That Girl - Cast and Characters

Cast and Characters

  • Ann Marie (Marlo Thomas), an aspiring actress from Brewster, New York who moves to New York City in order to seek stardom. Often tries to balance temporary jobs, and auditions with having a boyfriend.
  • Donald Hollinger (Ted Bessell) writer for NewsView magazine, who becomes her boyfriend after meeting her during the filming of a TV commercial.
  • Lou Marie (Harold Gould; pilot only; Lew Parker), Ann's father and the owner of the La Parisienne restaurant in Brewster, New York.
  • Helen Marie (Penny Santon pilot only; Rosemary De Camp), Ann's mother
  • Dr. Leon Bessemer (Dabney Coleman), a neighbor of Ann's and gynecologist who is frequently on call to help women give birth
  • Judy Bessemer (Bonnie Scott), Leon's wife and neighbor, the first person Ann meets as she moves into her new apartment.
  • Jerry Bauman (Bernie Kopell), a fellow employee at NewsView magazine.
  • Ruth Bauman (Carol Ann Daniels), Jerry's wife since the episode "Rain, Snow and Rice."
  • Margie "Pete" Peterson (Ruth Buzzi), a friend of Ann's.
  • Harvey Peck (Ronnie Schell), one of Ann's agents at the Gilliam and Norris Theatrical Agency
  • George Lester (George Carlin), another one of Ann's agents
  • Mildred Hollinger (Mabel Albertson), Donald's mother
  • Bert Hollinger (George Cisar, later Frank Faylen), Donald's father
  • Jules Benedict (Billy De Wolfe), head of the Benedict Workshop of the Dramatic Arts

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