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07-13-2004, 10:11 AM
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Tony Danza Promises Talk Show Bonanza
Tue Jul 13, 2004 02:33 AM ET
By Kimberly Speight
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Tony Danza on Monday promised television critics that his upcoming talk show will be lively and unpredictable.
Speaking during a session at the summer Television Critics Assn. press tour, Danza said he plans to keep viewers of "The Tony Danza Show" entertained with the unexpected when it premieres Sept. 13.
"They hired me to be an entertainer," said the former star of "Taxi" and "Who's the Boss." "I might break out in song or tap dance, but that won't be a big part of it. I want to explore what interests me about people and see if it interests the audience. I'm ready for anything, and I'm willing to try anything."
Danza said he's not worried about the challenges of hosting a live talk show five days a week. He said such experiences as guest-hosting "Live! With Regis & Kelly" and appearing in his own live touring act have prepared him for the unexpected.
The Disney-distributed show will be topical, Danza said, adding that he'd like to feature a mix of guests who are well-known as well as those "off the beaten path." Cooking segments also will be a significant part of the show -- a kitchen has been built into the set, he added.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
Tony Danza Promises Talk Show Bonanza
Tue Jul 13, 2004 02:33 AM ET
By Kimberly Speight
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Tony Danza on Monday promised television critics that his upcoming talk show will be lively and unpredictable.
Speaking during a session at the summer Television Critics Assn. press tour, Danza said he plans to keep viewers of "The Tony Danza Show" entertained with the unexpected when it premieres Sept. 13.
"They hired me to be an entertainer," said the former star of "Taxi" and "Who's the Boss." "I might break out in song or tap dance, but that won't be a big part of it. I want to explore what interests me about people and see if it interests the audience. I'm ready for anything, and I'm willing to try anything."
Danza said he's not worried about the challenges of hosting a live talk show five days a week. He said such experiences as guest-hosting "Live! With Regis & Kelly" and appearing in his own live touring act have prepared him for the unexpected.
The Disney-distributed show will be topical, Danza said, adding that he'd like to feature a mix of guests who are well-known as well as those "off the beaten path." Cooking segments also will be a significant part of the show -- a kitchen has been built into the set, he added.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter