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They met in traffic court
Tony Martin (December 25, 1913 – July 27, 2012). Tony Martin was an American actor and popular singer. His career spanned over seven...
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Star Trek director was in Denison, IA
Nicholas Meyer Nicholas Meyer (born December 24, 1945). Nicholas Meyer is an American writer and director, known for his best-selling...
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Donna's wartime letters
December 24, 2017 - CBS Sunday Morning airs Mail Call: Donna Reed's Wartime Letters. Martha Teichner reports on how Hollywood actress...
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One of Donna's B Westerns
December 24, 1954 - Columbia Pictures releases They Rode West (United States). They Rode West is a 1954 American Western film directed...
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Donna kept asking him back
Charles Herbert (December 23, 1948 – October 31, 2015). Charles Herbert was an American child actor of the 1950s and 1960s. Before...
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A Mary problem?
There Is No Mary Problem in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics...
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He worked without a dummy
Paul Winchell made two guest appearances on The Donna Reed Show during Season 5, but neither involved the use of a ventriloquist dummy.
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78th anniversary of It's a Wonderful Life
December 20, 1946 - It's a Wonderful Life (New York City Premiere). This American Christmas fantasy drama film starring Jimmy Stewart and...
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Donna didn't make the credits
December 20, 1960 - Pepe is released by Columbia Pictures. Pepe is a 1960 American musical comedy film starring Cantinflas in the title...
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Between takes on the set
December 19, 1945 - They Were Expendable released by MGM. They Were Expendable is an American war film directed by John Ford, starring...
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Zuzu reflects
Former child star Karolyn Grimes recalls starring in It's a Wonderful Life and how it has affected her life.
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It's a Wonderful Life insight
Jimmy Hawkins, who portrayed Tommy Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, sits down for an interview at the annual It's a Wonderful Life Festival.
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Donna's Ford Theatre appearance
In 1954, Donna Reed appeared with Robert Horton, Nan Boardman, and Jonathan Hale in a 30-minute television broadcast on Ford Theatre.
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He was there 78 years ago
Jackie Schmillen, a 1998 Donna Reed Scholar and TV host, visits with Jimmy Hawkins about his role as Tommy Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life.
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Donna's first film
Daniel James Dailey Jr. (December 14, 1915 – October 16, 1978). Dan Dailey Jr. was an American dancer and actor. He is best remembered...
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Flying nun visits Donna
Marjorie Redmond (December 14, 1924 – February 10, 2020). Marjorie Redmond was an American actress and singer. She may be best known as...
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Donna screen-tested with Van
Emmett Evan "Van" Heflin Jr. (December 13, 1908 – July 23, 1971). Van Heflin Jr. was an American theatre, radio, and film actor. He...
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A charity broadcast
December 13, 1951 - Stars in the Air broadcasts It's a Wonderful Life. Stars in the Air was a 30-minute Hollywood dramatic anthology...
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Oscar night smiles
Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998). Frank Sinatra was an American singer and motion-picture actor who became one...
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