The Gist Picked The Wrong Week To Stop Sniffing Glue
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Oct 5, 2023 Discussion on the impact of the movie 'Airplane!' on comedy, including its origins, iconic lines, and fortunate casting choices. Exploration of the exclusion of applicants with mental health issues from the Peace Corps and a new lawsuit challenging this decision.
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Unexpected Shirley
- Mike Pesca interviews Airplane! creators, surprised they used "Shirley" seriously.
- David Zucker recalls a house guest quoting "black like my men," having never seen the film.
Shirley Joke Origin
- The "Shirley" joke's origin is unknown, even to its creators, Jim Abrahams and David Zucker.
- It emerged while watching "Crash Landing," a 1957 melodrama, showcasing the film's spontaneous humor.
Sigourney Weaver's Lost Role
- Sigourney Weaver declined a role in Airplane! due to a suggestive line.
- Julie Hagerty took the role and delivered the lines perfectly.