Synopsis
That Girl is an American sitcom that ran on ABC from 1966 to 1971. It stars Marlo Thomas as the title character Ann Marie, an aspiring actress, who moves from her hometown of Brewster, New York to try to make it big in New York City. Ann has to take a number of offbeat "temp" jobs to support herself in between her various auditions and bit parts. Ted Bessell played her boyfriend Donald Hollinger, a writer for Newsview Magazine; Lew Parker and Rosemary DeCamp played Lew Marie and Helen Marie, her concerned parents. Bernie Kopell, Ruth Buzzi and Reva Rose played Ann and Donald's friends. That Girl was developed by writers Bill Persky and Sam Denoff, who had served as head writers on The Dick Van Dyke Show earlier in the 1960s.
Episodes
1
Don't Just Do Something, Stand ThereAnn's five years of being an independent woman actress begins when she meets Donald Hollinger, a magazine reporter, in one of her in-between jobs as a candy clerk. She gets a job in a perfume commercial where she plays a woman who gets kidnapped by two robbers. Donald happens to see the act and thinks that Ann is in real trouble, so he saves her only to get serious flack from her. But with that incident aside, Ann and Donald find out that they really belong together.30m2
Goodbye, Hello, GoodbyeAnn Marie leaves the safety and comfort of her parent's home to live on her own in New York. But she has a visit from her mother who is threatening to move in with her!30m3
Never Change a Diaper on Opening NightAnn has a chance to audition for Jules Benedict, but has to babysit Leon and Judy's baby as well. Will Ann be able to pull this off?30m4
I'll Be Suing YouAnn has to go to court because of an accident involving a pedestrian and a sewing machine.30m5
Anatomy of a BlunderAnn brings Donald home to meet her parents, but he goes through some serious torture when they stop for a little picnic on the way.30m6
Rich Little Rich KidAnn is charmed by a wealthy man who gives her many luxuries and Don tries to compete. Ann realizes that money is not the most important thing in a relationship.30m7
Help WantedOne rule in life: never ever ask your girlfriend to work with you. Don learns that the hard way when he hires Ann to be his secretary.30m8
Little Auction AnnieAt an antique auction, Ann buys a box of junk with a baseball in it. A strange man follows her because he wants the baseball. It turns out that he is an ex-baseball player who wants the ball for sentimental reasons.30m9
Time for ArrestAnn ends up in jail trying to help a fellow waitress when she serves two rival underworld groups and the place gets raided by the police.30m10
Break a LegAnn's friend Sandy, an actress who has just won a lead role in a Broadway play, visits Ann. Suddenly, Sandy gets sick, leaving Ann to play her role. Everyone thinks that Ann stole teh job from her, but Ann pays them no never mind as she enjoys her chance. Unfortunately the play closes after one performance.11
What's in a Name?Ann's agent thinks that she needs a new name for an excellent acting career.12
Soap Gets in Your EyesDonald's parents meet Ann for the first time, and his mother Mildred takes a dislike to Ann because she plays a vamp on a soap opera.13
All About AnnAnn thinks she will lose her sweet Donald to a famous actress when all the time, he is interviewing her for his article.14
Phantom of the Horse OperaAnn and Donald find a strange organ player who used to play the soundtrack in silent movies. Donald does a story about him, but he disappears because he is a wanted criminal.15
Beware of Actors Bearing GiftsAnn is being given presents by one of her acting class colleagues, Hobart Niles. She and Donald think that these gifts are hot, but they find out that Hobart is very wealthy.16
Christmas and the Hard-Luck KidThis very touching Christmas episode has Ann telling Donald about a time where she was a teacher and had to keep a lonely boy company on Christmas when his parents cannot get him.17
Among My SouvenirsAnn finds souvenirs that remind her of a boyfriend she used to have named Freddy. It turns out that Freddy still has a flame burning for her.18
These Boots Weren't Made For WalkingAnn is a salesperson for shoes that somehow fall apart over time.19
Kimomo My HouseAnn hires a maid for Donald, but who she hired makes her jealous.20
Gone With the BreezeDonald gives Ann a manuscript of a novel that he is writing, and she loses it. Donald is waiting for a response, but Ann stalls because she did not want to admit that she lost it.30m21
Rain, Snow and RiceAnn and Donald are invited by their friends, Jerry Bauman and Margie, to a private wedding in Connecticut, but they get snowed in. There are only two rooms available in the inn that they are staying and the boys share one room and the girls share another. The problem begins with Jerry and Margie decide to stay together leaving Ann and Donald in a room together, much to the chagrin of Ann's parents.30m22
Paper Hats and EverythingAnn thinks that her friends are going to surprise her with a birthday party when she is invited out to dinner by her father.30m23
What Are Your Intentions?Lou thinks that Ann and Donald ought to be married, but they have different ideas.30m24
A Tenor's Loving CareAnn helps Donald get a story about a famous opera singer, if only he can control his romantic urges.30m25
Leaving the Nest is For the BirdsAnn invites her parents and her Aunt Harriet to dinner at her house where she tries to prove to them that living in the city is pretty cool. A stranger outside the window ruins Ann's point because he has romantic woes.30m26
You Have to Know Someone to Be UnknownAnn reads that a famous producer is looking for an unknown for his play and has Donald put in a good word for her. He tries to tell her that the producer had found his star a long time ago, but she doesn't listen.30m27
The Honeymoon ApartmentAnn gets a visit from her cheap cousin and his bride. When he refuses to leave, Ann gets a room in a bridal suite to formualte a plan to get him out.30m28
This Little Piggy Had a BallAnn has her toe stuck in a bowling ball at a very unopportune moment.29
Author, AuthorAnn needs some funny material for an audition and enlists Donald's writing expertise, but his jokes aren't funny.30E30The Mating GameDonald has to do a story on the show ""The Mating Game"", and he has Ann be a contestant. Ann doesn't know that Donald is one of the bachelors and she picks another man. While she had her date with this man, Donald tags along to get a story.
