Behind the Laughs of "Airplane!" with Lorna Lembeck
About this episode
Lorna Lembeck shares her experiences on the set of the iconic comedy Airplane! and discusses its lasting impact on audiences.
In this episode of Eyewitness History, Josh Cohen welcomes actress Lorna Lembeck, who played Randy in the legendary comedy Airplane!. Lorna shares her memories from the set, what it was like to be part of a film that redefined parody, and why the movie continues to resonate with audiences more than forty years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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