Comedy legend behind some of the most loved movies of the 1980s, including ‘Airplane!’ and ‘The Naked Gun,’ dies
Jim Abrahams — the legendary comedy writer, director and producer — has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 80.
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The British Museum
Whether you explore the galleries or the new Silk Roads exhibition, start your weekend at the British Museum with late opening this Friday. From the Rosetta Stone to Japanese netsuke, discover a ...
Jim Abrahams, spoof-comedy great behind ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun’ films, dies at 80
Jim Abrahams, who along with Jerry and David Zucker made up the filmmaking trio behind the spoof comedies 'Airplane!' and ...
Rivals fans gobsmacked after realising actor who plays lothario Rupert Campbell Black once played a VERY different role in beloved British sitcom
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Jim Abrahams, Slapstick Icon Behind ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and More, Dies at 80
Jim Abrahams, who created comedies like "Airplane!," "Hot Shots!," the "Naked Gun" series and more, died Tuesday. He was 80.
Column: The never-ending appeal of the British Bad Guy
With 'Say Nothing' and 'The Diplomat,' Rory Kinnear enters the pantheon of British villains. Our columnist explains why we ...
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The 32 greatest '80s actors
One of the most decorated British Indian actors of all time ... Audiences fell in love with Williams’ unique and frantic storytelling in his comedy, and in the early ‘80s he led a few stand-up ...
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Goulash, grisly ghouls and the funk of 40,000 years: Vincent Price in the 1970s, 80s and 90s
From fronting his own cookery show to rapping on the lead single from the biggest album of all time, the late career of horror legend Vincent Price took many unexpected directions.
Blue Lights boosted Northern Ireland economy by £20 million, new BBC report finds
The police drama Blue Lights has generated an estimated £20m in GVA (gross value added) to the Northern Ireland economy ...
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For a fast-moving ‘Noises Off,’ set designers used every inch of the stage
The Lyric Stage set for the comedy “Noises Off” includes two ... the set rotates to expose the backstage shenanigans underway while a British company of second-rate actors attempts to stage ...