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Janice · 04-23-2005, 07:18 PM

Danza Surprises Student With Class Visit

ALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) - Tony Danza's resume includes stints as a boxer, actor and talk show host. Now he can add visual aid to the list. Danza surprised a Grand Valley State University student last week, dropping in on her Italian II class to watch her presentation about ... him.

Beth Murawsky chose to talk about Danza for an oral presentation on the Italian-American whom she most admires.

Murawsky, 22, contacted producers from his television talk show seeking photographs and background information. What she didn't know was that producers then contacted visiting professor Gisella Gisolo to arrange the surprise visit, which was videotaped and will air May 4 on Danza's syndicated program.

Danza, 54, sporting a gray Grand Valley State sweat shirt, watched as Murawsky nervously gave her presentation in Italian, which Danza speaks.

"There was so much going on," she told the Grand Haven Tribune. "I was a little nervous because, what if I got my facts wrong?"

Danza spoke briefly about his Italian heritage and stressed the importance of learning each others' ethnic cultures and passing along the information to future generations. The students then got one more surprise. New Jersey travel agent Steve Perillo showed up to announce that each of them will receive a free trip to Rome.

Jonathan · 04-23-2005, 07:21 PM

What a nice thing for Tony to do.

spunkygirl · 04-23-2005, 08:11 PM

Awwwww that's so great. Tony rocks!

04-23-2005, 07:18 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Tony Danza Surprises Student With Class Visit Danza Surprises Student With Class Visit ALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) - Tony Danza's resume includes stints as a boxer, actor and talk show host. Now he can add visual aid to the list. Danza surprised a Grand Valley State University student last week, dropping in on her Italian II class to watch her presentation about ... him. Beth Murawsky chose to talk about Danza for an oral presentation on the Italian-American whom she most admires. Murawsky, 22, contacted producers from his television talk show seeking photographs and background information. What she didn't know was that producers then contacted visiting professor Gisella Gisolo to arrange the surprise visit, which was videotaped and will air May 4 on Danza's syndicated program. Danza, 54, sporting a gray Grand Valley State sweat shirt, watched as Murawsky nervously gave her presentation in Italian, which Danza speaks. "There was so much going on," she told the Grand Haven Tribune. "I was a little nervous because, what if I got my facts wrong?" Danza spoke briefly about his Italian heritage and stressed the importance of learning each others' ethnic cultures and passing along the information to future generations. The students then got one more surprise. New Jersey travel agent Steve Perillo showed up to announce that each of them will receive a free trip to Rome.

04-23-2005, 07:21 PM	#2
Jonathan ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 2,304	What a nice thing for Tony to do.

04-23-2005, 08:11 PM	#3
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Awwwww that's so great. Tony rocks!