Taxi Reunion 2016

From the Jim Burrows Special

[@ppumpkin3282]

I drove a fleet cab on the west side of Manhattan, in the seventies. It was exactly like the TV show taxi. In my garage we had a dispatcher who was just like Louie, they all acted like mean tyrants in their elevated cages. If you had a regular cab, you would have to wait until the guy on the day shift came back, if you didn't drive regular, you had to wait until a free cab came in, so it was first come first serve. Consequently you always had a lot of drivers hanging around waiting for a cab, and that was where the fun was. Sometimes the waiting time was two hours. There were so many characters, actor wanna bees, starving artists, musicians, students, has beens, immigrants and career drivers like Alex. Lots of stories and shenanigans. Some of the wildest times were with my fares, you met a lot of interesting people looking for a wild time, so sometimes you would join your fare on their escapades. I didn't have a TV, and didn't watch Taxi until it was in reruns, but I was amazed at how accurately it captured those days.

[@bobgrilli1427]

Me, too. First day out, the cab got 3 flats! Initiation time.

[@marydonohoe8200]

This explains so much!!! I always wondered why they had so much time on their hands. Thanks!

[@daveeverhart5834]

This, actually, is wonderful to hear.

[@Groovemyster]

I'd love to hear your stories. I grew up in a small town in New Zealand and I can only image the crazy stuff that you got to see. A beer and a chat would be amazing

[@raywalsh2190]

I hacked in Orlando in the early '90s, and I agree with you on all counts. The only thing Taxi was missing was 30-40% of the drivers being 300lb behemoths that ruined the driver seat in every cab they ever drove. But, you're absolutely right on the garage being the center of the universe. I would always get there early and get signed in to get a better cab. It makes a difference in the tips having a nicer ride.

[@acediamon5042]

Well, it's 2023 and I still love watching them at 68. ✌😃😃😃😃😃😃😃✌

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Christopher as Jim.....no words for how superbly wonderful his acting is ..masterclass 💯❤

[@harperstacey9604]

He was also great in the back to the future movies. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

@@harperstacey9604 V True 👍

[@SELAHPAUSE]

I think He put a little Jim into Doc Brown I love Christopher Lloyd and Andy Kaufman

[@ziraprod6090]

And the evilest klingon.

[@woodrowcall3269]

The driving test, and also when he bought Gary the race horse. They are by far the best Jim Ignatowski scenes. They still make me laugh out loud.

[@mikeflohr4043]

Taxi, Cheers, Mash, Barney Miller, Gilligans Island, Three's Company and Welcome Back Kotter. What great shows of my lifetime!! Felt like I knew each character so well. Thanks For The Memories.

[@riclrk9947]

Don't forget Soap.....

[@johnoverhoff2373]

Will we call the verb Al diarreha that's on tv today classics ? No possible way shit is shit.

[@timhaugen6410]

...., What's Happening, Mork and Mindy, .... And the Variety shows like Real People, That's Incredible......

[@tonybabineau5642]

Im 50 and I watch those shows Also Jeffersons Sanford and Son Archie Bunker Place that's when you could watch a show hear a joke and laugh in today's world all these actors and actresses would be canceled whats this world coming too

[@blackbird5634]

Happy Days, Alice, , keep em comin.

[@robm2707]

They don’t Make Show’s like this anymore 👍

[@bh5606]

Loved that show and Christopher Lloyd took it to great heights.

[@ricarleite]

And Andy Kaufman as well

[@shahrulamar5358]

DOC EMMETT BROWN...👍👍👍

[@STC987]

@Bob Stone your opinion, not a fact.

[@oilersridersbluejays]

Andy Kaufman was amazing. Sorry your lower IQ doesn’t allow you to understand.

[@770WT]

Jerry Seinfeld said no other actor could play Kramer . How could he forget Christopher Lloyd who could play Kramer very easily .

[@sickagain7541]

WHEN CHRISTOPHER LLOYD'S CHARACTER JOINED THE CAST IN THE SECOND SEASON, THE SHOW'S RATINGS WERE HIGHER. HE WAS MY FAVE . THANKS REVERAND JIM!!!!.

