Podcast appearances and mentions of Jim Abrahams

Denzel Belin joins us for the end of Police Squad! and maybe also his mind.

An American rock star gets caught up in intrigue in Cold War East Germany. Or is it World War II? Nazis, Communists, whatever, right guys? Anyway, from the guys who made Airplane, it's "what if Elvis made a spy movie", and it's pretty good. Starring Val Kilmer, Lucy Gutteridge, Omar Sharif, Michael Gough, Jeremy Kemp, and one very odd cameo from Peter Cushing. Written by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Martyn Burke. Directed by Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker.

This episode is so Nate! As evidenced by the appearance of Yo! That's My Jawn's Nate Runkel, sure, but also other things, like chimps (but not zebras.)

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema's biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.In this week's episode, Troy and Brad take a moment to honor one of the greatest actors of all time—Val Kilmer. His passing gives the guys a chance to reflect on his remarkable career and discuss his very first film, Top Secret! Created by the brilliant minds behind classics like Airplane, Naked Gun, and the short-lived TV show Police Squad!, Top Secret! is a unique blend of an Elvis comedy, a World War II spy film, and a parody of The Blue Lagoon. Somehow, it all comes together to showcase Kilmer's incredible talent. Join the guys as they celebrate the one and only Val Kilmer.Top Secret! is directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker and stars Val Kilmer, Lucy Gutteridge, Christopher Villiers, Billy J. Mitchell, Jeremy Kemp, Omar Sharif, and Peter Cushing.Not A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy

Först ut i temat om SIR Leslie Nielsen, så har vi filmen "Airplane!" (känd som "Titta vi flyger" i Sverige) från 1980. En kultfilm som ofta benämns som en av de roligaste filmerna genom tiderna. Fylld med klassiska repliker som "I am serious... and don't call me Shirley" tillsammans med Leslie Nielsen's fantastiska deadpan-leverans så kan vi garantera att det är en film som få kommer ha tråkigt när de ser.   Låt oss få veta era favoritscener och repliker från filmen!   Airplane! (1980): "Ted blir den ende tillgänglige som kan flyga ett plan när besättningen drabbas av matförgiftning. Fördelen är att han är pilot. Nackdelen är att han är flygrädd sedan "Kriget". Hans ex-flickvän, flygvärdinnan Elaine, är också ombord."   Superlänk med alla våra plattformar: http://linktr.ee/filmsmakarna   #Airplane! #Tittaviflyger #LeslieNielsen #JimAbrahams #DavidZucker #JerryZucker

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, Sean is riding high on a renewed wave of appreciation for one of his long-standing favorites — the Wachowskis' Speed Racer. With a growing fanbase finally recognizing the brilliance of the 2008 cult classic, we dive into what makes it such an enduring visual spectacle. New Releases:

Is Hilary Woodward trying to stop Hilary Woodward from enjoying Police Squad!? This episode would be a great way to find out.

New season? Yes, it is. Well.   M Squad / Police Squad! Side-By-Side Red Rock Cider

The twelfth episode of our special retrospective 20th season looks back to the awesome movie year of 1980 with our audience choice winner, the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker production Airplane!. Written and directed by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams and David Zucker and starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack and Lloyd Bridges, Airplane! was producer David Rosen's pick for our audience choice poll of 1980 films.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/airplane-1980), Janet Maslin in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1980/07/02/arts/screenairplanedisasterfilm-spoof.html), and Ron Pennington in The Hollywood Reporter (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/airplane-review-1980-movie-1018276/).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod and the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group at

datum: dinsdag 17 december 2024 gasten: Gunter Lamoot en Alex Agnew. Op 26 november 2024 overleed de legendarische filmmaker Jim Abrahams. De man achter de komische films Airplane, Naked Gun, Top Secret en Hot Shots wordt hier uitvoerig geëerd.

