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Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker (abbreviated to ZAZ) were an American comedy filmmaking trio consisting of Jim Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker who specialised in writing slapstick comedy films during the 1980s.
Sep 22, 2023 · Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker (or ZAZ for short) were a trio of filmmakers made up of Jim Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker, best known for their various comedy/parody...
Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker (abbreviated to ZAZ) were an American comedy filmmaking trio consisting of Jim Abrahams and brothers David Zucker and Jerry Zucker, who specialized in writing slapstick comedy films during the 1980s.
Sep 3, 2019 · Learn how the comedy legends behind Airplane! and Top Secret went their separate ways after four movies. Find out the reasons behind their decision and their subsequent projects.
Aug 3, 2023 · Learn how Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker spoofed their way to fame with Airplane!, The Naked Gun, and more. Discover their origins, influences, collaborators, and challenges in this retrospective of their filmography.
Top Secret! is a 1984 action comedy film written and directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker and Martyn Burke. It stars Val Kilmer (in his film debut role) and Lucy Gutteridge alongside a supporting cast featuring Omar Sharif, Peter Cushing, Michael Gough, and Jeremy Kemp.
Zucker's early career work started with Jim Abrahams and brother David Zucker. The trio performed in Madison, Wisconsin as a sketch and comedy troupe called "Kentucky Fried Theater". From there the three went on and together co-directed Airplane! in 1980 and then went on to do Top Secret! in 1984, and Ruthless People in 1986.
