

The classic sitcom that zeros in on a group of New York City cab drivers. Lording over Alex, Bobby, Elaine, Tony, John, and Latka is the one and only Louie De Palma. The snide and surly taxi dispatcher, from the safety of his dispatcher's cage, barks orders, hurls insults, and mercilessly berates the diverse and eccentric characters who drive for him. Along the way, they form a special bond, becoming friends and helping each other navigate the sometimes crazy road called life.
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30mLouie is unsure what to do when he starts to date a nice girl that seems to be more than one of his typical one night stands.
30mThe cabbies are disturbed by Alex's nonchalance when confronted with the news of his father's heart attack.
30mThe drivers try to make a cabbie out of a refugee from the '60s who hasn't quite put his life together.
30mWorking two jobs and raising her kids takes its toll on Elaine, who seems to be losing her marbles.
30mBobby considers quitting acting after he meets a young actor-wannabe who just moved to New York and immediately lands a leading role in an off Broadway play.
30mAlex is revisited by a now slimmer Angela whose romantic interest in him has grown since she last saw him a year ago.
30mBobby and Tony become embattled in a fierce competition for the affections of a beautiful girl they both met and asked out at Mario's.
30mAlex and Louie compete to see who can haul in the most money during an eight hour tour on the streets. If Louie wins he gets a date with Elaine.
30mAfter his apartment complex is torn down, Latka unknowingly signs a lease to live in a luxurious penthouse that costs $3,000 a month. Realizing that Latka will have to move out after a month, the cabbies decide to spend every minute enjoying the perks of the apartment.
30mAlex embarks on a romance with a fragile former soap star who is reluctant to get into a long term relationship.
30mAfter Latka's country erupts into a civil war, he feels that he has a obligation to go home and join the revolution, after all he is a General.
30mElaine is intrigued when a secret admirer sends her several romantic poems. She soon realizes that it must be someone in the garage.
30mFearing that Zena will break up with him, Louie finally decides to meet her parents. He then pays Alex to accompany him and make sure that he doesn't step out of line.
30mJim invests his racetrack winnings in a lame horse that he wants to set free---in New York City.
30mTony is initially excited about fighting a former champ whose best days are behind him. His excitement turns to doubt when he realizes that the champ is dedicating the fight to a kid in a wheelchair.
30mTony wants to adopt a boy who would rather live with a wealthy couple.
30mLatka quickly falls in love with Simka, a girl from his country who is now living in New York and is secretly from a different background than he thinks.
30mBobby's new manager is more interested in his talents as a lover than his acting abilities.
30mTired of driving ill-fixed cabs, the cabbies go on strike; Louie offers a solution.
30mElaine keeps her promise to a date with Louie so that the drivers; demands can be met and end the strike. Despite Louie actually being a gentleman, she's still suspicious of his intent.








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The classic sitcom that zeros in on a group of New York City cab drivers. Lording over Alex, Bobby, Elaine, Tony, John, and Latka is the one and only Louie De Palma. The snide and surly taxi dispatcher, from the safety of his dispatcher's cage, barks orders, hurls insults, and mercilessly berates the diverse and eccentric characters who drive for him. Along the way, they form a special bond, becoming friends and helping each other navigate the sometimes crazy road called life.
Judd Hirsch, Tony Danza, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Conaway, Andy Kaufman, Randall Carver.
The catalogue lists an episode length of 30 minutes; individual episodes may vary.
The listed premiere date is 12 September 1978.