His character on this show was comedic genius, my favorite scene was when he took his van and cut it up to make a castle in Elaine's apartment. That gesture blew her mind!!.
One of the best ,and there were several ,Jim went Elaine on a date to an art showing ,they needed an entertainer, Jim played the piano, chop sticks ,and then Mozart ,he stopped ,oh I must have had lessons !
@@robertrowe2451 The Harvard episode when he first bit into the brownie and the expression on his face. I'll never forget it. It's right up there with, as God as my witness I thought Turkey's could fly. Both great shows.
As much as I love Doc Brown with all my 80's heart it's a shame he isn't remembered more for this. I laughed harder at this than anything from the last decade or two.
Somehow Chris Lloyd has been denied his place among the great comedic actors. And, if you're wondering what he's like; I've met and spoke with him a couple of times, ...terrific, unassuming guy.
How can you sell him so short he is a critically acclaimed and award-winning actor, director, writer, and comedian. you shouldn't be so quick to dismiss his major accomplishments and or recognition by a couple elbow bumps in an elevator
Can't get over how good the physical comedy was back then! Lloyd, hanks, Ritter and devito were a few of the best! The stooges and buster Keaton pioneered the way for these great actors!
Christopher Lloyd can play any role, from Reverend Jim to President of the United States. He's more suited to the Jim thing though. Once asked, have you ever done acid? Reply: not that I remember ...
Don't forget All in the Family. Archie, Edith the Dingbat, Michael the Meathead and Gloria. And look at the Spinoff shows that resulted. The Jeffersons, Maude..... Archie and Ignatowski had incredible facial expressions !!!
“Somebody better fix this door” sketch in the log cabin was priceless. The writers on Taxi are the best, complimented by superb performances by the cast most notably by Lloyd and De Vito.
Holy crap I'm dying here! Such great memories and amazing comic timing!!! Who'd a thunk it... A few years later and Jim's taking us back and forth in time!!! :-) #BTTF #EmmettBrown
Something tells me Kramer from Seinfeld got some of his traits from Jim. I mean look at him tryin to close the cabin door. Kramer stole those acts from him.
Michael Richards---in all fairness to him----was doing a lot of wild physical/almost Jim-like behavior on that 70's nighttime show, FRIDAYS, which may have proceeded TAXI. (FRIDAYS may be forgotten by now. Or not? It was kind of a west coast version of SNL and came on for a year or so not too long after SNL had become such a big thing. At least as memory serves. Guess I should just look it up. ;-7
Jim getting off from the floor of the cabin was priceless and also when he said grace before they ate Ernie the turkey. Love the last scene in this complication.
@@janeewalker indeed it is. I wish this video contained more from that episode. Hulu doesn't have that particular episode in their menu. They're missing three of the best episodes. Taxi was an excellent show and it was suddenly canceled without warning. There will never be another sitcom like it.
Omitted was my favourite clip of Jim answering the question of the population of Brazil. When congratulations were offered he replied “wow was I right “
“Tony’s Sister and Jim” was a great episode! Taxi’s run was filled with ups and downs as I felt that it was either great or mediocre at best. Season 1 and Season 5 were thin as the writers were finding their way early and barely hanging on at the end but the middle 3 seasons were wonderful. You could say the same for the acting. There was some brilliance with DeVito, Kaufman, and Lloyd and average from the rest. Much of the crew moved on to give us Cheers which I believe was a bit more consistent in the first 5 or so seasons as they improved overall in writing, acting, and production. Christopher Lloyd, George Wendt, Rhea Perlman, and Ted Danson all performed (at different levels) on both shows. The days of this style of situational comedy are over but we can still watch these timeless classics.
Love Christopher Lloyd as Iggy (and as Doc Brown). Classic funny stuff 😂. Hard to believe he actually played a Klionge (however you spell it) in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. He's chillingly great at playing a villain, but it's the lovable rolls he'll always be remembered for.
His reverend Jim scene...Omgoodness. luv him. My favourite character, even though eve1 was really really good.💜👍 However his part in One flew over the cuckoo's nest, AWESOME.
The funny thing is Jim was actually a genius with an extremely wealthy family. And he had one small nibble of a pot brownie and that was his downfall. :)
I`ll always remember the episode where, for some reason, there was a piano in the depot. Jim sat down and played a classical piece like a maestro! When he finishes, stunned, Alex says: "Jim...!... I never knew you played the piano!!!" to which Jim replies: "Neither did I!"... looking completely bewildered. Absolutely brilliant acting and delivery, complimenting the superb script writing.
A friend of mine was at a wedding and the bride's family was related to the Lloyd's. They were all entertainers and performed at the reception. Christopher Lloyd did the piano sketch.
