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Helen Gallagher Dies: Two-Time Tony Winner & ‘Ryan’s Hope’ Matriarch Was 98
Helen Gallagher Dies: Two-Time Tony Winner & ‘Ryan’s Hope’ Matriarch Was 98
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Jim Abrahams, Filmmaker Behind 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun,' Dead at 80
Jim Abrahams, Filmmaker Behind 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun,' Dead at 80
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Helen Gallagher, ‘Ryan’s Hope’ Stalwart and Broadway Triple Threat, Dies at 98
Helen Gallagher, ‘Ryan’s Hope’ Stalwart and Broadway Triple Threat, Dies at 98
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Earl Holliman, Star of ‘Forbidden Planet’ and ‘The Rainmaker,’ Dies at 96
Earl Holliman, Star of ‘Forbidden Planet’ and ‘The Rainmaker,’ Dies at 96
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Earl Holliman Dies: ‘Police Woman’, ‘Twilight Zone’ & ‘Forbidden Planet’ Actor With Dozens Of Film & TV Credits Was 96
Earl Holliman Dies: ‘Police Woman’, ‘Twilight Zone’ & ‘Forbidden Planet’ Actor With Dozens Of Film & TV Credits Was 96
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Earl Holliman, Actor on ‘Police Woman,’ Dies at 96
Earl Holliman, Actor on ‘Police Woman,’ Dies at 96
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Earl Holliman Dead: 'The Rainmaker' Star Was 96
Earl Holliman Dead: 'The Rainmaker' Star Was 96
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Jim Abrahams, Writer-Director ofAirplane!andHot Shots!,Dead at 80
Jim Abrahams, Writer-Director ofAirplane!andHot Shots!,Dead at 80
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Jim Abrahams, Spoof Comedy Legend Behind ‘Airplane’ and ‘Hot Shots,’ Dead at 80
Jim Abrahams, Spoof Comedy Legend Behind ‘Airplane’ and ‘Hot Shots,’ Dead at 80
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Jim Abrahams, Co-Director of ‘Airplane!’, Dies at 80
Jim Abrahams, Co-Director of ‘Airplane!’, Dies at 80
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Jim Abrahams Dead: 'Airplane' Director Was 80
Jim Abrahams Dead: 'Airplane' Director Was 80
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Jim Abrahams Dies: ‘Airplane!’, ‘Naked Gun’ & ‘Police Squad!’ Writer-Director Was 80
Jim Abrahams Dies: ‘Airplane!’, ‘Naked Gun’ & ‘Police Squad!’ Writer-Director Was 80
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Kentucky Fried Movie: 13 Behind the Scenes Stories of the Cult Hit That Led to Animal House and Airplane
Kentucky Fried Movie: 13 Behind the Scenes Stories of the Cult Hit That Led to Animal House and Airplane
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Jim Abrahams Dead: Airplane, Naked Gun Comedy Icon Was 80
Jim Abrahams Dead: Airplane, Naked Gun Comedy Icon Was 80
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Jim Abrahams, Writer-Director of ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and Other Zucker Brothers Comedies, Dies at 80
Jim Abrahams, Writer-Director of ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and Other Zucker Brothers Comedies, Dies at 80
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Jim Abrahams, ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and ‘Hot Shots!’ Master of Mirth, Dies at 80
Jim Abrahams, ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and ‘Hot Shots!’ Master of Mirth, Dies at 80
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R.I.P. Jim Abrahams, director of Airplane! and more - AV Club
R.I.P. Jim Abrahams, director of Airplane! and more - AV Club
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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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'Family Matters' Star Jaleel White Reveals Jonathan Brandis' Death Almost Made Him Quit Acting
'Family Matters' Star Jaleel White Reveals Jonathan Brandis' Death Almost Made Him Quit Acting
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Father of Missing Woman Hannah Kobayashi Dead in Apparent Suicide
Father of Missing Woman Hannah Kobayashi Dead in Apparent Suicide
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R.I.P. Michael Villella: 'The Slumber Party Massacre,' 'Amazing Stories' Actor Dead At 84
R.I.P. Michael Villella: 'The Slumber Party Massacre,' 'Amazing Stories' Actor Dead At 84
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Barbara Taylor Bradford, Author of Best-Selling Novel ‘A Woman of Substance’, Dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford, Author of Best-Selling Novel ‘A Woman of Substance’, Dies at 91
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Barbara Taylor Bradford Dies: 'A Woman of Substance' Author Was 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford Dies: 'A Woman of Substance' Author Was 91
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Barbara Taylor Bradford Dies: 'A Woman of Substance' Author Was 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford Dies: 'A Woman of Substance' Author Was 91
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Barbara Taylor Bradford Dies: ‘A Woman Of Substance’ Author Was 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford Dies: ‘A Woman Of Substance’ Author Was 91
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Larry Auerbach, Longtime WMA Agent and USC Film School Dean, Dies at 95
Larry Auerbach, Longtime WMA Agent and USC Film School Dean, Dies at 95
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Michael Villella Dead: ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ Star Was 84
Michael Villella Dead: ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ Star Was 84
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Larry Auerbach Dead: Longtime WMA, USC Film School Senior Exec was 95
Larry Auerbach Dead: Longtime WMA, USC Film School Senior Exec was 95
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Michael Villella, ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ Actor, Dies at 84
Michael Villella, ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ Actor, Dies at 84
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Chuck Woolery, ‘Love Connection’ Host, Dead at 83
Chuck Woolery, ‘Love Connection’ Host, Dead at 83
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Michael Villella, Actor in ‘The Slumber Party Massacre,’ Dies At 84
Michael Villella, Actor in ‘The Slumber Party Massacre,’ Dies At 84
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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'

beat sheet

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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