Shelley Fabares is best known for her television roles as Mary Stone on the sitcom The Donna Reed Show (1958–1963).

Janet Landgard was a regular on The Donna Reed Show during Seasons 6, 7, and 8, playing the part of Karen, Jeff's girlfriend.

Patti Petersen co-starred on The Donna Reed Show. She was written into the cast as Trisha, an adopted child after Shelley Fabares left.