The Donna Reed Show premiered September 24, 1958 on ABC, and has remained a family sitcom favorite ever since. The show's story places the Stone family in the fictional Midwestern small town of Hilldale, where Donna encounters typical family problems and life experiences. Whether it's hosting a dinner party for friends, catering to her husband's needs, or reveling in the activities of her children, the perfect housewife does it all with style and grace.