Patreon Justin has picked some gems and corkers before, like Blood Simple and Hard Eight, and this time he's chosen the little known 1992 comedy, Brain Donors."Brain Donors" was produced during a time when Hollywood was revisiting and paying homage to classic comedy styles, and its production was heavily influenced by the desire to recreate the Marx Brothers' iconic brand of humor. The film was written by Pat Proft, known for his work on the "Naked Gun" series, and produced by David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams, the trio behind many successful comedies of the 1980s. Their involvement ensured that the film would be packed with rapid-fire jokes, slapstick, and absurdity, staying true to the spirit of the Marx Brothers while adding a modern twist. The project was initially conceived as a direct tribute to the Marx Brothers, with the working title "Lame Ducks," and the characters were loosely based on Groucho, Chico, and Harpo Marx.John Turturro, who played the Groucho-esque character Jacques, was a standout in the cast, bringing his unique energy and comedic timing to the role. The production faced challenges in balancing the homage to classic comedy with appealing to contemporary audiences, which led to mixed reactions upon its release. Despite its star-studded creative team and ambitious vision, the film struggled at the box office, partly due to limited marketing and the niche appeal of its humor. However, over time, "Brain Donors" has garnered a cult following, appreciated for its commitment to reviving the chaotic, irreverent spirit of the Marx Brothers. The making of the film reflects a passionate attempt to honor a bygone era of comedy, even if it didn't achieve mainstream success.If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plot SummaryRoland T Flakfixer, Jacques and Rocco, a trio of eccentric misfits, are hired by the wealthy widow Lillian Oglethorpe to establish a ballet company in honor of her late husband. Their mission quickly spirals into a series of absurd misadventures as they clash with the snobbish elite, outwit a scheming lawyer named Edmund Lazlo , and attempt to pull off a grand ballet performance.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠

Pour ce dernier épisode avant la pause des fêtes, Alexandre Fontaine Rousseau reçoit Bruno Dequen pour une présentation du plus récent numéro de la revue et un mini-bilan de l'année cinéma. En seconde partie, Éric Falardeau rend hommage à Jim Abrahams, le génie comique américain qui, avec les frères Zucker, a marqué de nombreux jeunes cinéphiles.Le balado 100% cinéma de la revue de cinéma 24 images

Cette semaine, Pop Corn Sucré vous a préparé une petite liste de recommandations, que vous vous ayez envie de comique, de romance hivernale ou de nostalgie année 2000 ! Les coups de cœur de nos chroniqueurs sont: - Hommage aux films de Jim Abrahams (présenté par Arthur) - The Holiday de Nancy Meyers (par Juliette) - Culte de Nicolas Slomka et Matthieu Rumani (par Loane) Bonne écoute!

Tumor ist, wenn man trotzdem lacht. Darum startet die heutige Folge voller Liebe vielleicht etwas makaber

This week we celebrate The Big 4-0's of David Lynch's DUNE and Francis Ford Coppola's THE COTTON CLUB. We also bid a-deux to Ron and Peter's hometown legend and 1/3 of the ZAZ Team, Jim Abrahams, who we got word passed away a few hours before we recorded this episode. RIP. Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe, and we'll be back next week to wish a happy 40th birthday to Jeff Bridges in STARMAN and Tom Selleck in RUNAWAY!

THE GRUDGE MEETS WAR OF THE WORLDS!! Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order! Scary Movie 4 Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ They've conquered Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, & Scary Movie 3 - now John & Tara Erickson are BACK for another Comedy Saturday as they give their REACTION, Commentary, Analysis, Easter Eggs, Breakdown, & Full Movie Spoiler Review for the Parody / Spoof movie once again directed by Airplane!'s David Zucker & co-written by Airplane!'s Jim Abrahams & The Last of Us, Chernobyl, & Superhero Movie's Craig Mazin!! Referencing films such as Saw, War of the Worlds, The Grudge, & The Village, Scary Movie 4 features Anna Faris (The House Bunny, Keanu, Smiley Face) as Cindy Campbell alongside Regina Hall (Girls Trip, Law Abiding Citizen) as Brenda along with Craig Bierko (The Long Kiss Goodnight), & Bill Pullman (Independence Day) along with appearances from Shaquille O'Neal, Dr. Phil, Carmen Electra, Chris Elliot (Schitt's Creek), Molly Shannon (Saturday Night Live), Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Cloris Leachman (Young Frankenstein), h Charlie Sheen (Hot Shots!, Wall Street) and Simon Rex (Red Rocket), Leslie Nielsen (Airplane!, The Naked Gun), Anthony Anderson (Scream 4, The Departed), Kevin Hart (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Central Intelligence), & MORE! Tara & John REACT to all the Funniest Scenes & Most Hilarious Moments including Let the Game Begin, Your Japanese is Awful, See What Cindy Saw, Million Dollar Cindy, Brokeblack Mountain, & Beyond!!  Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Scotto pay tribute to the late, great Jim Abrahams by reviewing what many consider to be the funniest movie ever made, Airplane! John’s Rating – 4.5 BrainsScotto’s Rating – 5 Brains Stream YouTube Downloadhttps://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/ztoep536/ztoep536.mp3 IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080339/Trailerhttps://youtu.be/07pPmCfKi3U?si=uJBGcmbZUlsZXSygNext timehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116118/

