2:05 This is a very subtle inside joke. The ground guy "directing" the airplane with the flashlights is Jerry Zucker with his brother David. Both wrote and directed the film. They "directed" the plane by mistake to crash into the terminal. Jerry said it symbolized that he and his brother thought they were "directing" a movie that would "crash" at the box office.
This movie launched Leslie Nielsen's comedy career. For more, see the Naked Gun series. All the older guys were famous dramatic actors, their serious line deliveries contributed half the humor. Stack had been Elliot Ness in The Untouchables, Graves was Mr. Phelps in the original Mission: Impossible TV show, Bridges was in the Sea Hunt TV show. The Jive Talking Lady was the wife/mother from Leave It To Beaver, one of the most famous (and lily white) TV shows of the 50s. Two other films from these producers (ZAZ) are Top Secret and Kentucky Fried Movie (for which you have to be familiar with Enter the Dragon to get the long parody segment). Yes, the airports had lots of religious pushers, so we all cheered when Rex Cramer fought back. While not a parody of the 70s airport (and other) disaster movies, it did ride their coattails. There is a huge number of movie, TV, and actor references throughout this film that stretch back to the 40s. Most adults in the audience of 1980 would get them, while today's viewers tend to miss a lot.
Alex here: It's a little sad that I miss all those references, but I think it's also a testament to how good the movie is that I still find it hilarious without getting half the jokes.
@@CouchLore The "Jim never gets a second coffee at home" bit is from a well known coffee ad from the time, and the actress is the actress from the commercial.
@ Yeah. Grappling legend Judo Gene Lebell. He does stunts in about 200 movies from The Jerk to Rush Hour. Zucker uses him again in Rat Race. He’s also in top comedy Beerfest (the second movie made by the Super Troopers guys) The woman trying to put on makeup is the Zucker’s mother and appears in all their movies.
In Zucker, Abrahams, Zucker movies you have to watch them more than once. There's always something going on in the backgrounds. Even the end credits are goofy. You have to watch all the way through.
I love how the madness kinda accelerates immediately after the club/dance scene. The hanged lady, the coffee children, the 'grown man n*ked', the "you ARE Kareem Abdul Jabbar" etc. And later, the horse in the bed etc! Like you say, a lot of disturbed children too XD
Other movies in the same field/range worth watching/reacting too (cross out ones you've seen/done) Naked Gun 1-3, Austin Powers 1-3, Top Secret, Hot Shots 1-2.
Did anyone notice that whenever they showed the plane, or you heard in the engines of the plane, they were propellers instead of jets? The movie Airplane was a parody of the old movie Zero Hour with some Airport mixed in. Here's a side by side comparison: ruclips.net/video/8-v2BHNBVCs/видео.html
In the 1970s, it was common for religious groups, including some described as "zealots" or fringe movements, to solicit donations in airports. One of the most notable examples was the Hare Krishna movement, whose members often approached travelers in airports to hand out literature, offer flowers, and ask for donations. This practice became so widespread that it earned the nickname "airport proselytizing" or "airport evangelism." The activities of these groups were controversial. While some people supported their right to share their beliefs, others viewed their presence as intrusive or disruptive. This led to numerous complaints and eventually prompted changes in regulations. By the late 1970s and early 1980s, many airports began enacting stricter rules or outright banning solicitation in terminals, citing safety, security, and the comfort of travelers as primary concerns. Legal challenges often ensued, leading to court rulings that balanced First Amendment rights with the need for orderly public spaces.
In the 1990's, there was talk of building a new terminal for Los Angeles. Nothing came of it, but Jay Leno once said if you took the airlines out of LAX, it would become a Hare Krishna temple with escalators.
Another movie the two of you might like in this style is "Transylvania Twist, 1989" which spoofs horror, sci-fi, and even TV shows, {may or may not be on youtube, which I cannot confirm or deny}. It's got a lot of these puns, and sight gags, literal representations of ideas, in it. It and the movie "Clue" where some of my favorites for their rapid fire comedy style. I love the soundtrack because I used to love the Castlevania video games, the songs are also pretty good.
