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'''The Thalians''' is a charitable organization dedicated to [[mental health]] causes.<ref name="varietyfran">Francesca Bacardi, [http://variety.com/2014/biz/news/thalians-to-fete-smokey-robinson-at-anniversary-gala-1201113257/ Thalians to Fete Smokey Robinson at Anniversary Gala], ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'', February 20, 2014</ref> It was founded by [[Hollywood]] actors in 1955, and takes its name from [[Thalia (Muse)|Thalia]], Greek [[Muse]] of [[Ancient Greek comedy|comedy]] and [[idyllic poetry]].<ref name="ref1">Moran, W. Reed (19 October 2001). [http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlight/2001-10-19-sinatra-thalians.htm Hollywood helps children cope with trauma], ''[[USA Today]]''</ref><ref name="ref2">Thomas, Bob (3 December 1955). [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1368&dat=19551203&id=nGZQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vQ8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5871,1288314 Filmdom's Youth Aid Mental Health], ''[[Milwaukee Sentinel]]'' ([[Associated Press]] report)</ref>
'''The Thalians''' is a charitable organization dedicated to [[mental health]] causes.<ref name="varietyfran">Francesca Bacardi, [https://variety.com/2014/biz/news/thalians-to-fete-smokey-robinson-at-anniversary-gala-1201113257/ Thalians to Fete Smokey Robinson at Anniversary Gala], ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'', February 20, 2014</ref> It was founded by [[Hollywood (film industry)|Hollywood]] actors in 1955, and takes its name from [[Thalia (Muse)|Thalia]], Greek [[Muse]] of [[Ancient Greek comedy|comedy]] and [[idyllic poetry]].<ref name="ref1">Moran, W. Reed (19 October 2001). [http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlight/2001-10-19-sinatra-thalians.htm Hollywood helps children cope with trauma], ''[[USA Today]]''</ref><ref name="ref2">Thomas, Bob (3 December 1955). [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1368&dat=19551203&id=nGZQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vQ8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=5871,1288314 Filmdom's Youth Aid Mental Health], ''[[Milwaukee Sentinel]]'' ([[Associated Press]] report)</ref>


Over 60 years, the Thalians Annual Galas, honoring a Mr. or Ms. Wonderful with an award designed by [[Walt Disney]]. The coveted trophy is given to a member of the entertainment industry not only for their work on stage and screen but also for their behind-the-scenes philanthropy. A partial list of the honorees includes [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Mary Martin]], [[Lana Turner]], [[Ed Sullivan]], [[Shirley MacLaine]], [[Gene Kelly]], [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]], [[Lucille Ball]], [[Bing Crosby]], [[Bob Hope]], [[James Stewart]], [[Rita Hayworth]], [[Count Basie]], [[Liza Minnelli]], [[Carol Channing]], [[Carol Burnett]], [[Sally Field]], [[Mary Tyler Moore]], [[Whoopi Goldberg]], [[Red Buttons]], [[Clint Eastwood]], [[Mickey Rooney]], [[Hugh Hefner]], and [[Smokey Robinson]]. <ref name="varietyfran"/><ref>[http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/thalians-celebrate-move-ucla-operation-mend-with-tribute-concert-honoring-smokey-robinson-1881741.htm The Thalians Celebrate Move to UCLA Operation Mend With a Tribute Concert Honoring Smokey Robinson], ''[[Marketwired]]'', February 24, 2014</ref>
Over 60 years, the Thalians held Annual Galas, honoring a Mr. or Ms. Wonderful with an award designed by [[Walt Disney]]. The coveted trophy is given to a member of the entertainment industry not only for their work on stage and screen but also for their behind-the-scenes philanthropy. A partial list of the honorees includes [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Mary Martin]], [[Lana Turner]], [[Ed Sullivan]], [[Shirley MacLaine]], [[Gene Kelly]], [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]], [[Lucille Ball]], [[Bing Crosby]], [[Bob Hope]], [[James Stewart]], [[Rita Hayworth]], [[Count Basie]], [[Liza Minnelli]], [[Carol Channing]], [[Carol Burnett]], [[Sally Field]], [[Mary Tyler Moore]], [[Whoopi Goldberg]], [[Red Buttons]], [[Clint Eastwood]], [[Mickey Rooney]], [[Kenny Rogers]], [[Hugh Hefner]], and [[Smokey Robinson]].<ref name="varietyfran"/><ref name="marketwired.com">[http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/thalians-celebrate-move-ucla-operation-mend-with-tribute-concert-honoring-smokey-robinson-1881741.htm The Thalians Celebrate Move to UCLA Operation Mend With a Tribute Concert Honoring Smokey Robinson], ''[[Marketwired]]'', February 24, 2014</ref>


