Skip to content

Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80

Jim Abrahams, who pioneered spoof comedy films like Airplane and Naked Gun, dead at 80

His work with brothers Jerry and David Zucker honed a style characterized by wild physical comedy, sight gags, double meanings and endless puns.

Active membership Required to Read Full Story

Related Posts

All 4 crew members located after fishing boat capsizes near Halifax, but status unknown
Star

February 7, 2025

All 4 crew members located after fishing boat capsizes near Halifax, but status unknown

Four people have been taken to shore after a fishing…

Read More >

Two women fleeing domestic violence sought asylum in Canada. The system treated them very differently
Star

January 11, 2025

Two women fleeing domestic violence sought asylum in Canada. The system treated them very differently

This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News…

Read More >

Montreal mayor, police chief defend officers after weekend anti-NATO protest vandalism
Star

November 25, 2024

Montreal mayor, police chief defend officers after weekend anti-NATO protest vandalism

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante condemned the actions of protesters and defended…

Read More >