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