Katie Abraham’s father backs Operation Midway Blitz following his daughter’s death
Operation Midway Blitz: A Father’s Tribute When the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) discussed honoring my daughter Katie through Operation Midway Blitz, I had my doubts. It felt important to me that her name would be visible. But after talking with them and learning more about the operation’s goals—enforcing laws meant to protect families like […]
Jim Abrahams, Brilliant Director of ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun,’ Dies at 80
Jim Abrahams is one of the genius minds behind blockbuster comedies such as: plane! and naked gun Died. He was 80 years old. The writer and director, along with brothers Jerry and David Zucker, invented a whole new style of comedy with a constant flow of jokes, sight gags, and in-jokes that made viewers laugh […]
‘Naked Gun’ Director Jim Abrahams Dead At 80
Jim Abrahams, the screenwriter and director best known for the “The Naked Gun'' series, died Tuesday at the age of 80. Abrahams was a pioneer in comedy parody, helping popularize the genre with collaborators Jerry and David Zucker in the 1980s. He was known for slapstick comedies such as “Airplane!” and “Hotshot!” his son Joseph […]