She made two films with Donna
Margaret O'Brien appears with Donna Reed in the movie, Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case (1943) and also in Thousands Cheer (1943).
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Denison actress is remembered
Actress Donna Reed died of pancreatic cancer in her Beverly Hills home on January 14, 1986, with her husband of 12 years at her side.
Aya Cash in world premeire
Aya Cash, a 2000 Donna Reed Scholarship finalist has been cast in Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming world premiere of THE BEST WE COULD.
Donna's new Thunderbird
Tony Owen and Donna Reed would document the purchase of a new car with publicity shots that would benefit both the dealership and the show.
Eddie talks about Donna Reed
Eddie Foy III was the casting director on The Donna Reed Show. Foy talks about Donna in this interview.
Donna had a profound influence
Donna Reed had a profound influence on Shelley Fabares during her years in the role of Mary on The Donna Reed Show.
Goal reached!
A Central New York family’s LEGO replica of “It’s a Wonderful Life” received enough votes to be considered for an official LEGO set.
Did Donna push boundaries?
Donna Reed was an amazing actress and empowering feminist. Her tv show subtly poked holes in society's way of thinking.
A lucky clerical snafu
It's a Wonderful Life appeared in theaters on January 7, 1947. It went into the public domain in 1974 and became a Christmas favorite.
A cup or a bowl with Donna?
January is National Soup Month! Campbell Soup Company was the main sponsor of The Donna Reed Show and stuck by it in spite of low ratings.
Guardian angel's tour
For the past 15 years Donna Reed's daughter, Mary, has been introducing screenings of It's a Wonderful Life in small independent theaters.
Donna's bob hairstyle
Donna Reed sported a bob hairstyle that at the time, stood out against the normally expected long locks. Was she pushing the envelope?
Donna and "Ol' Lonely"
Jesse White, the lonely Maytag repairman, appears in The Donna Reed Show in April Fool (Season 1, Episode 28) with James Darren.
Popular character actor worked with Donna
Character actor Dabney Coleman guest-stars in The Donna Reed Show episode, Rally Round the Girls, Boys (Season 8, Episode 12)
He proposed daily
Grover Asmus proposed to Donna Reed on a daily basis during their three-year courtship. He was surprised when she unexpectedly accepted.
She helped launch careers
Barbara Remsen, a frequent instructor at the Donna Reed Festival workshops, helped launch the careers of Tom Selleck and Kevin Costner.
Low budget film follows an Oscar
Dana Andrews appears with Donna Reed in the low-budget film Three Hours to Kill (1954). Performances were "competent enough."
Donna didn't get any credit
Donna Reed's third film was Babes on Broadway (1942) with Mickey Rooney. Her role is small and she does not appear in the credits.
He didn't call ahead
Watch Rhys Williams on The Donna Reed Show in The Busy Body (S1, E13) as Donna's uncle suddenly drops by for an unexpected visit.
It's a Wonderful Life on radio
Screen Guild Theater broadcast the second radio adaptation of It's a Wonderful Life. Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart reprise their film roles.
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