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Donna Reed and Saturday's Hero

Saturday's Hero, released Sept. 10, 1951 by Columbia Pictures, starred John Derek and Donna Reed in a story of "big-time" college athletics.

The man behind "Johnny Angel"

Stu Phillips, founder of Colpix Records, produced "Johnny Angel" for Shelly Fabares, who played the teenage daughter on The Donna Reed Show.

Donna Reed connects with radio

September 9, 1944 - Screen Guild Theater airs a radio adaptation of “Too Many Husbands" with Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, and Bill Goodwin.

Visit us while in Denison, Iowa

The Donna Reed Heritage Museum is now open on a limited basis. Call 712-269-0221 or 712-263-3334 to schedule a visit.

Donna Reed and a future "Rat Pack" member

Donna Reed appeared with Peter Lawford in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1945).

Donna Reed gave her an early start on television

Swoosie Kurtz is best recognized from the hit CBS sitcom Mike & Molly (2010–2016). But her start in television was on The Donna Reed Show.

Donna Reed heads to college

Donna Reed wanted to become a teacher but couldn't pay for college. Her Aunt Mildred found a way to enroll for $5 per semester.

From soap commercial to The Donna Reed Show

Carole Wells started her career with a soap commercial and eventually appeared on The Donna Reed Show.

Donna Reed hired a future star of Dallas

Jim Davis, born August 26, 1909, played Jock Ewing in the CBS soap opera, Dallas. He guest-starred on The Donna Reed Show in 1965.

Girlfriend material on The Donna Reed Show

Candy Moore was cast as Lucille Ball's daughter on The Lucy Show. She later appeared nine times on The Donna Reed Show as Jeff's girlfriend.

Donna Reed found a new way to "kiss and make up"

August 22, 1946 - MGM releases the romantic comedy, "Faithful in My Fashion," starring Donna Reed and Tom Drake.

Norma Connolly and the birth of The Donna Reed Foundation

Norma Connolly, along with Grover Asmus and Shelly Fabares, were instrumental in founding The Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts.

We mourn the loss of Donna Reed’s life-long pen pal

Violet Lindsay, Donna Reed's life-long pen pal, passed away August 11, 2020, at home in Matthews, NC. Their correspondence spanned 48 years.

Donna Reed was also on the radio

On August 12, 1946, "The Screen Guild Theater" aired a radio adaption of “The Devil and Miss Jones" with Van Johnson and Donna Reed.

George Hamilton had early start on The Donna Reed Show

George Hamilton's first roles were on television. He appeared on The Donna Reed Show as Herbie Shields in "Have Fun" (Season 1, Episode 20)

Donna Reed survives chaos on the set

The Caddy, starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis, was released by Paramount Pictures August 10, 1953. Donna Reed played a socialite.

Donna Reed enjoyed working with friends

Esther Williams guest-starred on The Donna Reed Show as a fashion designer and friend of Donna's who is herself about to marry a doctor.

An unlikely role for Donna Reed

Donna Reed's 1953 performance in "From Here to Eternity" won her an Academy Award as best supporting actress.

Donna Reed meets a crusty sergeant

"The Man From Down Under" was released August 4, 1943 starring Charles Laughton with Donna Reed in a supporting role.

Donna Reed replaced Joan Caulfield in "Beyond Glory"

“Beyond Glory” starring Donna Reed and Alan Ladd was released on August 3, 1948, with a New York City Premiere.

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