My ex was Paul's cousin, and so, while we were dating he asked me if I'd like to meet him! After I came to, I grabbed his shirt collar and told him he better not be teasing me. Turns out he wasn't. We went to his home on Mulholland drive and had dinner with him and his family. He came in the door not long after we arrived and gave a shout out to his mom, "Mom, I'm home!" JUST LIKE on the Donna Reed show!!!!! He was exactly like he was on the program! I was star struck for weeks afterward! He really is a nice guy.
I lost my dad in 1998 and I play this song on fathers day every year in tribute to him. I still remember watching the original episode when it was shown. This was a favorite show of mine when I was growing up in the 50's and 60's. It still makes me tear up when I play this episode after all these years. This is by far the best song about fathers.
This song is almost like a religious experience. Who said there was no depth to tv programs back on those days? This was heart warming, emotional, and "real." I will always love this recording...
Wow--even Carl Betz is having a hard time from crying as Paul is singing to him. It doesn't look like Carl is acting here. All that beautiful energy coming at him is hard to contain. Wow!!!!
This song 🎵 reminds me of my Dad who died in 2020 and it makes me sad 😥. I had a great Dad and I loved him very much. He was always there when I needed him. I love this song 🎵. I was young when The Donna Reed show came out. It still plays on KICUD I have cable TV. If anyone has Comcast it is channel 180. I think it comes out in the morning at 8am Monday thru Friday.
@@bradjennings3334 time goes fast.....my dad passed when i was 28.......he was 54.....now im 70......and i still miss him terribly, wishing he were here.
@@skytaylor1437 how do you do it? My dad is my hero. Now I have a teenage son that I am afraid he doesn’t care about me that same way. It’s a different world now.
Great performance by both actors, and there is real emotion there. Paul said in an interview that Carl Betz (and Donna Reed) were very nurturing to him and the other kids. And according to his official website Paul "completely identified with the song because of his own father-son relationship and because of his great love for Betz".
Happy Father's Day everyone. And to my Dad who let go of life nearly a year ago today. You will live forever in my spirit, the air i breathe, the sun's rays, and the moon's light. RIP
My father passed away in 2007. I still miss him. I know I will see him again in heaven. Once, I told my dad I hated him after a bad argument. That same day, I felt so bad for saying that to my father. I asked his forgiveness. He forgave me. We both cried. We had our share of loud arguments. But this one got out of control. I was so enraged with him. It took me all day to cool off. My father sacrificed for me to have a good life. The lesson is: let your anger go and seek forgiveness.
I'm "My Dad's" daughter. I lost him on New Year's eve, 2000, from this earth.....& even tho' I'm not his son, I love to play this over & over - especially on his birthday (May 17th - today) so I can remember how much he loved me & I him. I saw this program the first time it aired on TV. It was a wonderful program then, & I love watching this now - - just sayin'.
Dad died from cancer in 1992. He was often strict, but raised me in a way I wouldn't want changed one bit. I can't help but get emotional whenever I hear this song -- usually on Sirius XM, but it's great that I found it here, too. Rest in peace, Dad...
I don't know what was going on in their lives, but I don't think Paul Peterson is only acting at the end of the song. It's too real. he is obviously feeling great emotion, which is what makes this a truly memorable clip. I'd love to hear an interview with him about making this episode.
I first heard this song over the airways a few years back, it's truly a magical song. The words through out are true about my dad & the way I feel towards him. He is turning 60 on the 15th Sept and I often think were has time gone, I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful dad who sacrificed so much for his family. Now here is a man........ I love you dad and proud to be your son.
I ONLY HOPE WHEN MY SON AND DAUGHTER MANY YEARS FROM KNOW.. WHEN I AM NO LONGER ON THIS PLANET.. HAVE THE PRIDE FOR ME THIS SONG PROJECTS FOR ME AS A DAD.. ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING !!!! THANKS FOR THIS UPLOAD YOU ARE DOING FATHERS EVERY WHERE A GREAT THING......
I have loved this song as a young girl even if it was a son singing it to his dad, I always thought of my dad, Today is 40 years that my dad has passed away, and I come in here to listen to this again, in his memory. R I. P Frank Kelly love you forever and you are always in my heart.
My brother Marty got up and sang it at our dad’s funeral mass in 2002. When I got to work a couple weeks later, my friend said there wasn’t a dry eye in the church. I still get choked up if I listen to it on UA-cam.
my dad has been gone for almost 30 years and I still miss him, He was my hero. He only had one picture in his wallet and that was of me and him. He would love to give big bear hugs to everyone. I would give anything to have just 5 more minutes with him as near the end he developed alzhiemers and he didn't know who most of us were. He kept on ,looking for his mother who died in 1969 he died in 1993 . He never got to see any of his grandchildren get married . He would have loved all of them
I love that show. Carl Betz is is sooooo handsome, Donna Reed is beautiful and they were wonderful actors. Shelly and Paul both sang in the show. This still brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful. Thanks for uploading.
Lost my dad to cancer in 2005. Yesterday we laid to rest my father-in-law. I can honestly say that I have been lucky to have two of the best dads anyone could hope for and only hope I have been as good a father and fahther-in -law as they were.
Paul grew up to be the life long friend of Johnnie Crawford, and never stopped being his friend. Support Johnnie Crawford in his home today as he cannot remember us , as we remember Paul and Johnnie Crawford from the 50's and early 60's.
