Taxi Trivia

Need a ride? We've got you covered in episode 277 of the Dorky, Diki, Nerdy Trivia podcast. This week we've got Taxi Trivia. That is, Trivia about the 1970s TV show Taxi, not about the rapidly diminishing form of transportation. When you're done with Taxi Trivia, be sure to share the show on social media. If you're listening via YouTube, please like and subscribe. If you need rules or scorecards, visit the show's website, dorkydikinerdy .com. Well, the meter's running, so let's start the show. The Dorky Round Number one, who played the Aserbic Louis de Palma? Danny DeVito Number two, in the same year he played Kenicki in Greece, who played Bobby Wheeler on Taxi. Jeff Conaway Number three, early in his tradition of playing characters with the same first name as him, who played Tony Banta? Tony Danza Number four, before he went back to the future, what actor played Reverend Jim Ignatowski? Christopher Lloyd Number five, notoriously erratic and eccentric comedian Andy Kaufman played what immigrant on Taxi? Latka Gravas Number six, who played Latka's wife, Simka? Carol Kane Number seven, DeVito met and would later marry which guest actor on Taxi? Rhea Perlman Number eight, what U .S. city is home to the show Taxi? New York City Number nine, which co -creator of the series also helped create the Mary Tyler Moore show and The Simpsons, along with directing terms of endearment and as good as it gets. James L. Brooks Number 10, what actor was considered for the role of Bobby, but was committed to Mork in Mindy already? Robin Williams The Geeky Round Number one, what network originally aired the series? ABC Number two, Alex Rieger was played by what actor? Judd Hirsch Number three, who was the only female actress to be credited in all 114 episodes of the series? Mary Lou Henner Number four, what company provided the cars for Taxi? The Checker Motors Corporation Number five, Taxi appeared in the series, which was the first female actress to be credited in all 114 episodes of the series. In what 1999 Jim Carrey movie? Man on the Moon, where he played Andy Kaufman Number six, the characters all worked for what cab company? The Sunshine Cab Company Number seven, what was Louis Job with the cab company? He was the dispatcher Number eight, what was Latka's job with the cab company? He was the mechanic Number nine, the highest rated episode of the series revolves around which character taking their driver's test? Reverend Jim Number 10, what was the name of the bar where the characters would hang out? Marios The Nerdy Round Number one, in what year did the show debut? It began in 1978 Number two, how many seasons did Taxi run? Five Number three, after ABC cancelled the series, the series was released in 1978. What network picked it up? NBC, they cancelled the series after one more season Number four, which series regular is driving the cab in the opening credits? Tony Danza Number five, what is the title of the show's theme song? Angela, it was written and performed by Bob James Number six, what horror icon recommended Andy Kaufman for the role on Taxi? Robert England, he was Kaufman's next door neighbor at the time. Number seven, how many times did the show win the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series? Three times, it won a total of 18 Emmy awards. Number eight, Kaufman had his alter ego named What hired as a cast member of the show? Tony Clifton, Clifton was fired but Kaufman remained with the series. Number nine, what actor was let go as a series regular after the first season? Randall Carver, who played John Burns Number ten, Kaufman was notoriously difficult to work with, so much so that only one of his former taxi castmates attended his funeral. Which one? Fittingly, it was Carol Kane who played his wife. And that's it for Taxi trivia, how'd you do? This was a staple in reruns for me as a kid and featured in Heavy Rotation on Nick at Night. Let me know on social media or Spotify what your favorite 1970s TV show is, maybe it'll be featured in a future episode this season. I'll return next week with another 30 trivia questions by another TV show. Here's a hint. Set in the early 20th century, what British TV series has spawned to date, two feature film sequels. This was a popular show in our household. I love sharp dialogue and my wife loves historical dramas. See you back here on Wednesday. This was episode 277 of the Dorky, He -Key, Nerdy trivia podcast. If you'd like to help support the show, become a patron at patreon .com slash dorkyhe -keynerdy. This podcast is written, produced, and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. If you're into audiobooks or are looking to have your book turned into an audiobook, contact me at thevoicesinmyhead .com. 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