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“I think in my case, I had no choice but to have a good sense of humor. I grew up with my dad, Danny Thomas, and George Burns and Bob Hope and Milton Berle and Sid Caesar and all those guys were at our house all the time and telling jokes and making each other laugh.”

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Marlo Thomas, born on November 21, 1937, is an American actress, writer, and producer. She is best known for her role in the television series 'That Girl', which portrayed the image of an independent and professional woman. Thomas has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry and is actively involved in charitable work. more

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