"I think that came out of watching all those serious movies for all that time. If you watch a movie like Zero Hour, Sterling Hayden is pretty funny, and so are the guys in the cockpit"

David Zucker is describing the comical value of seeing major films. He thinks that even in a severe movie like Zero Hour, there are comedic minutes to be found. He specifically mentions Sterling Hayden, who plays a major function in the movie, however is still able to bring some comedic minutes to the movie. He likewise mentions the other characters in the cockpit, who are able to bring some lightheartedness to the film. Zucker is recommending that even in a serious film, there can be comical minutes to be discovered. He thinks that by watching these major films, one can gain a better gratitude for the comedic worth that can be discovered in them.