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"Fifth Marx brother" appears with Donna

Margaret Dumont, who appears in 7 Marx Brothers films, appears on The Donna Reed Show in “Miss Lovelace Comes To Tea” (Season 1, Episode 34)

Nosy neighbor appears with Donna

Alice Pearce guest-stars on The Donna Reed Show in "A Touch of Glamour" (Season 6, Episode 12) as Adele Collins.

Working with Donna

Jeffrey Hayden, an American television director and producer, directed 28 episodes of The Donna Reed Show (1960-1962).

Donna had to use a handkerchief

When Buster Keaton guest-starred onThe Donna Reed Show, Donna stuffed a handkerchief in her mouth to control her laughter during filming.

"Rusty" of Rin Tin Tin guest-stars

Lee Aaker, known for his role of Rusty in the 1950s TV show, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, appears in two episodes of The Donna Reed Show.

The Donna Reed Show hits the air

The Donna Reed Show premiered September 24, 1958, on ABC Television and ran eight seasons and 275 episodes.

Happy Birthday, Paul Petersen

Paul Petersen, an American actor, singer, novelist, and activist, played the role of son, Jeff Stone on The Donna Reed Show.

Hey, Mom!

Donna Reed was an actress, producer, activist, and mother, and her roles often overlapped. Read about how the often intersected.

He composed for Donna Reed

Stu Phillips produced hit songs for The Donna Reed Show and was an early presenter at The Donna Reed Festival held in Denison, Iowa.

Her early start was on The Donna Reed Show

Swoosie Kurtz (Born September 6, 1944) Swoosie Kurtz is probably recognized from the hit CBS sitcom Mike & Molly (2010–2016). But she has...

From soap commercial to The Donna Reed Show

Carol Wells appears in two episodes of The Donna Reed Show: “Mary’s Crusade” and “Love’s Sweet Awakening” during Season 2.

He guest-starred with Donna twice

William Windom, best known for his roles on My World and Welcome To It and Murder She Wrote, appears on two episodes of The Donna Reed Show.

Donna hired a future star of Dallas

Jim Davis, best known for his role as Jock Ewing in the CBS prime-time soap opera, Dallas, appeared on The Donna Reed Show during Season 5.

Girlfriend material on The Donna Reed Show

Candy Moore appeared nine times on The Donna Reed Show - five as Jeff Stone's girlfriend, Angie, then later as a new girlfriend, Bebe.

Donna meets a compulsive horse-player

Cecil Kellaway guest-stars on The Donna Reed Show in “The Fabulous O’Hara” (Season 4, Episode 13).

Working with friends was a joy

Donna Reed and Esther Williams were close friends, meeting in the early 1940s when they were rising MGM contract stars.

Dennis invades The Donna Reed Show

Jay North appears as his character, "Dennis," on The Donna Reed Show in a show crossover “Donna Decorates” (Season 3, Episode 3).

Donna gave him a break

Yale Summers got a break early in his career by appearing in two episodes of The Donna Reed Show in Season 5.

He helped stretch the medium

Don Drysdale was the first sports figure to appear on a television series on The Donna Reed Show (Season 4, Episode 27).

Don’t worry about your husband

Will women ever get to exist without the pressure to please the male species? A university student weighs in on The Donna Reed Show.

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