Virginia Christine guests in “The Baby Contest” (Season 1, Episode 11) of The Donna Reed Show as a mother ashamed of her "homely" baby.

Donna Reed received a Golden Globe Award (Best TV Star – Female) March 3, 1963 for her role in the TV series, The Donna Reed Show.

Mimsy Farmer guest-stars on The Donna Reed Show in three different episodes, each time playing a different one of Jeff's love interests.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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).

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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