Película: Top Secret! (1984) Conducción: Diego Cirulo, Fabio Villalba. Columnista: Andrés Brandariz Vamos a reirnos un rato. Vamos a disfrutar de un cine hoy casi extinto. Nos sumergimos en el mundo de los hermanos Zucker y Jim Abrahams. Por eso, te prometemos una charla repleta de acción, chistes, absurdos y, claro, puro cine. "Top Secret!" es uno de los grandes exponentes del "cine parodia" que, sin lugar a dudas, tiene un lugar en nuestro corazón. Producción general: Diego Cirulo, Fabio Villalba, Luciana Eyras. Locución: Daniela Jorquera Música: Leonel Ibaña, Bahía Blanca Webmaster: Andrés Cirulo

This is part of a series about overlooked movies from 2005. ***Referenced media:“Michael Clayton” (Tony Gilroy, 2007)“Up in the Air” (Jason Reitman, 2009)“Good Night, and Good Luck.” (George Clooney, 2005)“The Big Short” (Adam McKay, 2015)“The Godfather” (Francis Ford Coppola, 1972)“The Godfather: Part II” (Francis Ford Coppola, 1974)“Traffik” (Simon Moore, 1989)“Traffic” (Steven Soderbergh, 2000)“Paradise Now” (Hany Abu-Assad, 2005)“United 93” (Paul Greengrass, 2006)“Thank You for Smoking” (Jason Reitman, 2005)“Kick-Ass” (Matthew Vaughn, 2010)“Airplane!” (Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, 1980)“The Constant Gardener” (Fernando Meirelles, 2005)“Everything Is Illuminated” (Liev Schreiber, 2005)“A History of Violence” (David Cronenberg, 2005)“Capote” (Bennett Miller, 2005)“North Country” (Niki Caro, 2005)“Jarhead” (Sam Mendes, 2005)“Walk the Line” (James Mangold, 2005)“Rent” (Chris Columbus, 2005)“The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada” (Tommy Lee Jones, 2005)“Munich” (Steven Spielberg, 2005)“The New World” (Terence Malick, 2005)Audio quotation:“Syriana” (Stephen Gaghan, 2005)

I veckans avsnitt av Soffhjältarna pratas det om sorgen att Jim Abrahams dött och lyckan att Dolph är cancerfri. Stålmusen blir film och den vandrande vålnaden blir spel. Dessutom har Peter glömt film men kommit ihåg racing, Sebbe har sett … Fortsätt läsa →

This week on The World’s Greatest Comic Book Podcast™: We remember the great Jim Abrahams. In Tinsel Town, Ryan Reynolds is working Mighty Mouse. Ahsoka will end with season 2. Pedro Pascal has the grey temples. In Comics: Scott Snyder teases Absolute Batman villains. The JLU will fight Inferno. We review: Batman-Santa Claus: Silent Knight […]

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RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick things off with a "Stump the Band" trivia segment, covering topics from Wicked and Grease to Leonard Williams' NFL record-setting pick-six. Mitch highlights Danny Hurley's poor sportsmanship following UConn's Maui Classic loss and contrasts it with a hypothetical classy response. Also, Yacht Rock, need I say more? In this Seahawks No-Table segment, Mitch, Jacson Bevens, and Brady Henderson discuss the Seahawks' wild 26-21 win over the Jets, including special teams blunders, Leonard Williams' dominant performance, and key contributions from players like Jackson Smith-Njigba and DK Metcalf. Mitch and Rick Neuheisel recap an eventful college football rivalry weekend including controversies like flag planting and brawls, playoff scenarios, and standout performances. Rick emphasizes the importance of correcting unsportsmanlike behaviors while praising the resilience of certain teams and players. Mitch Levy, Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas break down Mariners' cost-saving measures, shopping for bargain players, and hoping to develop talent internally while grappling with limited financial flexibility. Skepticism remains about significant upgrades, as the panel predicts the Mariners will rely heavily on Julio Rodriguez's performance and a return to basic hitting philosophies under new coaching staff.   GUESTS   • Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) • Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst • Mariners No-Table | Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now M's Editor)   TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:30 | Stump the band! 7:12 | Mitch announces; BEAT THE BOYS password 18:20 | Yacht Rock? 34:20 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table: Brady Henderson (ESPN.com Seahawks insider), Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) - 1:03:07 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel - CBS College Football Analyst - 1:35:55 | GUEST: Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now M's Editor) 2:04:35 | Other Stuff Segment: • NFL Pick-Six Trivia • University of Arizona Assistant Coach Incident • College Football Rivalry Week Fights • Washington Huskies Football • Trevor Lawrence Injury • Arizona State Sun Devils' Season • Ex-NHL Player Paul Bissonnette Assaulted • Mariners' New Hitting Coach • Russell Wilson's Game Performance • Josh Allen Engagement and Ex-Girlfriend Drama • Andrew Luck's New Role at Stanford. • Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy's Kids' Engagement • 12-Year-Old's Cross-State Car Theft • RIPs: Bob Breyer (My Chemical Romance drummer), Medrick Burnett Jr. (Alabama A&M linebacker), Jim Abrahams (creator of Airplane! and Naked Gun), Wayne Northrop (Days of Our Lives actor), Lou Carnesecca (legendary St. John's basketball coach). • Headlines: South Korean man avoids military service by binge eating, The Weeknd sets a Spotify streaming record with 22 songs hitting 1 billion streams, Target ad featuring an attractive Santa causes a viral stir, A student charged $1,000 to a teacher's credit card, A worker admitted to tampering with a boss's beard balm out of spite.