@@CouchLore Yeah, the movie is from 1989,.But here is also the 1960's song, if you search just the title, you end up with hundreds of links to the song.
@@dupersuper1938 Interestingly an actor from "Transylvania 6-5000", Ed Begley Jr. also stared in a TV show pilot with Steve Altman from "Transylvania Twist" called "Chameleon", where Altman played a wacky genie type computer NPC game character that comes into the real world, and makes strange things happen. Ed played the game programmer that accidently brought his creation into the real world. It was cheesy fun, and I think, Altman even had the pilot/demo on his Vimeo for a while. Back then in the 1980's Altman had various comedy song released. His most famous was "Purple Reindeer" a parody of Prince's "Purple Rain", one of my favorites is a song called "No, no, no, no" a track with background music of "The Runaways" song "Scars". He even wrote his own musical based on H.G. Well's Time Machine, and released two albums. He still preforms music and even preformed the voice of the main dog character in the "Doggone" trilogy of movies also by Jim Wynorski.
@@TearyEyesAndersonReacts Ed Begley Jr was also in Star Trek Voyager witch later starred Jeri Ryan who was in Boston Legal with William Shatner who was in Better Late than Never with Henry Winkler who was in Happy Days with Pat Morita who was in Karate Kid with Elizabeth Shue who was in Hollow Man with...Kevin Bacon!
Saw this in the theater upon release & have seen it dozens of times. & I'm 'still' catching things I missed because the Zucker brothers have things 5 layers deep. The oil checker that falls is Jimmie Walker from TV's Good Times". Roger-Roger, Clearance Clarence & Vector Victor is "Who's on First".
Alex Here: I was wrong. I thought this movie was a parody of the airport movies, but it's actually a parody of the movie "Zero Hour". Some of the other commenters let me know.
While some of the jokes of the time or culture of the film. There is enough that is pretty much universal and still holds up. The 'Saturday Night Fever' section is usually recognised, but the beach scene from 'From Here to Eternity' is not. as There is quite a lot of offensive stuff you would not get away with these days, but it is not directed at one particular cultural group, if you offend everyone, it is easier to get away with it. Moist of 'Johnny's' lines were unscripted, they just let him do whatever he came up with on the spot. Most of the actors were previously known for serious dramatic roles and play it so deadpan it's much funnier. There was a series of 'Airport' aeroplane disaster movies. This one was actually almost a scene-for-scene remake of another one of the same genre entitled 'Zero Hour'.
@@CouchLore No, there were now green/blue screen, just back projection. I do understand that it's difficult for the younger generation to notice the difference. Gasp!
1. I guess I picked the wrong week to stop watching "first time reaction" Airplane clips. 2. This movie requires more than one watch in order to catch as much as possible. Little things to look for: Ted was in the Army Air corps but at the bar he's wearing a Navy Lt. uniform. Elaine's trombone at the bar sounds like a trumpet. One of the fish was a freshwater catfish during the "From here to eternity" clip. A woman throws a baby into the air when the plane crashes through the window. Two Hari Krishnas actually fly out of the airport. There are raindrops gathered on a high-speed airplane. Captain Kramer steps out of a mirror before leaving for the airport. The woman with the horse in bed is the creepy Captain Oveur's wife. She is also hitting on to Captain Kramer. I guess a horse wasn't enough. 😳 It's a jet but the background noise is of a prop plane. The ambulance crashes after the plane lands. 3. Otto/Auto pilot has his own webpage on IMDB 4. Elaine has permission to sit on MY face.😝😈 5. IMVHO Airplane II is good too, destination moon.
Alex Here: Some of those jokes I've caught, but some I'm baffled I missed 😂 I've never seen the sequel, just a clip or two. I'd love to check it out sometime, we'll see though, I don't know if that one will draw a crowd or not.
Post Traumatic Ethel Merman Disorder is a terrible problem which affects one in every… well, just Lt. Hurwitz really. To be honest, it was kind of a boon, as he was able to move on to a great career in entertainment. Hmm, maybe it’s not such a terrible problem.
