

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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30mJim turns into a soothsayer when he warns of a bizarre catastrophe to befall Alex that also involves an affair with a beautiful blonde.
30mLouie turns into jealous romantic when his overtures to accompany Elaine on her European vacation are rejected. Instead, Alex becomes the pretty cabbie's holiday companion in a tour of Europe's hot spots—culminating in aromantic rendezvous.
30mRiotous confusion prevails when Latka Gravas' split personalities prompt Elaine and Alex to take him to a psychiatrist's office, where the predicament takes on a wild new twist as Latka takes on Alex's personality.
30mCabbie Jim Ignatowski's legendary psychic powers hilariously thrust him into the hectic world of television programming when he predicts that a TV show will be a hit—and the program goes through the ratings roof.
30mLouie, at Zena's behest, comforts a girl with boyfriend woes, which leads to zany romantic tangles. Zena's rejected friend uses Louie's narrow shoulders to cry on, unleashing an unexpected comedy adventure that grants him some macho bragging rights.
30mAlex and his estranged father become involved with the same woman.
30mWhen Louie's mother announces her plans to remarry, the panicked dispatcher threatens to sever all ties with her unless she cancels the marriage.
30mElaine befriends a reclusive artist who is afraid to leave his apartment. She decides to take him to the garage to help him overcome his fears.
30mTony meets a promising young heavyweight boxer and offers to become his manager; the problem is, a mysterious "syndicate" is also showing an interest in the rookie fighter.
30mWhen Louie spies on Elaine changing in the garage bathroom, she enlists a NOW representative's help and gets Louie fired. Louie appeals to Elaine at her apartment one evening though and begs her forgiveness.
30mLouie becomes scared of nuclear war after hearing someone talk on Donahue, and he sets up a bomb shelter in the garage.
30mJoy blossoms at the Sunshine Cab Co. when a triumphant Bobby Wheeler returns to proclaim that he's landed a TV series role. Louie, in his own charming way, puts a damper on the celebration.
30mAlex plays hard to get when a young, upbeat new cab driver shows a romantic interest in him.
30mThe cabbies seek to help Tony when he falls for a rich, beautiful young woman he's been hired to chauffeur.
30mLatka's ex-girlfriend Simka is free again, but Latka's attempts to reconnect with her are stymied when she seems to prefer his alter ego, Vic Ferrari.
30mA young runaway wreaks havoc at the Sunshine Cab Co. when Alex and Elaine encourage the lad to return home. Jim wants to adopt him, and Louie wants the youngster jailed for not paying his fare.
30mAlex's ex-wife, dumped by her second husband, rebounds by dating the most unsuitable person imaginable: Louie.
30mElaine decides to treat herself to an expensive hairstyle, but the results leave her in tears. Uncharacteristically, Louie leaps to her defense, but Alex persuades Elaine she needs to stand up for herself.
30mA new cab driver and former pro football player inspires Tony and convinces him to get his boxing license reinstated.
30mElaine frets about Jim's unpredictable behavior when they are invited to a society party by an art patron.








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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.