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Kentucky Fried Movie: 13 Behind the Scenes Stories of the Cult Hit That Led to Animal House and Airplane

MovieMaker Magazine
Story by Tim Molloy
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The untold stories behind the legendary cult classic 'Kentucky Fried Movie' and how it paved the way for iconic comedies like 'Animal House' and 'Airplane!'
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  • Jim Abrams, one of the film's co-creators, passed away at 80, prompting a look back at the movie's influence and the 13 behind-the-scenes tales that shaped it
  • The outrageous sketches and over-the-top humor of 'Kentucky Fried Movie' served as a blueprint for the Zucker brothers' later hits, revolutionizing the genre and inspiring a new era of irreverent comedy
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Jim Abrams, Animal House, Airplane!, The Naked Gun, Kentucky Fried Movie
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