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Q1. How much did Airplane! gross worldwide from its $3.5M budget? Medium · 200 pts
$171 million
A nearly 50x return made it one of the most profitable comedies ever!
Q2. How old was Leslie Nielsen when Airplane! launched his comedy career? Medium · 200 pts
54
At 54, Nielsen transformed from dramatic actor to comedy legend!
Q3. What was Julie Hagerty's job before landing her debut role? Medium · 200 pts
Model
Hagerty was a working model when cast - perfect for her natural look!
Q4. What comedy technique takes idioms at face value for visual gags? Medium · 200 pts
Literal interpretation
The ZAZ team mastered taking idioms literally for unexpected laughs!
Q5. What wholesome TV mom role made Barbara Billingsley's jive hilarious? Medium · 200 pts
June Cleaver
Her wholesome 'Leave It to Beaver' mom image made the jive scene shocking!
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Surely you can't be serious? Airplane! (1980) is the ultimate disaster movie parody that launched a thousand quotable lines. When food poisoning strikes the crew and passengers of a commercial flight, ex-fighter pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) must overcome his fear of flying to land the plane safely, all while trying to win back his former girlfriend, flight attendant Elaine Dickinson (Julie Hagerty). With the hilariously deadpan Dr. Rumack (Leslie Nielsen) offering medical advice and the unforgettable air traffic controller Johnny (Stephen Stucker) providing comic relief, this comedy classic takes you on a ride filled with sight gags, wordplay, and absurdist humor that never lets up!
Directed by Jim Abrahams and the Zucker brothers, and starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 'Airplane!' is a masterclass in comedy that transformed the parody genre forever. Join the fun and test your knowledge of aviation disasters, classic comedies, and surely the best jokes of the 1980s with our incredibly fun free online trivia game!
Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker · Starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen
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