Watch Rhys Williams on The Donna Reed Show in The Busy Body (S1, E13) as Donna's uncle suddenly drops by for an unexpected visit.

The Donna Reed Show faced a ton of criticism and controversy across its eight seasons. Was it justified?

Actor and singer Tony Martin's career spanned over seven decades. He guest-stars on The Donna Reed Show in Tony Martin Visits (S3, E24).

Child actor Charles Herbert was known for his on-screen broody and mature style. He guests in four episodes of The Donna Reed Show.

Patti Petersen was written into The cast of The Donna Reed Show as Trisha, an adopted child after Shelley Fabares left the series.

Janet Landgard was a regular on The Donna Reed Show, appearing in the role of Karen, Jeff’s girlfriend during Seasons 6, 7 and 8.

What happens when a football team moves to Los Angeles and meets Hollywood's golden age and television?

Marlo Thomas guest-stars on The Donna Reed Show in "Guests, Guests, Who Needs Guests" (Season 7, Episode 26).

Jimmy Hawkins appears with Donna Reed in It's a Wonderful LIfe as Tommy Bailey. He later appeared numerous times on The Donna Reed Show.

William Lanteau, known for his role as mayor Chester Wanamaker in the sitcom Newhart, made five appearances on The Donna Reed Show.

Ann Rutherford, who appeared with Donna Reed in The Courtship of Andy Hardy, was later invited to guest-star on The Donna Reed Show.

Watch Ben Gage, a radio singer and announcer who also dubbed the voice of non-singing actors, as he appears on The Donna Reed Show.

Watch Kathryn Givney, an American character actress on stage and in films, appear on The Donna Reed Show in Season 5, Episode 24.

Marion Ross, best known as the mother, Marion Cunningham, on the sitcom Happy Days, also guest-starred on The Donna Reed Show.

Hayden Rorke, best known for his role in I Dream of Jeannie, made one appearance on The Donna Reed Show.

Watch Margaret Dumont, best remembered as the comic foil to the Marx Brothers, as she appears on The Donna Reed Show (S 1, E 34).

Alice Pearce, the nosy neighbor Gladys Kravitz in "Bewitched," also made an appearance on The Donna Reed Show.

Director Jeffrey Hayden discusses working with Donna Reed on The Donna Reed Show in a Television Academy Foundation interview.

Watch Buster Keaton as he appears as the hospital janitor impersonating Santa Claus on The Donna Reed Show.

Watch William Windom as he appears in two episodes of The Donna Reed Show during Season 4 of the series.