The Life of Sitcom Star Marlo Thomas

In 1985, she appeared in Consenting Adult, a television film about a family confronting a son’s sexuality. The movie fit her growing pattern of choosing work connected to social issues and private emotional conflict.

The role placed her inside a story about parents, acceptance, and changing public conversations around sexuality. For an actress still widely remembered from That Girl, it was another sign that she wanted more challenging material. Her dramatic work was about to receive even stronger recognition.