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The primary role of a television producer is to oversee all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking. It is often the producer who is responsible for the television show's overall quality and survivability, though the roles depend on the particular show or organization.

Some producers take more of an executive role, in that they conceive new programs and pitch them to the television networks, but upon acceptance they focus on business matters, such as budgets and contracts. Other producers are more involved with the day-to-day workings, participating in activities such as screenwriting, set design, casting, and even directing.

In television, there are a variety of different producers on a television show. A traditional producer is one who manages a show's budget and maintains a schedule, but this is no longer the case in modern television. Currently, the producer and writer are usually the same person.

Types of television Producers[link]

Different types of Producers in the industry today include (in order of seniority):

• Executive Producer: Usually at least one, but not necessarily, Executive Producer is the "Chief Executive" in charge of everything related to the production of the show. It is the highest ranking individual who is responsible for the development and daily management of the show. While in the film industry an Executive Producer is usually in charge of financing the project, in television the entire weight of the production rests with the Executive Producer, who is also known as showrunner. Established show creators with prior writing credits are automatically given the title of Executive Producer, even after they depart the show. Executive Producers can also be Head writers.
• Co-Executive Producer: Second in seniority to Executive Producer. Often in television, the title of Co-Executive Producer is also given to a Writer who has written full-time on the show for many years.
• Supervising Producer: Supervises the creative process in the writing room, and often aids in script re-writes. These people also guide new writers. Also commonly known as a Head writer, Story editor and/or Senior producer.
• Coordinating Producer: or Production coordinator. This Producer manages the show's schedule and arranges the staff into teams.
• Producer: One who manages a show's budget. A Producer can also be the writer of the episode, or a former Executive Producer who still writes for the show, but has since relinquished his/her duties as E.P. Since Producer credits are used for individual episodes, they often require approval from the Writers Guild of America (WGA). Traditional Producers are usually given the credit of Produced by.
• Co-Producer: A writer on the show who may not have written the episode, but contributed significantly through table reads or revisions. Co-Producer credits also often require approval from the Writers Guild of America.
• Consulting Producer: These Producers are former Executive or possibly Co-Executive Producers, or in rare cases directors, who no longer work on the show that much. They are called upon to assist the writers, sometimes specializing in a particular subject.
• Associate Producer: Runs day-to-day operations.
• Assistant Producer: Sources contributors and stories for the program.
• Chase Producer: For news and talk show production, locates and schedules (or "chases") guests for interviews.
• Segment Producer: Writes one segment of a program.
• Line Producer: Manages current staff, and finds staff to hire for the production.
• Field Producer: Selects areas to film (outside of a television studio) and coordinates stories for a production in the field. They also form a trusting relationship with the cast/participants in order to get interviews while in the field. They may fill a number of different roles, including production manager/coordinator, videographer and also Production assistant.
• Edit Producer: Oversees the creative and editorial aspects of the program when it is being edited.
• Post Producer: Supervises the overall post-production process, including editing, dubbing and grading. Post-producers are typically employed by facilities houses rather than by production companies directly.

In live television or "as-live", an Executive Producer seldom has any operational control of the show. His/her job is to stand back from the operational aspects and judge the show as an ordinary viewer might.

In film or video productions, the Executive Producer is almost always given an opportunity to comment on a rough cut but the amount of attention paid to his/her comments is highly dependent on the overall personnel structure of the production.

Writer as "Producer"[link]

Under the guidelines of the Writers Guild of America, script writers in television also tend to be credited as "Producers," even though they may not engage in the responsibilities generally associated with that title.

On-screen, a "Producer" credit for a TV series will generally be given to each member of the writing staff who made a demonstrable contribution to the final script. The actual Producer of the show (in the traditional sense) is listed under the credit "Produced by".

Star as "Producer"[link]

Sometimes the star of a successful television series can have a degree of influence over the creative process. For example, besides his leading role as Jack Bauer in 24, Kiefer Sutherland was credited as Producer during the show's second season, then rising to co-Executive Producer from season 3 to the last few episodes of season 5, from where he was finally promoted to Executive Producer. Mark Harmon, star of the series NCIS, serves as one of the show's Producers. Similarly, Tom Welling, the star of the CW show Smallville, became co-Executive Producer for the show in season 9 and Executive Producer in season 10. House M.D. star Hugh Laurie became co-Executive Producer for Fox's show in its 6th season.