Patrick, Dave, Tunney and Rey make up the Bandwagon this week. This week's trailer park includes: Kraven the Hunter, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Lilo and Stitch and It's in the Game. Idris Elba, self driving cars and Moana 2 highlight news around the Nerd-O-Sphere. We wish a melancholy happy trails to Jim Abrahams. Aaaaaand Whatcha Watchin'?@AttitudeAgg@WrestlngRealist@itsReyCash@PCTunney@itsmedpp@ViolentAesop@TheMindlessPod@therealcplatt@ChairshotMedia@BandwagonNerdsAbout Bandwagon NerdsJoin Patrick O'Dowd, David Ungar, PC Tunney, Rey Cash, and DPP as they keep everyone up on all things nerd, and maybe add some new nerds along the way. It's the Bandwagon Nerds Podcast!About Chairshot Radio NetworkLaunched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find! MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)TUESDAY - Musical Chairs (music) / Hockey Talk (NHL)WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) THURSDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / Chairshot NFL (NFL)FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling PodcastSUNDAY - The Front and Center Sports Podcast CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALSAttitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & FriendsThe 5X5 w/ Patrick O'DowdClassic POD is WAR Chairshot Radio NetworkYour home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment!All Shows On DemandListen on your favorite platform!iTunes | iHeart Radio | Google Play | SpotifyListen, like, subscribe, and share!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chairshot-radio-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us a textFeeling the chill in the air? So am I, as I cozy up in my revamped recording space surrounded by new autographs and a trusty bookshelf. Join me, Thomas Townley, on Multiverse Tonight as we navigate the geek universe, starting with my take on John Scalzi's audiobooks, "Starter Villain" and "Redshirts," brilliantly narrated by Wil Wheaton. DC fans, prepare for an emotional tribute with the upcoming HBO documentary on Christopher Reeve, a hero both on and off the screen. And Marvel enthusiasts, you'll want to hear why they've ditched QR codes from their comics, aiming to preserve the classic reading experience.From cosmic adventures to heartfelt farewells, the entertainment world offers plenty to discuss. Sterling K. Brown teaming up with Henry Cavill for the live-action Voltron film promises a thrilling ride for fans of the legendary franchise. Plus, mark your calendars for Valentine's Day 2025 as Paddington in Peru slides into the spotlight, promising to charm audiences anew. We also pay our respects to the beloved game show host Chuck Woolery and comedic mastermind Jim Abrahams, whose legacies leave a lasting imprint on entertainment. Tune in for a heartfelt mix of creativity, nostalgia, and a few goodbyes.Support the showThanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

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It's a soundtrack tribute to writer/director Jim Abrahams of Airplane and Naked Gun fame.Setlists available at www.mondohollywood.ca

La Carta a la ciudadanía de Cuerpos especiales de hoy ha sido sustituida por el obituario con el que Nacho García ha rendido culto a la figura de Jim Abrahams, el guionista de humor tras títulos tan icónicos como las sagas Aterriza como puedas, Top Secrets o Hot Shots.

