S1.E3

Blind Date

Episode aired Sep 26, 1978
TV-PG
30m

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Judd Hirsch and Suzanne Kent in Taxi (1978)

Alex goes on a blind date with Angela, whom he knows only as a witty and winsome voice on the telephone. Latka finds an envelope of money in the backseat of a cab. Who gets to keep it?Alex goes on a blind date with Angela, whom he knows only as a witty and winsome voice on the telephone. Latka finds an envelope of money in the backseat of a cab. Who gets to keep it?Alex goes on a blind date with Angela, whom he knows only as a witty and winsome voice on the telephone. Latka finds an envelope of money in the backseat of a cab. Who gets to keep it?

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The Taxi theme, "Angela" was written for this episode and takes its name from Alex's blind date Angela. The producers liked the song so much they decided to make it the theme song for the series.

Quotes
Bobby Wheeler: It's nice to finally meet you, Angela.
Angela Matusa: Am I what you pictured, Bobby?
Bobby Wheeler: More or less.
[turning aside to Tony]
Bobby Wheeler: More.

Connections
Featured in The 31st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1979)

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Angela
Written and performed by Bob James

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8/10

Funny episode.

One of those television episodes that simply wouldn't get the greenlight nowadays due to its perceived offensiveness. Alex goes on a blind date with a woman who sounds attractive over the phone, and she's not exactly what he pictured. Honestly, it's hilarious.