The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! - Comedy Movie Rankings

🎙️🤣 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John swings into comedic overdrive with a ranking and celebration of the iconic spoof The Naked Gun. Leslie Nielsen stars as the stone-faced Lt. Frank Drebin, tasked with thwarting a ludicrous murder plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II—hatched by villainous businessman Vincent Ludwig, played with over-the-top flair by Ricardo Montalbán.John breaks down why this film remains a masterpiece of parody: Nielsen's deadpan delivery, the absurd chain of visual gags (yes, even at a baseball game), and the sheer manic pace that makes every frame packed with laughs. From gopher-filled hijinks to butchered anthems and bizarre cameos, you’ll relive why this movie is considered one of comedy’s greatest hits—still influencing filmmakers today.Does The Naked Gun still score top marks among the best comedy films? Tune in to hear where John ranks this timeless classic!E-mail your fan questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] the show by becoming a patron at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Visit The Rank's website for up-to-date rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRankpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.