Nothing But the Truth

Episode aired Jan 14, 1959
TV-G
30m

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6.9/10

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Donna Reed, Carl Betz, and Charles Herbert in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

Comedy Family

David Barker, who had previously spent Thanksgiving with the Stones, decides he would like to visit them again. He tells them that it's his birthday even though it's actually not for several... Read allDavid Barker, who had previously spent Thanksgiving with the Stones, decides he would like to visit them again. He tells them that it's his birthday even though it's actually not for several more months.David Barker, who had previously spent Thanksgiving with the Stones, decides he would like to visit them again. He tells them that it's his birthday even though it's actually not for several more months.

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The Truth About Lying

Donna (Donna Reed) receives an unexpected call from Charles Herbert (as David Barker), who enjoyed spending his Thanksgiving with the Stones (see Episode #10, "Guest in the House"). "That problem child," as Mary (Shelley Fabares) describes him, makes up a story about being lonely on his birthday. Of course, Donna arranges for Alex (Carl Betz) to pick the boy up, for birthday celebration with the Stones. After Jeff (Paul Peterson) gets in trouble for lying (he shot his "air rifle" haphazardly), young Herbert hears Mary say, "People who tell lies don't go to Heaven." Staying in Jeff's convenient extra bed, Herbert confesses his lie to Jeff, and considers an eternity in Hell...

Inviting Charles Herbert back on the show was a wise move. This episode, understandably, comes up a little short when compared to the first; but, Mr. Herbert's little "David" is always welcome. Oscar Rudolph's direction shows some flair, also. The subject matter may seem a little heavy for children watching in 1959, but writer John Whedon and Ms. Reed lighten up on the prospect of going to Hell for lying.

***** Nothing But the Truth (1/14/59) Oscar Rudolph ~ Donna Reed, Charles Herbert, Paul Peterson