Some notable television Producers[link]

• Aaron Sorkin: Sports Night, The West Wing, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
• Aaron Spelling: Beverly Hills, 90210, Charmed, Charlie's Angels, Dynasty, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Melrose Place, The Mod Squad, Starsky and Hutch, S.W.A.T., T. J. Hooker
• Alan Ball: Six Feet Under, True Blood
• Alan Hardwick: Yorkshire Television
• Biddy Baxter: Blue Peter (1962–65; editor 1965–1988)
• Bill Podmore: Coronation Street
• Bill Lawrence:Scrubs, Cougar Town, Spin City
• Carlton Cuse: The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., Nash Bridges, Lost
• Chris Carter: The X-Files, Millennium, Harsh Realm, The Lone Gunmen
• Chuck Lorre: Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory
• Damon Lindelof: Lost
• Dan Schneider: Victorious, iCarly, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, What I Like About You, Kenan & Kel, The Amanda Show, All That
• David Angell: Frasier, Wings, Cheers
• Ilene Chaiken: The L Word
• David Chase: The Sopranos^[1]
• David Doyle: Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament, Puppy Bowl
• David E. Kelley: Ally McBeal, Boston Legal, Boston Public, Chicago Hope, Picket Fences, The Practice
• David Maloney: Blake's 7, The Day of the Triffids
• David Simon: The Wire, The Corner, Generation Kill, Homicide: Life on the Street, Treme^[2]
• Deon Potgieter: Family Bonds, WWP Thunderstrike, The Fighters, Woza Weekend, Olympic Dreams, Toasty Show
• Dick Wolf: Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
• Donald Bellisario: Magnum, P.I., Airwolf, JAG, NCIS, Quantum Leap
• Fran Mires: Ocurrio asi, Al Youm
• Gene Roddenberry: Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Greg Daniels: The Office, King of the Hill, The Simpsons
• Haim Saban: Power Rangers (1993–2001; 2010–present), Beetleborgs, VR Troopers
• Ivan Tors: Science Fiction Theater, Sea Hunt, The Man and the Challenge, The Aquanauts, Daring Game, Flipper, Gentle Ben, Daktari, Rip Cord, Cowboy in Africa, Jambo
• James L. Brooks: The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda, Taxi, The Simpsons, The Tracey Ullman Show
• Jeff Franklin: Full House, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
• Jerry Bruckheimer: The Amazing Race, Cold Case, CSI, Without a Trace
• Jerry Seinfeld: Seinfeld
• J.J. Abrams: Alias, Lost, Fringe
• John de Mol: Big Brother, Fear Factor, Deal or No Deal
• John Langley: COPS
• John Nathan-Turner: Doctor Who (1980–1989)
• J. Michael Straczynski: Babylon 5
• Josh Schwartz: The O.C., Chuck, Gossip Girl
• Joss Whedon: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and Dollhouse
• Ken Warwick: American Idol, America's Got Talent, Pop Idol, Gladiators
• Kevin Bright/Marta Kauffman/David Crane: Friends
• Larry David: Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm
• Larry Gelbart: M*A*S*H
• Lorne Michaels: Saturday Night Live, The Kids in the Hall, 30 Rock
• Lowell Ganz: Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Joanie Loves Chachi
• Lynn Marie Latham: Knots Landing, Homefront, The Young and the Restless
• Mara Brock Akil: The Game, Girlfriends
• Marc Cherry: Desperate Housewives, The Golden Girls
• Marcy Carsey: 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Cosby Show, Roseanne
• Mark Burnett: The Apprentice, Survivor, Rock Star, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, The Contender
• Matt Kunitz: Fear Factor, Wipeout
• Mark Risley: Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys, Rocket Power and As Told by Ginger
• Mark Wahlberg: In Treatment, Entourage, Boardwalk Empire
• Merv Griffin: Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune
• Michael Gill: Civilisation, Alistair Cooke's America
• Michael Wearing: Boys from the Blackstuff, Edge of Darkness
• Michelle Paradise: Exes and Ohs
• Norman Lear: All in the Family, Good Times, Maude, One Day at a Time, Sanford and Son
• Paul Haggis: Due South
• Paul Tibbitt: SpongeBob SquarePants (2007–present)
• Reg Watson: The Young Doctors, Prisoner, Neighbours
• Roger Dobkowitz: The Price Is Right (?–?)
• Ronald D. Moore: Battlestar Galactica, Roswell, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Ron Leavitt: Married... with Children, Unhappily Ever After
• Roy Huggins: Baretta, The Fugitive, The Rockford Files
• Russell T Davies: Queer as Folk, Doctor Who (2005 revival), Joking Apart, and Chalk
• Ray Waru: Frontier of Dreams
• Ryan Murphy: Popular, Nip/Tuck, Glee
• Sarah Mulvey: Executive Producer for Brat Camp, 10 Years Younger, Who Rules the Roost, Wife Swap
• Sarah Jessica Parker: Sex and the City
• Seth MacFarlane: Family Guy, American Dad!, The Cleveland Show
• Shaun Cassidy: American Gothic, Invasion, Ruby & The Rockits
• Shawn Ryan: The Shield, The Chicago Code
• Shonda Rhimes: Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice
• Stephen J. Cannell: The Rockford Files, 21 Jump Street, The A-Team, Hunter
• Stephen Colbert: Strangers with Candy, The Colbert Report
• Stephen Hillenburg: SpongeBob SquarePants
• Stephen Stohn: Degrassi: The Next Generation, Instant Star
• Steven Bochco: Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, NYPD Blue
• Steven Moffat: Doctor Who (after Russell T Davies), Sherlock, Jekyll, Coupling
• Suzanne de Passe: Lonesome Dove, Sister, Sister, Smart Guy
• Sydney Newman: General Motors Theatre, Armchair Theatre and others
• Tim Taylor: 13 series of Time Team
• Tina Fey: 30 Rock
• Thom Beers: Deadliest Catch, Lobster Wars, numerous other Discovery Channel series
• Tyler Perry: Meet the Browns, House of Payne
• Verity Lambert: Doctor Who, Adam Adamant Lives!, Jonathan Creek
• William P. Perry: Anyone for Tennyson?, The Mark Twain Series
• Yvette Lee Bowser: Living Single, A Different World, For Your Love, Half and Half

