Taxi (1978)

About This Series

Taxi is a comedy and drama series created by Stan Daniels and Ed. Weinberger. Its leading cast includes Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito and Marilu Henner. It premiered on September 12, 1978 on ABC. TMDB lists 5 seasons and 114 episodes so far and has ended.

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Cast

• Judd Hirsch Alex Reiger 114 episodes
• Danny DeVito Louie De Palma 114 episodes
• Marilu Henner Elaine O'Connor-Nardo 114 episodes
• Tony Danza Tony Banta 114 episodes
• Andy Kaufman Latka Gravas 114 episodes
• F Fritz Hess Simpkin (uncredited) 99 episodes
• J Joyce Goldman Cab Driver / Wedding Guest (uncredited) 95 episodes
• V Virginia Kennedy Cab Driver / Casino Patron (uncredited) 89 episodes
• Christopher Lloyd Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski 84 episodes
• R Robert Bakanic Boxing Spectator (uncredited) 79 episodes
• Jeff Conaway Bobby Wheeler 69 episodes
• J. Alan Thomas Jeff Bennett 63 episodes
• E Elliot Broones Cab Driver / Boxing Spectator (uncredited) 39 episodes
• Larri Thomas Secretary (uncredited) 34 episodes
• A Al Rosen Boxing Spectator (uncredited) 34 episodes
• D Dean Taliaferro Cab Driver / Bar Patron (uncredited) 34 episodes
• Carol Kane Simka Dahblitz 27 episodes
• S Steve Hershon Cab Driver (uncredited) 26 episodes

Seasons

• Season 11978 · 22 episodes
• Season 21979 · 24 episodes
• Season 31980 · 20 episodes
• Season 41981 · 24 episodes
• Season 51982 · 24 episodes