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The Reluctant Fighter

  • Episode aired Dec 25, 1979
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
235
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Tony Danza and Marc Anthony Danza in The Reluctant Fighter (1979)
Comedy

Tony is initially excited about fighting a former champ whose best days are behind him. His excitement turns to doubt when he realizes that the champ is dedicating the fight to a wheelchair-... Read allTony is initially excited about fighting a former champ whose best days are behind him. His excitement turns to doubt when he realizes that the champ is dedicating the fight to a wheelchair-bound kid.Tony is initially excited about fighting a former champ whose best days are behind him. His excitement turns to doubt when he realizes that the champ is dedicating the fight to a wheelchair-bound kid.

  • Director
    • James Burrows
  • Writer
    • Ken Estin
  • Stars
    • Judd Hirsch
    • Jeff Conaway
    • Danny DeVito
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    235
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Burrows
    • Writer
      • Ken Estin
    • Stars
      • Judd Hirsch
      • Jeff Conaway
      • Danny DeVito
    • 1User review
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    Top Cast21

    Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch
    • Alex Reiger
    Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway
    • Bobby Wheeler
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Louie De Palma
    Marilu Henner
    Marilu Henner
    • Elaine Nardo
    Tony Danza
    Tony Danza
    • Tony Banta
    Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman
    • Latka Gravas
    • (credit only)
    Michael V. Gazzo
    Michael V. Gazzo
    • Vince
    Armando Muniz
    • Benny Foster
    Marc Anthony Danza
    • Brian Sims
    Gene LeBell
    Gene LeBell
    • Referee
    • (as Gene Le Bell)
    John Dennis
    John Dennis
    • Maintenance Man
    J. Alan Thomas
    • Jeff Bennett
    Robin Blake
    • Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    Elliott Broones
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Allan Chinn
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Joyce Goldman
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Steve Hershon
    Steve Hershon
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Fritz Hess
    • Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Burrows
    • Writer
      • Ken Estin
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Brian, the young boy in the wheelchair, was played by the real life son of Tony Danza.
    • Goofs
      At the very end of the show when the actors are laughing about what Brian did to Louie, Tony Danza breaks character by leaning down and kissing the boy (Brian) who was his real-life son.
    • Quotes
      • Vince: Listen. I'm gonna need some help in Tony's corner fight night. Now, any of you guys work a fight?
      • Alex Reiger: I was married.
      • Vince: Close enough.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Taxi: Tony and Brian (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Angela
      Written and performed by Bob James

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 25, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • John-Charles-Walters Productions
      • Paramount Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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