"Very interesting ..."
Arte Johnson appears as Crandall in "Is There a Small Hotel" (Season 8, Episode 23) of The Donna Reed Show.
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Happy Birthday, Shelley
Shelley Fabares is best known for her television roles as Mary Stone on the sitcom The Donna Reed Show (1958–1963).
A recent archive addition
Donna Reed's father was a former county horseshoe pitching champion who could attract an audience as shown in this newspaper clipping.
Donna's return to acting
Donna Reed appears with Betty White in "The Best Place to Be" (1979). It marked Donna's return to acting after 13 years.
The reviews varied
Donna Reed stars with Broderick Crawford and John Derek in "Scandal Sheet" (1952).
Donna appears with a man of integrity
Donna Reed appears with Alexander Knox in the film "Saturday's Hero" (1951).
She made two films with Donna
Margaret O'Brien appears with Donna Reed in the movie, "Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case" (1943).
Denison actress is remembered
Donna Reed died in her Beverly Hills home on January 14, 1986 of pancreatic cancer. Her husband, Grover Asmus, was at her side.
A Star was Born
Donna Reed's home state of Iowa plans to honor her life (1921–1986) and enduring legacy with a virtual tribute on her birthday, January 27.
Eddie talks about Donna Reed
Eddie Foy III served as the casting director for The Donna Reed Show. Watch an interview as he talks about Donna Reed.
Donna had a profound influence
Shelly Fabares talks about working with Donna Reed as a teenager.
100 years of Donna Reed
Donna Reed was born a century ago on Jan. 27, 1921. Join her daughter, Mary Owen, as she shares memories and photos of her mother's career.
Did Donna push boundaries?
Donna Reed used her television show to subtly poke holes in society's way of thinking in a man-dominated world.
A lucky clerical snafu
It’s A Wonderful Life premiered in New York City on Christmas Day of 1946 but didn't show in U.S. theaters until January 7, 1947.
Donna's new Thunderbird
Having Donna Reed endorse a product was beneficial because research shows consumers believe celebrities and consequently support the brand.
A cup or a bowl with Donna?
Campbell's Soups helped The Donna Reed Show. Although the series ratings were especially tame in the beginning, its sponsor didn't bail.
Donna's bob hairstyle
When the bob hair style was first introduced, beauty parlors refused to cut it because of its contrast with expected long locks.
Donna and "Ol' Lonely"
Jesse White appears in The Donna Reed Show episode “April Fool” as the manager of a teen singing idol played by James Darren.
Popular character actor worked with Donna
Dabney Coleman guest-starred in The Donna Reed Show episode, “Rally Round the Girls, Boys” (Season 8, Episode 12).
He proposed daily
Grover W. Asmus, husband of Donna Reed from 1974 until her death in 1986, served in the U.S. Army until 1972, attaining the rank of colonel.
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