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Donna Reed has been called "everyone's favorite mother" and her recognition as such has stood the test of time. But before she became known as the "ultimate mom" for her role on "The Donna Reed Show," Miss Reed was already a veteran film actress with almost forty films to her credit. Among these are her performances in "It's a Wonderful Life" and "From Here to Eternity." Her role in the latter garnered her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar. This book is a comprehensive reference to the life and work of Donna Reed for use by researchers as well as fans.
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Actress Donna Reed bestows kiss upon her Oscar received for her outstanding performance as best supporting actress for 1953. Miss Reed won her award for playing a painted Honolulu hostess in "From Here to Eternity."
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Reed attended Denison High School and graduated in the top ten of a class of 85. After high school, in 1938, she left for Los Angeles, California to live with her Aunt Mildred. Reed was ecstatic to discover that for five dollars a semester she could enroll in radio and secretarial courses at Los Angeles City College.[6]
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The Donna Reed Show was on the air for 8 seasons on ABC. From September, 1958-September, 1959, it aired on Wednesdays at 9pm. Then from October, 1959-January, 1966, it aired on Thursdays at 8pm. And finally, from January, 1966-Spetember, 1966, it aired on Saturdays at 8pm.
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Synopsis: Considering how seldom she appeared on TV in the 1980s, Donna Reed could have picked a better vehicle than Deadly Lessons. Ms. Reed is cast as the headmistress of an exclusive all-girl's prep school. Like the title suggests, the school is being terrorized by a mysterious murderer. Only byRead More
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Donna M. Reed moved back to her home in Ohio after attending the University of Arizona. Twenty years later she and her family returned to Tucson where the desert has inspired her to begin painting again. With no formal training since high school, Donna finds the relaxation she needs with her paintbrush and canvas.
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