If you got in a taxi in New York City between 1997 and 2003, you were greeted with the recorded voice of a celebrity reminding you to buckle up. When you left, the same celebrity reminded you to make sure you don’t forget anything, and get a receipt.

This video is the complete oral history of the Celebrity Talking Taxi program, complete with stories never before made public, and a new exclusive interview with Al Franken about the politically incorrect “cab driver” jokes he pitched back then and how he views them today.

In this short video from Metro Arcadia, take a quick peek at Captain Tilly Park in Jamaica Hills, Queens.

I edited this video to roughly show what New York City was like in the 1970s. I’ve always been fascinated by the 1970s and New York City. I paired the clips with Kool & the Gang’s upbeat song Street Corner Symphony to reflect the visuals. Featuring some landmark scenes of the city ~ from the skyscrapers to the trains and the bridges. I tried to capture the vibe of the city in those times.