[@gabrielqueteimportante8499]

My father introduced me to this show even though I’m 29 now Thanks Dad Happy Father’s Day

[@mordechai-]

Christopher Lloyd was the reason I began watching Taxi at first. Also Exador.

[@kevino4846]

Taxi is in my top ten of all comedies.

[@robertbrown-qf8xy]

Legends, from a legendary show. Only wish Andy K and Jeff C could be there!

[@dr1204]

Judd seemed to not want to mention Jeff, he talked about Andy. both were missed...Jeff was the one that brought me to the show (knowing him from Grease) and watched from first episode.

[@Mac-sb5lj]

Me too!! 🙏 💔

[@zuperdee]

⁠@@dr1204Judd probably didn’t want to mention Jeff because Jeff was NOT exactly let go under the best of circumstances. Jeff had serious drug problems, and there was a day when he was too high to perform, so they divided his lines for that episode among Danny and Christopher, who delivered them as well, if not better than Jeff could have, and that made the producers finally realize that Jeff was in fact expendable, so they fired him. As for Andy, he was still loved, which is probably why he stayed, even though Andy himself was not happy with the loss of creative control over his Foreign Man character that he originally created. The lesson here is: NOBODY is irreplaceable in show business, not even the most talented actor in the world who seems singularly qualified for a unique character, as Valerie Harper’s dismissal from the sitcom “Valerie,” later “The Hogan Family” proved. Furthermore, Jeff’s character was NOT even all that unique compared to Louie or Jim or even Elaine or Alex. Jeff himself even remarked once that his character was kind of generic compared to them, and that he was tired of being the butt of all the common and stereotypical struggling actor jokes.

[@bluestar9463]

The driving test scene has to be one of the funniest scenes in television history, second only to Archie being kissed by Sammy Davis Jr.

[@BethHutter]

I also loved when he brought the racehorse home...

[@walterpreston6209]

Sloooow down

[@toddgersh]

@@walterpreston6209 what does a yellow light mean?

[@johnharris7751]

Him and Louie's duet after he slipped something in his coffee was pretty funny also as well as very good harmony.

[@ReelinInTheYears66]

I can’t say it’s second to the Sammy Davis Jr/Archie Bunker kiss as just thinking about that scene makes me laugh but that moment when Jim asks about the yellow light is certainly in the top ten of the funniest moments on TV (I would also add Lucy & Ethel when they are at the factory and the conveyor belt keeps speeding up.)😂

[@cesarjom]

Taxi, had some of the best comedic writing in TV history. The cast also delivered in all-star fashion. To this day, I would put it in the top 3 of quality sit coms.

[@mordechai-]

What are the other two?

[@MrNYCman530]

I had a big crush on Marilou Henner. And she still looks amazing!

[@robertmedrano2768]

Me too 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@johnbondola3246]

you & a lot of other "swimmers".

[@john5155]

IMAGINE, Marilu👩💘johnny👦💭We all had a Crush buddie 😂

[@unexpectedvixen5685]

She's still beautiful for sure!

[@jimmymccoy967]

Still one of the greatest shows today! I remember sitting around as a child watching Taxi with my family. I still sit and watch old episodes to this day and laugh.

[@harperstacey9604]

The old shows are better than the new ones that are on now. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@ralph0901]

my personal favorite show of all time

[@ryanmedic789]

I don't think I missed an episode, I was fortunate enough to meet Christopher Lloyd at a Comiccon event. A shy guy who would listen to you very intently and smiled a lot.

[@francoisregis2155]

Indeed I met him in a comiccon he was a very nice person

[@davidg.9932]

A very Happy 83rd Birthday Christopher Allen Lloyd October 22, 1938, Stamford, CT. Doc you are a legend.. Reverend Jim.. Something more than a legend..

[@qtheband751]

I love the episode depicting how Jim became Jim.

[@renehouse2015]

The brownies episode

[@qtheband751]

@@renehouse2015 Yes. With Tom Hanks.

[@flapjackid]

He bites into a laced brownie, and immediately gets that Ignatowski face.

[@paigeherrin29]

@@flapjackid 🤣 the best scene ever. It was pretty impressive how Chris Lloyd moved between faces so seamlessly.

