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He worked without a dummy
Paul Winchell made two guest appearances on The Donna Reed Show during Season 5, but neither involved the use of a ventriloquist dummy.
78th anniversary of It's a Wonderful Life
December 20, 1946 - It's a Wonderful Life (New York City Premiere). This American Christmas fantasy drama film starring Jimmy Stewart and...
Donna didn't make the credits
December 20, 1960 - Pepe is released by Columbia Pictures. Pepe is a 1960 American musical comedy film starring Cantinflas in the title...
Between takes on the set
December 19, 1945 - They Were Expendable released by MGM. They Were Expendable is an American war film directed by John Ford, starring...
Zuzu reflects
Former child star Karolyn Grimes recalls starring in It's a Wonderful Life and how it has affected her life.
It's a Wonderful Life insight
Jimmy Hawkins, who portrayed Tommy Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, sits down for an interview at the annual It's a Wonderful Life Festival.
Donna's Ford Theatre appearance
In 1954, Donna Reed appeared with Robert Horton, Nan Boardman, and Jonathan Hale in a 30-minute television broadcast on Ford Theatre.
He was there 78 years ago
Jackie Schmillen, a 1998 Donna Reed Scholar and TV host, visits with Jimmy Hawkins about his role as Tommy Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life.
Donna's first film
Daniel James Dailey Jr. (December 14, 1915 – October 16, 1978). Dan Dailey Jr. was an American dancer and actor. He is best remembered...
Flying nun visits Donna
Marjorie Redmond (December 14, 1924 – February 10, 2020). Marjorie Redmond was an American actress and singer. She may be best known as...
Donna screen-tested with Van
Emmett Evan "Van" Heflin Jr. (December 13, 1908 – July 23, 1971). Van Heflin Jr. was an American theatre, radio, and film actor. He...
A charity broadcast
December 13, 1951 - Stars in the Air broadcasts It's a Wonderful Life. Stars in the Air was a 30-minute Hollywood dramatic anthology...
Oscar night smiles
Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998). Frank Sinatra was an American singer and motion-picture actor who became one...
Donna and Sammy Davis Sr.
Samuel George Davis Sr. (December 12, 1900 – May 21, 1988). Samuel George Davis Sr. was an American dancer and the father of entertainer...
Jimmy returns from World War II
How World War II shaped It's a Wonderful Life . Jimmy Stewart had just returned home from serving as a flight leader in World War II and...
Festival Kickoff
Seneca Falls celebrates the 78th Anniversary of "It's a Wonderful Life" with a three-day festival featuring former cast members.
Another villain role
Oscar- and Golden Globe-winner Broderick Crawford appears with Donna Reed in the 1951 film, Scandal Sheet.
American history through movies
Christmas classic conveys many messages beyond having faith in one another. It’s a Wonderful Life, released 78 years ago, has...
He brushed Donna aside
Hurd Hatfield and Donna Reed star in the film The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945).
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