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The medical officer worked with Donna
Hayden Rorke, best known for his role on the sitcom, I Dream of Jeannie, guests stars on The Donna Reed Show in Season 5, Episode 11.
"Fifth Marx brother" appears with Donna
Margaret Dumont, who appears in 7 Marx Brothers films, appears on The Donna Reed Show in “Miss Lovelace Comes To Tea” (Season 1, Episode 34)
Nosy neighbor appears with Donna
Alice Pearce guest-stars on The Donna Reed Show in "A Touch of Glamour" (Season 6, Episode 12) as Adele Collins.
Working with Donna
Jeffrey Hayden, an American television director and producer, directed 28 episodes of The Donna Reed Show (1960-1962).
Donna had to use a handkerchief
When Buster Keaton guest-starred onThe Donna Reed Show, Donna stuffed a handkerchief in her mouth to control her laughter during filming.
"Rusty" of Rin Tin Tin guest-stars
Lee Aaker, known for his role of Rusty in the 1950s TV show, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, appears in two episodes of The Donna Reed Show.
The Donna Reed Show hits the air
The Donna Reed Show premiered September 24, 1958, on ABC Television and ran eight seasons and 275 episodes.
Happy Birthday, Paul Petersen
Paul Petersen, an American actor, singer, novelist, and activist, played the role of son, Jeff Stone on The Donna Reed Show.
He composed for Donna Reed
Stu Phillips produced hit songs for The Donna Reed Show and was an early presenter at The Donna Reed Festival held in Denison, Iowa.
Her early start was on The Donna Reed Show
Swoosie Kurtz (Born September 6, 1944) Swoosie Kurtz is probably recognized from the hit CBS sitcom Mike & Molly (2010–2016). But she has...
From soap commercial to The Donna Reed Show
Carol Wells appears in two episodes of The Donna Reed Show: “Mary’s Crusade” and “Love’s Sweet
Awakening” during Season 2.
He guest-starred with Donna twice
William Windom, best known for his roles on My World and Welcome To It and Murder She Wrote, appears on two episodes of The Donna Reed Show.
Donna hired a future star of Dallas
Jim Davis, best known for his role as Jock Ewing in the CBS prime-time soap opera, Dallas, appeared on The Donna Reed Show during Season 5.
Girlfriend material on The Donna Reed Show
Candy Moore appeared nine times on The Donna Reed Show - five as Jeff Stone's girlfriend, Angie, then later as a new girlfriend, Bebe.
Donna meets a compulsive horse-player
Cecil Kellaway guest-stars on The Donna Reed Show in “The Fabulous O’Hara” (Season 4, Episode 13).
Working with friends was a joy
Donna Reed and Esther Williams were close friends, meeting in the early 1940s when they were rising MGM contract stars.
Dennis invades The Donna Reed Show
Jay North appears as his character, "Dennis," on The Donna Reed Show in a show crossover “Donna Decorates” (Season 3, Episode 3).
Donna gave him a break
Yale Summers got a break early in his career by appearing in two episodes of The Donna Reed Show in Season 5.
He helped stretch the medium
Don Drysdale was the first sports figure to appear on a television series on The Donna Reed Show (Season 4, Episode 27).
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