Shelly talks about The Donna Reed Show
Shelley Fabares shares her fondest memories from The Donna Reed Show with John Cantos Candid in a heartwarming chat!
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Donna heads to college
With the help of her Aunt Mildrid, Donna Reed was able to enroll in Los Angeles City College for five dollars a semester.
His height was a problem
Alan Ladd was only 5' 6" but height wasn't a problem while making two movies with Donna Reed, who was only 5' 3".
Labor Day Greetings
The Donna Reed Foundation salutes the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.
From soap commercials to The Donna Reed Show
Carole Wells is known for the series, National Velvet (1960), and Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966). Watch her on The Donna Reed Show.
From where do you recognize this face?
Fred MacMurray, a prolific film and television actor, appeared with Donna Reed in the American Western film The Far Horizons (1955).
A vet helped his film career
George Macready appears with Donna Reed as Maj. General Bond in Beyond Glory (1948). Learn how he got the permanent scar on his right cheek.
Girlfriend material on The Donna Reed Show
Candy Moore appeared nine times on The Donna Reed Show, five of which as Angie Quinn, the girlfriend of the series character Jeff Stone.
Donna hired a future star of Dallas
Jim Davis is best known for his role as Jock Ewing in the prime-time soap opera, Dallas. Watch him when he appeared on The Donna Reed Show.
Bing's little brother
Bob Crosby appears with Donna Reed as himself in the movie See Here, Private Hargrove (1944).
No Oscar but a star
Van Johnson appears with Donna Reed in The Human Comedy (1943), Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case (1943), and The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954).
Donna meets a compulsive horse-player
Watch Cecil Kellaway guest-star on The Donna Reed Show in “The Fabulous O’Hara” (S4, E13). He appears as a compulsive horse player.
Donna found a new way to "kiss and make up"
Donna Reed and Tom Drake star in Faithful in My Fashion (1946), a tale of deceit, romance, and best intentions.
Yabba-Dabba-Doo!
Alan Reed was able to act in 22 foreign dialects and made a career as a successful radio announcer, stage actor, and voice actor.
She helped create The Donna Reed Foundation
Norma Connolly, Grover Asmus, and Shelley Fabares were instrumental in founding The Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts in Denison
A return after 13 years
Donna Reed appears with Timothy Hutton in the television movie The Best Place To Be (1979), marking Reed's return to acting after 13 years.
A thought from Donna
A favorite quote. Here's some good advice from Donna Reed.
An early start on The Donna Reed Show
George Hamilton's first roles were on television, appearing on The Donna Reed Show, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, and Cimarron City.
Donna was also on the radio
The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) was adapted as a radio play several times. The Screen Guild Theatre aired it with Van Johnson and Donna Reed
A hot-eyed newcomer
John Derek was a handsome film idol for the girls. He appears with Donna Reed in the films Saturday’s Hero (1951) and Scandal Sheet (1952).
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