It is a parody, but not of "Airport". Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker were doing theater comedy in Wisconsin and would gather material by turning on the VCR to record overnight, then they'd review the stupid commercials and parody them. Then one night a really bad flick from 1958 (57?) came on, they watched the whole thing and parodied *that* . ruclips.net/video/FasDZeNAmlk/видео.html
9:47 The weird thing is, the jokes weren't offensive back then. Exactly **because** they spoofed everything and everyone, people didn't take offense like they're more likely to today. Equal opportunity parody made things a lot more fun for everyone. Many, many commenters on other reactions, from all kinds of backgrounds, report people from their own ethnic group or background almost on the floor laughing in the theaters, along with everyone else laughing of course.
They WERE offensive back then! That was the point. It was cutting edge and what they said and did could NOT be said on television. You have an agenda with your comments. Take it elsewhere.
Alex Here: before I say anything. I need you to know, I'm arguing as a joke. You're right, it came out in 1980. HOWEVER! Principal photography began on June 20, 1979, and wrapped on August 31. THE 70'S!!! 😀
Perhaps, but just look up the plot of 'Zero Hour!'. War traumatised pilot who led 6 colleagues to their death. Issues with partner (in Zero Hour! Wife) who is leaving him. Follows partner onto plain. Issues with one of the meals provided, causing food poisoning. Pilot's hated commander called in to talk hin down. Bad weather, so pilot urged to keep flying but insists on landing to save the sick people. Lands destructively, but everyone survives. Relationship with wife is restored. You could hardly have two more matched plots.
@@toakreon you're boring, I already know all of that stop preaching. It also was a parody on those disaster airport movies. Two things can be true at the same time.
2:05 This is a very subtle inside joke. The ground guy "directing" the airplane with the flashlights is Jerry Zucker with his brother David. Both wrote and directed the film. They "directed" the plane by mistake to crash into the terminal. Jerry said it symbolized that he and his brother thought they were "directing" a movie that would "crash" at the box office.
Alex Here: I love that!
This movie launched Leslie Nielsen's comedy career. For more, see the Naked Gun series. All the older guys were famous dramatic actors, their serious line deliveries contributed half the humor. Stack had been Elliot Ness in The Untouchables, Graves was Mr. Phelps in the original Mission: Impossible TV show, Bridges was in the Sea Hunt TV show. The Jive Talking Lady was the wife/mother from Leave It To Beaver, one of the most famous (and lily white) TV shows of the 50s.
Two other films from these producers (ZAZ) are Top Secret and Kentucky Fried Movie (for which you have to be familiar with Enter the Dragon to get the long parody segment).
Yes, the airports had lots of religious pushers, so we all cheered when Rex Cramer fought back.
While not a parody of the 70s airport (and other) disaster movies, it did ride their coattails. There is a huge number of movie, TV, and actor references throughout this film that stretch back to the 40s. Most adults in the audience of 1980 would get them, while today's viewers tend to miss a lot.
Alex here: It's a little sad that I miss all those references, but I think it's also a testament to how good the movie is that I still find it hilarious without getting half the jokes.
@@CouchLore The "Jim never gets a second coffee at home" bit is from a well known coffee ad from the time, and the actress is the actress from the commercial.
@@ganggreen9012 Alex Here: that's brilliant. lol
@12:30 “How bout Buddhism ?” is the judo master that taught ronda rousey.
Alex Here: Wait, what? really?
@ Yeah. Grappling legend Judo Gene Lebell. He does stunts in about 200 movies from The Jerk to Rush Hour. Zucker uses him again in Rat Race. He’s also in top comedy Beerfest (the second movie made by the Super Troopers guys)
The woman trying to put on makeup is the Zucker’s mother and appears in all their movies.
14:05 Yes
Every character plays their role completely straight, with the notable exception of Johnny, and yes that's meant to be a joke too.
Yes, that was Michael from Breaking Bad.
Also, Airplane is a Parody of a movie called Zero Hour
I knew it!
Also zero hour? Never heard of it. But I'll look into it.
