Taxi

The Reluctant Fighter (Season 2, Episode 15)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

Tony is initially excited about fighting a former champ whose best days are behind him. His excitement turns to doubt when he realizes that the champ is dedicating the fight to a wheelchair-bound kid.

Director

James Burrows

Writers

James L. Brooks (created by) | Stan Daniels (created by) | David Davis (created by) | Ed. Weinberger (created by) | Ken Estin (written by)

Producers

Glen Charles | Les Charles

Composer

Bob James

Cinematographer

Edward E. Nugent

Casting Director

Susan Arnold

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 25, 1979

Release date

Dec 25, 1979 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
21 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)
Andy Kaufman Latka Gravas (credit only) Latka Gravas (credit only) See fewer	Taxi (1978)
Michael V. Gazzo Vince Vince See fewer	The Godfather Part II (1974)
Armando Muniz Benny Foster Benny Foster See fewer	Midnight Run (1988)
Marc Anthony Danza Brian Sims Brian Sims See fewer	Taxi (1978)
Gene LeBell Referee (as Gene Le Bell) Referee (as Gene Le Bell) See fewer	Rush Hour (1998)
John Dennis Maintenance Man Maintenance Man See fewer	Soylent Green (1973)
J. Alan Thomas Jeff Bennett Jeff Bennett See fewer	Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
Robin Blake Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited) See fewer	Paternity (1981)
Elliott Broones Cab Driver (uncredited) Cab Driver (uncredited) See fewer
Allan Chinn Cab Driver / Spectator (uncredited) Cab Driver / Spectator (uncredited) See fewer	The China Syndrome (1979)
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)
Virginia Kennedy Cab Driver / Reporter (uncredited) Cab Driver / Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
Saverio LoMedico Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	I Love Lucy (1951)
Ernie Tate Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Flashdance (1983)