8.030 minSeason 5 • Episode 24
LatestSimka faces deportation if she puts off another immigration interview because of her monthly "crimpka poosh."
Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.
Acting
Andy Kaufman's Latka — performance art disguised as sitcom clowning.
Writing
Jim's 'What does a yellow light mean?' — perfectly constructed absurdity.
Production
That grimy garage set — you can smell the coffee and desperation.
Creators
James L. Brooks, Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Andy Kaufman had it in his contract that he could break character and be 'Tony Clifton' on set whenever he wanted — often.
This was James L. Brooks proving sitcoms could be art years before The Simpsons — he basically invented prestige comedy television.
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