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Marlo Thomas in Two Against Time

New York Times / Page Six, Liz Smith: Friday, April 19, 2002 —
Prepare to be knocked out by Marlo Thomas' powerful performance in "Two Against Time," happening on CBS this Sunday. (I've seen it!) That girl, Marlo, plays a fierce lioness-type mother who tries to protect and rein in her rebellious daughter. Marlo, glamorous in real life, has no vanity when it comes to a role. She puts passion and very little makeup into this part, exemplifying the complicated mother-daughter relationship.

Now Marlo can buy a pretty dress because I'm fairly sure we'll be seeing her in September at the Emmy Awards. Mrs. Phil Donahue is already having a hell of a year. Her book, "The Right Words at the Right Time," comes out April 26, with pals Mike Nichols, Diane Sawyer and Diane von Furstenberg giving her a party. Then Barry Diller and Jennifer Aniston follow suit in L.A. (Marlo asked 108 influential Americans to share the best advice they ever received. Proceeds from the book go to the St. Jude's Research Hospital.)

Marlo will also have a special on Lifetime, airing May 15. Titled "Our Heroes, Ourselves." And here's a scoop, she shows up at Rachel's shower, playing Aniston's mother on "Friends." You can catch this April 25. We could let Marlo pass "Go" and collect $200 right now but that wouldn't stop her.

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