Liebesbriefe und Tentakel: Wir reden über CITY OF DARKNESS, der beim Fantasy Filmferst noch TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS - WALLED IN hieß. Daneben geht es um einen, genauer gesagt zwei, der umstrittensten Anime aller Zeiten UROTSUKIDOJI - LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND und UROTSUKIDOJI - LEGEND OF THE DEMON WOMB, die beide jetzt noch mal ins Kino kommen und aufgrund ihrer Brutalität wie Obszönität seit Ende der 80er in der Kritik stehen. Außerdem geht es noch kurz um eine Reihe anderer Streifen. Zum Beispiel VENA, VAIANA 2 und EMILIA PEREZ, die ebenfalls im Kino starten. Oder SILENCE, BEATLES `64, AMERICAN ASSASSIN und ANDREA LÄSST SICH SCHEIDEN, die jetzt zum Streamen Verfügbar sind. Plus: RABIYE KURNAZ GEGEN GEORGE W. BUSH, WIND RIVER; FEINDE - HOSTILES, JEANNE DIELMAN, wie BLACK WATER, die es in den einschlägigen Mediatheken zu finden gibt. Warum das alles nur kurz? Nun, weil Andi und Etienne im Haus sind, weshalb erstmal wild drauf los gelabert wird. Also gehts um Frisuren, Jugend- und Modetrends, Indys Grals Tagebuch, die Frage, ob es noch so was wie Skandal-Filme gibt, gleich zwei runter gekickte Laptops oder den Tod von JIM ABRAHAMS. Aber natürlich wird auch eine Menge über Filme diskutiert. Zum Beispiel erweitern wir unsere Filmliste zum Thema AUFBAUENDE FILME, wobei so Titel wie LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, THE BIG LEBOWSKI, die BEFORE-Reihe, FERRIS MACHT BLAU, DER CLUB DER TOTEN DICHTER (again), DER DUFT DER FRAUEN (again again) oder DAZED AND CONFUSED (lassen wir das) mal kürzer oder länger diskutiert werden. Und natürlich wird auch erzählt, was zuletzt gesehen wurde, so dass Eddie ein wenig von SMILE 2 berichtet, was einen kurzen Horror-Block von TERRIFIER 3 bis hin zu IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS zur Folge hat. Andi hingehen schwärmt ein wenig über BLACK MIRROR und ein paar der letzten Folgen die er gesehen hat und schafft es dann auch noch irgendwo innerhalb all dieser Ausschweifungen auch noch ALEX CROSS als Serien-Tipp mit auf den Weg zu geben, bevor Daniel ein vorsichtiges Liebeslied zu TODESMELODIE anstimmt, mit der er Sergio Leones Amerika-Trilogie nun komplettiert hat. Lange Rede, kurzer Sinn: ein klassischer Nachmittag bei KINO+. Dabei wünschen wir Euch nun genauso viel Spaß wie mit all den hier angesprochenen Titel. Bleibt gesund, gut drauf und vor allem gespannt auf Sonntag, da gibt's noch mal leckeren Zusatz-Content. Bis dahin: tschüss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about how much a letter from John Lennon to Eric Clapton could sell at auction for and the death of director Jim Abrahams. They also share details about things to do over Thanksgiving weekend and […]

Nicole Kidman bought Waylon Jennings classic guitar for her husband Keith Urban...one of the co-creators of the movies Airplane & Naken Gun ect,  Jim Abrahams is dead at 80...plus Jim Gaffigan has a new comedy special on Hulu!

Nicole Kidman bought Waylon Jennings classic guitar for her husband Keith Urban...one of the co-creators of the movies Airplane & Naken Gun ect,  Jim Abrahams is dead at 80...plus Jim Gaffigan has a new comedy special on Hulu!

Ab17 - der tägliche Podcast mit Kathrin und Tommy Wosch. Montag bis Freitag. Morgens und AbendsKlick hier für Rabatte und Partner Aktionen: https://bio.to/Ab17shownotesWenn ihr Lust habt uns zu unterstützen, hier geht es zu unseren werbefreien Folgen und zum Special Content. Werdet Bezahlis: https://steadyhq.com/de/ab17/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ab17podcastWhatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBSCV98kyyQceNs4A1IAnfragen wegen Kooperationen oder Werbung gerne an: kontakt@diewoschs.deIn dieser Episode von „Ab 17“ reflektieren Kathrin und Tommy Wosch über Humor, Lebensweisheiten und gesellschaftliche Dynamiken. Die Folge steht unter dem Eindruck des Lebens und Werks von Jim Abrahams, einem der Macher hinter Filmen wie „Die nackte Kanone“. Tommy erzählt, wie diese Form des absurden Humors seine Sicht auf Satire und Unterhaltung geprägt hat, während Kathrin mit ihren typischen Kommentaren die Diskussion auflockert. Die beiden werfen zudem einen Blick auf die deutsche Humorlandschaft und diskutieren die Werke von Helge Schneider und anderen Größen.Darüber hinaus beschäftigen sich Kathrin und Tommy mit skurrilen Geschichten und philosophischen Gedanken. Von archäologischen Skandalen bis hin zu Münzsammlungen, die zu unglaublichen Entdeckungen führen könnten. Den Abschluss bildet eine Diskussion über die Lebensweisheit „Wir können die Winde nicht ändern, aber die Segel richtig setzen“ – mit der Frage, wer in ihrem Umfeld diese Einstellung wirklich lebt. Eine Episode, die die perfekte Mischung aus Witz, Nachdenklichkeit und Alltagsgeschichten bietet.Inhalt00:00:00 - Begrüßung und Jim Abrahams Lebenswerk00:04:15 - Humor in Deutschland und Helge Schneider00:08:30 - Archäologischer Skandal um falsche Datierungen00:13:10 - Tommy entdeckt eine wertvolle Münze00:17:45 - Diskussion über Lebensweisheiten und Anpassung00:21:30 - Reflexion über Autoritäten und Gesellschaft00:25:10 - Gedanken zu Freundschaften und Anpassung00:27:45 - Verabschiedung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Jim Abrahams, a Shorewood High School alum, co-creator of the zany "Airplane!" and "Naked Gun," movies, has died at age 80. 2. A bartender hit by a reckless driver in Milwaukee's Bayview neighborhood is back home from the hospital. 3. As we near the halfway point of Wisconsin's gun deer hunt, the harvest numbers appear a bit down.

