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S2·E8 Nothing Like a Good Book

Episode
Season 2, Episode 8
Air Date
November 12, 1959
Runtime
30 minutes
Director
Oscar Rudolph
Writer
John Whedon
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 12, 1959 30 min
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Synopsis

Donna mistakenly accepts an invitation to 'culture vulture' Lydia Langley's cocktail party, at which Lydia mentions that she also conducts a book discussion group. She goads Donna into joining it and then reporting on Tolstoy's "War and Peace" at her first meeting. Donna then attempts to immerse the whole family in culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 8 of The Donna Reed Show air?

Season 2, Episode 8 ('Nothing Like a Good Book') originally aired on November 12, 1959.

How long is Season 2 Episode 8 ('Nothing Like a Good Book')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in The Donna Reed Show Season 2 Episode 8?

Donna mistakenly accepts an invitation to 'culture vulture' Lydia Langley's cocktail party, at which Lydia mentions that she also conducts a book discussion group. She goads Donna into joining it and then reporting on Tolstoy's "War and Peace" at her first meeting. Donna then attempts to immerse the...

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