Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker

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Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker (ZAZ) is a comedy filmmaking trio consisting of David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker. The three knew one another during childhood - growing up in Shorewood, Wisconsin, and attending Shorewood High School (which is sometimes referenced in their work). While attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison the trio formed a theater group called "Kentucky Fried Theater". This led to a sketch film, The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977), which was written by the group and directed by John Landis.

This was followed in 1980 by their breakout hit, Airplane!, which remains one of the definitions of comedic film. Other ZAZ collaborations included the television series Police Squad! (1982), the features Top Secret! and Ruthless People and the feature film spinoffs of Police Squad!, the three Naked Gun films. All of these projects relied heavily on parodies, visual gags and breaking of the Fourth Wall, and established a strong cult following.

Prominent ZAZ players include Leslie Nielsen, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Rowan Atkinson, Charlie Sheen, and Anna Faris.

Each member of the group has also had individual success:

David Zucker and Abrahams are known for making parodies that almost re-enacts famous scenes from a number of movies in an absurd way. The Zuckers and Abrahams are all Jewish.


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