Jim Abrahams, Spoof Comedy Legend Behind ‘Airplane’ and ‘Hot Shots,’ Dead at 80

Jim Abrahams, the celebrated comedy writer and director best known for his work with brothers David and Jerry Zucker, has died at the age of 80.

By: Rolling Stone

Dec 17 2024
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Jim Abrahams, Spoof Comedy Legend Behind ‘Airplane’ and ‘Hot Shots,’ Dead at 80 — Jim Abrahams, Spoof Comedy Leg

Jim Abrahams, one of the writers and directors behind some of the greatest and most quotable spoof and slapstick comedies of the 20th century — including Airplane!, The Naked Gun, and Hot Shots! — di… [+3781 chars]

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