Don't Just Do Something, Stand ThereAnn's five years of being an independent woman actress begins when she meets Donald Hollinger, a magazine reporter, in one of her in-between jobs as a candy clerk. She gets a job in a perfume commercial where she plays a woman who gets kidnapped by two robbers. Donald happens to see the act and thinks that Ann is in real trouble, so he saves her only to get serious flack from her. But with that incident aside, Ann and Donald find out that they really belong together.30m2Goodbye, Hello, GoodbyeAnn Marie leaves the safety and comfort of her parent's home to live on her own in New York. But she has a visit from her mother who is threatening to move in with her!30m3Never Change a Diaper on Opening NightAnn has a chance to audition for Jules Benedict, but has to babysit Leon and Judy's baby as well. Will Ann be able to pull this off?30m4I'll Be Suing YouAnn has to go to court because of an accident involving a pedestrian and a sewing machine.30m5Anatomy of a BlunderAnn brings Donald home to meet her parents, but he goes through some serious torture when they stop for a little picnic on the way.30m6Rich Little Rich KidAnn is charmed by a wealthy man who gives her many luxuries and Don tries to compete. Ann realizes that money is not the most important thing in a relationship.30m7Help WantedOne rule in life: never ever ask your girlfriend to work with you. Don learns that the hard way when he hires Ann to be his secretary.30m8Little Auction AnnieAt an antique auction, Ann buys a box of junk with a baseball in it. A strange man follows her because he wants the baseball. It turns out that he is an ex-baseball player who wants the ball for sentimental reasons.30m9Time for ArrestAnn ends up in jail trying to help a fellow waitress when she serves two rival underworld groups and the place gets raided by the police.30m10Break a LegAnn's friend Sandy, an actress who has just won a lead role in a Broadway play, visits Ann. Suddenly, Sandy gets sick, leaving Ann to play her role. Everyone thinks that Ann stole teh job from her, but Ann pays them no never mind as she enjoys her chance. Unfortunately the play closes after one performance.11What's in a Name?Ann's agent thinks that she needs a new name for an excellent acting career.12Soap Gets in Your EyesDonald's parents meet Ann for the first time, and his mother Mildred takes a dislike to Ann because she plays a vamp on a soap opera.13All About AnnAnn thinks she will lose her sweet Donald to a famous actress when all the time, he is interviewing her for his article.14Phantom of the Horse OperaAnn and Donald find a strange organ player who used to play the soundtrack in silent movies. Donald does a story about him, but he disappears because he is a wanted criminal.15Beware of Actors Bearing GiftsAnn is being given presents by one of her acting class colleagues, Hobart Niles. She and Donald think that these gifts are hot, but they find out that Hobart is very wealthy.16Christmas and the Hard-Luck KidThis very touching Christmas episode has Ann telling Donald about a time where she was a teacher and had to keep a lonely boy company on Christmas when his parents cannot get him.17Among My SouvenirsAnn finds souvenirs that remind her of a boyfriend she used to have named Freddy. It turns out that Freddy still has a flame burning for her.18These Boots Weren't Made For WalkingAnn is a salesperson for shoes that somehow fall apart over time.19Kimomo My HouseAnn hires a maid for Donald, but who she hired makes her jealous.20Gone With the BreezeDonald gives Ann a manuscript of a novel that he is writing, and she loses it. Donald is waiting for a response, but Ann stalls because she did not want to admit that she lost it.30m21Rain, Snow and RiceAnn and Donald are invited by their friends, Jerry Bauman and Margie, to a private wedding in Connecticut, but they get snowed in. There are only two rooms available in the inn that they are staying and the boys share one room and the girls share another. The problem begins with Jerry and Margie decide to stay together leaving Ann and Donald in a room together, much to the chagrin of Ann's parents.30m22Paper Hats and EverythingAnn thinks that her friends are going to surprise her with a birthday party when she is invited out to dinner by her father.30m23What Are Your Intentions?Lou thinks that Ann and Donald ought to be married, but they have different ideas.30m24A Tenor's Loving CareAnn helps Donald get a story about a famous opera singer, if only he can control his romantic urges.30m25Leaving the Nest is For the BirdsAnn invites her parents and her Aunt Harriet to dinner at her house where she tries to prove to them that living in the city is pretty cool. A stranger outside the window ruins Ann's point because he has romantic woes.30m26You Have to Know Someone to Be UnknownAnn reads that a famous producer is looking for an unknown for his play and has Donald put in a good word for her. He tries to tell her that the producer had found his star a long time ago, but she doesn't listen.30m27The Honeymoon ApartmentAnn gets a visit from her cheap cousin and his bride. When he refuses to leave, Ann gets a room in a bridal suite to formualte a plan to get him out.30m28This Little Piggy Had a BallAnn has her toe stuck in a bowling ball at a very unopportune moment.29Author, AuthorAnn needs some funny material for an audition and enlists Donald's writing expertise, but his jokes aren't funny.30E30The Mating GameDonald has to do a story on the show ""The Mating Game"", and he has Ann be a contestant. Ann doesn't know that Donald is one of the bachelors and she picks another man. While she had her date with this man, Donald tags along to get a story.Cast