I remember an episode where Elaine was having a private party (or was invited to one) and the only one available to go with her was Jim. She was apprehensive, but he showed up clean shaven and in a tux. There was a piano there and he sat down and played it like a master. He exclaimed, "I guess I must have taken lessons!"
1 character that absolutely attracted me to the very well written show was Jim...Christopher Lloyd's added comedic added to a very talented cast and just blew the doors off!😅
I cant believe these clips didn't include when Jim was an uptight academic guy and his girlfriend convinced him to try a weed brownie and his face suddenly turned to that clueless expression he has.
Serjio get me the police! (Jim explains him what happens when you eat the Cookies) Serjio: the police are on the phone Lui: Tell them to mind their own business!
His character on this show was comedic genius, my favorite scene was when he took his van and cut it up to make a castle in Elaine's apartment. That gesture blew her mind!!.
Absolutely.
Adding Jim to the cast was brilliant. The best episode ever was Jim at Harvard.
One of the best ,and there were several ,Jim went Elaine on a date to an art showing ,they needed an entertainer, Jim played the piano, chop sticks ,and then Mozart ,he stopped ,oh I must have had lessons !
@@robertrowe2451 The Harvard episode when he first bit into the brownie and the expression on his face. I'll never forget it. It's right up there with, as God as my witness I thought Turkey's could fly. Both great shows.
I once heard he wrote himself into the script. Whether it’s true or not I don’t know.
@@voiceofraisin241 Never heard that. I wouldn't be surprised. He's one of the greats.
And Jim taking driver's license test dude!!! 😆😆
Christopher lloyd is by far the most under rated timer of all time!!!
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I love how Jim listens to the sound of the cookie crumbling in his fingers as part of his way of identifying the cocaine in the cookie.
Love this show. Jim is the greatest! He's lovable as well as hilarious!
One of the great characters from TV of any era. Played brilliantly by Christopher. The sketch from when he took his drivers license exam is a classic.
Christopher Lloyd, a huge talent!!! One gut wrenching, side splitting bellylaugh after another!! Great writers!
As much as I love Doc Brown with all my 80's heart it's a shame he isn't remembered more for this. I laughed harder at this than anything from the last decade or two.
This show was almost only showed in the US. Back to the future was a world wide movie
@@vika0194 no taxi was shown on BBC1 in the uk
@@jgdsgh Did you read my comment? ''ALMOST ONLY SHOWN IN THE US''
@@vika0194 oh sorry about that
USA#1 !! Quite right.
Somehow Chris Lloyd has been denied his place among the great comedic actors. And, if you're wondering what he's like; I've met and spoke with him a couple of times, ...terrific, unassuming guy.
And Back to the Future movies are AWESOME
How can you sell him so short he is a critically acclaimed and award-winning actor, director, writer, and comedian. you shouldn't be so quick to dismiss his major accomplishments and or recognition by a couple elbow bumps in an elevator
When he was describing the cookies...Deveto almost lost it!
Almost
That's my favorite scene of the whole show!
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...Southern Peru...’74 before the rains...😂
Christopher Lloyd, Andy Kaufman and Danny DeVito the three headed comedic monster of the series.
It's too bad Andy was a complete nut-case A-HOLE pecker head that liked to hit women !
@@rickcruz3382 I guess you didn't get it.
"Go on, plant one right there!" *smooch* Jim's a lover, not a fighter XD
"Chicago 1968 all over again". Love it!
Can't get over how good the physical comedy was back then! Lloyd, hanks, Ritter and devito were a few of the best! The stooges and buster Keaton pioneered the way for these great actors!
Christopher Lloyd can play any role, from Reverend Jim to President of the United States. He's more suited to the Jim thing though. Once asked, have you ever done acid? Reply: not that I remember ...
Let's not forget Charlie Chaplin.
Don't forget All in the Family. Archie, Edith the Dingbat, Michael the Meathead and Gloria. And look at the Spinoff shows that resulted. The Jeffersons, Maude.....
Archie and Ignatowski had incredible facial expressions !!!
Why did they cut out when Jim greets his brother? "I'm you're brother Tom...Jim" Jim says "Hello Tom-Jim"....classic!
How did they keep a straight face thru filming? 😃😂😅🤣😁 hilarious......
“Somebody better fix this door” sketch in the log cabin was priceless.
The writers on Taxi are the best, complimented by superb performances by the cast most notably by Lloyd and De Vito.
I miss back in the day...
Jim's French was really well done. I was pleasantly surprised, he had the accent close enough also.
I popped stitches I had in my hand when the original license/"yellow light" scene aired.
Slllllloooooowww Dooooownnnn!
I have been laughing at that seen for 20 years. Its great.
