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More about a holiday tradition
Join Leo Landis, State Curator, and Christopher Wilson, National Museum of American History, as they discuss “It’s a Wonderful Life”
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Donna's Onscreen Mother
Fay Bainter played Donna Reed's mother in The Human Comedy (1943). She later was a guest star on The Donna Reed Show in The Baby Buggy.
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He brushed Donna aside
Donna Reed appears with Hurd Hatfield in the film The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) in the role of Gladys Hallward.
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Dear Donna ...
During World War II Donna Reed corresponded with star-struck servicemen. She saved many of the letters which were later discovered.
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A busy December
It's screening time for It's a Wonderful Life. "In this 75th anniversary of IAWL, I’m especially looking forward to connecting and...
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Hear more of the story
Historian Leslie Goddard will present a virtual illustrated lecture about the making of It's a Wonderful Life on December 14th at 6:30.
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"It's a Wonderful LEGO Life" idea
As we continue our countdown to the 75th Anniversary of "It's a Wonderful Life" we encourage you to vote for "It's a Wonderful LEGO Life."
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Don't miss this Christmas classic
Frank Capra’s "It's a Wonderful Life" will air twice on NBC in December. Dates are Dec. 4th and Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th at 8 p.m. EST.
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Happy birthday, Patti
Patti Petersen Mirkovich appeared on The Donna Reed Show in the role of Trisha, an adopted child, after Shelly Fabares left the series.l
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Jeff has a girlfriend ...
Janet Landgard was a regular on The Donna Reed Show, appearing in several episodes in the role of Karen, Jeff’s girlfriend.
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Donna elected campus queen
Donna Reed was named campus queen of Los Angeles City College. A newspaper photograph brought her to the attention of movie talent scouts.
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Catch one of our own
NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" includes a special performance by the cast from the Broadway hit, "Come From Away."
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Donna returns to television
Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. appears with Donna Reed in the TV movie The Best Place To Be (1979) which marked her return to acting after 13 years.
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Violet leaves a lipstick mark
Gloria Graham appears as the sultry Violet in It's a Wonderful Life (1946), along with Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart.
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Turn your radio on
Lux Radio Theatre broadcast a radio adaptation of To Please a Lady on November 26, 1951, with Donna Reed reprising Barbara Stanwick's role.
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Greetings from The Donna Reed Foundation
The Donna Reed Foundation wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Noisy snow won't work!
Frank Capra wanted to record dialog as snow fell while filming scenes for It's a Wonderful Life. But bleached cornflakes wouldn't' work.
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Is the Seneca Falls/ Bedford Falls connection fact or fiction?
Was Bedford Falls in Upstate New York really the inspiration for the Bedford Falls in the film, It's a Wonderful LIfe?
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Donna's second film for MGM
Donna Reed's second film for M-G-M was Shadow of the Thin Man in which she appears in the role of Molly.
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Donna and That Girl
Marlo Thomas guest-stars on The Donna Reed Show in "Guests, Guests, Who Needs Guests" (Season 7, Episode 26).
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