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.
Cast: Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
22 episodes
1. Like Father, Like DaughterThe cabbies volunteer to drive Alex to Miami to meet the daughter he hasn't seen in 15 years.TV-PGCC24minSep 12, 1978
2. One-Punch BantaTony is ecstatic when a lucky punch of his brings a boxing champion to his knees.TV-PGCC24minSep 19, 1978
3. Blind DateAlex finds himself inexplicably attracted to an overweight and abrasive blind date.TV-PGCC24minSep 26, 1978
4. Bobby's Acting CareerBobby looks for an acting job before his self-imposed deadline arrives.TV-PGCC24minOct 5, 1978
5. Come as You Aren'tElaine invites Alex to her party for art dealers for moral support, but asks him to lie about his occupation.TV-PGCC24minOct 10, 1978
6. The Great LineJohn conquers his meekness long enough to pick up a girl in a bar--and marry her.TV-PGCC24minOct 17, 1978
7. High School ReunionWhen Louie hesitates to attend his high-school reunion, Bobby offers to take his place.TV-PGCC24minOct 24, 1978
8. Paper MarriageLatka must marry an American to avoid deportation.TV-PGCC24minOct 31, 1978
9. Money TroublesJohn and his new bride are in financial straits, and only Alex has the resources to come to the rescue.TV-PGCC24minNov 14, 1978
10. Men are Such BeastsTony cannot escape the clutches of a possessive girlfriend.TV-PGCC24minNov 21, 1978
11. A Full House For ChristmasLouie's gambling brother, Nick from Las Vegas, comes to visit the garage. Irritated that Nick refuses to spend time with their mother, Louie bankrolls Alex in a card game to try and get back at him.TV-PGCC24minNov 28, 1978
12. Sugar MamaAfter a ride in Alex's cab, a widow decides to rent him out as her chauffeur.TV-PGCC24minDec 5, 1978
13. FriendsTony mourns the death of his goldfish, which he left in Bobby's care.TV-PGCC24minDec 12, 1978
14. Louie Sees The LightLouie vows to change his ways if the Lord sees him through an operation.TV-PGCC24minJan 16, 1979
15. Elaine and the Lame DuckElaine dates a congressman who badly needs self-confidence.TV-PGCC24minJan 30, 1979
16. Bobby's Big BreakBobby leaves the cab company after landing a role in a soap opera.TV-PGCC24minFeb 6, 1979
17. Mama GravasLatka's visiting mother finds Alex's company more appealing than her son's.TV-PGCC24minFeb 13, 1979
18. Alex Tastes Death and Finds a Nice RestaurantAfter being grazed by a mugger's bullet, Alex decides to give up his cab.TV-PGCC24minFeb 15, 1979
19. Hollywood CallingThe cabbies are wined and dined by a film company looking for ideas for a movie they are making about taxi drivers.TV-PGCC24minFeb 27, 1979
20. Substitute FatherThe cabbies become surrogate fathers when they baby-sit Elaine's son, and get to cheer him on at the district spelling bee.TV-PGCC24minMar 6, 1979
21. Memories of Cab 804 (1)As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.TV-PGCC24minMay 8, 1979
22. Memories of Cab 804 (2)As Latka repairs Cab 804, the cabbies reminisce about the odd passengers it carried.TV-PGCC24minMay 15, 1979
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Stan Daniels, Ed. Weinberger, James L. Brooks, David Davis
- Studio
- Paramount Television, John-Charles-Walters Productions
