Taxi TV Show

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Television Show Summary

This 80's TV show sitcom focused on the lives of a group of New York City taxi drivers. The series follows the lives of the cabbies as they work part-time while trying to make it in other careers.

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TV Show Plot For Taxi

The TV series Taxi aired on two different networks. From 1978 to 1982 the show ran on ABC, then from 1982 to 1983 on NBC. The sitcom was nominated for 31 Emmy Awards and won 18 of them during it's network run of 114 episodes.

The Taxi TV show cast included: Alex Rieger, the calm voice of reason in the group; Tony Banta, the aspiring boxer who was yet to win a fight; Bobby Wheeler the struggling actor; John Burns, the student; Elaine Nardo an art gallery receptionist; Latka Gravas, the cab company's mechanic; Louie De Palma, the Taxi dispatcher; and Reverend Jim Ignatowski, the burned out hippie.

Cast of Taxi TV Show

Judd Hirsch - Alex Reiger
Jeff Conaway - Bobby Wheeler
Danny DeVito - Louie DePalma
Tony Danza - Tony Banta
Marilu Henner - Elaine Nardo
Randall Carver - John Burns
Andy Kaufman - Latka Gravas
J. Alan Thomas - Jeff Bennett
Christopher Lloyd - Jim Ignatowski
Carol Kane - Simka Dahblitz

Trivia for the TV Show Taxi

The name of the New York City cab company on Taxi was the Sunshine Cab Company.

80's TV Show Facts:

The TV Show Taxi was televised from 09/12/1978 to 06/15/1983, on the ABC network.

Taxi TV Show Emmy Awards:

James Burrows won best Directing, Comedy for the 1980-81 episode Elaine's Strange Triangle.

Judd Hirsch won best Lead Actor, Comedy in 1980-81.

Taxi won best Outstanding Comedy Series in 1980-81.

Danny DeVito won best Supporting Actor, Comedy in 1980-81.

Michael Leeson won best Writing, Comedy for the 1980-81 episode Tony's Sister and Jim.

Carol Kane won best Lead Actress Comedy for the 1981-82 episode Simka Returns.

Christopher Lloyd won best Supporting Actor, Comedy in 1981-82.

Ken Estin won best Writing, Comedy for the 1981-82 episode Elegant Iggy.

Judd Hirsch won best Lead Actor, Comedy in 1982-83.

Christopher Lloyd won best Supporting Actor, Comedy in 1982-83.

Carol Kane won best Supporting Actress, Comedy in 1982-83.

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Comments

"TAXI"

NEED TO KNOW WHERE I CAN GET SEASON 4 + 5 OF SERIES "TAXI" SINCE PARAMOUNT IS FOCUSING ON RE-RELEASING "I LOVE LUCY" AND "ANDY GRIFFITH" IN MANY FORMS, YET IGNORING CONTINUING 'TAXI' (THIS IS AN INSULT TO 'TAXI' FANS AND PARAMOUNT DOESN'T CARE, IN FACT THEY IGNORE THE MANY LETTERS THAT I HAVE SENT THEM IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF.)

#1 - DON NICASTRO - 08/10/2007 - 14:52

unknown

Which episode is Jim applying for his cabbie license , with the "what does yellow mean" question?....thanks

#2 - Dan Rinaldo - 08/15/2007 - 07:38

Taxi TV Series

I am looking for individual episodes to either download or purchase. I know the complete seasons are available in several places, but I just want specific episodes, in order of preference:

1) Season 3, Episode 53--Call of the Mild

2) Season 2, Episode 25--A Space Odyssey

3) Season 4, Episode 86--Elegant Iggy

4) Season 2, Episode 36--Jim Gets A Pet

5) Season 2, Episode 34--Elaine's Secret Admirer

If anyone has these available, or knows where I can get them, please let me know.

Thanks

#3 - Don - 10/01/2007 - 18:15

Individual episodes

If you have torrents of the hole season there is a program called uTorrent with this program you can download only the specific episode that you want. You can find this program at www.download.com it is free. Can you please tell me where i can get the hole seasons my e-mail is huamacar@gmail.com, thanks.

#4 - Hugo - 11/03/2007 - 12:09

Latke Gravis country

What country was Latke Gravis from?

#5 - Sandi - 11/17/2007 - 01:10

Dan Rinaldo

The yellow light episode was the second season number 25. It was great.

#6 - KJ - 03/06/2008 - 16:21

Help, please, my wife had a discussion about an episode envolving Rev Jim and some cookies from Latka? What was the secret ingredient, was it cocane, and Rev. Jim was able to determine the country of origin, the year and if it was before or after the rains, or was it marijuana? Please help me with this, my life, as I know it, hinges on someones knoweldge. Thanks Jamie

#7 - Jamie - 06/16/2008 - 08:03

all seasons

Sure wish someone would dig up their old VCR tapes and put season 4 to 6 to DVD, coz waiting for Paramount to release em is really pointless, they really dont give a f...

