The Donna Reed Show The Grateful Patient (Season 1, Episode 32)
TV-G
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Donna Reed Show

The Grateful Patient (Season 1, Episode 32)

TV-G

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

When the Stones get the chance to triple their money in a land deal, Donna and the kids start planning on how they'll spend the windfall. Alex urges caution to no avail.

Director

Oscar Rudolph

Writers

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

Producer

Tony Owen

Cinematographer

Gert Andersen

Editor

Fredrick Y. Smith

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 29, 1959

Release date

Apr 29, 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)
Kathleen Freeman Mrs. Celia Wilgus Mrs. Celia Wilgus See fewer	The Blues Brothers (1980)
Howard McNear Wilbur Wilgus Wilbur Wilgus See fewer	The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
Jack Straw Mr. Alexander Mr. Alexander See fewer	The Pajama Game (1957)