Air Date: Host: Musical Guest: Special Guests: Cameos:

May 15th, 1982 Danny DeVito Sparks Andy Kaufman Christopher Lloyd Marilu Henner Tony Danza Judd Hirsch Yvonne Hudson Neil Levy Jerry Lawler Julia DeVito

Andy Kaufman Teaser

Montage

Danny DeVito's Monologue

Summary: After announcing that ABC has abruptly cancelled "Taxi" for low ratings, Danny DeVito brings out the cast so they can make their final bow. Also Hosted: 83b, 87f, 88g, 92j, 99h. Note: HBO wanted to acquire "Taxi" and produce new episodes on its cable station, but NBC secured the rights first and placed it on the same night and time slot it had at ABC. It was scheduled back-to-back with new sitcom "Cheers"; both shows had been created by the Charles-Burrows-Charles team. "Taxi" again finished that season with low ratings and was cancelled once and for all.

Taxi

Summary: Louie DePalma (Danny DeVito) drives a cab to ABC's headquarters and detonates the building with a bomb. Transcript

The Whiners

Recurring Characters: Doug Whiner, Wendy Whiner.

Executive Stress Test

Sparks performs "Mickey Mouse"

SNL Newsbreak with Brian Doyle-Murray

Recurring Characters: Dr. Jack Badofsky, Lou Grant. Transcript

Solomon & Pudge

Recurring Characters: Solomon, Pudge.

Enzo Mouthwash

Recurring Characters: Ozzy Osbourne.

America is Turning Gay

Summary: Spoofing Dr. Pepper's "Be A Pepper" and "America's Turning 7-Up" jingles, Americans dance in the streets to celebrate their sudden openness in being gay. Note: Repeat from 03/27/82.

Table Talk

Andy Kaufman vs. Jerry Lawler

Looks at Books

Sparks performs "I Predict"

Goodnights