#8 - Jay - 08/14/2008 - 19:07

I found the best way to find tv shows on dvd is to go to best buy, they seem to have everything either in their store or they can order just about anything for you.

#9 - jason - 08/17/2008 - 03:04

NEEDING REMAINDER EPISODES OF TAXI THAT AREN'T ON DVD YET

Ya know I agree with the others on this comment page, why release only seasons 1-3 of the greatest tv show of all time, Taxi & not finish what you started???I'm left hanging wanting to see the rest of the shows which I can find NOWHERE. There's people in the world that would buy the damn dvd's whats up with Paramount??? C'mon listen to us Taxi fans. While I'm on a roll why don't I mention the other greatest tv show Who's The Boss, the other tv show left hanging. Get somebody who cares to do this job, we want Taxi & Who's the Boss complete uncut on dvd NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#10 - mary - 10/09/2008 - 00:31

Who's the Boss?????????????

Mary, you had me with the whole Taxi rant, but then you lost me with Who's the Boss. Even if they both starred Tony Danza, I have no idea how you can even put those two shows in the same category.

Oh and the secret ingredient in the cookies was coca leaves, which cocaine is made from (not to be confused with cocoa).

#11 - Amanda - 10/19/2008 - 17:34

Which episode is this?

The one where Jim has burnt Louie's apartment, and Louie is trying to come up with a figure for damages, while the rich guy, Jim's dad, is on the phone waiting.
Boy, I really miss comedy on TV..
Kathryn of Helmetta

#12 - Kathryn HF - 10/20/2008 - 11:40

Cooking for two

The episode is called "Cooking For Two"

#13 - Dave - 10/28/2008 - 00:30

Cooking for two?

Have first three seasions of this truly classic sitcom and they are as fresh as when they first aired. Have been searching for the episode that Kathryn mentioned for years - I use it all the time as an example of the negotiating thught process.....
Was it is season 4 - which STILL is not out there?

#14 - Doogie - 01/11/2009 - 12:53

Cooking For Two?

Does anyone know how I could quickly get Cooking For Two on web, torrent, vhs, etc? I'd like to use it for a work presentation...

#15 - fan - 01/30/2009 - 09:50

Cheers

Did Cheers reun 5 seasons or 6? How many seasons are available on DVD?

#16 - John Morrow - 04/23/2009 - 23:05

guess who's comming for brefnish?

simka talks the old country language it's so funny she could come from some comical world him and her they both could season II episode 40 couldn't find it on I-tunes

#17 - william Miller - 07/10/2009 - 17:46

Taxi

Glad I'm not the only fan obsessed with finding seasons 4&5 on DVD-there must be some way to find-Don,don't give up on letter writing campaign how about getting a petition going ?

#18 - sharon - 08/14/2009 - 15:05

Taxi TV Series Fan

I have seasons 1,2,& 3 on DVD. I'm dissapointed Paramount hasn't released season's 4,& 5.

#19 - Steve - 10/04/2009 - 16:43

camping in a cabin eposide

Which season and what was the name of the eposide when they all went camping in the woods at a cabin, and all their food got eaten by a bear.
It was great!
Although all blue berrys are blue, not all blue berrys are blueberries.

#20 - don - 01/03/2010 - 19:41

Answer all of your TAXI related questions...

The "What does a yellow light mean episode is "Reveredn Jim: A Space Odyssey

Latka's country of origin was never revealed.

Latka's mother's cookie recipe contained coca leaves. (Her secret ingredient.)

Seasons 4 nd 5 were delayed due to conflicting contracts due to TAXI switching networks and because of a Billy Joel song used in an episode belonged to another media company. They're out now.

#21 - Todorojo - 01/13/2010 - 21:06

Answer all of your TAXI related questions...

The "What does a yellow light mean episode is "Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey

Latka's country of origin was never revealed.

Latka's mother's cookie recipe contained coca leaves. (Her secret ingredient.)

Seasons 4 nd 5 were delayed due to conflicting contracts and TAXI switching networks and because of a Billy Joel song used in an episode belonged to another media company. They're out now.

#22 - Todorojo - 01/13/2010 - 21:07

taxi

again a great tv theme song.....and the actors. most of them to this day are not only successful but always recollect how the show was to them. tony danza is still a goof but made the show!

#23 - j. darrin frizell - 03/09/2010 - 13:04

Taxi seasons 4 & 5

Shame on Paramount. They release seasons 1,2 & 3 and then leave the Taxi fans hanging by ignoring seasons 4 & 5. I have email evryone I can think of but Paramount continues to ignore one of the great shows ever aired.

#24 - Rich - 10/31/2010 - 00:00

question

What was the name of the bar they frequented?

#25 - Rose - 01/13/2012 - 08:09


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