The Donna Reed Show: Freeing The Housewife One Episode At A Time
Reed Shunned the Industry
After walking away from “The Donna Reed Show,” the show’s star decided to avoid a new series, refused to appear in guest spots on other shows, and shunned Hollywood films because she hated the way they depicted women as vapid. She was a trendsetter for women characters and wanted to make sure her views on strong, independent women remained untainted.
