Jacobs Quotes in Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)

Steve McCroskey: Jacobs, I want to know absolutely everything that's happened up till now.

Jacobs: Well, let's see. First the earth cooled. And then the dinosaurs came, but they got too big and fat, so they all died and they turned into oil. And then the Arabs came and they bought Mercedes Benzes. And Prince Charles started wearing all of Lady Di's clothes. I couldn't believe it.

Steve McCroskey: Jacobs, what have you got on Elaine Dickinson?

Jacobs: Well, I'm two inches taller, a better dancer, and much more fun to be with.

Steve McCroskey: [speaking to the entire control room] Now listen to me and listen good. If you got any ideas, any ideas at all, now is the time. I want to hear them and I want to hear them now!

Jacobs: How about a game show like Hollywood Squares but with kids? Gary Coleman could host.

Steve McCroskey: [he hears lots of static on his two-way radio] Striker, you're fading out! Come in. Over.

[more static]

Steve McCroskey: Damn! We lost him!

Controller #1: Could be those sun spots.

Jacobs: Could be your dishwashing detergent.

Steve McCroskey: Would somebody please tell me what in Sam Hill a woman is doing up there in charge of that ship?

Jacobs: Well maybe she's got her ship together.