My favorite Taxi scene ever !!!!!
Brilliant was a classic. Jim. Left out the scene where he joins in the dog conversation 5 minutes after they finish. Hilarious
Holy crap I'm dying here! Such great memories and amazing comic timing!!! Who'd a thunk it... A few years later and Jim's taking us back and forth in time!!! :-) #BTTF #EmmettBrown
The bit where Jim takes Elaine to the symphony ("A yoda doll for a beautiful lady!") should have been included. THAT was funny.
From 1978-1982 we laughed, it took some time to realize the comic geniuis that Taxi was.
How could you lose? Get all those guys and gal in one room? Where's that script? You know what this is worth? Bumpkiss!
..."Southern Peru"..."Before the Rains".....
Great scene.
I like the time Jim was taking the drivers license test. "What does a yellow light mean?"
Slow down!!!!😂
I was just thinking of that one. Thank you. Hilarious
Peru,- southern Peru, 74' - before the rain,..... best gag on that show. That and Jim in college before the.......
And when he played the piano at the elegant party.
That alien voice sounds suspiciously like Danny DeVito.
The king of comedy👍
1:30 Elaine was so beautiful
I'm kind of surprised more people haven't commented on that. Extraordinarily so!
Marge was beautiful, too.
Something tells me Kramer from Seinfeld got some of his traits from Jim. I mean look at him tryin to close the cabin door. Kramer stole those acts from him.
I can see Michael Richards taking elements for this
I said the same thing!! He ripped off Christopher lloyd big time!
Michael Richards---in all fairness to him----was doing a lot of wild physical/almost Jim-like behavior on that 70's nighttime show, FRIDAYS, which may have proceeded TAXI. (FRIDAYS may be forgotten by now. Or not? It was kind of a west coast version of SNL and came on for a year or so not too long after SNL had become such a big thing. At least as memory serves. Guess I should just look it up. ;-7
This show was before my time. It looks hilarious! I must watch it.
The door scene a classic, to see some good slapstick comedy best of taxi.
He was underappreciated for his physical comedy. He was up there with John Ritter and the others.
Doc before Doc.. Christopher Lloyd is an amazing actor, still kicking and was amazing in the new rick and morty ad
"Somebody better fix this door." XD
Best show ever, best script, best actors
Reverend Jim was my favorite character. He was so hilarious. I sure miss shows like this.
I lost it at "My god, I know her!"
which is voiced by danny DeVito I think it sounds like him...
👋🤣👍mee too!
The bloopers on this show must have been our of site, 🤣
RIP Jeff Conaway
Jim getting off from the floor of the cabin was priceless and also when he said grace before they ate Ernie the turkey. Love the last scene in this complication.
Isn't that where Jim said "Are we lumberjacks ?"
@@janeewalker indeed it is. I wish this video contained more from that episode. Hulu doesn't have that particular episode in their menu. They're missing three of the best episodes. Taxi was an excellent show and it was suddenly canceled without warning. There will never be another sitcom like it.
Omitted was my favourite clip of Jim answering the question of the population of Brazil. When congratulations were offered he replied “wow was I right “
“Tony’s Sister and Jim” was a great episode! Taxi’s run was filled with ups and downs as I felt that it was either great or mediocre at best. Season 1 and Season 5 were thin as the writers were finding their way early and barely hanging on at the end but the middle 3 seasons were wonderful. You could say the same for the acting. There was some brilliance with DeVito, Kaufman, and Lloyd and average from the rest. Much of the crew moved on to give us Cheers which I believe was a bit more consistent in the first 5 or so seasons as they improved overall in writing, acting, and production. Christopher Lloyd, George Wendt, Rhea Perlman, and Ted Danson all performed (at different levels) on both shows. The days of this style of situational comedy are over but we can still watch these timeless classics.
Jim Ignatowski with Marge Simpson
Taxi was so well written and such a great cast, but more then that it was the whole vibe of the 70s.
ABSOLUTELY GENIUS!!!
Good golly I miss this show. Why can't they create something comparable today?
The one who plays Jim really makes the show
Smooth Iggy real smooth!
I'll never understand why some people in these comment sections feel the need to repeat script or dialogue that was in the piece.
Love Christopher Lloyd as Iggy (and as Doc Brown). Classic funny stuff 😂. Hard to believe he actually played a Klionge (however you spell it) in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. He's chillingly great at playing a villain, but it's the lovable rolls he'll always be remembered for.
Jim was the best
His reverend Jim scene...Omgoodness. luv him. My favourite character, even though eve1 was really really good.💜👍 However his part in One flew over the cuckoo's nest, AWESOME.
