Robert Hays Hilarious In Flight Announcement

Title: Robert Hays Hilarious InFlight Announcement Date: July 2, 1980 Place: Transcontinental Flight, En Route from Los Angeles to New York On the afternoon of July 2, 1980, aboard a transcontinental flight from Los Angeles to New York, Robert Hays, the lead actor in the classic comedy film Airplane , brought the spirit of his onscreen character to life with a sidesplitting inflight announcement that had passengers in stitches. Robert, known for his role as Ted Striker, the comedic protagonist of Airplane , decided to inject a dose of humor into the routine prelanding announcement. As the flight attendants prepared passengers for the descent, Robert seized the intercom microphone with a mischievous grin. In a deadpan and perfectly timed delivery, reminiscent of his character in the film, Robert began to recite a comical litany of exaggerated warnings and absurd instructions. From cautioning passengers about the dangers of