The Donna Reed Show The First Child (Season 2, Episode 5)
TV-G
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Donna Reed Show

The First Child (Season 2, Episode 5)

TV-G

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

After a nervous couple have their first baby, Alex can hardly get any sleep or spend any time with the family because of their constant cries for help.

Director

Oscar Rudolph

Writers

Nate Monaster (written by) | William Roberts (creator)

Producer

Tony Owen

Cinematographer

Gert Andersen

Editor

Richard Fantl

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 15, 1959

Release date

Oct 15, 1959 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
7 cast members

Name	Known for
Donna Reed Donna Stone Donna Stone See fewer	It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Carl Betz Dr. Alex Stone Dr. Alex Stone See fewer	Judd for the Defense (1967)
Shelley Fabares Mary Stone Mary Stone See fewer	The Donna Reed Show (1958)
Paul Petersen Jeff Stone Jeff Stone See fewer	The Donna Reed Show (1958)
Alice Backes Mrs. Brandon Mrs. Brandon See fewer	Gable and Lombard (1976)
Dave Willock Mr. Brandon Mr. Brandon See fewer	Queen of Outer Space (1958)
Jack Bryan Manager Manager See fewer	Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)