[@flapjackid]

@@paigeherrin29 How about the " What are we, lumberjacks? " scene? ツ

[@youtubecommenter37]

What’s even more amazing is that every single one of them went on to do even more iconic roles and projects

[@vika0194]

Disagree. Tony, Judd, etc are known for Taxi because that’s where they were at their best.

[@mediocreman2]

Not Jeff and not Marilu, and not Andy, and possibly not Judd depending on what you think of Independence Day. And Carol was great in The Princess Bride, but not sure how iconic that role was either. But yes Danny, Tony, and Christopher had some iconic roles.

[@phildurling7185]

Without Taxi there wouldn't have been Cheers, Friends, Simpson's or any of the other great comedy shows that followed.Well written with a brilliant cast, this show was ground breaking and set a high bar for others to follow.

[@danshotguns4226]

always sunny

[@abc-bu7nr]

Sure there would have Before Taxi, Barney Miller (my all time favorite), Dick Van Dyke was fantastic That being said Taxi was must see every week for me

[@wheelz8132]

I like that Tony made sure to mention Jeff when Judd started talking about Andy.

[@kenlompart9905]

I think they were friends off screen, Jeff and Marilu guest starred on Who's the Boss.

[@youriphonesucks7590]

Thank You For That Tony... We Miss You Jeff! ( Bobby Wheeler)

[@wheelz8132]

@@kenlompart9905 They were. I think it really showed on Taxi. There was a great chemistry there. Same with Tony and Merilu since they dated at one point.

[@Hozer42]

Marilu actually says it first. But great sentiment by both

[@mikearchibald744]

And then there was that guy who was in season one and then disappeared.

[@garyleibowitz5099]

I love this cast! The best show! “What does a yellow light mean?” My eyes are dripping water From laughing and crying. Thank you Mr. Burrows For orchestrating with such passion.

[@petegobeckli1386]

Gary Lebowitz. Sloooooow Doooowwwwnnn!! that's what a yellow means.

[@rayali9854]

And the intro and closing theme music".goodnite mr walters .. .takes me right back to my childhood.

[@largebiff1743]

Thank you Judd for mentioning Andy. RIP Andy Kaufman.

[@charlespartrick528]

Reverend Jim's driving test was the best

[@AdmiralBishop1701]

What....does...a yellow ......light ....mean????

[@tsy0704]

@@AdmiralBishop1701 Slow down...

[@seymourbutts9085]

@@tsy0704 Whaaat ............doessss..................aaaaa.................yellooow................light............mean ?

[@jgreigh150]

...so is Kevin pollock doing JIM og in his bt about a future star trek movie --- lol

[@stephenmaniloff8493]

@Bob Stone ..I guess I’m selling encyclopedias……😂

[@Lava1964]

To me the funniest scene was from the Psychic Jim episode where Jim predicts the Grim Reaper will knock on Alex's door at at certain hour. Louie insists on protecting Alex and, when he hears the knock on the door, he ends up scaring away a girl scout selling sugar cookies. I was already laughing hysterically--and then Louie commented, "Did you see it Reiger? It was hideous!" Brilliant!

[@ralph0901]

my favorite scene was in the episode of latkas cookies, where jim analyzes the cookie, it was so funny you can see danny DeVito turning off camera to laugh

[@MRSTEEL15]

My favorite show of all time. I had the pleasure of meeting Christopher Lloyd few yrs ago in Hollywood...Best memory I will have of living in Los Angeles

[@unexpectedvixen5685]

Jim and the cocaine cookies will always be the funniest moment ever for me!

[@seanryan3020]

I've been watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and now it's got me watching Taxi for the first time since the 90s!

[@rosepalmer73]

I remember the first time I seen the yellow light part. I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes and I fell off the couch! I still laugh at that part today...timeless

[@bigworldddd9566]

Taxi was great because you cared about the characters.

[@christopherblue2004]

Plus, it was one of the funniest shows ever.

[@Naughtybaz]

Great Actors and good chemistry between them. Made it so real. I loved that show, still do.

[@synthonaplinth5980]

One of the best things about this show was Danny Devito's hilarious reactions.