See also[link]

• Film Producer
• Film director
• Executive Producer
• Line Producer
• Showrunner
• Producers Guild of America
• Writers Guild of America

References[link]

1. ^ http://www.hbo.com/sopranos/cast/crew/david_chase.shtml
2. ^ http://www.hbo.com/thewire/cast/crew/david_simon.shtml

External links[link]

• Producers Guild of America Frequently Asked Questions

Flux Pavilion
Birth name	Joshua Steele
Born	(1989-01-15) January 15, 1989 (age 23) Towcester, UK
Genres	Electronic, Dubstep
Occupations	Producer, DJ
Years active	2008-Present
Labels	Circus
Associated acts	Doctor P, Example, SKisM, Foreign Beggars
Website	facebook.com/fluxpavilion

Joshua Steele, known professionally as Flux Pavilion, is an English dubstep producer and DJ.^[1] He is the co-founder of Circus Records, along with Doctor P, DJ Swan-E and Dyspro.^[2] He is best known for his 2011 single "Bass Cannon", which peaked at number 56 on the UK Singles Chart,^[3] and was placed on the Radio 1 A-List. Along with Doctor P, Flux Pavilion presented the 2011 compilation album Circus One, to which he contributed four tracks. In August 2011 his track "I Can't Stop" was sampled by producer Shama “Sak Pase” Joseph for hip-hop album, Watch the Throne by Jay-Z and Kanye West.^[4] In December 2011, Flux Pavilion was nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll, as one of only two independent artists on the longlist.^[5] On 5 March 2012, his track "I Can't Stop" was used in the viral Kony 2012 campaign, and was previously featured in SSX.

