Marlo Thomas between takes on "That Girl" in New York, 1967
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Who's that girl? It's Marlo Thomas. Hitting the small screen in 1966, That Girl brought Marlo Thomas to the forefront of pop culture in a series that saw her taking on the Big Apple in a search for stardom. The series was known for being well written and marvelously produced. It set the stage for the half hour sitcoms to come.
More than just inspire writers to make similar shows, Thomas' role on That Girl led numerous young women to become self sufficient at a time when the world was changing. Not just an actress, Thomas produced the series as well and played a major hand in its success.