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Guardian angel's tour
For the past 16 years Donna Reed's daughter, Mary, has been introducing screenings of It's a Wonderful Life in small independent theaters.
Donna's return to acting
Betty White appears with Donna Reed in the 1979 American TV film "The Best Place to Be." It marked Reed's return to acting.
Donna appears with a man of integrity
Alexender Knox tended to be typecast as men of integrity. He appears with Donna Reed in the movie Saturday’s Hero (1951).
The reviews varied
When "Scandal Sheet" was released on January 16, 1952, A New York Times reviewer lambasted the film and cast. He wasn't impressed.
She made two films with Donna
Margaret O'Brien appears with Donna Reed in the movie, Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case (1943) and also in Thousands Cheer (1943).
Denison actress is remembered
Actress Donna Reed died of pancreatic cancer in her Beverly Hills home on January 14, 1986, with her husband of 12 years at her side.
Eddie talks about Donna Reed
Eddie Foy III was the casting director on The Donna Reed Show. Foy talks about Donna in this interview.
Did Donna push boundaries?
Donna Reed was an amazing actress and empowering feminist. Her TV show subtly poked holes in society's way of thinking.
A lucky clerical snafu
It's a Wonderful Life appeared in theaters on January 7, 1947. It went into the public domain in 1974 and became a Christmas favorite.
A cup or a bowl with Donna?
January is National Soup Month! Campbell Soup Company was the main sponsor of The Donna Reed Show and stuck by it in spite of low ratings.
Donna's bob hairstyle
Donna Reed sported a bob hairstyle that at the time, stood out against the normally expected long locks. Was she pushing the envelope?
Donna and "Ol' Lonely"
Jesse White, the lonely Maytag repairman, appears in The Donna Reed Show in April Fool (Season 1, Episode 28) with James Darren.
Popular character actor worked with Donna
Character actor Dabney Coleman guest-stars in The Donna Reed Show episode, Rally Round the Girls, Boys (Season 8, Episode 12).
He proposed daily
Grover Asmus proposed to Donna Reed on a daily basis during their three-year courtship. He was surprised when she unexpectedly accepted.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year from The Donna Reed Foundation.
She helped launch careers
Barbara Remsen, a frequent instructor at the Donna Reed Festival Workshops, helped launch the careers of Tom Selleck and Kevin Costner.
Low budget film follows an Oscar
Dana Andrews appears with Donna Reed in the low-budget film Three Hours to Kill (1954). Performances were "competent enough."
He didn't call ahead
Watch Rhys Williams on The Donna Reed Show in The Busy Body (S1, E13) as Donna's uncle suddenly drops by for an unexpected visit.
Donna didn't get any credit
Donna Reed's third film was Babes on Broadway (1942) with Mickey Rooney. Her role is small and she does not appear in the credits.
A sitcom controversy
The Donna Reed Show faced a ton of criticism and controversy across its eight seasons. Was it justified?
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