The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966)
Connections
Referenced in
The Munsters: Operation Herman (1965)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Herman
Mentioned by Herman
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: John Travolta/Erma Bombeck (1981)
(TV Episode)
Erma Bombeck comments briefly on the series
Erma Bombeck comments briefly on the series
Vamp (1986)
Theme song heard
Theme song heard
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
T.V. Sphincter (1987)
(Video)
This show is referenced in an ABC commercial.
This show is referenced in an ABC commercial.
Saturday Night Live: Robin Williams/James Taylor (1988)
(TV Episode)
referenced during the Ace Awards
referenced during the Ace Awards
Green Acres, We Are There: Nick at Nite's TV Talk Show (1989)
(TV Short)
Marc Summers mentions the show.
Marc Summers mentions the show.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Untamed Youth (1990)
(TV Episode)
"Hey, it's the Donna Reed Show"
"Hey, it's the Donna Reed Show"
Queens Logic (1991)
Mentioned by Al.
Mentioned by Al.
Eerie, Indiana: Foreverware (1991)
(TV Episode)
While looking at the rotten food in the fridge, Marshall says, "Where's Donna Reed when you need her?"
While looking at the rotten food in the fridge, Marshall says, "Where's Donna Reed when you need her?"
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (1991)
(Video)
referenced during the Ace Awards
referenced during the Ace Awards
Cheers: A Diminished Rebecca with a Suspended Cliff (1992)
(TV Episode)
Paul states an unmotherly Ma Clavin is the opposite of a motherly Donna Reed.
Paul states an unmotherly Ma Clavin is the opposite of a motherly Donna Reed.
Exclusive (1992)
(TV Movie)
Marca serves burned bacon to her husband and says: "Well, I'm not Donna Reed." (who was the embodiment of a perfect housewife in the DRShow.)
Marca serves burned bacon to her husband and says: "Well, I'm not Donna Reed." (who was the embodiment of a perfect housewife in the DRShow.)
Across Indiana: And the Grave Is Not Its Goal/The Milkman Cometh (1992)
(TV Episode)
Dave Stoelk mentions the series.
Dave Stoelk mentions the series.
The Nanny: Here Comes the Brood (1993)
(TV Episode)
C.C. refers to Fran as Donna Reed in a matronly role.
C.C. refers to Fran as Donna Reed in a matronly role.
North (1994)
The members of the Nelson family are named after characters from classic family television shows (Donna is named after Donna Stone).
The members of the Nelson family are named after characters from classic family television shows (Donna is named after Donna Stone).
Boys on the Side (1995)
Sliders: The Chasm (1999)
(TV Episode)
Remmy refers to the series.
Remmy refers to the series.
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Beach Blanket Bizarro (2001)
(TV Episode)
Roxie about retro motel furniture: "It's so Donna Reed meets Don Ho"
Roxie about retro motel furniture: "It's so Donna Reed meets Don Ho"
Auto Focus (2002)
American Dreams: The Pursuit of Happiness (2003)
(TV Episode)
Jack refers to the series.
Jack refers to the series.
Weeds: Suburban Shakedown (2005)
(TV Short)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Smallville: Persuasion (2010)
(TV Episode)
Lois compares her behaviour while under the influence of gemstone kryptonite as "Donna Reed on crack."
Lois compares her behaviour while under the influence of gemstone kryptonite as "Donna Reed on crack."
Featured in
Hi Honey, I'm Home: That Kind of Girl (1992)
(TV Episode)
Babs has a telephone conversation with Jeff and Mary.
Babs has a telephone conversation with Jeff and Mary.
Heart and Souls (1993)
An episode is seen playing on TV as Penny leaves for work.
An episode is seen playing on TV as Penny leaves for work.
America's Teenagers Growing Up on Television (1998)
(TV Movie)
clips from the show are used here
clips from the show are used here
Television: The First Fifty Years (1999)
(Video)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
Gilmore Girls: That Damn Donna Reed (2001)
(TV Episode)
Rory and Lorelai are watching the show at the beginning of the episode.
Rory and Lorelai are watching the show at the beginning of the episode.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 15 February 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
A brielf clip of this TV show is featured while talking about Shelley Fabares.
A brielf clip of this TV show is featured while talking about Shelley Fabares.
Miss Representation (2011)
Carl Betz kisses Donna Reed as he exits.
Carl Betz kisses Donna Reed as he exits.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Classic Sitcoms (2012)
(TV Episode)
The Donna Reed Show is #9.
The Donna Reed Show is #9.
Mad Men: The Doorway, Part 2 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Don is watching the show on television.
Don is watching the show on television.
Nostalgia Critic: Bridge to Terabithia (2013)
(TV Episode)
"Unless you worship at Our Lady Donna Reed..."
"Unless you worship at Our Lady Donna Reed..."
Moms' Night Out (2014)
A clip is featured during Allyson's opening narration.
A clip is featured during Allyson's opening narration.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Decade Defining TV Shows: 1950s (2014)
(TV Episode)
The Donna Reed Show gets an honorable mention.
The Donna Reed Show gets an honorable mention.
Spoofed in
Roundhouse: Divorce (1993)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed as 'Madonna Reed'.
Spoofed as 'Madonna Reed'.
Major Payne (1995)