I am absolutely blown away by the existence of Zero Hour 👀
@@CouchLore The Airport movies were drawn from Zero Hour.
In Zucker, Abrahams, Zucker movies you have to watch them more than once. There's always something going on in the backgrounds. Even the end credits are goofy. You have to watch all the way through.
Alex here: when I was editing, I caught the end credit scene, and I'm kicking myself that I didn't catch a reaction on that lol
I love how the madness kinda accelerates immediately after the club/dance scene. The hanged lady, the coffee children, the 'grown man n*ked', the "you ARE Kareem Abdul Jabbar" etc. And later, the horse in the bed etc! Like you say, a lot of disturbed children too XD
Alex here:...... So many disturbed children
Other movies in the same field/range worth watching/reacting too (cross out ones you've seen/done) Naked Gun 1-3, Austin Powers 1-3, Top Secret, Hot Shots 1-2.
Did anyone notice that whenever they showed the plane, or you heard in the engines of the plane, they were propellers instead of jets?
The movie Airplane was a parody of the old movie Zero Hour with some Airport mixed in. Here's a side by side comparison:
ruclips.net/video/8-v2BHNBVCs/видео.html
Yes, noticed the prop plane sound.
They were playing music because, Rex Kramer, back at the airport, said they were "flying on instruments".
Alex Here: oooooooooo. We were reacting on instruments.
And dija see the end end credit scene? Worth the look.
Alex here: I saw it while editing, kicking myself for not catching it in the recording
In the 1970s, it was common for religious groups, including some described as "zealots" or fringe movements, to solicit donations in airports. One of the most notable examples was the Hare Krishna movement, whose members often approached travelers in airports to hand out literature, offer flowers, and ask for donations. This practice became so widespread that it earned the nickname "airport proselytizing" or "airport evangelism."
The activities of these groups were controversial. While some people supported their right to share their beliefs, others viewed their presence as intrusive or disruptive. This led to numerous complaints and eventually prompted changes in regulations. By the late 1970s and early 1980s, many airports began enacting stricter rules or outright banning solicitation in terminals, citing safety, security, and the comfort of travelers as primary concerns. Legal challenges often ensued, leading to court rulings that balanced First Amendment rights with the need for orderly public spaces.
In the 1990's, there was talk of building a new terminal for Los Angeles. Nothing came of it, but Jay Leno once said if you took the airlines out of LAX, it would become a Hare Krishna temple with escalators.
Another reactor who misses the after credit scene lol
This film is a direct parody of Zero Hour, and even uses much of the original dialogue
Another pointless comment about reactors missing the end credit scene in "Airplane!"
Another movie the two of you might like in this style is "Transylvania Twist, 1989" which spoofs horror, sci-fi, and even TV shows, {may or may not be on youtube, which I cannot confirm or deny}. It's got a lot of these puns, and sight gags, literal representations of ideas, in it. It and the movie "Clue" where some of my favorites for their rapid fire comedy style. I love the soundtrack because I used to love the Castlevania video games, the songs are also pretty good.
Alex Here: is Transylvania twist a 1989 movie? Or is that just the title?
@@CouchLore Yeah, the movie is from 1989,.But here is also the 1960's song, if you search just the title, you end up with hundreds of links to the song.
See also: Transylvania 6-5000
@@dupersuper1938 Interestingly an actor from "Transylvania 6-5000", Ed Begley Jr. also stared in a TV show pilot with Steve Altman from "Transylvania Twist" called "Chameleon", where Altman played a wacky genie type computer NPC game character that comes into the real world, and makes strange things happen. Ed played the game programmer that accidently brought his creation into the real world. It was cheesy fun, and I think, Altman even had the pilot/demo on his Vimeo for a while. Back then in the 1980's Altman had various comedy song released. His most famous was "Purple Reindeer" a parody of Prince's "Purple Rain", one of my favorites is a song called "No, no, no, no" a track with background music of "The Runaways" song "Scars". He even wrote his own musical based on H.G. Well's Time Machine, and released two albums. He still preforms music and even preformed the voice of the main dog character in the "Doggone" trilogy of movies also by Jim Wynorski.
