sol Abrahams on creating ‘best album in band music’ and being a proper rock band
“We’ve done it like a proper rock and roll band. We’re not an industry plant and we haven’t got any rich celebrity parents helping us out.”