His voice got him a role with Donna
Aldo Ray began his film career in 1950 when he took his brother to an open audition and ended up with a role in Saturday's Hero (1951).
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The Donna Reed Show hits the air
The Donna Reed Show aired on ABC from September 24, 1958, to March 19, 1966. The series was one of television's top 25 shows in 1963–1964.
Happy Birthday, Brandon Victor Dixon
Brandon Victor Dixon, a Donna Reed Scholarship finalist, celebrates his birthday today.
Donna played his daughter
Donna Reed appeared with Walter Pidgeon, Elizabeth Taylor, and Van Johnson in the film The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954).
Happy Birthday, Paul Petersen
Paul Petersen, who played the role of son Jeff Stone on The Donna Reed Show, celebrates his birthday today.
Donna appears in one of the Andy Hardy Series
Donna Reed appears with Andy Rooney in two films - The Courtship of Andy Hardy (1942) and The Human Comedy (1943).
Look what I found
Judy Miller writes of her discoveries sleuthing in the Donna Reed Archives. Read how Donna Reed's life was affected by World War II.
Donna and one of the Little Rascals
Robert Blake began acting as a child with a lead role in Our Gang film series. He starred opposite Donna Reed and Dan Dailey in Mokey (1942)
A message from the snowflakes
All good stories have a twist. Join Mike Rowe for a different take on a Hollywood event that involves something about It's a Wonderful Life.
Donna Reed appears in a movie as herself
Donna Reed appears in Thousands Cheer (1943) but you have to look carefully to find her because the segment involves so many other stars.
Donna teams with Dana Andrews
Donna Reed joins Dana Andrews in a radio adaptation of the film "Deep Waters" on the Lux Radio Theatre broadcast.
Patriot Day
The Donna Reed Foundation pauses to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
Saturday's Hero is released
Saturday's Hero, starring John Derek and Donna Reed, was shot in 80 days including 35 days of football sequences.
Donna connects with radio
Listen to Too Many Husbands as aired on The Screen Guild Theatre with Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, and Bill Goodwin.
He composed for Donna Reed
Stu Phillips, composer of the theme tune to the television series Battlestar Galactica, also produced hit songs for The Donna Reed Show.
It's Wonderful Life Trivia
Did you know Cary Grant almost played George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life? Check out 15 trivia facts about this classic film.
Donna Reed and a "Rat Pack" member
Peter Lawford was signed to a long-term contract with MGM in June 1943 and was given an important role in The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945).
He was an angel
John Law appears with Donna Reed in the television film The Best Place to Be (1979) which marked Donna's return to acting after 13 years.
Her early start was on The Donna Reed Show
Swoosie Kurtz, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska, got her entry into television in 1962 with a small part on The Donna Reed Show.
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