Image Source: Paramount Pictures Over four decades later, Airplane! still flies high as one of the funniest movies of all time. It’s like comedy gold trapped in a time capsule, rediscovered again and again by each new generation. While plenty of filmmakers have attempted to mimic its comedic brilliance, nothing has quite matched the sharp, rapid-fire humor of the original masterpiece. David Zucker, one of the comedic geniuses behind Airplane! and The Naked Gun series, has shared with us what keeps Airplane! so timeless. According to him, it’s not just the endless stream of jokes (though there are plenty!). It’s the deadpan delivery, the clever absurdity, and the non-stop pacing that make it feel as fresh today as it did back then. (Click on the media bar below to hear David Zucker.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/David_Zuker_Airplane_.mp3

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