6 stories from Tony Danza's 'I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had'

From his new book 'I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had,' here are 6 stories from Tony Danza's time as a teacher.

2. Unimpressed students

ABC/Buena Vista Television Network

Danza wasn't sure what to expect from the students about his fame, but he quickly got an answer. When Danza was telling the students about his life, he ended with the fact that he did the TV shows "Taxi" and "Who's the Boss?" "One girl raises her hand," he wrote. "She chirps, 'I'm into eighties retro stuff, so I've seen some of your reruns.' Eighties retro stuff. Ouch."

2 of 6
You've read 3 of 3 free articles. Subscribe to continue.
CSM logo

Why is Christian Science in our name?

Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that.

The Church publishes the Monitor because it sees good journalism as vital to progress in the world. Since 1908, we’ve aimed “to injure no man, but to bless all mankind,” as our founder, Mary Baker Eddy, put it.

Here, you’ll find award-winning journalism not driven by commercial influences – a news organization that takes seriously its mission to uplift the world by seeking solutions and finding reasons for credible hope.

Explore values journalism About us