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.

Donna Reed co-stars with Steve Allen in The Benny Goodman Story (1956). A reviewer suggested the swing music was the only positive aspect.

Donna Reed appears with Sammy David Sr. in the film The Benny Goodman Story.

The Benny Goodman Story starring Steve Allen and Donna Reed had a Chicago premiere on February 2, 1956.