
TAXI: LOUIE MEETS THE FOLKS (TV)
Summary
One in this comedy series about the employees of a New York City cab company. In this episode, Louie dreads meeting the parents of Zena Sherman, the woman he's been dating, fearing that his crass manners may not leave a favorable impression. Louie desperately wants to endear himself to Zena's family and demonstrate his commitment to their relationship, so he seeks advice from Alex, who agrees, for $200, to coach Louie and lend moral support. At Sunday dinner, Rev. and Mrs. Sherman warm immediately to Alex, but feel a bit uneasy in the presence of the boisterous Louie, who nervously cracks one crude joke after another. Later, after dinner and out of earshot from the others, Mrs. Sherman sweetly assures Louie that if he ever gets serious with her daughter she'll have him killed. Includes promos, a commercial, and public service announcements.
Details
- NETWORK: ABC
- DATE: December 11, 1979 9:30 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:29:06
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T85:0977
- GENRE: Comedy
- SUBJECT HEADING: Comedy
- SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 1978-1982; NBC - 1982-1983
- COMMERCIALS:
- TV - Commercials - Tropical Blend suntan lotion
- TV - PSA - National Cambodia Crisis Committee
- TV - PSA - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- TV - PSA - R.I.F.
- TV - PSA - The Will Rogers Institute
- TV - Promos - "ABC'S Wide World of Sports"
- TV - Promos - "Directions"
CREDITS
- James L. Brooks … Executive Producer, Created by
- Stan Daniels … Executive Producer, Created by
- Ed. Weinberger … Executive Producer, Created by
- David Davis … Created by
- Glen Charles … Producer
- Les Charles … Producer
- James Burrows … Director
- Barry Kemp … Writer
- Bob James … Music by
- Rhea Perlman … Cast, Zena Sherman
- Camila Ashland … Cast, Mrs. Sherman
- John C. Becher … Cast, Mr. Sherman
- Judd Hirsch … Cast, Alex Rieger
- Jeff Conaway … Cast, Bobby Wheeler
- Danny DeVito … Cast, Louie De Palma
- Marilu Henner … Cast, Elaine Nardo
- Tony Danza … Cast, Tony Banta
- Christopher Lloyd … Cast, "Reverend" Jim Ignatowski
- Andy Kaufman … Cast, Latka Gravas