Taxi Elaine and the Lame Duck (Season 1, Episode 17)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

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Taxi

Elaine and the Lame Duck (Season 1, Episode 17)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

While out on a fare, Alex befriends a socially inept congressman who is dumped by a woman. Feeling sorry for the guy, Alex fixes him up on a date with Elaine.

Director

James Burrows

Writers

James L. Brooks (created by) | Stan Daniels (created by) | David Davis (created by) | Ed. Weinberger (created by) & 2 more

Producers

Glen Charles | Les Charles

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 13, 1979

Release date

Feb 13, 1979 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 18 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 9 wins & 56 nominations

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22 cast members

Name	Known for
Judd Hirsch Alex Reiger Alex Reiger See fewer	The Fabelmans (2022)
Jeff Conaway Bobby Wheeler Bobby Wheeler See fewer	Grease (1978)
Danny DeVito Louie De Palma Louie De Palma See fewer	Matilda (1996)
Marilu Henner Elaine Nardo Elaine Nardo See fewer	L.A. Story (1991)
Tony Danza Tony Banta Tony Banta See fewer	Don Jon (2013)
Randall Carver John Burns John Burns See fewer	There Will Be Blood (2007)
Andy Kaufman Latka Gravas Latka Gravas See fewer	Taxi (1978)
Jeffrey Tambor Congressman Walter Griswald Congressman Walter Griswald See fewer	Transparent (2014)
Susan Heldfond Jill Jill See fewer	Reckless and in Love (1983)
Rusdi Lane Waiter Waiter See fewer	Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989)
Robert Bakanic Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited) See fewer	Going Berserk (1983)
Elliott Broones Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited) See fewer
Ian Bruce Cab Driver / Bar Patron (uncredited) Cab Driver / Bar Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Cold Heaven (1991)
Ken Clayton Bar Patron (uncredited) Bar Patron (uncredited) See fewer	The Cosmic Man (1959)
Joyce Goldman Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited) See fewer	Simon & Simon (1981)
Steve Hershon Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited) See fewer	Buddy Buddy (1981)
Fritz Hess Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited) See fewer	Newhart (1982)
Tom Michael Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited) See fewer
Mark Ozzello Bar Patron (uncredited) Bar Patron (uncredited) See fewer
Hank Robinson Bar Patron (uncredited) Bar Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Brewster's Millions (1985)
Leland Sun Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited) See fewer	Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
J. Alan Thomas Jeff Bennett (uncredited) Jeff Bennett (uncredited) See fewer	Throw Momma from the Train (1987)