80's Television

Today's look back at 80's television takes us to a classic show that started in the late 70's and ended in the early 80's. It features some great actors - Danny DeVito, Judd Hirsch, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza, Jeff Conaway, and Andy Kaufman. Of course, it's "Taxi"...

the cool retro music and intro to the show "Taxi"...



Here's a great scene that features Christopher Lloyd...



a classic scene featuring Andy Kaufman...




Taxi

Format Sitcom
Created by James L. Brooks
Stan Daniels
David Davis
and Ed. Weinberger
Starring Judd Hirsch
Jeff Conaway (Seasons 1-3)
Danny DeVito
Marilu Henner
Tony Danza
Randall Carver (Season 1)
Christopher Lloyd
(Seasons 1 (Guest), 2-5)
Carol Kane (Season 5)
and Andy Kaufman
with J. Alan Thomas (mostly uncredited)
Theme music composer Bob James
Opening theme "Angela"
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 5
No. of episodes 114 (List of episodes)
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) John Charles Walters Productions, in association with Paramount Television
Distributor CBS Television Distribution
Broadcast
Original channel ABC (1978–1982)
NBC (1982–1983)
Original run September 12, 1978 – June 15, 1983