Top ten episodes
Celebrate Donna Reed's upcoming induction into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame on Nov. 6 with this Top 10 episodes of The Donna Reed Show.
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A difference of opinion
Ann Rutherford appears with Donna Reed in The Courtship of Andy Hardy and later on The Donna Reed Show in “A Difference of Opinion."
He made non-singing actors sound good
Ben Gage, an American radio singer, announcer, and television actor, guest-stars on The Donna Reed Show in The Hero (Season 1, Episode 30).
Donna and the eccentric recluse
Kathryn Givney appears on The Donna Reed Show in The House on the Hill (Season 5, Episode 24) in the role of a wealthy recluse.
An Oct. 25th connection to Donna
Marion Ross, best know for the sitcom Happy Days and Whit Bissell who appeared in over 200 films, both guest-starred on The Donna Reed Show.
The medical officer worked with Donna
Hayden Rorke, best known for his role on the sitcom, I Dream of Jeannie, guests stars on The Donna Reed Show in Season 5, Episode 11.
"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.
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.
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