"Cash Cab" (2005/II) TV series 2005-????

User Rating:

8.1/10   

Director:

Tom Cohen

Writers:

Ben Bailey (writer)
Marissa Brotspies (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | unknown

Genre:

Game-Show | Reality-TV

Tagline:

Unsuspecting taxi passengers hail a cab and suddenly find themselves on a TV game show.

Plot:

Contestants unknowingly climb into a cab and try to win money by answering questions correctly on the way to their desired location.

Plot Keywords:

Trivia | New York City | Quiz Show | Taxicab

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Fri. July 17	9:00 AM	DSC
Fri. July 17	9:30 AM	DSC

Cast

Ben Bailey

...

Himself (80 episodes, 2005-2006)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Company:

Lion Television

Trivia:

By the time filming began for the second season, more people were familiar with the show, and contestants often realized what was going on as soon as the signature ceiling lights and sirens went off.

Goofs:

Factual errors: On the map that tracks the cab's progress, 42nd Street is always shown as 42th Street.

Quotes:

Ben Bailey: There are over 13,000 cabs in New York City, but there is only one that pays you.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "After the Catch: Bering Sea Brothers (#3.2)" (2009)

Fun. Simply Fun. Doesn't get much better than this.

If you're tired of all those game shows where contestants need to hold their breath, eat disgusting food or walk on a tight-rope suspended across two skyscrapers - look no further. This game show is incredibly entertaining for a premise that doesn't leave the taxi cab. Almost all contestants put a positive, amusing and all around good-natured spin onto things. The host himself is very funny and even if someone gets a question wrong or loses completely, it doesn't feel like a real loss. The trivia is actually really interesting, and you'll often find yourself saying to the screen, "it's _____!" Maybe it's just me. Oh well. Consider it evident on how much this show pumps you up.

In short, this game show is the first in a long time that's brought a genuine smile to my face. If you're flipping through channels and come across this, it's worth a try.