"Oh stewardess? I speak jive," may be the most memorable line in The Airplane, a comedy classic packed with jokes. Here's the story of a joke that may not fly today. (L-R) Al White, Norman Alexander ...

I'm about to ask three guys how they made a funny movie 43 years ago that still gets quoted today. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "AIRPLANE!") KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR: (As Roger) We have clearance, Clarence. PETER ...