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.
Jim Abrahams, parody master of ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun,’ dies at 80
Mr. Abrahams built a wide-ranging résumé as a solo director including comedies such as “Big Business” (1988), starring Bette ...
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 ...
Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80
His work with brothers Jerry and David Zucker honed a style characterized by wild physical comedy, sight gags, double ...
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Comedy legend Jim Abrahams dies at 80, leaves lasting legacy
Jim Abrahams, co-creator of hits such as "The Naked Gun" and "Airplane!", has died at 80. His son confirmed the information.
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He Brought You the Line 'And Don't Call Me Shirley'
"And don't call me Shirley!" That iconic line from 1980's Airplane! is one of many that can be attributed to writer-director ...
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Jim Abrahams, comedy icon behind "Airplane!", dies at 80
Jim Abrahams, co-creator of hits such as "The Naked Gun" and "Airplane!", has died at the age of 80. His son confirmed the ...
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Jim Abrahams, comedy pioneer, dies at 80 in Santa Monica
Jim Abrahams, co-creator of hits such as "The Naked Gun" and "Airplane!", has died at the age of 80. His son confirmed the ...
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‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ writer Jim Abrahams dies at 80
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,’’ ...
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 ...
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Airplane! comedy writer and director Jim Abrahams dies aged 80
American comedy film director and writer Jim Abrahams has died. He was 80.His son Joseph confirmed the news to The Hollywood ...
Writer/director of beloved slapstick comedies dies at age 80
Jim Abrahams was one of the writers involved in beloved comedies such as "Airplane!" and the "Naked Gun" series.