Love it! I literally just watched Airplane! last week and forgotten how funny it was. Thanks for the great incite into the background of the making of a comedy classic.
I remember that summer of 1980, everyone was quoting lines from "Airplane!" I can still hear my dad laughing so hard in the theater throughout the movie. Thanks for the video and bringing up some great memories.
I remember renting the Kentucky Fried Movie so many times I saw the Airplane movie with a gaggle of mates as a double bill at the cinema. I miss those days so much, I'm so happy I experienced the 70's and 80's.
I do love most films with Ned Beatty back in the 70's, not to mention the wonderful Sally Kellerman. Makes me want to watch MASH or Back to School just thinking about her.
As an ex-film critic I'm often wary of Hollywood Execs but your video demonstrates an excellent object lesson in why some film companies are successful a n d others are not as successful. Henshaw at American International behaved in an animalistic marking your territory type manner. His brusque Al Haig type I'm running this place response ended up alienating the ZAS team. Eisner at Paramount was polite but direct after the pitch. Wisely, he left options open by inviting them to think about it and meeting again. This is a cogent negotiation tactic. No surprise that Paramount got the movie.
Eisner was very good at Paramount. He helped change the game in the 80's and he did a good job at Disney until some of the issues at the end that got him ousted.
Another great movie choice. It's been a few years since I've seen this but have seen it in fall a couple of times. I already watch a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff anyway but as I've said all along, you go into fascinating detail. With this movie, most of what I've seen on this is just a cursory look at the casting, but not much regarding the writing process. In every generation there are actors who can give fantastic performances outside of their typical roles. Still, it was hard to believe that Bridges and Neilsen started off as being serious actors because all I have ever seen them in is comedy.
Bridges was extremely serious about his craft, and I don't know if I covered it in my video, but Nielson was very frustrated because he felt type cast in overly serious roles. He hated it and was a practical joker on his drama films to release stress. Airplane was his first chance to break into comedy which was why he said he would have paid them to be in the movie and it redefined his career because that was where his true talent lied. It's amazing how such things are overlooked by casting directors but in a sense, timing is everything and that kind of serendipity is what makes classic cinema great. Fate intervened in great films. Today it's the opposite, most films are completely controlled and corporatized 90% of the time thus quashing inspiration and instincts of filmmakers.
I did an analysis of AIRPLANE on the film podcast Close Watch a couple years ago. Of the film analysis I have done on podcasts, AIRPLANE was the hardest one i did because I tried to do my typical serious cinematic dissection with a dual analysis if both Zero Hour and Airplane and eventually lost my demeanor and laughed a couple times especially describing a Robert Stack scene. This is a hard movie to assess without laughing.
The irony about the struggle over the film taking place on a jet vs. the prop plane is that modern audiences look at the Boeing 707 and think “Wow, that’s an old plane!” So the desired effect was achieved anyway!
Never been on a podcast before. Maybe someday, but for now we don't own a camera to do so and that would take some budgeting. Maybe after Christmas we can get one.
@@RepresentThis They did the work and put themselves out there. Steve Martin once said, "Be so good they can't ignore you." I think this was the case, here.
@@christophermoonlightproduction I think if they were good enough to be one of the templates for Saturday Night Live during the early years, they would have made it sooner or later.
I saw this movie in 1980 at a drive in with the family. It was the first adult movie I fully understood. I still laugh at the jokes in this move, a classic
We show the device he used in the second vid as it was something he used for practical jokes and 90% of his interviews for over 15 years after this film.
What a pleasure it is knowing that Shirley got them clear. Thanks, RT. Thanks a lot.
Love it!
I literally just watched Airplane! last week and forgotten how funny it was.
Thanks for the great incite into the background of the making of a comedy classic.
Oh my god, this is fantastic!!!! This made me immensely happy. Top Secret! has always been my fav, but Flying High is very special!
Part 2 is next Friday, see you then.
You deserve way more attention for this - well researched and put together .
Your attention is enough. In time we will grow and we're glad you are here to share the journey with us.
Awesome film.
Fantastic! I love this movie as a kid. Thank you
Don't we all love this one. It's so fun. Great to hear from you again Andrew.
Fully agree!
Thank you, Airplane is one of my favs, but until now I didnt know anything about the making of it. Can't wait for part 2. Keep going. Subed!!!
I remember that summer of 1980, everyone was quoting lines from "Airplane!" I can still hear my dad laughing so hard in the theater throughout the movie. Thanks for the video and bringing up some great memories.
Greatt stuff. Hope your channel continues to grow
It will, once we get a solid library of stuff. I'll give it a few years at least.
