'Taxi's' Elaine Nardo Was Scheduled to Get Pregnant...But Who Was Going to Be the Dad - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-25-2010, 07:29 PM

In an interview back in 1981, Marlilu Henner revealed that she was written on the show to get pregnant. It was her idea and was going to be a part of a season long storyline....but a writers strike took place and all material was scrapped!

Adamantium · 08-25-2010, 07:57 PM

Well we know that the season premiere of the '81-'82 season, Alex and Elaine had sex at the end of the "Vienna Waits" episode, or at least it's hinted that they do. It would have been cool for them to have a baby together. For pure comedy sake, it would have been funny if Louie was the father, but that may have been too bizzare, even for "Taxi." lol

catlover79 · 08-25-2010, 08:12 PM

Alex and Elaine really were the star-crossed soulmates of the show (sorry, Latka & Simka). According to her autobiography, Marilu Henner and Judd Hirsch dated for awhile in real life, so the sparks weren't all fictional.

Retro4Life · 08-25-2010, 08:33 PM

^ Yep, to me they were kind of the "Mary and Lou" of "Taxi".

Always loved their chemistry.

Marvo301 · 08-25-2010, 10:26 PM

The way I see it Bobby Wheeler would be the father of the baby. And shortly after the baby is born he would get an acting gig that would force him to move away and Alex would step in and volunteer to be a father figure to the child in Bobby's absence.

Brian Damage · 08-25-2010, 11:07 PM

Wait a minute.... Elaine & Alex slept together?!? I never knew that!

Retro4Life · 08-25-2010, 11:13 PM

^ Yes, it was strongly implied at the end of the episode Monika mentioned.

Brian Damage · 08-25-2010, 11:31 PM

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^ Yes, it was strongly implied at the end of the episode Monika mentioned.

Wow ok, that is an episode to look out for...Thanks guys!

I guess perhaps Elaine and Alex were to get pregnant together. lol

catlover79 · 08-26-2010, 12:06 AM

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^ Yes, it was strongly implied at the end of the episode Monika mentioned.

Actually, Adam mentioned it, not me.

Retro4Life · 08-26-2010, 12:56 AM

^ Op, sorry. It's late and my eyes are tired.

catlover79 · 08-26-2010, 01:28 AM

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^ Op, sorry. It's late and my eyes are tired.

No problem!!

catlover79 · 08-26-2010, 01:30 AM

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Wait a minute.... Elaine & Alex slept together?!? I never knew that!

It was bound to happen...they did share that hot kiss in the S2 ep "Nardo Loses Her Marbles"!

Marvo301 · 08-26-2010, 01:36 AM

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It was bound to happen...they did share that hot kiss in the S2 ep "Nardo Loses Her Marbles"!

They were the two most normal and level headed people in the garage. They were bound to be drawn to each other.

catlover79 · 08-26-2010, 01:39 AM

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They were the two most normal and level headed people in the garage. They were bound to be drawn to each other.

They're the only two drivers at the Sunshine Cab Co. that I'd feel safe taking me someplace!!

Marvo301 · 08-26-2010, 01:46 AM

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They're the only two drivers at the Sunshine Cab Co. that I'd feel safe taking me someplace!!

For sure! As much as I love Tony, Bobby, and Jim and I don't think I'd feel safe in their cabs!

08-25-2010, 07:29 PM	#1
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	The way I see it Bobby Wheeler would be the father of the baby. And shortly after the baby is born he would get an acting gig that would force him to move away and Alex would step in and volunteer to be a father figure to the child in Bobby's absence.
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08-25-2010, 07:57 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,826	Well we know that the season premiere of the '81-'82 season, Alex and Elaine had sex at the end of the "Vienna Waits" episode, or at least it's hinted that they do. It would have been cool for them to have a baby together. For pure comedy sake, it would have been funny if Louie was the father, but that may have been too bizzare, even for "Taxi." lol

08-25-2010, 11:07 PM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Wait a minute.... Elaine & Alex slept together?!? I never knew that!

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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	^ Yes, it was strongly implied at the end of the episode Monika mentioned.

08-26-2010, 12:56 AM	#10
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	^ Op, sorry. It's late and my eyes are tired.