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‘Don’t call me Shirley’: Watch five classic moments from Jim Abrahams comedies
Writer-director was involved with a string of hits, including Airplane!, Hot Shots! and The Naked Gun. Here are some of the most famous scenes. Jim Abrahams, the writer-director involved with the ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
From Airplane! to The Naked Gun, Jim Abrahams was a pioneer of spoof comedy
The writer and director, who died this week, helped to define what big screen spoofs would look like in the decades after. Jim Abrahams, co-creator of Airplane! and The Naked Gun, dies aged 80 ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
A 'pinch me' moment - Rogers on England call-up
Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers describes it as a "pinch me" moment after being called up by England for November’s Nations League games.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Jim Abrahams, co-creator of Airplane! and The Naked Gun, dies aged 80
Famed comedy writer and director, who was also involved in Ruthless People and Hot Shots!, died of natural causes. Jim Abrahams, the writer-director involved with hit comedies Airplane! and The ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
WATCH: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti evokes original 'Google Me' moment after Hoosiers move to 10-0
Indiana moved to 10-0 with a 20-15 win over Michigan on SaturdaySports - CBS Sports - November 10 -
Trump and Putin, Call Me Maybe?
Plus, Bishop calls on Archbishop to resign over Church abuse scandal.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
NFL Week 8 five things we liked and disliked: National Tight Ends Day, Seattle's comedy of errors
George Kittle went wild on his favorite holidaySports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Soccer star Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
A moment that changed me: My miscarriages were devastating – but an orca gave me comfort and hope
How can anyone cope with the loss of their pregnancies? When I watched Tahlequah the whale grieve her calf and go on to have another, it felt like the omen I needed to try again. It was winter ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Is Jim from The Office really the sexiest man in the world?
According to People magazine, the actor John Krasinski is the “sexiest man alive”. The internet is furious. Name: John Krasinski.. Age: 45. Continue reading...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago -
This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?
“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
My children don’t care about me. I’m 61 and want to rewrite my will. Where do I start?
“I do not see myself living with my children at the end of my life.”Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago -
The October jobs report comes at a crucial moment — but don’t expect clear answers on the economy
Job gains in October will likely be dragged down by one-off events like Hurricane Milton and the Boeing strike. Here’s how that could muddy the waters for investors and the Fed.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Mike Schur watched a documentary. Next thing, he has a Ted Danson comedy on his hands
Mike Schur found unlikely inspiration for his new Ted Danson comedy in a Chilean documentary. His goal: to make viewers feel like they want to call their moms.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
KU's precarious top spot, Flagg's costly turnovers, more from the Champions Classic
The Champions Classic had poor shooting, a major upset, questions about the No. 1 team and more.Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
Abraham on Milan, Mourinho and Chelsea memories
BBC Sport's Nedum Onuoha travels to Italy to sample a classic Milanese dinner with AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham while catching up on what life has been like for the forward playing in Italy since ...Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Just How Online Was This Election?
In the 2024 presidential race, both nominees exploited a porous boundary between the internet and real life. Some viral moments, however, were out of their control.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 2