'Kentucky Fried Movie' kicked off the trio's zany brand of deadpan comedy that also birthed 'Top Secret!' and 'Police Squad!'

I can’t say it better than (TV’s) Frank Conniff:

Kentucky Fried Movie, Airplane!, Police Squad, Top Secret, etc… I mean, come on! All of these projects and more gave us not just laughs, but huge belly laughs. Jim Abrahams was an inspiration to me and I will be forever grateful for all the great comedy he gave us. Rest In Peace.