Episode Synopsis "Airplane! - The Godfather of Spoof Comedy"

The 1980 classic Airplane! has grown to be almost 40 years old, but is just as funny as when it first premiered. With wacky scenes and clever lines, this is must see for all fans of comedy. Want to know how it manages to transcend modern spoof movies? Give it a listen and find out. 

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