Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysToronto Int'l Film FestivalHispanic Heritage MonthIMDb Stars to WatchSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
Taxi
S4.E19
All episodesAll
  • Cast & crew
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Tony's Comeback

  • Episode aired Mar 4, 1982
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
164
YOUR RATING
Bubba Smith in Taxi (1978)
Comedy

With the help of a new cab driver, Lucius Franklin (Bubba Smith), Tony's boxing career goes on the rise.With the help of a new cab driver, Lucius Franklin (Bubba Smith), Tony's boxing career goes on the rise.With the help of a new cab driver, Lucius Franklin (Bubba Smith), Tony's boxing career goes on the rise.

  • Director
    • Michael Lessac
  • Writers
    • James L. Brooks
    • Stan Daniels
    • David Davis
  • Stars
    • Judd Hirsch
    • Danny DeVito
    • Marilu Henner
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    164
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Lessac
    • Writers
      • James L. Brooks
      • Stan Daniels
      • David Davis
    • Stars
      • Judd Hirsch
      • Danny DeVito
      • Marilu Henner
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Photos

    Top cast28

    Edit
    Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch
    • Alex Reiger
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Louie De Palma
    Marilu Henner
    Marilu Henner
    • Elaine Nardo
    Tony Danza
    Tony Danza
    • Tony Banta
    Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd
    • Reverend Jim Ignatowski
    Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman
    • Latka Gravas
    • (credit only)
    Bubba Smith
    Bubba Smith
    • Lucius Franklin
    Naomi Stevens
    Naomi Stevens
    • Aunt Lucia
    Jimmy Lennon Sr.
    Jimmy Lennon Sr.
    • The Ring Announcer
    • (as Jimmy Lennon)
    Gene LeBell
    Gene LeBell
    • The Referee Gene LeBell
    John Steve
    • Eddie Burke
    Ebon Alabastur
    • Boxing Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Bakanic
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    James L. Brooks
    James L. Brooks
    • Boxing Fan
    • (uncredited)
    Joyce Goldman
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Fritz Hess
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Eugene Jackson
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Virginia Kennedy
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Michael Lessac
    • Writers
      • James L. Brooks
      • Stan Daniels
      • David Davis
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews

    6.8164
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Related interests

    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Series co-creator and executive producer James L. Brooks appears as a ringside spectator to Tony's fight in the final scene.
    • Quotes

      Lucius Franklin: Sorry but I can't let you quit because I wouldn't want you to let me quit. We've got a symbiotic relationship, Tony.

      Tony Banta: Hey Lucius, I don't know what you're getting at here. But I swear I'm not the least bit attracted to you.

    • Connections
      References Super Bowl XIV (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Angela
      Written and performed by Bob James

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • March 4, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • John-Charles-Walters Productions
      • Paramount Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.