The Drum of Dumb has spoken, and we discussed one of the most quoted films of all time. Is it so clever that its dumb? You be the judge! Content Warning: we discuss outdated themes in the film that would not be acceptable by today's standards. Old Tomato Face and Mr. Monopoly co-host Bad For Me. If you have a favorite dumb film, let us know at hourofthunder@gmail.com and it could be entered into a future Drum of Dumb. October will be all Simpsons Tree House of Horror episodes, starting with 5 (Season 6).

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're revisiting Hot Shots!—the 1991 spoof directed by Jim Abrahams that attempts to poke fun at "Top Gun" and other Hollywood blockbusters. While the film aims for the comedic heights of predecessors like Airplane! and The Naked Gun, our take is that its humor hasn't aged as well, feeling a bit dated compared to these classics.A Missed Mark in Parody Hot Shots! casts Charlie Sheen as Topper Harley, a renegade fighter pilot navigating a ludicrously exaggerated military world. The film is loaded with slapstick, visual puns, and a barrage of gags, but often the comedy feels more forced than naturally funny, lacking the organic wit that made Airplane! a standout.Forced Fun The narrative follows Topper as he's drawn back into a bizarre mission dubbed "Operation Sleepy Weasel." Throughout his journey, Topper deals with a complicated love interest and competitive fellow pilots. While the scenes aim for laughs—like a melodramatic food fight sequence—they sometimes miss the mark, feeling more like a checklist of parodies rather than a fluid comedic storyline.Why It Feels LacklusterComparative Humor: When placed alongside Airplane! and The Naked Gun, the humor in Hot Shots! feels less sharp. The gags, while abundant, don't always land with the same impact, and the parodies can seem a bit on-the-nose without the clever subtlety of its predecessors.Outdated Jokes: Many of the jokes that might have tickled audiences in the early '90s now come off as outdated, and the film's reliance on specific movie tropes from that era can alienate newer viewers who aren't as familiar with the original material.Performance Style: Charlie Sheen's deadpan style, although appropriate for the genre, doesn't always carry the comedic weight necessary to elevate the material, especially when the script falters.The Double-Edged Sword of Satire Hot Shots! attempts to critique the machismo and absurdity of action films through satire, but it also falls prey to its own ridicule by not consistently delivering the smart or engaging humour needed to make its critique effective.Why It's an Interesting Watch Even though Hot Shots! may not match up to the comedic success of its more famous counterparts, it serves as an interesting study in how parody films can hit—or miss—the mark. Watching it can provide insights into how humour evolves and why some jokes stand the test of time while others fade.So, join us as we dissect Hot Shots!, not just for laughs, but to better understand the challenges of creating timeless comedy in the fast-paced world of film parody. Whether revisiting or exploring for the first time, there's plenty to learn from how this movie attempts to tickle our funny bones.

David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams, directors of “Airplane!” and authors of “Surely You Can’t Be Serious,” join John Landecker to talk about the creation of the movie, the movie, the book they wrote, and more!

