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1 When all of the pilots of the Trans American flight fall victim to a food virus, one of the passengers is asked to try and land the aircraft. What was his name?
Answer: Ted Striker

Ted Striker (Robert Hays) is the lead character in the movie "Airplane!". He is a war veteran who developed a fear of flying after several members of his unit were killed in action. His ex-girlfriend, Elaine (Julie Hagerty), works as a stewardess for Trans American Airlines. Ted buys a ticket onto her flight to try and mend their relationship before she moved away. He ends up getting called upon to land the aircraft after the pilots pass out. He also has a drinking problem. Rex Kramer (Robert Stack) was Ted's former commanding officer and a captain with Trans America who helps talk Ted through the landing. Steve McCroskey (Lloyd Bridges) was the loopy air traffic control coordinator. Johnny (Stephen Stucker) was a jokester who also worked in the control tower.
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2 While eight year old Joey was getting a tour of the plane, who said, "Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?" and "Joey, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?"
Answer: Captain Clarence Oveur

Peter Graves from the television series "Mission: Impossible" stars as Captain Oveur, the pilot. Oveur is also a pedophile and is interested in young Joey when he tours the cockpit. Ross Harris played young Joey.
3 What airline was the fateful flight a part of?
Answer: Trans American

This can be heard several times in the movie. One of these is at the end when the flight attendant says, "Thank you for flying Trans American Airlines," while the sick (from the food poisoning) and well passengers are leaving the plane.
4 What is on the cover of the magazine that captain Oveur picks up in the news stand?
Answer: A gymnast on uneven bars

He picks this magazine out of the "Whacking Material" section.
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5 What is the name of the little girl on the plane who needs a heart transplant?
Answer: Lisa

Her name is revealed when the pilot gets a phone call from the Mayo Clinic. The girl's full name is Lisa Davis.
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6 Who played the man who wiped down the windshield of the airplane?
Answer: Jimmy Walker

A small cameo by the star of "Good Times".
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7 Who is the main character of the movie 'Airplane!'?
Answer: Ted Striker

He was a pilot in the war.
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8 What is the white zone for, originally?
Answer: Loading and unloading of passengers

The voices on the loud speaker argue.
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9 Dr. Rumack is another one of the passengers traveling on board the Trans American flight. He was played by late comedy actor Leslie Nielsen. What name did he not like to be called?
Answer: Shirley

The late Leslie Nielsen played the role of Dr. Rumack, a medical doctor who happened to be traveling aboard the Trans American flight. He was called upon to help find out what was causing passengers and pilots to get sick. He was clearly a doctor as he was wearing his stethoscope in his seat. Dr. Rumack tells Ted Striker that he's the only person on board who could possibly land the plane. Ted tells him, "Surely you can't be serious." Dr. Rumack responds, "I am serious and don't call me Shirley."
10 What song did everyone dance to in the bar where Ted first met Elaine?
Answer: "Stayin' Alive"

The producers of the film received permission from The Bee Gees, writers of this song, to speed it up 10%. Ted first met Elaine when her dancing partner was stabbed.
11 What airline is featured in "Airplane!"?
Answer: Trans American

This plane is only featured on the ground, from the outside.
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12 What is the name of the original pilot of the airplane?
Answer: Clarence

Victor was the navigator, and Roger was the co-pilot, but Clarence was the pilot. All three ate the fish and got violently ill leaving Ted Striker to fly the plane.
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13 What does the "translation" under the "buckle your seatbelt" sign say?
Answer: Putana da seatbeltz

At first I didn't even notice this joke. I had to see it a couple of times before I noticed it's not a different language.
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14 Which meal was poisoned, the fish or the steak?
Answer: Fish

'Yes, I remember. I had lasagna.'
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15 How many courtesy phones were there?
Answer: 4

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16 When the virus first starts to affect the passengers, Dr. Rumack is asked to examine a woman who was complaining of a stomachache. When he goes to look into her mouth, what does she keep spitting out?
Answer: Eggs

When the virus first starts to spread, Dr. Rumack examines a middle aged woman complaining of a stomachache. When he examines her, he pulls out several whole chicken eggs from her mouth. When he cracks open the last egg, a speedy little bird flies off into the cabin.
17 What is odd about the plane's engine noises?
Answer: They sound like propellers, not jets.

Not only do the plane's engines make the wrong noises, the type of plane depicted throughout the movie changes. In the last shot of the movie, as Otto takes off with his new "girlfriend," the plane changes from a Boeing 707 shown throughout the movie to a 727, noted for its "T" style tail.
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18 Where is the airplane scheduled to land?
Answer: Chicago

This bit of information is revealed when Ted buys his ticket. Ted is only flying to talk with Elaine, but he ends up saving the passengers and crew.
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19 What kind of car does Paul Carey take to pick up Captain Kramer?
Answer: Mustang

The budget for the movie was so low, Carey's Mustang must have been one of the most expensive things in the film.
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20 Why does one passenger suspect that Leslie Nielsen's character might be a doctor?
Answer: He is wearing a stethoscope

Dr. Rumack is sitting in his airplane seat wearing a stethoscope. This is the only sign that he might be a doctor.
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21 What were the three types of magazines in the store?
Answer: Fiction, nonfiction, and whacking material

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22 Shortly after the aircraft took off, a young passenger named Joey was invited to visit the cockpit. While there, he recognizes one of the pilots as being whom?
Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

One of the pilots, Roger Murdock, was played by former basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Joey breaks the fourth wall by identifying Roger as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Kareem is trying to stay in character, but Joey keeps talking about his basketball career. When Joey mentions that his dad thought Kareem did not play hard enough, he finally breaks character and angrily tells Joey how he busts his tail off when he's on the court.
23 Which famous sports legend played Roger Murdock, co-pilot?
Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The part was originally written for Pete Rose, but was rewritten for Abdul-Jabbar when it was found that Rose was unavailable. "Flight 209, you're cleared for takeoff." "Roger." "Huh?"
24 Does Ted order a seat in smoking or non-smoking?
Answer: Smoking

He orders smoking, but realizes that the ticket he is handed is also smoking. He is seated next to a little old lady who commits suicide after listening to Ted talk about how he met Elaine.
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25 In the army hospital, what celebrity does Hurwitz think he is?
Answer: Ethel Merman

Ethel Merman actually played him and got her name in the credits.
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