The funny thing is Jim was actually a genius with an extremely wealthy family. And he had one small nibble of a pot brownie and that was his downfall. :)
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drugs often work that way.
Damn, I forgot about that.
The alien sounds a lot like Danny Devito....
The absolute best isn't here.....the vacuum cleaner salesman! The funniest thing I've ever seen!
Gotta love jim
I`ll always remember the episode where, for some reason, there was a piano in the depot. Jim sat down and played a classical piece like a maestro! When he finishes, stunned, Alex says: "Jim...!... I never knew you played the piano!!!" to which Jim replies: "Neither did I!"... looking completely bewildered. Absolutely brilliant acting and delivery, complimenting the superb script writing.
A friend of mine was at a wedding and the bride's family was related to the Lloyd's. They were all entertainers and performed at the reception. Christopher Lloyd did the piano sketch.
@@bernardmiller6696 Hi Bernard. Thank you. I wasn`t aware of that. So many actors are musical or have other talents we`re not privy to.
I remember an episode where Elaine was having a private party (or was invited to one) and the only one available to go with her was Jim. She was apprehensive, but he showed up clean shaven and in a tux. There was a piano there and he sat down and played it like a master. He exclaimed, "I guess I must have taken lessons!"
Who else sees a Stormtrooper's white helmet in the Nude at Sunrise painting?! 🌿🌲😎
6:10 I am going to die. I AM GOING TO FREAKING DIE!
Jeeez I knew her too !!!
ha! thanks for sharing!
Chicago 68 all over again.. lolol HAHAHA
7:00 the Chicago 68 All over again 😄😄😄
1 character that absolutely attracted me to the very well written show was Jim...Christopher Lloyd's added comedic added to a very talented cast and just blew the doors off!😅
As luck would have it, we've got the same tie size! 😂
This made my day! 😃
Never seen it before,
Now a solid fan, bloody hilarious!!!!
Going through the back catalogue now!👍👍
"Peru" how Lue kept it together beats me.
L O L! I loved Jim, everyone in the cast did a great job, but Jim was especially funny. 11:48
My new spirit animal, it's like Kramer, Johnny Knoxville, Jim Carrey, and beaker from the muppets
I don't care what anybody says but Jim was the funniest person on here. WOW WOW WOW He played a excellent waste case LMAO
I cant believe these clips didn't include when Jim was an uptight academic guy and his girlfriend convinced him to try a weed brownie and his face suddenly turned to that clueless expression he has.
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No Jim, these are blue berries, not blueberries!
"My God, I know her!
She dyed her hair but that's her!"
My favourite character ever
Well it's obvious who Michael Richards stole Kramer from.
There might be some Reverend Jim in Kramer, but I see more Harpo in him.
No Vivaldi in the garage🤣😂🤣
What that alien said is basically one of my top philosophies in life.
The same tie size
Could you imagine Christopher on SNL in the beginning!!!
lol it's marge simpson...
she was hot
😘 thanks Tony I do feel a little better..lol!!!
2:55 voice of Marge Simpson
somebody better fix this door
Julie Kavner, how young she was there.
Screwable. Lol
Known today as MARGE SIMPSON!
AND, IMHO, SHE I WAS ABSOLUTELY CUTE THEN!!?!!!!
Brenda!
4:01 Microphone boom top mid right of screen
2:20 the alien sounds like Danny Devito
It sounds like Jeff conaway to me
9:11 i relate to that "WOOO!!!!"
Marylou Jenner was smokin hot!
As was Marilu Henner!
My neighbor is a Jim Ignatowski. Too many drugs and too much alcohol. He's almost fine now.
Marge Simpson was a cutie in her day.
"Rhoda" (with Valerie Harper) and "Lou Grant" (from the "Mary Tyler Moore" show; the spin off series)
Jim is on a date with Marge Simpson! Julie Kavner is the actress who plays his date. She’s the voice of Marge.
Christopher Lloyd STOLE the show!!
Too funny
Thanks Tony...now i going to see Monica lol
yeeehah glass slow us down
At 2:00 Back to the Future. lol
Do you know what episode that is from?
The original "kramer"...
Serjio get me the police!
(Jim explains him what happens when you eat the Cookies)
Serjio: the police are on the phone
Lui:
Tell them to mind their own business!
absolute dynamite character, and acted with deftness and aplomb by Lloyd. You can see where Seinfeld drew inspiration for his Kramer character
Er, Kramer character is Seinfeld’s actual neighbour.
@@irenemax3574 yes but the characters share quite a number of characteristics, I would find it hard not to believe Jerry wasn't a fan of Lloyd's
Chicago 68 all over again
I like being lifted!
I was today years old when I realized Michael Richards studied Christopher Lloyd watch starting at 9:20 until end