#290 "Spoof There It Is" Naked Gun and The Parody Comedy

Nice Beaver This week on The Reel Debaters, we break down The Naked Gun Series—a masterclass in chaos that still sets the gold standard for spoof comedy. We’re talking best moments, why Leslie Nielsen is the GOAT of deadpan, and what makes this series so damn good decades later. Plus: with a reboot on the horizon, can it rescue modern comedy, or is lightning too weird to strike twice? Frank Drebin never aimed straight, but the laughs always hit. This Week’s Debate: Who could solve the Zodiac murders, Inspector Clouseau, Vs Ace Ventura, Vs Frank Drebin? Also in This Episode: Parody Comedy as a Genre O.J. Simpson gets dragged What Other Lelie Nielsen movies slap Hosts/Michael Petrow, Emily Clark, Jimmy Skinner Recorded at Sick Bad Panda Podcast Studios, Winnipeg, MB Michael Petrow Recording Engineer | Sound Designer | Audio Editor | Mixing Engineer Join the Debate: What did you think? Who did we snub? Let us know: DM us on Instagram or tag us in your debate takes: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/reeldebaterspod/) Threads (https://www.threads.com/@reeldebaterspod?xmt=AQGzTGH8XNRemb9YVgzbhFxfOUOQ8K-0V8cUdEtzx-fPJKY)   Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thereeldebaterspodcast/) Email: thereeldebaters@gmail.com (mailto:thereeldebaters@gmail.com) Ask a Question (https://www.quora.com/profile/The-Reel-Debaters-Podcast/) RD voicemail  (https://camflare.io/studio/659d840e0a948/) New Episodes weekly Hit 'Follow' or 'Subscribe' so you never miss a reel moment. Links & Mentions: Leslie Nielsen Hot photos (https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=1b131cb33424c794&sxsrf=AE3TifMlfM027dbTVRx6lCLcUbkVFXEjCQ:1754529823926&udm=2&fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZ1Y6MJ25_tmWITc7uy4KIemkjk18Cn72Gp24fGkjjh6zMCa7_MMjQ9iBkHsfpWm-fTgIufGWCcAoN796EMBoLoaiQpYJqlV2MGBidYg_9eo3y6PQLN60oJqMC0QqcN0AfLOIRFgNDHHTBJxl5nSwbj0Un88SeW4axHMAHi71mT5HocZ4ZK9okA82oLfzx_phaiUojGQ&q=leslie+nielsen+good+looking&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKrJz3xPeOAxW7kYkEHeDuJc0QtKgLegQIGRAB&biw=1223&bih=754&dpr=2#vhid=XWajzc-9KIQYkM&vssid=mosaic) Upcoming Events: Movies In The Park Live recording and reaction episode. (https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events/summer-entertainment-series?utm_source=paid&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=ses2025&utm_term=moviesadgroup&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22689269730&gbraid=0AAAABAMrwkyGKOdh-_CXbzvH5DqO8E-WQ&gclid=CjwKCAjw-svEBhB6EiwAEzSdrobcwakrzh7CJ4ISqxvmuLSw0YZ0_ECWzouOj3L_f6WpRT7lpZAIJhoC0U0QAvD_BwE) Join us as we host the night. You could be on a podcast. Rate & Review If you laughed, yelled at your speaker, or googled a reference — leave us a 5-star review. It helps more film lovers find the show!