The Incomparable

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  The Incomparable Mothership October 25, 2024 “Airplane!”

  739 Above the Zeppo Level

  Jason Snell with Shelly Brisbin, Philip Michaels, Dr. Drang and Steve Lutz

  Do you like gladiator movies, Joey? It’s 1980’s “Airplane!”—the comedy version of “Zero Hour!”—with serious actors playing ridiculous parts more or less straight. How does the comedy hold up? What’s unique about the approach? Why was it such a huge hit? We put the ZAZ boys under the microscope. Surely we’ll all have a good time! (Don’t call us Shirley.)