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R.I.P. Jim Abrahams, director of Airplane! and more - AV Club

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Hollywood mourns the loss of comedy legend Jim Abrahams, mastermind behind iconic films like 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun'
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  • Abrahams, who co-directed the cult classic 'Airplane!' in 1980, passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of hilarious, genre-bending comedies that defined a generation of movie-goers
  • In addition to 'Airplane!', Abrahams also co-wrote and co-directed the 'Naked Gun' franchise, which starred the legendary Leslie Nielsen and grossed over $275 million worldwide - a true master of the deadpan, absurdist humor that became his trademark
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Jim Abrahams, Leslie Nielsen, Airplane!, Naked Gun, Airplane!, Naked Gun
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