They used to be connected with [[Cedars-Sinai Medical Center]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Thalians Health Center |url=https://www.cedars-sinai.org/locations/thalians-health-center-162.html |website=Cedars-Sinai |access-date=5 October 2022}}</ref><ref name="google/books=FP2tEodbTlYC">{{cite book |author1=United States Congress House Committee on Education and Labor |title=Field Hearings on the Reauthorization of the National Foundation for the Arts and the Humanities Act and the Museum Services Act: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education of the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth Congress, Second Session .... |date=1980 |publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office |page=76 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FP2tEodbTlYC&dq=Cedars-Sinai+Thalians&pg=PA76 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="jstor/30957283">{{cite journal |last1=Martin |first1=Albert C. |last2=Luckman |first2=Charles |title=Thalians Community Mental Health Center; Rendering of the Thalians building, 1969 |journal=Cedars-Sinai Medical Library Conservancy |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.30957283 |access-date=5 October 2022}}</ref>
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The Thalians current focus is the mental health of the military men and women and their families of UCLA Operation Mend. The President Emeritus of the organization is [[Debbie Reynolds]].<ref name="varietyfran"/><ref>[http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/thalians-celebrate-move-ucla-operation-mend-with-tribute-concert-honoring-smokey-robinson-1881741.htm The Thalians Celebrate Move to UCLA Operation Mend With a Tribute Concert Honoring Smokey Robinson], ''[[Marketwired]]'', February 24, 2014</ref> Current President is [[Kira Reed]] Lorsch, Past President: [[Debbie Reynolds]] Chairman: Dr. Irwin Lehrhoff Chairwoman Emeritus: [[Ruta Lee]] Treasurer: Andrew McDonald, Recording Secretary: Stephanie J. Hibler, Board Members: Frank Sheftel, Brian Theobald, Barbara Cohen-Wolfe & Larry Wolfe. The Board of Governors: William & Patricia Anton, Sandy Krause, Dr. Lawrence Piro, Jackie Rosenberg.

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The Thalians current focus is the mental health of the military men and women and their families of UCLA Operation Mend. The President Emeritus of the organization was the late [[Debbie Reynolds]].<ref name="varietyfran"/><ref name="marketwired.com"/> Current President is [[Kira Reed]] Lorsch; Past President: [[Debbie Reynolds]]; Chairman: Dr. Irwin Lehrhoff; Chairwoman Emeritus: [[Ruta Lee]]; Treasurer: Andrew McDonald; Recording Secretary: Stephanie J. Hibler; Board Members: Frank Sheftel, Brian Theobald, Barbara Cohen-Wolfe & Larry Wolfe, [[Patrika Darbo]], David Snowden, and George Pennacchio. The Board of Governors: William & Patricia Anton, Sandy Krause, Dr. Lawrence Piro, Jackie Rosenberg.


