Wholesale Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!

This hilarious and insightful account dives into the making of the iconic 1980 comedy, offering an oral history from the creators themselves. The film, made on a modest budget, became a massive success and influenced countless comedians and filmmakers. It chronicles the origins of the ZAZ trio, their early work with Kentucky Fried Theater, and the wild journey of bringing it to life, including behind-the-scenes stories like convincing Peter Graves to star and Leslie Nielsen’s mischievous pranks. The account also includes personal anecdotes from the cast and crew, revealing the lasting impact of the film on comedy and popular culture. This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.