[@drinkinslim]

It's so true. I've been watching clips from Taxi lately and it is definitely as funny as it was then. The show ages incredibly well.

[@branon6565]

I was 5yrs old when it premiered, my parents never missed an episode of Taxi, WKRP in Cincy, M.A.S.H., and of course Carson on The Tonight Show....

[@kenlompart9905]

Your parents had great taste in shows.

[@scribe56]

Love taxi and WKRP in Cincinnati. Maybe somebody showing reruns somewhere. The thing I remember most is the chemistry and the thing I remember second most is, as God is my witness I thought turkeys could fly

[@edwardhenry3158]

The 70s had the greatest TV shows especially comedies let’s not forget all in the family the Jeffersons Barney Miller the odd couple in Sanford and son

[@richardsmith8342]

@@scribe56 there are a few seasons of WKRP and Barney miller here on YT.

[@Mrcfrickie]

A really well put together show with tons of laughs. A real classic.

[@sobernow11]

Definately one of the funniest comedies of all time that did not run for enough seasons. Brilliant!!!!!

[@maxsmiley7191]

My favorite all time TV Show. Alex: "All blueberries are blue, but not all Blueberries are Blueberries" Jim: "Ive mistaken Blueberries for Blueberries"

[@ginafriend1690]

Was a great show. Great cast. Loved Jim. Sure WISH they ran reruns. The world Needs these Laughs!

[@popcultureclub951]

It's free with ads with Pluto TV on demand. Also on Paramount+ if you have a subscription.

[@montgomerykeith1693]

Danny Devito's little anectdote at 4:08 about Jimmy is just gold. Just legendary stuff, not many could tell a story like he does

[@davidhornbeck1470]

One of the best TV comedies EVER!

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

Insanely great writing. Such intelligent storylines and fantastic acting with great humour.

[@tmc1473]

My dad and I used to always love watching this.❤ Love you dad.

[@ryanmoore589]

My favorite memory from the show is when Ted Danson was the hair stylist and Elaine said she had to much class to do anything to him , and Louie right away was like ... I don't!! and pours some crap all over Ted Danson's head!!! Lmao .. driving test was hilarious too!! LMAO

[@sabbath7081]

One of the best shows to ever be put on television.

[@briankelley7918]

My shop teacher in high school watched taxi and gave me the nickname IGGY. It went so far that even some of my friends thought my name Jim ignatowski and people called me Iggy for short. What's a great years to remember.thank you taxi and thank you andy you are missed so much.

[@georgeforeman9666]

Two thing more then anything made this show so good. 1. Christopher loyyd. 2. Danny Deveto. Nothing against all the other actors they did a very good job and the show wouldn't have worked without them, but it was the afore mentioned two that took it to greatness. That is all just my opinion of course.

[@TheSighphiguy]

and Andy. Marilu wasnt far behind.

[@franklingordon3354]

Danny D was the biggest reason why the show was as great as it was but everyone was great. I wouldn't put any of the other actors after DD above anyone else. It was truly an ensemble. All of James Furrows shows were look at Cheers which followed Taxi and then Friends which followed Cheers

[@franklingordon3354]

Burrows not Furrows. Eff spellcheck

[@redacted2275]

I agree. For a long time I remembered Danny Devito only because of "Taxi" - even though at the time he had already made a lot of movies. I knew Christopher Lloyd from "Back to the Future" but I became a fan watching Reverend Jim.

[@redacted2275]

@@TheSighphiguy IMO no one did the funny relatable tomboy kind of girl like Marilu did on "Taxi". A lot of people praise, for example, Julie Louis-Dreyfus on "Seinfeld" but I find her unfunny in the first seasons of the show... Marilu was steady and witty, smart funny.

[@mornystanit1]

When i first saw this show on UK tv many years ago i was amazed at the comedy talent. I must addmit i had never heard of a lot of the stars. It has been one of my favourite US tv shows .

[@philipaiello3890]

If you haven't all ready...try, Barney Miller, Night Court ,The Odd Couple and of course ,The Honey Mooners. Great, Great shows! I've watched your great comedies...Vicious, Blacks Books, Keeping Up Appearances and of course, Miranda. Thanks.

