Taxi
The Reluctant Fighter
Season 2, Episode 15 · Aired 1979-12-25
Synopsis
Tony is initially excited about fighting a former champ whose best days are behind him. His excitement turns to doubt when he realizes that the champ is dedicating the fight to a kid in a wheelchair.
In the series
This episode is part of Taxi (1978–1983) on ABC/NBC.
Sunshine Cab Company's beautiful losers — rough New York hope in a garage.
Key cast
- Judd Hirsch as Alex Reiger
- Danny DeVito as Louie De Palma
- Marilu Henner as Elaine Nardo
- Tony Danza as Tony Banta
- Christopher Lloyd as Reverend Jim Ignatowski
- Andy Kaufman as Latka Gravas