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Margaret Julia Thomas, better known as Marlo Thomas, is a Lebanese-American actress, producer, author, and social activist. Marlo gained popularity by starring in the show, That Girl.
The actress has acted and guest-starred in several movies and shows and has won various accolades like the Emmy, Golden Globe, Grammy, and the Peabody Award. She has also acted on Broadway and has written multiple best-selling books.
Thomas has been inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame for her work on TV and has also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She is a fierce social activist and joined Gloria Steinem and others in finding the Ms. Foundation for Women in 1973.
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Here we have a list of seven movies and TV shows of Marlo Thomas that can be watched even today, for a peek into the acting career of the prolific actress.
That Girl, Friends, and other Marlo Thomas movies and shows to watch in 2024
1) That Girl
That Girl is an ABC sitcom that aired from 1966 to 1971. In the show, Marlo Thomas played the titular role of Ann Marie, who is aspiring to be an actress. The show revolves around Marie’s hilarious everyday adventures as she takes up odd jobs to support herself while auditioning for different roles.
The show is revolutionary for showing an independent girl, working and living away from her parents, for the first time on television. Marlo Thomas' goofy humor made the show famous and she even objected to the idea of showing her character married, as it would symbolize that women’s ultimate goal is to marry.
2) Friends
The universally-acclaimed show, Friends, ran for ten seasons and left a lasting impact on pop culture, prevalent to this day. The simple and relatable premise of six friends living in New York City and juggling careers, friendships, and relationships, resonated with viewers worldwide.
In the show, Thomas played the recurring role of Sandra Greene, the mother of Rachel Greene, from 1996 to 2002. In one of Marlo’s memorable episodes, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) impulsively kissed Sandra to distract her from meeting her ex-husband, leading to a lot of laughs.
3) It Happened One Christmas
A direct-to-tv film, It Happened One Christmas was released in 1977 and directed by Donald Wrye. The film stars Marlo Thomas, Wayne Rodgers, and Orson Welles, among others. The plot of the movie is a gender-reversed adaptation of It’s A Wonderful Life.
Marlo Thomas plays the role of Mary Bailey Hatch, a young woman who wants to travel the world but is stuck in her small hometown. The story revolves around Mary’s failed su*cide attempt, as she is rescued by an angel, who shows her the many blessings in life. This movie is for those who want to watch a cozy Christmas-themed film.
4) Jenny
This 1969 drama movie was Marlo Thomas’ film debut. The story is about two people, Jenny (Marlo Thomas) and Delano (Alan Alda), who cross each other’s paths. While Jenny moves from a small town to a city after getting pregnant from a one-night stand, Delano wants to opt out of the mandatory army induction.
The two decide to marry each other for the world—protecting Jenny from shame and keeping Delano out of the army. The movie then looks at the ups and downs they go through. This role got Marlo Thomas nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer at the Golden Globe Awards.
5) Ocean’s 8
Directed by Gary Ross, Ocean’s 8 is a comedy heist film. A spin-off of the Ocean’s franchise, the film has an all-female star cast with Sandra Bullock, Rihanna, Mindy Kaling, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, and Sarah Paulson.
The story revolves around Sandra Bullock as Debbie Ocean, the sister of Danny Ocean, and the leader and orchestrator of the heist. Debbie plans a theft at the annual Met Gala event, and Marlo Thomas, guest-starring as Rene, helps the group shift the stolen jewels after the heist.
6) Nobody’s Child
This 1986 direct-to-tv film is based on the true story of Marie Balter, an inspirational woman, who was abused by her adoptive parents, leading to severe depression and anxiety, and was then given the wrong medicines. But Marie changes her life around and fights for the cause of mental health.
Her character is played by Marlo, who gives a strong performance, eventually winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special. The film was directed by Lee Grant and won a Directors Guild of America Award.
7) The Joey Bishop Show
Starring the comic Joey Bishop, this sitcom aired from 1961 to 1964 and revolved around Joey as he played the role of a disorganized Hollywood PR executive. The comic series showed Joey’s trouble-prone nature and all the resulting chaos.
It also focused on Joey’s comedic family and Marlo Thomas played the role of Stella, one of Joey’s two unmarried sisters, who aspires to be an actress. The show was a spin-off of The Danny Thomas Show and ran for four seasons.
Viewers are welcome to go through the list and watch these movies and shows starring yesteryear actress Marlo Thomas.