[@dyslectische]

Time to set the series back on Netflix.

[@danielbrown1724]

Mary Lou and Karol Kane are still as beautiful and vibrant today. My word, everyone just looks so great!!

[@mark11967AD]

Taxi was a mindblower. Louis DePalma and Rev Jim we’re the best characters on that show along with Latka at times. So harsh. So funny. So touching. A landmark show really. That and Barney Miller were ABCs big guns along with Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley. And to think James Burrows followed this with Cheers. A true legendary producer of American comedy.

[@oiddio69]

I’m so glad and it makes me so happy to see these reunions. Every time I hear the Taxi theme song It brings me back to my childhood. Some things in life that money can’t buy that mean so much. The happy memories

[@briancherry8088]

What does a yellow light mean was some of the funniest TV I remembered as a kid.

[@DeviantMotives]

This was an awesome show. I miss those good times

[@joemckim1183]

Marilu still looks amazing for someone who's almost 70.

[@charlesbeall2589]

She was one gorgeous creature!

[@spooge33]

She slept with half the cast.

[@joemckim1183]

@@spooge33 What happens in the taxi stand, stays in the taxi stand.

[@spooge33]

@@joemckim1183 Unless she writes a book. Which she did. But I don't think it was half the cast. She looks great, still.

[@charliecummquat3558]

I always thought the interaction between Andy and Chris and the Homemade Cookies and Jim's interaction was comedic gold

[@PowerHouseWash]

lol, the homemade cookies. At first I didn't know what you were talking about... but then... lol!

[@joyjeffcoat8711]

The drivers test was priceless 🤣

[@fhu868]

What made the show was the authenticity. The filth, the personalities, all authentic NYC 1970s. Great writing and acting!

[@mattdias8051]

What an amazing show. Thanks to everyone involved for the entertainment.

[@bacchuslax7967]

Vividly remember hearing ‘Angela’s Theme’, and knowing what was on.

[@MalcolmCir]

"G'nite, Mr. Walters. Hm-Mmm..." 😉

[@morganalvarez5925]

Marylou Henner hasn't changed at all she still looks gorgeous as ever.

[@marioiacolucci]

RIP Andy Kaufman

[@harperstacey9604]

Andy Kaufman use to wrestle women. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@TheCaulfield1]

They all must of had an absolute scream filming this... A Lot Of Good Memories For Them... Loved Taxi, especially the theme tune xxx Jim taking his test... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wheelz8132]

They seemed like they had a lot of fun doing the show. You could tell they all got along pretty well.

[@markchampagnie9401]

Big shout to All the Taxi,mini cabs, chauffeurs throughout the world... especially those from LONDON.. UK.... kapppish 🇬🇧🇯🇲💯

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

i love Christopher Lloyd every time i see him in something i must watch it

[@mojokurk1637]

I watched this show when I was little with my Great grandma some of the best times .

[@WintersWar]

The sets back then helped create the atmosphere, the sooty, well worn garage. same with all in the family hogan's heroes and barney miller, all had that authentic vibe.

[@TomBTerrific]

We have all work at a place that over the years left us with great memories. Those memories as great as they may have been are mostly only shared with a few people. Imagine being pare of something like this that was shared with the world. Magic

[@perrysaunders331]

I was between 9 to 14 when this show aired. Even as a Kid, I understand how funny and great this cast was. One of the best shows ever, should have lasted 10-14 more years.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

one of the greatest it coms

[@sangredelic]

Christopher Lloyd was great in Stacked ❤ Perfect mix of Reverend Jim and Doc Brown

[@johnross1796]

I loved this show. I don't think I've ever laughed as hard at anything g as I did the driving test show. I truly miss this era of TV.

[@user-vl1md3ep6u]

Man that was the best time ever I sill crack up big time 😅😊😂🎉 Love the TV show

[@JaimeNegron-hd3ev]

My favorite TV show 🎉😊I watched all episodes.

[@gerardoneill1513]

Taxi didn't run long enough for me, maybe it run it's time before getting sour but i loved it, will always watch any repeat especially with Christopher Lloyd.

