With the death of Jim Abrahams, one third of the Zucker-Abrahams ... to play a comic role like the deadpan doctor in the disaster movie spoof “Airplane!” But casting the unflappable Nielsen ...

Jim Abrahams, one of the writers and directors ... Their work there provided the foundation for their 1977 film debut, The Kentucky Fried Movie, which the trio wrote and John Landis directed.

Jim Abrahams, the writer-director who with brothers ... their film debut with the indie sketch comedy “The Kentucky Fried Movie” in 1977. Abrahams wrote the screenplay, and John Landis directed.

The world is a little less funny today. Shorewood High School graduate Jim Abrahams, a co-creator of the zany "Airplane!" and "Naked Gun" movies, has died at age 80. His death was confirmed in an ...

He and boyhood friends Jerry and David Zucker got their start with 'The Kentucky Fried Movie,' and they also were behind 'Top Secret!' and 'Ruthless People.' By Chris Koseluk Jim Abrahams ...

The trailer shows Sonic, Knuckles and Tails trapped as Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his apparent ... will premiere on HBO and Max in December. Movies // 3 days ago Sterling K.

More info Oscar-nominated film director Jim Sheridan has admitted he doesn’t think Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch is an “intimidating figure” as he opens about making a movie with the veteran ...

It is with great sadness that we bring you the news Jim Abrahams, the legendary writer ... Zuckers to take their revue and turn it into a movie he would direct himself. The result, The Kentucky ...