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Donna Reed was also on the radio

On August 12, 1946, "The Screen Guild Theater" aired a radio adaption of “The Devil and Miss Jones" with Van Johnson and Donna Reed.

George Hamilton had early start on The Donna Reed Show

George Hamilton's first roles were on television. He appeared on The Donna Reed Show as Herbie Shields in "Have Fun" (Season 1, Episode 20)

Kari Walgren to voice a quirky teacher on “T.O.T.S.”

Kari Wahlgren, a 1995 Donna Reed National Scholar (acting/vocal) will voice a quirky teacher on Disney Junior's “T.O.T.S.”

Donna Reed survives chaos on the set

The Caddy, starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis, was released by Paramount Pictures August 10, 1953. Donna Reed played a socialite.

Donna Reed enjoyed working with friends

Esther Williams guest-starred on The Donna Reed Show as a fashion designer and friend of Donna's who is herself about to marry a doctor.

An unlikely role for Donna Reed

Donna Reed's 1953 performance in "From Here to Eternity" won her an Academy Award as best supporting actress.

Donna Reed meets a crusty sergeant

"The Man From Down Under" was released August 4, 1943 starring Charles Laughton with Donna Reed in a supporting role.

Donna Reed replaced Joan Caulfield in "Beyond Glory"

“Beyond Glory” starring Donna Reed and Alan Ladd was released on August 3, 1948, with a New York City Premiere.

Dennis the Menace invades The Donna Reed Show

Jay North (born August 3, 1951) is best known for his role as Dennis the Menace. He appeared in a show crossover on The Donna Reed Show.

Donna Reed hits it out of the ballpark

Leo Durocher appeared in Season 7, Episode 3 of "The Donna Reed Show" along with Don Drysdale and Willie Mays.

Donna Reed gave young actors a break

Yale Summers appeared on two episodes of "The Donna Reed Show" in the role of Howard.

A Father’s Day Tribute

Paul Petersen reflects on recording “My Dad” Paul Petersen is best remembered as Jeff Stone, the son on The Donna Reed Show. It was on Th...

Children's Musical Theatre Canceled

The Donna Reed Foundation has made the decision to cancel our 2020 Children's Musical Theatre Workshop.

NBC to Re-Air Emmy-Winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

Brandon Victor Dixon (1999 Donna Reed Scholarship Finalist) sings role of Judas in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar to be rebroadcast April 12.

The Donna Reed Heritage Museum remains closed.

The Donna Reed Heritage Museum is closed due to State of Iowa Covid-19 restrictions.

The Big Show Show Season 1: Production Complete

Ben Giroux (2003 Donna Reed Scholarship recipient in Acting) has been cast as Coach Fener in "The Big Show Show: Season 1."

Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’ Wraps Production

Saycon Sengbloh (1966 Donna Reed Scholar in Acting and Musical Theatre) cast in Aretha Franklin biopic.

Come From Away Celebrates Three Years on Broadway

De'Lon Grant (2002 Donna Reed Scholarship finalist in acting) begins his third year in the Broadway hit, "Come From Away."

Final Casting Announced for OTHER WORLDS at Bucks County Playhouse

Kristen Faith Oei (1999 Donna Reed Scholar in Dance) has been cast in the new musical-comedy adventure, "Other World."

‘Black No More’ musical to premiere Off-Broadway

Brandon Victor Dixon (1999 Donna Reed Scholarship finalist in acting) will appear in the modern musical adaption of "Black No More."

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