which played a significant role in popularising parody movies among mainstream cinema, is considered a must-watch for comedy lovers. Tonight, viewers will have the opportunity to watch Airplane!

Here are some Airplane behind the scenes stories we think you’ll enjoy. But First Airplane! almost didn’t take off. Studios ...

Jim Abrahams, the writer-director who helped create comedy classics such as “Airplane!,” the “Naked Gun” movies, and the TV series “Police Squad!” has died. He was 80.

READ MORE: The Best Comedy Movies of the Last 25 Years Abrahams ... it took several more years to convince a studio to take a chance on Airplane! with them as first-time directors.