The term HIRSCH SITCOM is a reference to the popular American sitcom 'TAXI', which aired from 1978 to 1983. The show was created by James L. Brooks and Stan Daniels and starred Judd Hirsch as Alex Rieger, a New York City TAXI driver. The show focused on the lives of the drivers of the Sunshine Cab Company and their interactions with each other and their customers. It was nominated for 18 Emmy Awards and won five, including three for Outstanding Comedy Series.