In this special episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager celebrates the 30th anniversary of the classic comedy film Airplane. Joining him are the film's creators, the Zucker brothers and Jim Abrams, who share stories behind the making of this iconic movie. From its humble beginnings as a parody of a 1957 melodrama to its enduring popularity, the trio discusses how they managed to make people laugh for three decades. They also talk about the challenges they faced, including getting a PG rating and working with a star-studded cast, including Leslie Nielsen and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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In this special episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager celebrates the 30th anniversary of the classic comedy film Airplane. Joining him are the film's creators, the Zucker brothers and Jim Abrams, who share stories behind the making of this iconic movie. From its humble beginnings as a parody of a 1957 melodrama to its enduring popularity, the trio discusses how they managed to make people laugh for three decades. They also talk about the challenges they faced, including getting a PG rating and working with a star-studded cast, including Leslie Nielsen and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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Dennis Prager is one of the most respected and influential thinkers, writers, and speakers in America. Each day, he tackles topics of politics, faith, and culture with ease and expertise. His motto is, "I prefer clarity to agreement.” He is deeply passionate about preserving America, the West, and the Judeo-Christian value system.

For decades, Prager shared his wisdom with listeners around the world, through his lectures, interviews, and debates … Now, for the first time, the collective wisdom of Dennis Prager is being made available as a podcast … Listen to Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager, with new episodes released for a limited time only as a podcast.

To access all other content and shows from the Prager archive - all commercial free, visit DennisPrager.com 

Dennis Prager is one of the most respected and influential thinkers, writers, and speakers in America. Each day, he tackles topics of politics, faith, and culture with ease and expertise. His motto is, "I prefer clarity to agreement.&rdquo; He is deeply passionate about preserving America, the West, and the Judeo-Christian value system.
For decades, Prager shared his wisdom with listeners around the world, through his lectures, interviews, and debates &hellip; Now, for the first time, the collective wisdom of Dennis Prager is being made available as a podcast &hellip; Listen to Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager, with new episodes released for a limited time only as a podcast.
To access all other content and shows from the Prager archive - all commercial free, visit DennisPrager.com&nbsp;

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How Airplane! Became a Comedy Legend

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