Discography[link]

Extended plays[link]

Compilations[link]

• Doctor P and Flux Pavilion - Circus One^[8]

Singles[link]

Other releases[link]

Remixes[link]

As producer[link]

Awards and nominations[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Flux Pavilion on Facebook
• Flux Pavilion on Myspace

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William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), better known by his stage name Rick Ross (often stylized as RICK RO$$), is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap and Teflon Don, Ross was also the first artist signed to Diddy's management company Ciroc Entertainment. In early 2012, MTV named Ross as the Hottest MC In The Game.^[3]

Early life[link]

William Leonard Roberts II was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi.^[1] and raised in Carol City, Florida, near Miami.^[2] After graduating from Carol City Senior High School, he later attended the historically black college Albany State University on a football scholarship.^[4]

Music career[link]

After being signed to Suave House Records, former label for rap duo 8Ball & MJG, he eventually signed a deal with Slip-n-Slide Records, which has been under the Def Jam umbrella since 2006. While signed to Slip-n-Slide, Ross toured with fellow rapper Trick Daddy and made guest performances on other Slip-n-Slide albums.^[2]

[edit] Port of Miami (2006)

His debut album Port of Miami was released in August 2006 and debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, with sales at 187,000 units after its first week.^[5][6] Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone magazine predicted that it would be "the summer's biggest rap record".^[7] The second single was "Push It", which samples "Scarface (Push It to the Limit)", the theme song off the gangster film Scarface.^[8] The music video for "Push It" was modeled after the film.^[9] During that time, Ross made guest performances on two singles from DJ Khaled's debut Listennn... the Album: "Born-N-Raised" and "Holla at Me". Port of Miami received Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America on November 8, 2006.

[edit] Trilla (2008)

In March 2008, his second album Trilla was released and, as its predecessor Port of Miami had, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.^[10] Its lead single "Speedin'" featuring R. Kelly peaked at #121 on the Billboard Hot 100; the next one, "The Boss" featuring T-Pain peaked at #17 on the Hot 100. The third single "Here I Am" featured Nelly and Avery Storm.^[11] MTV News ranked Ross on the fourth spot in its 2008 "Hottest MCs In The Game" list among ten rappers.^[12] The fourth single "This Is The Life" featured Trey Songz and was released in July.

[edit] Deeper Than Rap (2009)

"I look at the game and the business and all different aspects, it's a lot of great lyricists on the corner that will never properly understand the business and know how to market themselves and get in a position where they can gain capital. I look at all the strategies people use and what made them successful. What made Birdman just as relevant today after selling 50 million records? That intrigues me. To see the class of Jay-Z, his accomplishments and see how he sits backs and accurately makes his moves."^[13]

A track from the album called "Valley of Death" was what stood out to MTV reporters. In the song, Ross speaks briefly on his controversial stint as a prison guard. "Keep it trilla, nigga, never had a gun and badge," which he stresses, leaving the word that he was indeed an officer of the law. "Kept a nice watch, smoking on a hundred sack/ Back in the day I sold crack for some nice kicks/ Skippin' school, I saw my friend stabbed with an ice pick/ Can't criticize niggas trying to get jobs/ Better get smart, young brother, live yours." Later, he implies that while he was working as a corrections officer, he was on the streets. "Only lived once and I got two kids/ And for me to feed them, I'll get two gigs," he raps. "I'll shovel shit, I'll C.O./ So we can bow our heads and pray over the meatloaf." Although, he still provided no explanation for lying about being a C.O. to begin with, nor did he explain why he failed to pay child support for his children.^[14][15]

The cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL magazine, titled "Rick Ross Up in Smoke", featured Ross wearing a pair of Louis Vuitton sunglasses. After publication, a spokesperson for the luxury-goods maker contacted XXL to inform them that Ross was sporting fake sunglasses in the cover image.^[16] It was later revealed that the rapper was wearing authentic Louis Vuitton sunglasses which were altered by Jacob Bernstein, known as "The Sunglass Pimp". Bernstein defended his customizations despite Louis Vuitton's insistence that such modification and resale of trademarked property is not legal.^[17]

[edit] Teflon Don and other works (2010)

Rick Ross released his fourth studio album entitled Teflon Don, which was released on July 6, 2010. The lead is "Super High" featuring Ne-Yo. Actress Stacey Dash made an appearance in the music video. A second official single was released titled "Live Fast, Die Young" which features and is produced by Kanye West. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 selling 176,000 copies in its first week.