The Thalians library of documented Thalians Galas is being preserved at the [[Academy Film Archive]].
The Thalians library of documented Thalians Galas is being preserved at the [[Academy Film Archive]].
<ref name="varietyfran"/><ref>[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/debbie-reynolds-ruta-lees-thalians-120500455.html Debbie Reynolds and Ruta Lee's Thalians Galas to Live On at the Academy Film Archive], ''[[Marketwired]]'', February 24, 2014</ref>
<ref name="varietyfran"/><ref>[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/debbie-reynolds-ruta-lees-thalians-120500455.html Debbie Reynolds and Ruta Lee's Thalians Galas to Live On at the Academy Film Archive], ''[[Marketwired]]'', February 24, 2014</ref>


It is headquartered in [[Mission Hills, California]].<ref>[http://thalians.org/contactus.html Official website: Contact us]</ref> The Thalians now mainly deal with returning veterans with mental problems from the past wars.
It is headquartered in [[Mission Hills, Los Angeles|Mission Hills, California]].<ref>[http://thalians.org/contactus.html Official website: Contact us]</ref> The Thalians now mainly supports mental health programs for wounded military men and women and their families of UCLA [[Operation Mend]].


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The Thalians is a charitable organization dedicated to mental health causes.[1] It was founded by Hollywood actors in 1955, and takes its name from Thalia, Greek Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry.[2][3]

Over 60 years, the Thalians held Annual Galas, honoring a Mr. or Ms. Wonderful with an award designed by Walt Disney. The coveted trophy is given to a member of the entertainment industry not only for their work on stage and screen but also for their behind-the-scenes philanthropy. A partial list of the honorees includes Frank Sinatra, Mary Martin, Lana Turner, Ed Sullivan, Shirley MacLaine, Gene Kelly, Sammy Davis, Jr., Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, James Stewart, Rita Hayworth, Count Basie, Liza Minnelli, Carol Channing, Carol Burnett, Sally Field, Mary Tyler Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Red Buttons, Clint Eastwood, Mickey Rooney, Kenny Rogers, Hugh Hefner, and Smokey Robinson.[1][4]

They used to be connected with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.[5][6][7]

The Thalians current focus is the mental health of the military men and women and their families of UCLA Operation Mend. The President Emeritus of the organization was the late Debbie Reynolds.[1][4] Current President is Kira Reed Lorsch; Past President: Debbie Reynolds; Chairman: Dr. Irwin Lehrhoff; Chairwoman Emeritus: Ruta Lee; Treasurer: Andrew McDonald; Recording Secretary: Stephanie J. Hibler; Board Members: Frank Sheftel, Brian Theobald, Barbara Cohen-Wolfe & Larry Wolfe, Patrika Darbo, David Snowden, and George Pennacchio. The Board of Governors: William & Patricia Anton, Sandy Krause, Dr. Lawrence Piro, Jackie Rosenberg.

The Thalians library of documented Thalians Galas is being preserved at the Academy Film Archive. [1][8]

It is headquartered in Mission Hills, California.[9] The Thalians now mainly supports mental health programs for wounded military men and women and their families of UCLA Operation Mend.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Francesca Bacardi, Thalians to Fete Smokey Robinson at Anniversary Gala, Variety, February 20, 2014
  2. ^ Moran, W. Reed (19 October 2001). Hollywood helps children cope with trauma, USA Today
  3. ^ Thomas, Bob (3 December 1955). Filmdom's Youth Aid Mental Health, Milwaukee Sentinel (Associated Press report)
  4. ^ a b The Thalians Celebrate Move to UCLA Operation Mend With a Tribute Concert Honoring Smokey Robinson, Marketwired, February 24, 2014
  5. ^ "Thalians Health Center". Cedars-Sinai. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  6. ^ United States Congress House Committee on Education and Labor (1980). Field Hearings on the Reauthorization of the National Foundation for the Arts and the Humanities Act and the Museum Services Act: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education of the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth Congress, Second Session ... U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 76.
  7. ^ Martin, Albert C.; Luckman, Charles. "Thalians Community Mental Health Center; Rendering of the Thalians building, 1969". Cedars-Sinai Medical Library Conservancy. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  8. ^ Debbie Reynolds and Ruta Lee's Thalians Galas to Live On at the Academy Film Archive, Marketwired, February 24, 2014
  9. ^ Official website: Contact us

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