Taxi (1978)
The classic American sitcom about misfit New York City cab drivers and their unforgettable, larger-than-life dispatcher.
Taxi - Series Information
- Original Title: Taxi
- First Air Year: 1978
- Last Air Year: 1983
- Created by: Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (27 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 114
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 12, 1978 (United States - TV-PG)
- Networks: ABC, NBC
- Production Companies: Paramount Television, John-Charles-Walters Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Taxi - Plot
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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Taxi - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Stan Daniels
- Ed. Weinberger
- James L. Brooks
Main Cast
- Judd Hirsch
- Danny DeVito
- Marilu Henner
- Tony Danza
- Andy Kaufman
- Christopher Lloyd
- Jeff Conaway
- J. Alan Thomas
- Carol Kane
- Randall Carver
Writers
- Ian Praiser
- Barton Dean
- Ed. Weinberger
- David Davis
- Michael J. Leeson
Executive Producers
- David Davis
- Ed. Weinberger
- Stan Daniels
- James L. Brooks
Taxi - FAQs
Where can you stream Taxi (1978)?
Taxi is available to stream on Paramount Plus, including Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and through add-on channels such as Paramount+ on Amazon, Apple TV, and Roku Premium Channel. A Paramount Plus subscription is the easiest way to watch all five seasons.
Who are the main cast members of Taxi?
The main cast includes Judd Hirsch as Alex Reiger, Danny DeVito as Louie De Palma, Marilu Henner as Elaine Nardo, Tony Danza as Tony Banta, Andy Kaufman as Latka Gravas, Christopher Lloyd as Reverend Jim Ignatowski, Jeff Conaway as Bobby Wheeler, and Carol Kane as Simka Gravas.
Why did Taxi get cancelled after five seasons?
ABC cancelled Taxi in 1982 despite strong critical acclaim, citing declining ratings. NBC then picked it up for a fifth and final season in 1982–1983, but ratings did not improve sufficiently to justify renewal. The show concluded after 114 episodes, leaving a lasting legacy in American television comedy.
Did Taxi win any major awards?
Taxi was a major awards success, winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series four consecutive times from 1979 to 1982. The show also earned individual Emmy wins for cast members including Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, Carol Kane, and Andy Kaufman’s co-stars, cementing its place in TV history.
What is Taxi (1978) about?
Taxi centers on a group of eccentric cab drivers working for the Sunshine Cab Company in New York City, all overseen by the abrasive dispatcher Louie De Palma. Despite their clashing personalities, the drivers form a tight-knit community, supporting one another through personal struggles, dreams, and everyday urban life.
How many seasons and episodes does Taxi have?
Taxi ran for five seasons and 114 episodes in total. Season 1 had 22 episodes, Season 2 had 24, Season 3 had 20, Season 4 had 24, and Season 5 had 24 episodes. The series aired from September 12, 1978, to June 15, 1983.
Who created the TV series Taxi?
Taxi was created by Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, and James L. Brooks. The trio, along with David Davis, served as executive producers throughout much of the series. James L. Brooks later went on to co-create The Simpsons, while the show’s writing team helped launch several notable television careers.
What is the content rating for Taxi (1978)?
Taxi carries a TV-PG content rating, making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger viewers. The show’s humor is character-driven and largely clean, though it occasionally touches on adult themes such as addiction, failed relationships, and career disappointment handled with wit and warmth.
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