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    A star is born
    JP

    A star is born

    Donna Reed's career spanned more than 40 years, with performances in more than 40 films and 275 episodes of The Donna Reed Show.
    Donna Reed Tribute
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    Donna Reed Tribute

    The State Historical Society of Iowa will broadcast a virtual tribute to Donna Reed at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27.
    The barber made two visits
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    The barber made two visits

    Howard McNear made two guest appearances on The Donna Reed Show in Season One -"Love Thy Neighbor" and "The Greatful Patient."
    Happy birthday, Jackie
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    Happy birthday, Jackie

    Jackie Schmillen recently co-hosted a segment of Celebrate Iowa Gala during which she interviewed Broadway star Brandon Victor Dixon.
    No favorable reviews for Donna
    JP

    No favorable reviews for Donna

    Ransom! (1956) starred Glenn Ford and Donna Reed. It examined the reactions of parents, police, and the public to a kidnapping.
    Donna and Miss Lovelace
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    Donna and Miss Lovelace

    Estelle Winwood appears in the role of Miss Lovelace in Miss Lovelace Comes To Tea (Season 1, Episode 34) of The Donna Reed Show.
    Lights, camera, action!
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    Lights, camera, action!

    The Donna Reed Center had two media crews in the building Friday, shooting footage about the centennial celebration of Donna Reed's birth.
    Donna's "slambang" western
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    Donna's "slambang" western

    Donna Reed starred with Randolph Scott in Hangman’s Knot (1952). Variety called it a "slambang western"
    Don't miss this program
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    Don't miss this program

    The State Historical Society of Iowa will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Donna Reed's birth with a special program, "Remembering Donna"
    Donna didn't beam him up ...
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    Donna didn't beam him up ...

    DeForest Kelley appears as Mr. Williams in Uncle Jeff Needs You (Season 8, Episode 14) of The Donna Reed Show.
     "Very interesting ..."
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    "Very interesting ..."

    Arte Johnson appears as Crandall in "Is There a Small Hotel" (Season 8, Episode 23) of The Donna Reed Show.
    Happy Birthday, Shelley
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    Happy Birthday, Shelley

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

    Donna Reed's father was a former county horseshoe pitching champion who could attract an audience as shown in this newspaper clipping.
    Donna's return to acting
    JP

    Donna's return to acting

    Donna Reed appears with Betty White in "The Best Place to Be" (1979). It marked Donna's return to acting after 13 years.
    The reviews varied
    JP

    The reviews varied

    Donna Reed stars with Broderick Crawford and John Derek in "Scandal Sheet" (1952).
    Donna appears with a man of integrity
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    Donna appears with a man of integrity

    Donna Reed appears with Alexander Knox in the film "Saturday's Hero" (1951).
    She made two films with Donna
    JP

    She made two films with Donna

    Margaret O'Brien appears with Donna Reed in the movie, "Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case" (1943).
    Denison actress is remembered
    JP

    Denison actress is remembered

    Donna Reed died in her Beverly Hills home on January 14, 1986 of pancreatic cancer. Her husband, Grover Asmus, was at her side.
    A Star was Born
    JP

    A Star was Born

    Donna Reed's home state of Iowa plans to honor her life (1921–1986) and enduring legacy with a virtual tribute on her birthday, January 27.
    Eddie talks about Donna Reed
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    Eddie talks about Donna Reed

    Eddie Foy III served as the casting director for The Donna Reed Show. Watch an interview as he talks about Donna Reed.
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