Mary Owen: A Conversation About Her Mom, Donna Reed
Feisty Side of Fifty
English - June 10, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPersonal Journals Society & Culture baby boomers women over 50 bestselling authors actors healthy aging aging with attitude boomer women Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
At this time in our lives, few things can give us boomers greater pleasure than a spirited walk down memory lane. For the first TV generation, the memories of those early shows and the stars who created them hold a special place in our hearts. And that’s why you will want to be sure to hear what our guest has to share.
Mary Owen is the real life daughter of one of our all-time favorite TV moms, Donna Reed. Donna initially made her name and her career starring in some of the most important films of the 1940s and ‘50s, most notably It’s a Wonderful Life and From Here to Eternity. But Donna’s life and legacy went far beyond her roles on both the big and the small screens. She was an inspiration, an activist and a role model for the decency, compassion and values of America’s heartland.
Mary joins us to share all about the lesser known, but truly memorable aspects of the life of her mom, Donna Reed. You won’t want to miss this conversation about a beloved icon of our time!