I remember renting the Kentucky Fried Movie so many times I saw the Airplane movie with a gaggle of mates as a double bill at the cinema. I miss those days so much, I'm so happy I experienced the 70's and 80's.
I'm with you 110%. Entertainment really respected its audiences back then.
Brill comedy! I'll never forget the day it came out. It's hilarious 🤣😆
Great deep dive.
Looking forward to part 2
Really enjoying your video. Thanks! FYI: It's "Lamé shirt" Lah-may.
You should do The Big Bus 1975.
I do love most films with Ned Beatty back in the 70's, not to mention the wonderful Sally Kellerman. Makes me want to watch MASH or Back to School just thinking about her.
As an ex-film critic I'm often wary of Hollywood Execs but your video demonstrates an excellent object lesson in why some film companies are successful a n d others are not as successful.
Henshaw at American International behaved in an animalistic marking your territory type manner. His brusque Al Haig type I'm running this place response ended up alienating the ZAS team.
Eisner at Paramount was polite but direct after the pitch. Wisely, he left options open by inviting them to think about it and meeting again. This is a cogent negotiation tactic.
No surprise that Paramount got the movie.
Eisner was very good at Paramount. He helped change the game in the 80's and he did a good job at Disney until some of the issues at the end that got him ousted.
@RepresentThis
Im not an Eisner booster but I can see and appreciate some of his skills.
One video! Liked, Shared, Commented & Subscribed... 👍👌✌
Airplane! is one of my all-time favorite comedies. A classic!
It's a very fun film.
Such as awesome movie. In my top 10 favorites. I keep it on all my phones. 😂
I can't go 6 months without seeing it.
Another great movie choice. It's been a few years since I've seen this but have seen it in fall a couple of times. I already watch a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff anyway but as I've said all along, you go into fascinating detail. With this movie, most of what I've seen on this is just a cursory look at the casting, but not much regarding the writing process. In every generation there are actors who can give fantastic performances outside of their typical roles. Still, it was hard to believe that Bridges and Neilsen started off as being serious actors because all I have ever seen them in is comedy.
Bridges was extremely serious about his craft, and I don't know if I covered it in my video, but Nielson was very frustrated because he felt type cast in overly serious roles. He hated it and was a practical joker on his drama films to release stress. Airplane was his first chance to break into comedy which was why he said he would have paid them to be in the movie and it redefined his career because that was where his true talent lied.
It's amazing how such things are overlooked by casting directors but in a sense, timing is everything and that kind of serendipity is what makes classic cinema great. Fate intervened in great films. Today it's the opposite, most films are completely controlled and corporatized 90% of the time thus quashing inspiration and instincts of filmmakers.
This and the sequel were stoner classics for my friends and I in the late 90s when we would tour with our band.
I did an analysis of AIRPLANE on the film podcast Close Watch a couple years ago.
Of the film analysis I have done on podcasts, AIRPLANE was the hardest one i did because I tried to do my typical serious cinematic dissection with a dual analysis if both Zero Hour and Airplane and eventually lost my demeanor and laughed a couple times especially describing a Robert Stack scene.
This is a hard movie to assess without laughing.
It is funny to the core.
The irony about the struggle over the film taking place on a jet vs. the prop plane is that modern audiences look at the Boeing 707 and think “Wow, that’s an old plane!” So the desired effect was achieved anyway!
We need a movie like The Offer about the making of Airplane.
Nooooo! This was too short! Don't leave us hanging for another week!
Robert Stack didn't take a cut of the back end and - I assume gross points-of Airplane?
An Unsolved Mystery indeed.
"I like my coffee like my men." - what? Luke warm?
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You guys have a fun channel. Is there a corresponding podcast? Please consider if you DON'T, and sincere apologies for not knowing if in fact you DO!
Never been on a podcast before. Maybe someday, but for now we don't own a camera to do so and that would take some budgeting. Maybe after Christmas we can get one.
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What a great video. I had no idea about their background but it really does give me hope, hearing success stories like this.
Everything can happen if the stars align.
@@RepresentThis They did the work and put themselves out there. Steve Martin once said, "Be so good they can't ignore you." I think this was the case, here.
@@christophermoonlightproduction I think if they were good enough to be one of the templates for Saturday Night Live during the early years, they would have made it sooner or later.
Funniest film ever!!
Such a comedy classic! Especially during these WOKE times.
Yawn.
I saw this movie in 1980 at a drive in with the family. It was the first adult movie I fully understood. I still laugh at the jokes in this move, a classic
20:12 how did he do the fart?
We show the device he used in the second vid as it was something he used for practical jokes and 90% of his interviews for over 15 years after this film.