Donn Reed became an anti-nuclear activist and anti-Vietnam protester, despite her work in the squeaky-clean and conservative 1950s.

Richard Widmark and Donna Reed star in Backlash (1956), a western set in early Arizona shortly after the Civil War. Reviews weren't good.

Child actor Harvey Grant was known for roles in both film and later television. He appears in two early episodes of The Donna Reed Show.

Harry Morgan's film and television career spanned six decades. He appears with Donna Reed in Gentle Annie (1944) and Backlash (1956).

Ward Bond appears with Donna Reed in It's a Wonderful Life as Bert, the cop, and in They Were Expendable as 'Boats' Mulcahey C.B.M.

The Christmas staple, It's a Wonderful Life, began as a short story that Philip Van Doren Stern couldn't sell. See how it became the movie.

Donna Reed presented the award for Cinematography at the 35th Academy Awards Ceremony which was televised by ABC. Frank Sinatra was host.

Roberta Shore began her career at age ten, singing country-western songs at supermarket openings with Tex Williams.

Donna Reed believed in following your dreams. Imagine what can happen when you Follow Your Dreams.

Saycon Sengbloh, a 1996 Donna Reed Scholar, is now starring in "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" at Theatre Aspen, along with Sandy Duncan.

John Wayne injured his right arm while filming Trouble Along the Way. He learned how to throw and write left-handed so his character is too.

Gene Reynolds was contracted to MGM during the late 1930s. He became frustrated and began directing television shows, winning six Emmys.

Donna Reed once commented that she didn't know if she would ever make another movie after filming It's a Wonderful Life with Frank Capra.

Donna Reed was a lifelong writer of letters both personally and professionally. Many are found in the Donna Reed Heritage Museum/Archive.

Donna Reed was devoted to her family and left her work at the studio at the end of the day. She was just mom Donna Owen at home.

Actor Wallace Beery's contract with MGM stipulated in 1932 that he would be paid $1 more than any other contract player at the studio.

Debbie Reynolds met Donna Reed while working with charities. They became close friends, promoting Another Mother For Peace on television.

Jermaine Spivey, a 1998 Donna Reed Scholarship recipient in dance, brings a world-premiere ballet to Nashville's Ballet Attitude program.

John Astin, known for his portrayal of "Gomez Addams" in the hit series The Addams Family, made one appearance on The Donna Reed Show.

The drama department at Los Angeles City College wasn't impressed with Donna Reed's talent. But winning a beauty contest brought the agents.