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Surely You Can't Be Serious
The True Story of Airplane!
Book • 2023
This book provides a detailed and humorous behind-the-scenes look at the creation of 'Airplane!
', including the rise of the ZAZ trio's comedy troupe Kentucky Fried Theater in Madison, Wisconsin.
It features anecdotes, behind-the-scenes trivia, and never-before-revealed factoids about the film's production, casting, and influence.
The book also includes testimonials and personal anecdotes from well-known figures in the film, television, and comedy industry, highlighting the significant impact of 'Airplane!
' on comedy.
', including the rise of the ZAZ trio's comedy troupe Kentucky Fried Theater in Madison, Wisconsin.
It features anecdotes, behind-the-scenes trivia, and never-before-revealed factoids about the film's production, casting, and influence.
The book also includes testimonials and personal anecdotes from well-known figures in the film, television, and comedy industry, highlighting the significant impact of 'Airplane!
' on comedy.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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as an oral history of the making of Airplane!


Cal Newport

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as a book about how they learned as they went and didn't know what they were doing while making Airplane.


David Zucker

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during his interview on the podcast.


Kal Penn

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