When Donna Reed and Tony Owen were wed, Judy Garland and Vincente Minelli were married in the same church by the same minister an hour later

Tony Owen was married to Donna Reed. The couple went on to create The Donna Reed Show which ran for eight seasons and 274 episodes.

"To me, Mom was Donna Owen. She was not an actress at home but a mother concerned about the welfare of her kids." -Donna Reed's son, Tony.

Donna Reed and Tony Owen were wed in a small ceremony at the Community Presbyterian Church in Beverly Hills on June 15, 1945.

Beyond Mombasa stars Cornel Wilde and Donna Reed and produced by Donna's husband, Tony Owen. It was their first professional collaboration.

Tony Owen was an agent and producer married to Donna Reed. The couple formed Todon Productions which went on the create The Donna Reed Show.

Having Donna Reed endorse a product was beneficial because research shows consumers believe celebrities and consequently support the brand.

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

Mary Owen, daughter of actress Donna Reed, will appear live during the virtual Celebrate Iowa Gala VIP reception, Friday, December 11, 2020.