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re: Tv show “Taxi”
Posted on 4/3/21 at 11:03 am to gumbo2176
Posted on 4/3/21 at 11:03 am to gumbo2176
Louie had some touching scenes that came out of nowhere. His goodbye to Latka as he was leaving for war...
My favorite was when Elaine had a horrifying hair styling experience, and everyone feared that Louie would destroy her with his usual cruel taunts. But Louie took one look at her and angrily demanded, “Who did this.” He then related how much it meant for him to come to work each day and to see Elaine’s beauty.
My favorite was when Elaine had a horrifying hair styling experience, and everyone feared that Louie would destroy her with his usual cruel taunts. But Louie took one look at her and angrily demanded, “Who did this.” He then related how much it meant for him to come to work each day and to see Elaine’s beauty.
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Posted on 4/3/21 at 8:07 pm to Fewer Kilometers
One of my favorites was when Elaine needed a date for a fancy social and ended up taking Rev Jim but worried as hell he would embarrass her. He started playing the piano and she was about to flip out until he broke out some classical playing and impressed everyone.
Posted on 4/3/21 at 8:08 pm to theantiquetiger
Never liked that show for some reason. Maybe it was the maudlin theme music right at the outset. 
Posted on 4/4/21 at 12:53 am to gumbo2176
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After just one bite, he immediately changes to the Reverend Jim character
That is still hilarious. For about 3 seconds we see what is to come.
Posted on 4/4/21 at 6:07 am to MMauler
Delaweenians
Driver's license test
Jim before the drugs (with a very young Tom Hanks prior to the relevant scene)
Driver's license test
Jim before the drugs (with a very young Tom Hanks prior to the relevant scene)
This post was edited on 4/4/21 at 6:24 am
Posted on 4/5/21 at 12:14 am to MMauler
Posted on 4/5/21 at 6:31 am to Floating Change Up
Jim selling a vacuum cleaner door to door. Destroys the woman's carpet. Opens his case and it's encyclopedias.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 9:17 am to muttenstein
The scene where Jim analyzes the "little surprise" in Latka's cookies is an all-time classic.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 10:02 am to TigersnJeeps
Posted on 4/5/21 at 10:13 am to theantiquetiger
Bad acting? On "Taxi"?! Dude, the show's cast reads like a who's who of comedy greats. I've gotta disagree.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 10:19 am to Hoodie
yeah that was a murderers row of comic genius level talent.
devito, lloyd and kaufman alone are three of the all time greats
devito, lloyd and kaufman alone are three of the all time greats
Posted on 4/5/21 at 10:24 am to cgrand
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devito, lloyd and kaufman alone are three of the all time greats
And Judd Hirsch was supposed to be the big name "talent" on the show because of his Broadway success.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 2:51 pm to RD Dawg
Hirsh is the straw that stirs the drink. Just like Sam Malone or Barney Miller, they weren’t overly funny but a lot of the funny interactions and storytelling plays off of them.
This post was edited on 4/5/21 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 4/5/21 at 2:55 pm to STEVED00
That's right! You've gotta have the classic "straight-man" type for all these nutjobs to orbit around. Taxi executed this beautifully.
...And we haven't even discussed the epic nature of the theme song.
...And we haven't even discussed the epic nature of the theme song.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 4:16 pm to Hoodie
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And we haven't even discussed the epic nature of the theme song.
I legit get the feels every time I hear it.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 6:06 pm to STEVED00
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Just like Sam Malone or Barney Miller, they weren’t overly funny but a lot of the funny interactions and
Not close to Sam Malone but Barney Miller isn't a bad analogy but I think the show could have succeeded without him but not Devito
Posted on 4/5/21 at 6:51 pm to MMauler
After seeing this, the Christopher Lloyd Psych/Clue Episode just took on another meaning. He wasn’t doing a parody of his role in Clue but Taxi.
Also the “slow down” bit is one of the funniest bits in sitcom history. The little details like Jim looking down to make sure he reads the question right is really top notch. Each time he does it with the rest of the cast’s reaction just keeps getting funnier.
Also the “slow down” bit is one of the funniest bits in sitcom history. The little details like Jim looking down to make sure he reads the question right is really top notch. Each time he does it with the rest of the cast’s reaction just keeps getting funnier.
This post was edited on 4/5/21 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 4/5/21 at 6:58 pm to theantiquetiger
it was the 80's , it all bad acting.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 7:04 pm to RD Dawg
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Not close to Sam Malone but Barney Miller isn't a bad analogy but I think the show could have succeeded without him but not Devito
Meh I guess you could probably argue Sam was one of the crazies too. Linden and Hirsh were immensely talented in being the “straight” man. It takes a talent to keep the crazies from going off the rails and the story not being coherent.
Posted on 4/5/21 at 7:04 pm to Duzz
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it was the 80's , it all bad acting.
All it?
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