Marlo Thomas: podcast appearances and interviews

Marlo Thomas, born on November 21, 1937, is an American actress, producer, author, and social activist. She is best known for her role as Ann Marie in the sitcom series That Girl, which aired from 1966 to 1971, as well as for her children’s franchise Free to Be... You and Me. Throughout her career, Thomas has received numerous awards including three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Peabody Award for her work in television. She was also awarded a Grammy for her children’s album Marlo Thomas and Friends: Thanks & Giving All Year Long. Her contributions to television and social causes have been recognized by her induction into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. In 2014, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from then-President Barack Obama. Thomas has been actively involved in philanthropy, serving as the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which was founded by her father, Danny Thomas, in 1962. She created the Thanks & Giving campaign in 2004 to support the hospital and its mission.