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How Airplane! Became a Comedy Legend
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40:33Now PlayingIn this special episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager celebrates the 30th anniversary of the classic comedy film Airplane. Joining him are the film's creators, the Zucker brothers and Jim Abrams, who share stories behind the making of this iconic movie. From its humble beginnings as a parody of a 1957 melodrama to its enduring popularity, the trio discusses how they managed to make people laugh for three decades. They also talk about the challenges they faced, including getting a PG rating and working with a star-studded cast, including Leslie Nielsen and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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