What happens when you combine the directing trio (Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker) behind the spoof smash Airplane , the on-screen debut of one of the beloved movie stars of his generation (Val Kilmer), one of the most acclaimed actors/movie stars of HIS generation (Omar Shariff), satire focusing on World War II spy dramas, musical numbers satirizing Elvis road comedies, one underwater Western saloon fight, AND one extended sequence playing on misperceptions of the Swedish language?? The result is one genuinely wacky comedy which came out just under forty years ago and there has been nothing like it since then.  Also co-starring Lucy Gutteridge, Peter Cushing, and Michael Gough, it's time to go skeet surfing OR straighten the rug.....OR to shop at Macy's? :o  Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon https://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker – together they created some truly classic comedies: Airplane!, Top Secret, and The Naked Gun. They recently wrote a book called Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!. We've got Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker on the latest episodes to talk about the book and the rules of comedy. They also dive into why they cast Leslie Nielsen in their projects and what it was like to work with him.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We are joined by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, better known as the ZAZ team. And while we continue our deep dive into the making of “Airplane!,” we also discuss “Top Secret!,” “Police Squad,” “The Naked Gun” and – of course! – “Ghost,” which was directed by Jerry and became a phenomenon. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll question every decision you've ever made! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy April Fool's Day! We had a great time covering Manos: The Hands of Fate back in 2022 and we were bummed that we missed it last year but are delighted to be back this April Fool's with another Un-Substantive Cinema show. This year it's Hot Shots! Part Deux, one of the silliest movies of all time. Written and directed by Jim Abrahams (of Airplane!, Top Secret!, & The Naked Gun) and starring Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, and Valeria Golino, Hot Shots! Part Deux mirrors the plotlines of films like Missing in Action & Rambo II along with a major subplot from Casablanca. The film is tonally all over the place riffing on movies like The Wizard of Oz, Lady and the Tramp, The Godfather, Enter the Dragon, Star Wars, Apocalypse Now, Predator, and many more! It's pretty juvenile but it's nonstop gags and it's a lot of fun! Dale_A loves these movies just as much as Philip so he was the perfect guest! We had a great time and we hope you enjoy it too! Substantive Cinema List Shoutouts: The Plants of Middle Earth: Botany and Sub-Creation Masters of the Air Dale's IG Bat & Spider podcast Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Questions/Suggestions/Feedback With Us: Email: thesubstancepod@gmail.com DM on Instagram Support Us: Support the show with an individual donation on CashApp to $TheSubstancePod or become a monthly Patreon supporter at patreon.com/TheSubstancePod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesubstancepod/support

We are really joined by The Directors this week – directors Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, otherwise known as ZAZ. This week we dive deep into the making of their immortal comedy classic “Airplane!.” Learn about the movie's connection to “Mission: Impossible” and so much more. It's a gas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The voice of the NYC Subway Bernie Wagenblast (Cranford Radio, ITE Talks Transportation) and the lads conquer their drinking problems and call each other Shirley as they cover the Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker comedy blockbuster Airplane!. Topics include the film's incredible joke variety, the brilliance of Leslie Nielson, and what it means to like gladiator movies and to have seen a grown man naked in the year of our lord 2024. Want more TWOAPW? Get access to our full back catalogue of premium/bonus episodes and add your name to the masthead of our website by subscribing for $5/month at Patreon.com/worstofall! Bernie Wagenblast: Twitter // Instagram // TikTok Cranford Radio presents the sounds and voices of Cranford, New Jersey. Hosted by Bernie Wagenblast. Available on Apple Podcasts // Spotify ITE Talks Transportation is a collaboration between ITE and Bernie Wagenblast, founder and editor of the Transportation Communication Newsletter and host of Transportation Radio. Each month, a new podcast features a thought leader within the transportation industry. In keeping with #transportationtuesday, a new episode will be available the 4th Tuesday of every month. Available on Apple Podcasts // Spotify The Stream by AASHTO explores environmental topics important to people involved in transportation and infrastructure programs. Available on Apple Podcasts // Spotify The Transport Communications Newsletter Media Referenced in this Episode: Airplane! Dir. by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker. Paramount Pictures. 1980. Bernie Wagenblast, the voice of NYC subways, finding her true voice after sharing her transition by CBS. "Finger Flickin' Funny" by Rich Markey. UW Alumni Magazine, Spring 2007. “How We Made: Airplane!” by Simon Bland. The Guardian. May 25th, 2020. “Short Takes : Airport Announcer Is No Star” by the Los Angeles Times. Jan. 7th. 1991. Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! by David Zuker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zuker. St. Martin's Publishing Group. 2023. TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com

"Surely You Can't Be Serious, The True Story of Airplane!" is the name of a new book by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker - the trio who wrote and directed "Airplane!"The book tells the true story of the 1980 hit comedy, the first-ever oral history of the making of Airplane! by the creators, and of the beginnings of the ZAZ trio (Zucker, Abrahams, Zucker) – charting the rise of their comedy troupe Kentucky Fried Theater in Madison, Wisconsin all the way to premiere night.Four decades after its release, "Airplane!" continues to make new generations laugh. Its many one-liners and visual gags have worked their way into the mainstream culture. We are joined by the ZA is ZAZ – David Zucker and Jim Abrahams.

