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Madame X · 11-14-2008, 01:26 PM

I am enjoying watching season one after a long time. I am reminded of why I liked this show in the first place: good characters/actors.

Paul Petersen and Shelley Fabares are great as siblings Jeff and Mary. Their dialog and behavior is the most realistic for shows of this type. Their cutdowns aimed at each other remind me of the days with my younger brothers. Jeff is all boy: witty, active, loud, mischievious. Mary is a typical teen girl: self-absorbed, whiny, preening and insecure. Both kids are loving and respectful.

Of course, Donna is perfect, but she can wear jeans while cleaning the house (unlike June Cleaver), and get annoyed with the kids and Alex at times. She is the rock of the family.

Alex is a great dad and husband. He is handsome and also provides a comedic element without being slapsticky. The addition of his medical practice being in the house adds charm and extended storylines and makes this sitcom unique.

I recommend this show if you like family sitcoms of the 50s/60s.

MickeyMac · 11-14-2008, 09:40 PM

Yeah call it wholesome if you must, but I totally dig this show.

Madame X · 11-14-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

Yeah call it wholesome if you must, but I totally dig this show.

honeybea · 11-16-2008, 01:28 PM

I'm about half way through the first season and love that the shows aren't edited. It's a great show and I hope they do all the seasons.

Jude The Obscure · 11-19-2008, 11:40 PM

Just watched the first episode today.....I never got to see Donna Reed in syndication as a child and my exposure to it on Nick at Nite was limited so this is in essence, a brand new series for me and I really enjoyed it. I'll be watching more of season 1 as time goes on. Just wished I had more free time to give towards classic TV!

MickeyMac · 11-20-2008, 06:25 PM

I first saw this show on Nick at Nite, and watched it all the time. They first aired this when I was 12 and stopped showing it about the time I got out of high school, so I sorta grew up with this show. Sadly I have not seen it since. I am going to have to request this from my library.

comedyfreak · 11-25-2008, 11:34 AM

I put this on my christmas list, if I don't get it I'll buy it myself.

Jude The Obscure · 11-25-2008, 06:19 PM

Oh comedyfreak--it's a must! you will be delighted!! Shoot, I've learned a long time ago, if you really want something, you have to buy it for yourself!
Don't risk getting the same old cologne

Been watching more episodes and I've fallen in love with this series!

MickeyMac · 11-25-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

Oh comedyfreak--it's a must! you will be delighted!! Shoot, I've learned a long time ago, if you really want something, you have to buy it for yourself!
Don't risk getting the same old cologne

Been watching more episodes and I've fallen in love with this series!

Easier said than done

I just wish I had the funds to go out and buy all the TV shows DVD sets taht I like.

Jude The Obscure · 11-25-2008, 08:54 PM

Well I'm not saying I buy every set--I save via gift certificates through surveys and reward programs. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have 3/4 of the collection I have now.

Sheesh......

honeybea · 11-26-2008, 12:10 PM

I always put them on my Christmas lists, birthday list, Mother's day lists. I think my childrten have finally got the message, I don't want "stuff" and dust collectors, I want old tv show dvd's. This is something I enjoy and want and it's just for me. I hope they release season 2 soon. They were releasing "The Real McCoys" at a fast rate but suddenly stopped after season 3. I know it's an old show, but when they first started, they said they were committed to all 6 seasons. I sure hope Donna Reed does all seasons as I will definitely be getting them all.

MickeyMac · 11-26-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

Well I'm not saying I buy every set--I save via gift certificates through surveys and reward programs. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have 3/4 of the collection I have now.

Sheesh......

I would well I would buy all the TV show DVD sets of the programs I like. It beats what they are showing on television now.

Jude The Obscure · 11-27-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by honeybea

I always put them on my Christmas lists, birthday list, Mother's day lists. I think my childrten have finally got the message, I don't want "stuff" and dust collectors, I want old tv show dvd's. This is something I enjoy and want and it's just for me. I hope they release season 2 soon. They were releasing "The Real McCoys" at a fast rate but suddenly stopped after season 3. I know it's an old show, but when they first started, they said they were committed to all 6 seasons. I sure hope Donna Reed does all seasons as I will definitely be getting them all.

