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Taxi is an American sitcom that originally aired on ABC from September 12, 1978 to May 6, 1982 and on NBC from September 30, 1982 to June 15, 1983. The series won 18 Emmy Awards, including three for Outstanding Comedy Series. It focuses on the everyday lives of a handful of New York City taxi drivers and their abusive dispatcher. Taxi was produced by the John Charles Walters Company, in association with Paramount Network Television, and was created by James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis, and Ed Weinberger.
Original Release
09/12/1978 on NBC
US Release
09/12/1978
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Judd Hirsch | Alex Reiger |
| Danny DeVito | Louie De Palma |
| Marilu Henner | Elaine O'Connor-Nardo / Elaine Nardo |
| Tony Danza | Tony Banta |
| Andy Kaufman | Latka Gravas / Vic Ferrari / Alex Reiger / Arlo / Jeffrey |
| Christopher Lloyd | Reverend Jim Ignatowski / Reverend Jim “Iggy” Ignatowski |
| J. Alan Thomas | Jeff Bennett |
| Jeff Conaway | Bobby Wheeler |
| Carol Kane | Simka Dahblitz-Gravas / Simka Gravas / Simka Dahblitz |
| Randall Carver | John Burns |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love Un-American Style | Thursday, 30 September 1982 |
| 2 | Jim's Inheritance | Thursday, 07 October 1982 |
| 3 | Alex Goes Off the Wagon | Thursday, 14 October 1982 |
| 4 | Scenskees from a Marriage: Part 1 | Thursday, 21 October 1982 |
| 5 | Scenskees from a Marriage: Part 2 | Thursday, 28 October 1982 |
| 6 | Crime and Punishment | Thursday, 04 November 1982 |
| 7 | Alex the Gofer | Thursday, 11 November 1982 |
| 8 | Louie's Revenge | Thursday, 18 November 1982 |
| 9 | Travels with My Dad | Thursday, 25 November 1982 |
| 10 | Elaine and the Monk | Thursday, 02 December 1982 |
| 11 | Zena's Honeymoon | Thursday, 09 December 1982 |
| 12 | Get Me Through the Holidays | Thursday, 16 December 1982 |
| 13 | Louie Moves Uptown | Saturday, 22 January 1983 |
| 14 | Alex's Old Buddy | Saturday, 29 January 1983 |
| 15 | Sugar Ray Nardo | Saturday, 05 February 1983 |
| 16 | A Taxi Celebration: Part 1 | Wednesday, 23 March 1983 |
| 17 | A Taxi Celebration: Part 2 | Wednesday, 23 March 1983 |
| 18 | Alex Gets Burned by an Old Flame | Wednesday, 30 March 1983 |
| 19 | Louie and the Blind Girl | Wednesday, 06 April 1983 |
| 20 | Arnie Meets the Kids | Wednesday, 13 April 1983 |
| 21 | Tony's Baby | Wednesday, 20 April 1983 |
| 22 | Jim's Mario's | Wednesday, 18 May 1983 |
| 23 | A Grand Gesture | Wednesday, 25 May 1983 |
| 24 | Simka's Monthlies | Wednesday, 15 June 1983 |
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Directors
James Burrows, Noam Pitlik, Michael Zinberg, Richard Sakai, Michael Lessac, Danny DeVito, Stan Daniels, Harvey Miller, Howard Storm, Will Mackenzie, Ed. Weinberger, Jeff Chambers, Joan Darling
Writers
Ken Estin, Glen Charles, Les Charles, Barry Kemp, Sam Simon, David Lloyd, Ian Praiser, Earl Pomerantz, Katherine Green, Barton Dean, Stan Daniels, Holly Holmberg Brooks, Michael Leeson, Ed. Weinberger, Ellen Sandler, Danny Kallis, Dennis Danzinger, Nancy Lane, Mickey Rose, Larry Scott Anderson, Dari Daniels, Barbara Duncan, Ruth Bennett, Mark Jacobson, Al Aidekman, Sy Rosen, Susan Jane Lindner, Pat Allee, Barry Rubinowitz, James L. Brooks, David Davis, John Markus, Michael Tolkin, Glenn Gordon Caron
Creators
Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, James L. Brooks, David Davis
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Judd Hirsch | Alex Reiger |
| Danny DeVito | Louie De Palma |
| Marilu Henner | Elaine O'Connor-Nardo / Elaine Nardo |
| Tony Danza | Tony Banta |
| Andy Kaufman | Latka Gravas / Vic Ferrari / Alex Reiger / Arlo / Jeffrey |
| Christopher Lloyd | Reverend Jim Ignatowski / Reverend Jim “Iggy” Ignatowski |
| J. Alan Thomas | Jeff Bennett |
| Jeff Conaway | Bobby Wheeler |
| Carol Kane | Simka Dahblitz-Gravas / Simka Gravas / Simka Dahblitz |
| Randall Carver | John Burns |
| T.J. Castronovo | Tommy Jeffries |
| Rhea Perlman | Zena Sherman / John's Girlfriend |
| Gene LeBell | Referee / The Referee |
| Jimmy Lennon Sr. | Announcer / Jimmy Lennon / Ring Announcer / The Ring Announcer |
| Al Rosen | Cabbie |
| Louise Lasser | Phyllis Bornstein Consuelos / Phyllis Reiger |
| Susan Kellermann | Greta Gravas |
| Vincent Schiavelli | Reverend Gorky |
| Melanie Gaffin | Jennifer |
| Ed. Weinberger | Suicidal Man / Boxing Fan / Producer #2 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Stan Daniels | Executive Producer |
| Ed. Weinberger | Executive Producer |
| James L. Brooks | Executive Producer |
| David Davis | Executive Producer |
| Richard Sakai | Producer |
| Glen Charles | Producer |
| Les Charles | Producer |
| Ken Estin | Producer |
| Sam Simon | Producer |
| Cary Matsumura | Producer |
| Ian Praiser | Producer |
| Greg Nierman | Producer |
| Budd Cherry | Producer |
| Howard Gewirtz | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1983 | Golden Globe | Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1983 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1983 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1983 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Won |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series | Won |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series | Won |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1982 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1982 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1982 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1982 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Won |
| 1982 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series | Won |