Episode 729 - David Zucker & Jim Abrahams are First Class Fathers, Writers and Directors of Airplane!  Airplane is a cult comedy classic movie made by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker.  Jim and David join me on First Class Fatherhood today to discuss their new book, Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! Surely You Can't Be Serious is an in-depth and hysterical look at the making of 1980's comedy classic Airplane! by the legendary writers and directors of the hit film. Jim and David share their Fatherhood journey's and discuss the process of making the movie that would go on to become one of the greatest comedy movies of all time.  They describe what it was like working with legendary actors such as Leslie Nielsen and how they got Kareem Abdul Jabar to star in the film.  Jim Abrahams talks about his work to bring awareness to the epidemic of epilepsy, which his son has suffered through for many years.   They offer advice to aspiring filmmakers and give some great advice for new or soon-to-be dads.  Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! - https://a.co/d/ewDWaSI First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

CA now has a law that prevents teachers from disciplining kids who disrupt school classrooms… Nobody spoke about a “cycle of violence” during World War II. Why do we speak about it now? Isn't the question, who started the war?  Dennis takes a break from the news to talk to David Zucker, Jerry Zucker and Jim Abrahams, the writers and directors of the classic comedy Airplane! Their new book is Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!  Dennis encourages his listeners not to despair. We can't afford it… There has been some real soul-searching by liberals. Hamas is not about freedom; it's about killing Jews… Dennis talks to Aryeh Leifert, a senior editor at PragerU based in Jerusalem. He's also a certified Israel Tour guide. Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surely You Can't be Serious - heard that before? Surely you have, if you have seen the movie Airplane! Made in 1980. The incredibly successful and popular movie was the brainchild of three guys from Milwaukee - then in their twenties - David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker. They called themselves ZAZ. And, improbably, they got their movie made against all odds. They admit they didn't have the slightest idea how to make a movie. Much less direct it. Much less convince Hollywood executives to invest in it. But they did and the rest is history and not to mention, a very funny book, just released. Surely You Can't be Serious is the story behind the story of one of the funniest movies ever made. Books mentioned in this week's podcast: Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker The Years of Lyndon Johnson by Robert Caro Ketogenic Diets: Treatments for Epilepsy and Other Disorders by Jon Freeman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I'm thrilled to be joined by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker to discuss their new oral history, Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! In this episode we discuss, among other topics, what set the ZAZ style apart from other titans of the 1970s/1980s comedy boom, how the serious actors on set nailed their deadpan comic patter, trying to nail comic timing in test screenings that weren't generating many laughs, and how Jeffrey Katzenberg and Michael Eisner helped change the face of comedy by championing the movie during their tenure at Paramount. I cannot recommend this book enough if you love Airplane! and it'd make a great gift for the person in your life who never stops telling you they picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue. If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend!

The 1978 movie Airplane! was a disruptive force in comedy filmmaking, redefining what (and who) was funny. We discuss what went into making the iconic film—from joke density to the line that Sigourney Weaver just wouldn't say—with two of the films writer-directors, Jim Abrahams and David Zucker. They have authored a new book, Surely, You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! Plus, the Peace Corps is rejecting applicants for mental health issues. And a tragic death leads to more disinformation about public security from a public official. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 2389- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about dating apps, how sugar damages mitochondria, how food can either hurt or heal you, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/food-can-either-hurt-or-heal-episode-2389 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Food Can Either Hurt or Heal Vinnie and Gina spend a few minutes talking about dating apps, having no luck, and people objectifying each other. (2:00) Gina has multiple friends who have met through apps and are now married. Vinnie gets clear on how some of the apps work, and basically, some of the apps are people just objectifying each other. Gina then plays a TikTok video about a popular coffee chain and how many grams of sugar is in its new pumpkin spice dessert coffee concoction. (15:00) The video states that 185 grams of sugar is in just one drink! Vinnie talks about a video he did years ago where he interviewed people outside a Starbucks about their drinks. He shares everything he observed. What people don't understand about all that sugar is that it is damaging their mitochondria and their DNA. (20:00) Damaging mitochondria and DNA creates a breeding ground for cancer to grow. Vinnie has been avoiding sugar for 16 years and his cancer has never come back, even after he was told it would return in 5 years. Food can either hurt or heal you, it's up to you. They also discuss Jim Abrahams, who was in "FAT: A Documentary." Vinnie recounts the story of Jim's son Charlie, who was a small child suffering multiple seizures a day. Even though Charlie was only 2 or 3 years old, doctors had given up. Jim had discovered the ketogenic diet, which was a 100-year-old proven therapy, but doctors were recommending a partial lobotomy! They were willing to cut out a piece of his brain, but not try changing his food! Jim made a movie starring Meryl Streep based on a true story similar to Charlie's. Look for the movie, “First Do No Harm,” (1997). Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!