Wrong decade costumes
Donna Reed appears in The Benny Goodman Story wearing clothes of the 1955 fashion instead of the 30s and 40s when the action took place.
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Her two films with Donna Reed
Film and television actress Rose Gilchrist appears with Donna Reed in two films - Apache Trail (1942) and Faithful in My Fashion (1946).
Donna's fourth film
The Bugle Sounds, a 1942 World War II movie starring Wallace Beery, was Donna Reed's fourth film since joining MGM.
A star is born
Donna Reed (Donna Belle Mullenger) was born on January 27, 1921. Her career spanned more than 40 years, making more than 40 films.
Happy birthday, Jackie
Journalist, Jackie Schmillen, helped kick off a year-long centennial celebration of the birth of Donna Reed in this tribute.
No favorable reviews for Donna
Ransom! is a film based on an episode of The United States Steel Hour but added material to stretch it to feature-length weakened it.
Donna's "slambang" western
Donna Reed stars with Randolph Scott in Hangman’s Knot (1952). Variety called it a "slambang western."
"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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
Eddie talks about Donna Reed
Eddie Foy III was the casting director on The Donna Reed Show. Foy talks about Donna in this interview.
Donna had a profound influence
Donna Reed had a profound influence on Shelley Fabares during her years in the role of Mary on The Donna Reed Show.
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.
Donna's bob hairstyle
Donna Reed sported a bob hairstyle that at the time, stood out against the normally expected long locks. Was she pushing the envelope?
Donna and "Ol' Lonely"
Jesse White, the lonely Maytag repairman, appears in The Donna Reed Show in April Fool (Season 1, Episode 28) with James Darren.
He proposed daily
Grover Asmus proposed to Donna Reed on a daily basis during their three-year courtship. He was surprised when she unexpectedly accepted.
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