In November 2010, rapper and frequent collabourator, Diddy, who in 2009 signed Ross to a management deal with his Ciroc Entertainment, announced from his YouTube account, that him and Ross are working on an EP together, which is going to be released in 2011.^{[dated info]} A single has been released for the project, called "Another One".^[18]

[edit] God Forgives, I Don't (2011 - present)

Rick Ross had also announced the release of his next album, "God Forgives, I Don't", for December 13, 2011, however it was confirmed on November 17, 2011 it has been pushed back for release in 2012.^[19][20]

Rick Ross premiered two songs from his new album "God Forgives, I Don't", titled "You The Boss" and "I Love My Bitches".^[21]

Along with his music projects, Rick Ross was nominated by The Source as its "Man of the Year".^[22]

Rick Ross performed at BET Awards 2011, which aired on June 26, 2011.^[23] He also received a nomination for Best Male Hip Hop Artist.^[24] In early 2012, Ross was named the Hottest MC In The Game.^[3]

Personal life[link]

Correctional officer photos[link]

In July 2008, The Smoking Gun produced details linking Ross' social security number to an eighteen month stint as a correctional officer at the South Florida Reception Center, along with a photograph purporting to be Ross in his correctional officer uniform.^[25] Ross initially denied that the photograph was of him;^[26] after overwhelming evidence of his past came into the public's eye, Ross later admitted that he did work as a correctional officer in Florida during the early 1990s.^[27] In a 2008 interview with AllHipHop.com,^[28] "Freeway" Ricky Ross, claimed offense that Roberts used his name and identity when he learned that The Smoking Gun posted documents revealing Roberts' previous employment as a Florida correctional officer.^[29]

Legal issues[link]

Mugshot of Rick Ross taken in 2008.

In January 2008, Ross was arrested on gun and marijuana charges. During a deposition of Officer Rey Hernandez, a Miami Beach cop who arrested Ross, Ross's lawyer, Allan Zamren, asked Hernandez why Ross’s case was assigned to the gang task force. The officer stated that it was because Ross claimed affiliation with Carol City Cartel and other known gang members. Zamren then pressed Hernandez for a personal link between Ross and the gang members, but ultimately one could not be established.^[30]

In August 2008, YouTube entertainer DJ Vlad filed a lawsuit against Ross for assault and battery. Vlad claimed Ross organized an ambush on him at the 2008 Ozone Awards in Houston, Texas for asking questions about his past as a correctional officer.^[31]

On June 18, 2010, Freeway Ricky Ross sued Rick Ross for using his name,^[32] filing a copyright infringement lawsuit in a California Federal Court.^[32] Jay-Z had been called to testify in the lawsuit, as he was CEO of Def Jam when Ross/Roberts was signed.^[32] The reformed drug kingpin was looking for 10 million dollars in the lawsuit.^[32] Also, the release of his album, Teflon Don, was threatened to be blocked by Freeway Ricky Ross. A week after the filing of the lawsuit, Rick Ross responded to the charges: "It’s like owning a restaurant, you’re gonna have a few slip and falls. You get lawsuits, you deal with them, and get them out your way…sometimes you lose."^[33] He then denied rumors that he would change his name to "Ricky Rozay" as a consequence of the lawsuit. The lawsuit was thrown out of court on July 3, 2010^[34] and his album, Teflon Don, was released on July 20 as scheduled.

