“OG NMAXTS … YMK….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: R = L
ANSWER: “MY FATHER … WAS A WONDERFUL COMEDIAN AND HE WAS A REALLY FUNNY GUY … HE ENCOURAGED IT IN HIS CHILDREN.” — MARLO THOMAS
Marlo Thomas
November 21, 1937 • 88 years old • Actress, Producer, Author & Activist
Overview
Marlo Thomas is an American actress, producer, author, and social activist best known for starring as Ann Marie in the television sitcom That Girl. Her career has also included children’s programming, books, philanthropy, and advocacy.
That Girl
That Girl aired from 1966 to 1971 and followed an independent young woman pursuing an acting career in New York City. The series helped establish Thomas as a major television star and became an influential portrayal of a single working woman.
Free to Be…
Thomas created the children’s project Free to Be… You and Me, which used songs, stories, and performances to encourage confidence, individuality, and equality. The project became a lasting part of children’s culture.
Awards & Recognition
Thomas has received multiple Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Peabody Award, and other honors for her work in television and entertainment. She was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Philanthropy
Thomas has played a major role in supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, founded by her father, Danny Thomas. She has helped lead fundraising, awareness campaigns, and public outreach for the hospital.
Legacy
Marlo Thomas has built a lasting legacy through television, writing, advocacy, and charitable work. Her influence extends beyond entertainment through her support of children’s health, women’s opportunities, and social equality.
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