Episode #1.1 (Jan. 1995)

This inaugural episode of the Taxicab Confessions series, premiered on HBO in January 1995, and went on to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Special. Far ahead of its time, ... See full summary »

Directors:

Harry Gantz, Joe Gantz

Stars:

Carl Velloza, Olga Dejesus, Joseph Kastner

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Carl Velloza	...	Himself - Taxi Driver
Olga Dejesus	...	Herself - Taxi Driver (as Olga 'Cookie' Deesus)
Joseph Kastner	...	Himself - Taxi Driver
Ralph Napoleoni	...	Himself - Taxi Driver
Chris Moriarty	...	Himself - Taxi Driver
Clayton Brooks	...	Himself - Taxi Driver
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Guinevere Turner	...	Herself

Storyline

This inaugural episode of the Taxicab Confessions series, premiered on HBO in January 1995, and went on to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Special. Far ahead of its time, this show allowed viewers to watch as unsuspecting cab riders in New York City revealed their most vulnerable sides. Memorable rides include an off-duty trauma cop who recounts scenes of death he has witnessed, a homeless man who explains his decline, and a young woman who talks about the joys of body piercing.

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Genres:

Comedy | Reality-TV

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Details

Release Date:

January 1995 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

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