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Jim Abrahams, Creator of 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun,' Passes Away at 80

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Source: Variety
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Jim Abrahams, the influential filmmaker known for his work on iconic slapstick comedies such as "Airplane!" and the "Naked Gun" series, has died at the age of 80. Abrahams, along with Jerry and David Zucker, formed the trio Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker, which popularized the spoof genre in the 1980s. Their work included "Police Squad!" and its film adaptations, as well as "Hot Shots!" and "Mafia!". Abrahams' contributions to comedy have left a lasting impact on the genre.

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  1. Jim Abrahams, Slapstick Icon Behind ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and More, Dies at 80  Variety
  2. Jim Abrahams, ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and ‘Hot Shots!’ Master of Mirth, Dies at 80  Hollywood Reporter
  3. Jim Abrahams Dies: ‘Airplane!’, ‘Naked Gun’ & ‘Police Squad!’ Writer-Director Was 80  Deadline
  4. Jim Abrahams, co-creator of Airplane! and The Naked Gun, dies aged 80  The Guardian
  5. 'Airplane!' filmmaker Jim Abrahams, a Shorewood High alum, has died  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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