Airplane!

From funny bones to fishy bones, the RRP crew discusses the 80s comedy Airplane! and if it is worth your time today.

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In this Episode:

00:05:50 ROUNDTABLE: We play the TV spot for Airplane! and give an overview of the technical specs of this 80s comedy
00:08:40 LIKES: The aspects of Airplane that still flies high
00:19:36 SOCIALIZE: Feedback on from our listeners via Facebook Group, Twitter, and Instagram
00:30:19 DISLIKES: Elements of this parody that should have stayed put in the original
00:45:14 FINAL RATING: Nostalgic (Disputed)
00:52:40 FEEDBACK & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Show announcements, and how to contact us
00:58:54 YOUNG INDIANA JONES: Chapter 16 Review

🎬 Airplane! Technicals, Cast, and Crew

Released: July 2, 1980
Runs: 1hr 28min
Rated: PG
Written and Directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
With the lead stars being: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen
And Music composed by: Elmer Bernstein
Airplane! was made for $3.5 Million and earned over $170 Million at the box office - according to some sources. Other sources claim only $83 Million.

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