The 30th anniversary of “Airplane!”

Since everybody is picking their favorite gag from this movie and sharing it, here’s mine. It doesn’t seem to be anybody else’s. Most people like “And don’t call me Shirley,” or one of Peter Graves’ creepy pickup lines, or “a brooch, or a pterodactyl...” All hilarious, but not my first choice.

Remember when that woman passenger panics and the flight attendant starts slapping her? That’s not it.

And when the male passenger in the gray jacket takes over? That’s not it either.

And when the doctor tells him to go back to his seat and takes over from him? Nope.

And when the nun says, “Doctor, you’re wanted on the phone”? (??) Again no, although that’s another overlooked gem.

No, it’s when the doctor starts to go on about his business, but can’t resist slapping the hysterical passenger one last time.

Classic.

“Airplane!” The “Family Guy” of its time, something to offend everyone.