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Vibrant, increasingly lovely teen fave Shelley Fabares withstood the test of time by transitioning successfully into adult parts unlike many of her 1960s "teen queen" peers who faded quickly into the memory books. She was born Michele Marie Fabares on January 19, 1944, in sunny Santa Monica, California. As the niece of singer/comedienne Nanette Fabray, she was indoctrinated early into the show biz life.
Teen-idol status came with her coming-of-age role as the ever-wholesome daughter Mary Stone on "The Donna Reed Show" (1958), a part she played for five seasons before embarking on a more grown-up film career. During the run of the classic sitcom, she and TV "brother" Paul Petersen grew so popular that they sprinted to adjoining pop singing celebrity, although both admitted that their vocal talents were limited. Shelley especially enjoyed a #1 Billboard hit with the breathy, sultry-edged "Johnny Angel." The character of Mary Stone was gently phased out of the show as her character "left for college."
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Added: 15th October 2007
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Posted By: Sophia |
 
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One of my favorite songs from the 1960s. Sure beats the stuff that allegedly passes for music today, doesn't it?
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Posted by: Teresa on 2007-10-16
look how nervous Donna Reed looks!
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Oh wow, I just went to find a recent photo of Donna Reed and just found out she passed in 1986 at the age of 64.
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I can't see a picture or a clip of Donna reed without thinking of It's A Wonderful Life.
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Posted by: Kbug on 2008-08-07
What a great song and Donna Reed was so beautiful! I agree with you Lava, I can't see her without thinking of Mary Bailey.
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