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A Robert Altman fan

Bert Remsen appeared on The Donna Reed Show in "The Monster" (Season 4, Episode 5). He also cast nearly all of Robert Altman's films.

She stayed for 69 episodes

Ann McCrea appeared in 69 episodes of The Donna Reed Show in the role of Midge and was later a board member of The Donna Reed Foundation.

Donna loved character actors

Donna Reed always looked for character actors for The Donna Reed Show. Gale Gordon appears in two episodes during Season 4.

She brought fun to the set

Kathleen Freeman plays the riotous neighbor, Mrs. Wilgus, in four episodes of The Donna Reed Show. She later taught at the Donna Festival.

Recognize the face?

Stuart Erwin guest stars as Mr. Burton on The Donna Reed Show in "The Playmate" (Season 6, Episode 1).

She invited him back four times

Allan Hunt, best remembered as Crewman Stuart Riley on Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, appeared on four episodes of The Donna Reed Show.

He had strong connections to Donna and Denison

Eddie Foy III was a casting director with strong connections to Donna Reed and her hometown of Denison, Iowa.

Happy Birthday, Gigi Perreau

Gigi Perreau achieved success as a child actress, appearing with Donna Reed in "Green Dolphin Street" (1947) and on The Donna Reed Show.

An Actor, Writer and Director

Ida Lupino appeared in 59 films and directed 8 others. She also directed over 100 episodes of tv productions including The Donna Reed Show.

The voice of piglet visits Donna Reed

John Fiedlier made a guest appearance on The Donna Reed Show. He's known for roles in The Bob Newhart Show, and The Odd Couple (1968).

I know nothing!

John Banner, best known as Sergeant Schultz on Hogan's Heroes, guest-starred on The Donna Reed Show in "Moon Shot" (Season 6, Episode 14).

A star is born

Donna Reed's career spanned more than 40 years, with performances in more than 40 films and 275 episodes of The Donna Reed Show.

Donna and Miss Lovelace

Estelle Winwood appears in the role of Miss Lovelace in Miss Lovelace Comes To Tea (Season 1, Episode 34) of The Donna Reed Show.

Donna didn't beam him up ...

DeForest Kelley appears as Mr. Williams in Uncle Jeff Needs You (Season 8, Episode 14) of The Donna Reed Show.

"Very interesting ..."

Arte Johnson appears as Crandall in "Is There a Small Hotel" (Season 8, Episode 23) of The Donna Reed Show.

Happy Birthday, Shelley

Shelley Fabares is best known for her television roles as Mary Stone on the sitcom The Donna Reed Show (1958–1963).

Eddie talks about Donna Reed

Eddie Foy III served as the casting director for The Donna Reed Show. Watch an interview as he talks about Donna Reed.

A cup or a bowl with Donna?

Campbell's Soups helped The Donna Reed Show. Although the series ratings were especially tame in the beginning, its sponsor didn't bail.

Popular character actor worked with Donna

Dabney Coleman guest-starred in The Donna Reed Show episode, “Rally Round the Girls, Boys” (Season 8, Episode 12).

Donna and "Ol' Lonely"

Jesse White appears in The Donna Reed Show episode “April Fool” as the manager of a teen singing idol played by James Darren.

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