Marlo Thomas exploded onto the scene with her groundbreaking television show “That Girl,” the first TV program to prove that a single girl could make it on her own in the big city. Could Marlo stay on a winning streak after such a television splash? You bet. She remains a ...

Marlo Thomas exploded onto the scene with her groundbreaking television show “That Girl,” the first TV program to prove that a single girl could make it on her own in the big city. Could Marlo stay on a winning streak after such a television splash? You bet. She remains a guiding force not only in the entertainment industry, but in the public issues arena, as well. She is an outspoken feminist and political activist, while maintaining a constant presence on television -- from her Emmy-winning performance in "Nobody's Child" to her popular portrayal of Jennifer Aniston's mom on “Friends” and her recent guest starring role on ABC's “Ugly Betty.” She has earned four Emmys, a Golden Globe, a Grammy, the George Foster Peabody Award and induction into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Equally acclaimed as an author and editor, Marlo has produced a string of inspirational, bestselling books and records, including the landmark Free To Be ...You and Me, Free To Be ...A Family, two volumes of The Right Words at the Right Time, and Thanks and Giving: All Year Long. She is also the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which was founded by her father, Danny Thomas, in 1962. In March, she will go into rehearsal for "Roger is Dead," a new play written and directed by Elaine May. Marlo lives in New York with her husband, Phil Donahue -- who's no slouch himself.