Taxi (1978)

1978 · 5 seasons · Comedy, Drama

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.

Created by Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger and James L. Brooks. Starring Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza and Andy Kaufman.

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