Taxi (1978)
Taxi is a 1978 comedy series created by Stan Daniels and Ed. Weinberger. It stars Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito and Marilu Henner.
Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.
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What is Taxi about?
Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.
When was Taxi released?
Taxi was released on 12 September 1978.
How many episodes does Taxi have?
Taxi has 114 episodes across 5 seasons.
Who made Taxi?
Taxi was created by Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger and James L. Brooks.
Where can I watch Taxi?
Taxi is available on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV) and Pluto TV.
Where to watch Taxi
Stream: Paramount Plus, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV)
Watch free: Pluto TV
Cast
- Judd Hirsch as Alex Reiger
- Danny DeVito as Louie De Palma
- Marilu Henner as Elaine O'Connor-Nardo
- Tony Danza as Tony Banta
- Andy Kaufman as Latka Gravas
- Christopher Lloyd as Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski
- Jeff Conaway as Bobby Wheeler
- J. Alan Thomas as Jeff Bennett (uncredited)
- Carol Kane as Simka Gravas
- Randall Carver as John Burns
- T.J. Castronovo as Tommy Jeffries
- Rhea Perlman as Zena Sherman