I have. I don't know what it is, exactly, it's a mixture of numerous different things that make Taxi seem more than a TV show, somehow...it seems special, in the way that Frasier and Cheers (to me, at least) are special.

The theme tune is part of it. The theme tune makes me feel happy, safe and nostalgic all at the same time, and I love the image of the cab driving over the bridge, and then seeing Cab 804 driving down the street in the night at the end.

Also, there were just moments during Taxi that either had me splitting my sides laughing, or had me really captured, emotionally, drawn into the show, and really feeling for the characters - even Louie.

One scene that really got me thinking that this show was something special was from the end of the episode Alex Jumps Out of An Airplane from season two. He's giving the speech at the end about how it felt:

Alex: "And you feel small, fragile - but also strangely invincible, as if you're no longer a part of that miniature world below you, because you've just separated yourself from reality for the moment, by diving from that plane, plunging to the earth, in defiance of your own mortality. I mean, it's all a dream land. Nothing real can touch you as you float in your reverie, trying to understand what you're feeling, and at the same time, not wanting to understand it, because it's too magnificent to be within the grasp of detached logic, fine-eyed thoughts, which limit your glimpse of boundless, wondrous...magnificence."

I loved the way Judd Hirsch delivered that speech, and the scenes of New York all lit up at night that were shown while he was talking, and the gentle piano music in the background...it was great.

I thought it was a special show. Every character had an importance to the show.

I agree; I've always thought the same was true for Cheers and Frasier.

You really captured what I feel, too about this show. I don't know where it ranks with other sitcoms,but it certainly is near the top. I concur regarding the theme song. Def my favorite and I never tire of the bridge scene. There's almost an innocence and cozy like feeling with the opening. During the show especially the first year,the music between scenes was just perfect. As far as the characters,each one always seemed to be on the edge of their emotions capable of shifting on a dime{esp. Louie}. The characters also seemed damn real{except Latka,of course} which made the viewer really get to know the cast like family.So many classic episodes that I never get sick of. I just wish they would release #4 already...

It's such a wonderfully written and acted show - there's hardly an episode that is a dud or doesn't have something special about it.

But it seems not everyone agrees or agreed....

I was born in '75 so I was pretty young when I first saw an episode of Taxi (on sindication). Gotta tell ya...it grew on me so much that it is one of favorite all-time sitcoms.

To me, Taxi was a really good show, it was very funny. I never thought of it as special.

I agree; I've always thought the same was true for Cheers and Frasier.
Not to mention Barney Miller and WKRP. :cool:

It's a special show to me too.