@@TearyEyesAndersonReacts Ed Begley Jr was also in Star Trek Voyager witch later starred Jeri Ryan who was in Boston Legal with William Shatner who was in Better Late than Never with Henry Winkler who was in Happy Days with Pat Morita who was in Karate Kid with Elizabeth Shue who was in Hollow Man with...Kevin Bacon!
Saw this in the theater upon release & have seen it dozens of times. & I'm 'still' catching things I missed because the Zucker brothers have things 5 layers deep. The oil checker that falls is Jimmie Walker from TV's Good Times". Roger-Roger, Clearance Clarence & Vector Victor is "Who's on First".
They were doing jazz, because they were 'on instruments.' #BlinkAndYouMissIt
Can you explain more about the Airport movie, I don't know the reference. Great video.
Alex Here: I was wrong. I thought this movie was a parody of the airport movies, but it's actually a parody of the movie "Zero Hour". Some of the other commenters let me know.
Lloyd Bridges is the father of Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, and he has a daughter Cindy.
While some of the jokes of the time or culture of the film. There is enough that is pretty much universal and still holds up. The 'Saturday Night Fever' section is usually recognised, but the beach scene from 'From Here to Eternity' is not. as
There is quite a lot of offensive stuff you would not get away with these days, but it is not directed at one particular cultural group, if you offend everyone, it is easier to get away with it.
Moist of 'Johnny's' lines were unscripted, they just let him do whatever he came up with on the spot. Most of the actors were previously known for serious dramatic roles and play it so deadpan it's much funnier.
There was a series of 'Airport' aeroplane disaster movies. This one was actually almost a scene-for-scene remake of another one of the same genre entitled 'Zero Hour'.
Most people miss that Johnathan Banks AKA Mike from Breaking Bad is in this. I think it's because he is so young people just do not recognize him.
I just wanted to say, good luck, we're all counting on you.
George Zipp said that?
G'day, this movie is not call Airplane here in Australia 🦘🇦🇺, it's called " Flying High" ✈️
Also by them: Kentucky Fried Movie
Top Secret !
The Naked Gun 1,2,3
Hot Shots 1,2
BASEketball
Rat Race
Are you each familiar with Kung Fu Hustle ?
You forgot Beau Bridges. He is also Lloyd Bridge's son
Yeah, even though Jeff is the more famous of the two, Beau is really no slouch himself. He has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and even a Grammy.
The car scene wasn’t Green screen, it was back projection
Alex Here: GASP!!! You mean there was no green/blue screen in this movie?!! I'm so excited to hear that! 😀
@@CouchLore No, there were now green/blue screen, just back projection. I do understand that it's difficult for the younger generation to notice the difference. Gasp!
5 plasters?! If your gf/wife is doing unspeakable things blink your eyes 3 times quickly!
1. I guess I picked the wrong week to stop watching "first time reaction" Airplane clips.
2. This movie requires more than one watch in order to catch as much as possible. Little things to look for:
Ted was in the Army Air corps but at the bar he's wearing a Navy Lt. uniform.
Elaine's trombone at the bar sounds like a trumpet.
One of the fish was a freshwater catfish during the "From here to eternity" clip.
A woman throws a baby into the air when the plane crashes through the window.
Two Hari Krishnas actually fly out of the airport.
There are raindrops gathered on a high-speed airplane.
Captain Kramer steps out of a mirror before leaving for the airport.
The woman with the horse in bed is the creepy Captain Oveur's wife. She is also hitting on to Captain Kramer. I guess a horse wasn't enough. 😳
It's a jet but the background noise is of a prop plane.
The ambulance crashes after the plane lands.
3. Otto/Auto pilot has his own webpage on IMDB
4. Elaine has permission to sit on MY face.😝😈
5. IMVHO Airplane II is good too, destination moon.
Alex Here: Some of those jokes I've caught, but some I'm baffled I missed 😂
I've never seen the sequel, just a clip or two. I'd love to check it out sometime, we'll see though, I don't know if that one will draw a crowd or not.
