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Donna's "slambang" western
Donna Reed stars with Randolph Scott in Hangman’s Knot (1952). Variety called it a "slambang western."
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Iowa native in Netflix hit
Iowa Native Zach Villa appears in the Netflix hit, Archive 81. He was a 2005 Iowa Donna Reed scholarship recipient in musical theatre.
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He's back, tonight!
Tony, Emmy and Grammy nominee Brandon Victor Dixon celebrates Broadway with his signature artistry, Friday, January 21, 2022 on PBS.
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Donna didn't beam him up ...
DeForest Kelley, known for his role on the series Star Trek (1966–1991), appears in Uncle Jeff Needs You on The Donna Reed Show (Season 8).
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"Very interesting ..."
Arte Johnson, a regular on television's Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968-1973), appears in "Is There a Small Hotel" on The Donna Reed Show.
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Happy Birthday, Shelley
Shelley Fabares, appearing as Mary Stone on the sitcom The Donna Reed Show (1958–1963), also recorded the #1 hit record “Johnny Angel."
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Donna's return to acting
Betty White appears with Donna Reed in the 1979 American TV film "The Best Place to Be." It marked Reed's return to acting.
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Donna appears with a man of integrity
Alexender Knox tended to be typecast as men of integrity. He appears with Donna Reed in the movie Saturday’s Hero (1951).
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The reviews varied
When "Scandal Sheet" was released on January 16, 1952, A New York Times reviewer lambasted the film and cast. He wasn't impressed.
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She made two films with Donna
Margaret O'Brien appears with Donna Reed in the movie, Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case (1943) and also in Thousands Cheer (1943).
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Denison actress is remembered
Actress Donna Reed died of pancreatic cancer in her Beverly Hills home on January 14, 1986, with her husband of 12 years at her side.
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Eddie talks about Donna Reed
A visit with Eddie Foy III Eddie Foy III was the casting director on The Donna Reed Show. He came from a show business family - his...
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Goal reached!
A Central New York family’s LEGO replica of “It’s a Wonderful Life” has received enough votes to be considered for an official LEGO set.
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Did Donna push boundaries?
Donna Reed was an amazing actress and empowering feminist. Her tv show subtly poked holes in society's way of thinking.
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A lucky clerical snafu
It's a Wonderful Life appeared in theaters on January 7, 1947. It went into the public domain in 1974 and became a Christmas favorite.
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Donna's new Thunderbird
Tony Owen and Donna Reed would document the purchase of a new car with publicity shots that would benefit both the dealership and the show.
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A cup or a bowl with Donna?
January is National Soup Month! Campbell Soup Company was the main sponsor of The Donna Reed Show and stuck by it in spite of low ratings.
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Donna's bob hairstyle
Donna Reed sported a bob hairstyle, that at the time, stood out against the normally expected long locks.
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Popular character actor worked with Donna
Character actor Dabney Coleman guest-stars in The Donna Reed Show episode, Rally Round the Girls, Boys (Season 8, Episode 12)
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