On March 26, 2011, Ross was arrested in Shreveport for possession of marijuana. According to the police records, a strong odor of marijuana was detected from his room at the Hilton in Downtown Shreveport.^[35]

Religion[link]

Rick Ross is a Christian,^[36] and in an interview with Corey "Coco Brother" Condrey on Lift Every Voice, he indicated that "I had told myself at one point no matter what I go through, I never question God."^[37] In addition, Ross indicated that he prays every time he goes on stage to perform.^[38]

Seizures[link]

On October 14, 2011 Rick Ross suffered two seizures in the same day, once in the morning and once again early evening. Following the morning seizure, he was unconscious and CPR was being performed. He did, however, post a video to his Twitter account later in the day saying that he was OK.^{[citation needed]} Ross boarded another plane later in the day and suffered another seizure. On October 14, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital confirmed that Ross had been admitted to the emergency room. TMZ, who first reported the seizure, updated their story originally posted at 4:45 PST, stating that Ross was in stable condition.^{[citation needed]}

Feud with 50 Cent[link]

In January 2009, Ross started a feud with rapper 50 Cent because he supposedly looked at him the wrong way at the BET Awards. 50 Cent told news sources that he did not remember seeing Ross there.^[39] In late January, "Mafia Music", by Ross, leaked onto the Internet. There were several lines that seemed to diss 50 Cent. Days later, 50 Cent released "Officer Ricky (Go Head, Try Me)" in response to Ross's disparaging remarks on his "Mafia Music" song.

Before going to Venezuela, 50 Cent uploaded a video entitled "Warning Shot," wherein he stated: "Rick Ross- I'mma fuck your life up for fun." In addition, 50 Cent released the first of a series of "Officer Ricky" cartoons. Early in February, 50 Cent once again made a video which he uploaded to YouTube in which he interviewed "Tia", the mother of one of Ross's children. She verifies that he was a correctional officer and claims his whole persona is fake and fraudulent.^[40] On Thursday, February 5, 2009, Game, who 50 Cent has a long-standing "beef" with, called up Seattle R&B station KUBE. When asked about the beef between 50 Cent and Ross, Game sided with 50 Cent and said that things are not looking good for Ross. He offered to help, stating, "Rick Ross, holla at your boy, man," and, "50 eating you, boy."^[41] On his album Deeper Than Rap, Ross references 50 Cent in the song "In Cold Blood". A video for the song was released that portrayed 50 Cent's mock funeral. Upon release, Ross stated that he has ended 50 Cent's career.^[42] That same day Ross released a new diss track called "Push 'Em Over The Edge". The next day 50 Cent released the controversial video "A Psychic Told Me", dissing DJ Khaled. On February 12, 50 Cent responded with "Tia Told Me", along with Lloyd Banks' response "Officer Down" and Tony Yayo's "Somebody Snitched".

In an interview, 50 Cent said Ross is "Albert From CB4. You ever seen the movie? He's Albert," he added. "It never gets worse than this. You get a guy that was a correctional officer come out and base his entire career on writing material from a drug dealer's perspective."^[43]

Discography[link]

Solo albums[link]

• 2006: Port of Miami
• 2008: Trilla
• 2009: Deeper Than Rap
• 2010: Teflon Don
• 2012: God Forgives, I Don't ^[20]

Maybach Music Group Albums[link]

• 2011: Self Made Vol. 1 (with Maybach Music Group)
• 2012: Self Made Vol. 2 (with Maybach Music Group)^[44]

Collaboration albums[link]

• 2009: Custom Cars & Cycles (with Triple C's)
• TBA: Bugatti Boyz (with Diddy)^[45][46]

Compilation albums[link]

• 2007: Rise to Power

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Rick Ross

• Rick Ross Official Def Jam Website
• Rick Ross at the Internet Movie Database

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Marlo Thomas
Thomas at the 41st Primetime Emmy Awards, September 17, 1989
Born	Margaret Julia Thomas (1937-11-21) November 21, 1937 (age 74) Detroit, Michigan, United States
Occupation	Actress, producer, activist
Years active	1960–present
Spouse	Phil Donahue (1980–present)

Margaret Julia “Marlo” Thomas (born November 21, 1937) is an American actress, producer, and social activist known for her starring role on the TV series That Girl (1966–1971). She also serves as National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.