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Look what I found
Judy Miller writes of her discoveries sleuthing in the Donna Reed Archives. Read how Donna Reed's life was affected by World War II.
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Donna and one of the Little Rascals
Robert Blake began acting as a child with a lead role in Our Gang film series. He starred opposite Donna Reed and Dan Dailey in Mokey (1942)
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Hey, Mom!
What do you do when during a national live radio interview your son picks up the extension and asks, "Hey, Mom, can I go over to Bruce's?"
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Donna Reed appears in a movie as herself
Donna Reed appears in Thousands Cheer (1943) but you have to look carefully to find her because the segment involves so many other stars.
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Donna teams with Dana Andrews
Donna Reed joins Dana Andrews in a radio adaptation of the film "Deep Waters" on the Lux Radio Theatre broadcast.
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Patriot Day
The Donna Reed Foundation pauses to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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Saturday's Hero is released
Saturday's Hero, starring John Derek and Donna Reed, was shot in 80 days including 35 days of football sequences.
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Donna connects with radio
Listen to Too Many Husbands as aired on The Screen Guild Theatre with Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, and Bill Goodwin.
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He composed for Donna Reed
Stu Phillips, composer of the theme tune to the television series Battlestar Galactica, also produced hit songs for The Donna Reed Show.
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It's Wonderful Life Trivia
Did you know Cary Grant almost played George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life? Check out 15 trivia facts about this classic film.
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Donna Reed and a "Rat Pack" member
Peter Lawford was signed to a long-term contract with MGM in June 1943 and was given an important role in The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945).
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He was an angel
John Law appears with Donna Reed in the television film The Best Place to Be (1979) which marked Donna's return to acting after 13 years.
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Her early start was on The Donna Reed Show
Swoosie Kurtz, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska, got her entry into television in 1962 with a small part on The Donna Reed Show.
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Shelly talks about The Donna Reed Show
Shelley Fabares shares her fondest memories from The Donna Reed Show with John Cantos Candid in a heartwarming chat!
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Donna heads to college
With the help of her Aunt Mildrid, Donna Reed was able to enroll in Los Angeles City College for five dollars a semester.
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His height was a problem
Alan Ladd was only 5' 6" but height wasn't a problem while making two movies with Donna Reed, who was only 5' 3".
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Labor Day Greetings
The Donna Reed Foundation salutes the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.
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From soap commercials to The Donna Reed Show
Carole Wells is known for the series, National Velvet (1960), and Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966). Watch her on The Donna Reed Show.
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From where do you recognize this face?
Fred MacMurray, a prolific film and television actor, appeared with Donna Reed in the American Western film The Far Horizons (1955).
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A vet helped his film career
George Macready appears with Donna Reed as Maj. General Bond in Beyond Glory (1948). Learn how he got the permanent scar on his right cheek.
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