Well Arts Alliance America is committed to doing all the seasons owned by the Donna Reed estate, which is the majority of the seasons. I'm not sure if Sony still owns/controls the last 2 seasons. Maybe someone else can answer that.

honeybea · 11-27-2008, 07:46 PM

I sure hope the do them all. I'm almost through the first season and there was about 5 episodes I don't have and didn't remember ever seeing. I really love this show!

Jude The Obscure · 11-27-2008, 09:03 PM

Watched more episodes today including the Thanksgiving episode (A Guest in the House) and A Very Merry Christmas (TV Land used to show this on its Merrython a few years back). I'm so pleased with this show and how rewarding it has been watching it.

11-14-2008, 01:26 PM	#1
Madame X Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,831	Give Donna a Try! I am enjoying watching season one after a long time. I am reminded of why I liked this show in the first place: good characters/actors. Paul Petersen and Shelley Fabares are great as siblings Jeff and Mary. Their dialog and behavior is the most realistic for shows of this type. Their cutdowns aimed at each other remind me of the days with my younger brothers. Jeff is all boy: witty, active, loud, mischievious. Mary is a typical teen girl: self-absorbed, whiny, preening and insecure. Both kids are loving and respectful. Of course, Donna is perfect, but she can wear jeans while cleaning the house (unlike June Cleaver), and get annoyed with the kids and Alex at times. She is the rock of the family. Alex is a great dad and husband. He is handsome and also provides a comedic element without being slapsticky. The addition of his medical practice being in the house adds charm and extended storylines and makes this sitcom unique. I recommend this show if you like family sitcoms of the 50s/60s.

11-25-2008, 11:34 AM	#7
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,059	I put this on my christmas list, if I don't get it I'll buy it myself.
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11-14-2008, 09:40 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	Yeah call it wholesome if you must, but I totally dig this show.

11-16-2008, 01:28 PM	#4
honeybea Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 06, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 503	I'm about half way through the first season and love that the shows aren't edited. It's a great show and I hope they do all the seasons.

11-19-2008, 11:40 PM	#5
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Just watched the first episode today.....I never got to see Donna Reed in syndication as a child and my exposure to it on Nick at Nite was limited so this is in essence, a brand new series for me and I really enjoyed it. I'll be watching more of season 1 as time goes on. Just wished I had more free time to give towards classic TV!

11-20-2008, 06:25 PM	#6
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	I first saw this show on Nick at Nite, and watched it all the time. They first aired this when I was 12 and stopped showing it about the time I got out of high school, so I sorta grew up with this show. Sadly I have not seen it since. I am going to have to request this from my library.

11-25-2008, 06:19 PM	#8
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Oh comedyfreak--it's a must! you will be delighted!! Shoot, I've learned a long time ago, if you really want something, you have to buy it for yourself! Don't risk getting the same old cologne Been watching more episodes and I've fallen in love with this series!

11-25-2008, 08:54 PM	#10
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Well I'm not saying I buy every set--I save via gift certificates through surveys and reward programs. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have 3/4 of the collection I have now. Sheesh......

11-26-2008, 12:10 PM	#11
honeybea Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 06, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 503	I always put them on my Christmas lists, birthday list, Mother's day lists. I think my childrten have finally got the message, I don't want "stuff" and dust collectors, I want old tv show dvd's. This is something I enjoy and want and it's just for me. I hope they release season 2 soon. They were releasing "The Real McCoys" at a fast rate but suddenly stopped after season 3. I know it's an old show, but when they first started, they said they were committed to all 6 seasons. I sure hope Donna Reed does all seasons as I will definitely be getting them all.

11-27-2008, 07:46 PM	#14
honeybea Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 06, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 503	I sure hope the do them all. I'm almost through the first season and there was about 5 episodes I don't have and didn't remember ever seeing. I really love this show!

11-27-2008, 09:03 PM	#15
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Watched more episodes today including the Thanksgiving episode (A Guest in the House) and A Very Merry Christmas (TV Land used to show this on its Merrython a few years back). I'm so pleased with this show and how rewarding it has been watching it.