[@jacobdean4833]

One of the greats! Like Night Court, Taxi took place mainly at night or evening... Those shows had a darker (not in a bad way) tone... With darker comedy. Cheers was like that also. Very different tones compared to let's say Who's The Boss or other sitcoms.

[@mikebradshaw6484]

When Jim's dad (played by Victor Buno, a rather large man) died and he was going thru his clothes. Jim pulled out a pair extremely large dress pants. He held them up and exclaimed that dad was so proud that he could still get into his wedding pants. The audience roared for nearly twenty seconds and Alex had to look on with a straight face.

[@Docterry]

and then Jim had his soliloquy in front of his Dad's suit, only to find the cassette tape with his Dad's message to him: "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" I still cry when I think of that...

[@ronlitz9055]

Pinnacles of one's career are wonderful to revisit. We all have our days, and some of us have two. Bless these folks who have entertained us and give us years of laughter. Thank goodness for video.

[@jonsayers7926]

Taxi was a good show

[@hefeydd_]

The driving test scene still makes me LOL. Even today. TAXI was on when I was born in 1978 so I didn't get to watch Taxi Until it came over to the UK and I didn't watch them until I was about 12 that would have been 1990.

[@johnbondola3246]

Tony,,,,,, ",,,,,,,,,,what do you have to say to that??!!" Jim,,,, " Thank You!" CLASSIC FUNNY!!!

[@heru-deshet359]

Living legends. R.I.P Andy.

[@robm2707]

And Jeff

[@S_D_C_7885]

@@robm2707 yeah why didn’t they mention him? 😐😐

[@jeffreyknight3884]

Thank you to the whole cast, taxi was the best. There's nothing on TV today like this. I don't own a TV in 2022. I always loved marilou henner. She still looks 🔥.

[@dherz108]

Amazing ensemble cast. Great writing. Rare to have that many unique character actors in the same show and get the chemistry and synergy.

[@chrishorst6993]

I loved this show.

[@wmlau69]

That’s one of my favorite shows growing up

[@michaelversace456]

So many number 1 shows from 1 man

[@qualityman1965]

Louie De Palma was why I watched it then, and I watch it now. Bless his heart Mr devitto.

[@deanomyfundsarelow4606]

I hung out with Jeff's Cousin, Joey...same exact mannerisms, he's sadly passed away... Cheers🍻Juke

[@kpag3030]

That was a great freakin show

[@dougparson4407]

I wish we had shows like this on TV today. We need less violence & drama and more laughter in our daily lives !!

[@soundshaper]

This show and Barney Miller, pure comedy heaven about the same time period was 14 when I first saw them. Re-watching in the 2020s and they're still incredibly funny maybe more so after seeing more about life.

[@fatfreddyscat5767]

Yes! I'd also add WKRP .

[@malcolmr3]

One of the best shows of all time. I’m a time of great TV comedies.

[@AdmiralBishop1701]

The One Where Rev Jim Buys a race house...lol

[@IMCcanTWEESTED]

They were also fellow inmates at the Oregon State Psychiatric Hospital in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."

[@johnbondola3195]

Rare moment, hopefully preserved. Jim, "Thank You," to Tony's provocation regarding the war in Nam. "Thank You."

[@energyexecs]

...I was working full time at night and going to college in the daytime and never watched the the Taxi series. However, my friends at the time watched Taxi and that opening song brings back great memories of the series that I never watched !! but lots of memories.

[@regg32457]

"And one of our drivers was rude to you? And what did he say? Oh, and how fat are you?"Too funny

[@nthgth]

I wonder if Al Bundy was subbing in that day lol

[@davidharness1507]

Best sitcom of all time bar none. Thank you for giving so much joy

[@williamchafe8824]

One of the greatest theme songs ever. I had an album by Mike Post . It also had Magnum PI , Greatest American Hero and Hill Street Blues.

[@marianlincoln9008]

This was one of the COUNTRIES MOST FAVORITE. Comedy shows of ALL TIME...

[@ggagg123]

That Yellow light scene is probably the greatest comedy scene of all time.

[@jofi4580]

My Dad loved Taxi because of Rev Jim. I remember him laughing to tears and his sides hurt over the Driving Test episode.