A hot-eyed newcomer
John Derek, tagged as "an idol for the girls," appears with Donna Reed in the films Saturday’s Hero (1951) and Scandal Sheet (1952).
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He had an early start on The Donna Reed Show
A young George Hamilton appears on The Donna Reed Show as Herbie Shields in "Have Fun" (Season 1, Episode 20).
“A” performances in “B” films
Lloyd Nolan, known for his role as P.I. Michael Shayne in a series of 1940s B movies, appears with Donna Reed in Apache Trail (1942).
His gray hair got him roles
Henry O'Neill, known for playing dignified gray-haired men, appears with Donna Reed in The Getaway (1941) and The Bugle Sounds (1942).
Donna survives chaos on the set
Donna Reed's career began an upswing when her movies, The Caddy and From Here to Eternity, were both released within days of each other.
A lawyer turned actor
Leo Genn, “the man with the black velvet voice”, appears with Donna Reed in the film Beyond Mombasa (1956).
Working with friends was a joy
Esther Williams were close friends since the early 1940s when they were rising MGM contract stars. She guest-starred on The Donna Reed Show.
Even the dog made the review
When Donna Reed appeared with Ann Harding in Eyes In The Night (1942), even the seeing-eye shepherd dog made the New York Times review.
It's where she won her Oscar
In 2002, From Here to Eternity was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
She finally got to laugh!
Tom Drake appears with Donna Reed in Faithful In My Fashion (1946). She said it was the first time she had been able to laugh on the screen
Donna meets a crusty sergeant
When The Man From Down Under (1943) was shot in Sydney, Australia, censors would not permit the display of any aerial shots of the city.
Dennis invades The Donna Reed Show
Jay North, known for his role as Dennis the Menace, appears as his character on The Donna Reed Show in “Donna Decorates” (S3, E3).
Donna replaces Joan Caulfield as filming begins
Beyond Glory was to star Alan Ladd and Joan Caulfield but the week filming started at West Point, Caulfield was replaced by Donna Reed.
Something new is happening
If you are planning to visit the Donna Reed Heritage Museum in Denison, Iowa, you need to be aware of some new hours.
She's missed when not in action
Keenan Wynn rarely had a lead role but had prominent billing in most of his films. He appears with Donna Reed in See Here, Private Hargrove.
Alex gets more than he expected
Leo Durocher, professional baseball player, manager, and coach, also made a television appearance in an episode of The Donna Reed Show.
Donna gave him a break
Yale Summers, known for the 1960s CBS television series, Daktari, appears in two episodes of The Donna Reed Show early in his career.
He helped stretch the medium
The Donna Reed Show often stretched the TV medium. It was the first to bring Don Drysdale, an actual sports figure, into a show.
Donna recreates title role
Donna Reed appeared on MGM Theatre of the Air when she recreated the role of Maureen O'Sullivan in "My Dear Miss Aldrich."
A talking mule?
Chill Wills, the distinctive film voice of "Francis the Talking Mule", appears with Donna Reed in "See Here, Private Hargrove."