"Taxi" (1978) TV series 1978-1983

Creators:

James L. Brooks
Stan Daniels
David Davis

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

12 September 1978 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

The staff of a New York City taxicab company go about their job while they dream of greater things.

Plot Keywords:

New York | New York City | City | Taxi | Taxicab

Awards:

Won 4 Golden Globes. Another 21 wins & 45 nominations

Cast

Judd Hirsch	...	Alex Reiger (114 episodes, 1978-1983)
Danny DeVito	...	Louie De Palma (114 episodes, 1978-1983)
Marilu Henner	...	Elaine O'Connor-Nardo (114 episodes, 1978-1983)
Tony Danza	...	Tony Banta (114 episodes, 1978-1983)
J. Alan Thomas	...	Jeff Bennett (114 episodes, 1978-1983)
Christopher Lloyd	...	Reverend Jim Ignatowski (84 episodes, 1978-1983)
Andy Kaufman	...	Latka Gravas / ... (79 episodes, 1978-1983)
Jeff Conaway	...	Bobby Wheeler (50 episodes, 1978-1982)

Runtime:

30 min (115 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

New Zealand:PG (season 1) | USA:TV-PG | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Dover Garage - 534 Hudson Street, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

John-Charles-Walters Productions

Trivia:

Andy Kaufman had invented the persona for his character in his comedy act prior to working on the show, including the famous line "tank-you-veddy-much". It was the show's writers that came up with the name of Latka Gravas. Kaufman created Latka's language, which he taught to Carol Kane for her role as Simka, by inviting her to dinner and refusing to let her speak English.

Quotes:

Louie De Palma: Ignatowski's got a father? There goes my spore theory!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Mitchell (#6.12)" (1993)

The Best Show Ever!

They were just finding their own in season 1. Season 2 was a riot, when they introduced Revrend Jim. Each show was a comedy classic. It had one of the funniest scenes of all time, when Jim was taking his driving test. Will we ever find out what a yellow light means? This show was a launching pad of comedy stardom. For Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, and Tony Danza. The first 3 seasons are on DVD, and they are worth buying. This show also introduced us to Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, and George Wendt who later went on to cheers fame. It was just a shame that it ended to soon. With the death of Andy Kaufman. The show was not going to go on anymore since the death of Andy. Everyone felt bad about the loss of Kaufman and the loss of one of the greatest shows ever. The show will always be remembered if you buy the DVDs and relive the sad, funny, and hilarious moments of Taxi.