And the man sitting in the Cab was Howard Jarvis, a political figure in California (Father of Proposition 13)
Ambulances from the 80s were the same as in Cannonball Run.
Alex Here: I haven't seen Cannonball Run. I should probably add that to the list.
Post Traumatic Ethel Merman Disorder is a terrible problem which affects one in every… well, just Lt. Hurwitz really. To be honest, it was kind of a boon, as he was able to move on to a great career in entertainment. Hmm, maybe it’s not such a terrible problem.
You'll be great.... You'll be swell....
The difference between green screen (which was blue screen back then, iirc) and rear projection is...
11:04 re'inflatio
13:35 Otto just wants to cuddle... maybe?
It is a parody, but not of "Airport".
Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker were doing theater comedy in Wisconsin and would gather material by turning on the VCR to record overnight, then they'd review the stupid commercials and parody them. Then one night a really bad flick from 1958 (57?) came on, they watched the whole thing and parodied *that* .
ruclips.net/video/FasDZeNAmlk/видео.html
She hasn't seen "Breaking Bad?" Reaction, Like and Subscribe gold my friends. I would get on that.
9:47 The weird thing is, the jokes weren't offensive back then. Exactly **because** they spoofed everything and everyone, people didn't take offense like they're more likely to today. Equal opportunity parody made things a lot more fun for everyone. Many, many commenters on other reactions, from all kinds of backgrounds, report people from their own ethnic group or background almost on the floor laughing in the theaters, along with everyone else laughing of course.
They WERE offensive back then! That was the point. It was cutting edge and what they said and did could NOT be said on television.
You have an agenda with your comments. Take it elsewhere.
Um, yeah the jokes were meant to be offensive, outrageously so. That was the whole point.
Didja see what was on the shelves at the Mayo Clinic?
Ham on 2, hold the mayo 😂
Yes, love that
How the heck did you know that I'm me? Are you psychic or something?
Another reactor who misses the after credit scene lol
Alex here: I'm kicking myself over it. I found it while editing.
I have to admit that 19 minutes is too short but you did get a lot of jokes in the run time.
Alex here:. I agree. We're still new, so we're still getting comfortable with opening up. I didn't want to just have 40 minutes of us being silent.
This is 80's not 70's
Alex Here: before I say anything. I need you to know, I'm arguing as a joke. You're right, it came out in 1980.
HOWEVER! Principal photography began on June 20, 1979, and wrapped on August 31. THE 70'S!!! 😀
Your reaction was fine but it was much too short. You cut out many of the best parts of the movie.
Thanks for the heads up!..
ruclips.net/video/8-v2BHNBVCs/видео.htmlsi=qIbqQnpyg7sODynQ
It's a parody of 'Zero Hour!'
Alex here: I've heard from another comment, I'm so shocked that it's a direct parody of something. I have to watch zero hour now.
It's also a parody of the Airport movies starting in 1970.
Perhaps, but just look up the plot of 'Zero Hour!'.
War traumatised pilot who led 6 colleagues to their death. Issues with partner (in Zero Hour! Wife) who is leaving him. Follows partner onto plain. Issues with one of the meals provided, causing food poisoning. Pilot's hated commander called in to talk hin down. Bad weather, so pilot urged to keep flying but insists on landing to save the sick people. Lands destructively, but everyone survives. Relationship with wife is restored.
You could hardly have two more matched plots.
@@toakreon you're boring, I already know all of that stop preaching. It also was a parody on those disaster airport movies. Two things can be true at the same time.
Above is a link to an almost scene by scene comparison of Airplane! and Zero Hour!
Oh, it's almost an EXACT, shot for shot parody remake of "Airport."
A (less than) 19 minute reaction for Airplane is lazy. The average is double that. And with good reason.
It was ok...but way too short .....
.you cut out way too much.
bro. your leg bandages...did the cat do this to you? do you feel unsafe?
Alex here:. No. I did it to myself. I'm trans and was shaving my legs for the first time. 😅