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June 28th, 2010
05:53 PM ET
'Airplane!' keeps the funny after 30 yearsIf it weren’t for the talented trio Jerry Zucker, David Zucker and Jim Abrahams, we may never have gotten a number of post-“Airplane!” comedies, such as the Farrelly brothers' “There’s Something About Mary.” And if it weren’t for the Z.A.Z. team, as the NYTimes calls the filmmakers, we also wouldn’t have heard some of the funniest movie lines a person can commit to memory. If you can read the “Airplane!” quotes below and not hear Peter Graves’ hilarious deadpan delivery in your head, then clearly you need to make it a blockbuster night.
Roger Murdock: "We've got Clearance, Clarence." Captain Oveur: "Alright, give me a Hamm on five, hold the Mayo." Captain Oveur: "...And stop calling me surely." Randy: "There's been a little problem in the cockpit." Captain Oveur: "Ever been in a cockpit?" Captain Oveur: "Joey, have you ever been in a...in a Turkish prison?" Roger Murdock: "But just remember, my name is Roger Murdock. I'm an airplane pilot." Elaine: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your stewardess speaking. We regret any inconvenience the sudden cabin movement might have caused. This is due to periodic air pockets we encounter. There is no reason to become alarmed and we hope you enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?"
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The funniest scene of all (in which I was ROTFLMAO in the aisles at a movie theatre literally) was the flight attendant (Julie Hagerty) was blowing (inflating) the autopilot! That scene was classic and priceless!
Let's not forget the autopilot, the sick girl, and the nun and small boy looking at the dirty magazines...oh, and when the one guy unplugged the control tower.
"Macy's is having a sale!"
"....now arriving at gate 1....2...3..4...34, 35, 36, 37...."
I picked the wrong week to stop drinking.
I picked the wrong week to stop smoking.
I picked the wrong week to stop snorting crack.
I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.
"That's when I developed my drinking problem" *splashes drink on face*
Airplane! is the best movie to watch right before going on a plane, it really is. Especially the crash positions.
If you are in the Mpls St. Paul area and want to see this movie on the big screen it is scheduled for July 22 – 25 th. The theatre is in Plymouth (Willow Creek) and the retro movies they are showing every weekend are great. This past weekend was Animal House and this weekend it is Rocky. Check the listings in the paper.
My favorite thing that rarely gets mentioned, is that the plane was a jet but every time they showed it from the outside flying, it made the sound of a plane with propellers!
"Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big Tylenol"
One of the funniest scenes, in my view, was when Julie Haggerty was holding a "Supperware" party for African native women to help them "stretch your food dollar."
I wonder if that old guy's taxi meter is still running after all these years???!
"I picked a bad week to quit smoking."
How is it this film stays funny all those years but most other parody films that followed bombed ?
"Give me Ham on Five, Hold the Mayo!"
One of the best lines was from the Mom from Leave it to Beaver (actress was Barbara Billingsley):
"Oh I know how to speak Jive".
CLASSIC movie with numerous CLASSIC lines.
It will never get old – very funny movie. We all have to keep laughing !!
This movie always puts me in a good mood...I never get sick of it and it will always be one of my top favorite!!! :o)
I know when my husband is watching this movie, I can tell by his laugh! I am still amazed at the new things I discover everytime I watch this movie. One of the funniest ever and you really have to pay attention. And don't eat the fish! 😉
On of the FUNNIEST movies I've ever seen!
I think i'm one of the few people who just never thought Airplane was all that funny. I guess it's because people quote it so often and make references on it to the point where it was nauseating for me to watch. It's just such an overrated movie and comedy.
You don't think Airplane is funny?
You must be a girl.
well that means you suck. maybe you should gain a sense of humore and stop bashing an awesome movie.
Captain Oveur never said, "...And stop calling me surely." That was Rumack (Nielson).
Nope, you're wrong. It was the captain. Re-watch it if you don't believe me.
You're right. It was Leslie Nielsen.
@husker.
it was Leslie Nielsons character the Doctor. He says "I'm always serious, and stop calling me Surely"