In 1967 I joined the Army to follow in my fathers foot steps as a Medic. He was very proud of me and was there when I returned from Vietnam. My dad passed away three years before I retired and he never had a chance to see me retire.
To my Dad. My World War two Hero. Involved in one of the greatest U.S. Army invasions The Battle of Guadalcanal 1942. Over 7,000 soldiers died. My dad made it through. Then he was involved in the Invasion and Liberation at the Battle of the Philippines 1944, 16,000 Army dead and he survived that too. My dad came back really messed up with PTSD. It was he'll on earth growing up and I never understood as a child. But then I grew up and the Vietnam War came. Then I understood. My dad passed away 1990 age 74. I loved him dearly. I honor you today Fathers Day 2019. I am age 73.
I never heard this song before, but it's beautiful. I always wonder what it would have been like to grow up with a real dad. It's always been an awesome thing for me to hear a kid say, "dad", or see a dad holding hands with his daughter, or son. I guess it's something I'll always notice. Thanks for sharing.
How sweet, Dorene. You know you have a "dad," a true Father in heaven who loves you beyond what you can imagine. I know it's not what you were talking about, but it's true. May God bless you.
This episode touched on a timeless subject: a parent's division of time between work and family & the hurt feelings that can occur when work is too often dominant. For anyone who never saw the episode -- or The Donna Reed Show for that matter -- Alex, played by Carl Betz, is a pediatrician who's called away on an emergency and misses Jeff's performance in a school production, leading up to this final scene. I remember the original broadcast well; thank you so much for uploading this.
Great video and song by Barry Mann & Cynthia Weill. The same great writers of You've lost That Loving Feeling and other hits.I miss my dad and this song brings tears to my eyes,God bless you Dad & all Dads living and deceased.
remember this song from my youth and it makes my eyes fill with tears. My dad was in the navy during WW2 and was on the battleship Oklahoma on Dec 7th, 1941 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. The Oklahoma and the Arizona were the only 2 battleships destroyed that day (the Arizona lost over 1000 men). I remember when I was in the 6th or 7th grade I asked my dad when he first realized that they were being attacked (he was below deck at that time). He said "well, they came over the ships loud speakers and shouted "we are under attack by Japanese dive bombers...this is no fucking drill!" I had never heard my dad use that word before and never heard him use it again. Being a little naïve I then asked "wow...they had that word back then?" He just chuckled and said "well sure." It's appropriate that I post this here now, though I doubt few will ever see it because my dad's side of the family is having a reunion next week that my wife and I will be attending. My only surviving uncle will be there and he is in poor health. Another amazing fact about my dad's family is that he had 16 brothers and sisters. The first child died when he was 6 years old but the rest lived well into their adult years. I will end this story now with a little trivia question for you. Do you know who the first president was that was born in a hospital? The answer might surprise you!
I'm a proud father of a one and a half year old girl. This has been our song since she was in the intensive care unit when she was born. My biggest blessing.
I remember watching this show when I was about 10, Jeff looked so mature and grown up way back then, a big guy to me then, in this video I can't believe how young he looks, as if only a couple years older then me. Donna was still an Angel, but the father, wow, what a cool looking man, as a 10 year old I didn't notice this, no wonder the show was loved by adults too. And the song, it is right up there with BJ Thomas hit MAMA, two great songs that should live on forever and both should be played much more on Mothers Day and Fathers Day!
Hi Sharon, you sure get around. Jeff's sister in the show Shelley Fabares had a big song in 1962 titled Johnny Angel. I had the 45 record way back then, it had goldish paper. Shelley sang another song called "Big Star" at the end of another Donna Reed Show. I liked it as much as Johnny Angel but it wasn't as popular. I guess they got the idea to sang these songs at the end of The Donna Reed Show because Ricky Nelson used to close out the show Ozzie and Harriet with a song back in the early 60's.
My Dad died in 1970 and I still grieve like it was yesterday. I Loved Him so much and wished my Children would have much love like I had for my Dad. I Love you Dad
This wonderful melody is for my dad, now he's 95 walking slow as never and dropping his food when he eats , I love my dad and I hope this year ends with happiness and start 2021 with the right foot and forget about this sad year. My dad never got sick in 85 years that I remember because he was always strong and healthy but now with all those years on his back he depends more in me and had to stop working to take care of him and my mom .. Love your mom and dad and don't ever put them in those houses for senior it's a shame and remember that is the four commandment from Jehovah our God and father. And no I'm not a JW
Sometimes we fought, many times we had opposing opinions especially when I was a teenager. I was going off in every direction; exploring what came my way. Dad struggled to keep me grounded and sound. Now, older, I see what he was doing for me; I see it so clearly. My dad is now gone and I miss him more than anyone else.
I can still see "Pops" cutting the lawn in his Bermudas, White-T and his Army Shoes with black socks! He was every Man I'd ever hoped to be! R.I.P. Pops!
Thank you for uploading this. I was looking for a song to help me release some tears as I found out today that my almost 95 yr old Dad, who has been in outstanding health, has been diagnosed with melanoma, stage 4. I had to be strong and not break down, and then when I was alone I couldn't, and this did it for me. Again, thank you...
I never got to know my dad as alcohol turned him into something else, once in awhile my Dad would surface and that man was amazing and loving. RIP Dad.
this clip is one of my favorites. my dad used to love that era. those movies plus the song that describes how i felt for my old man. i miss him so much .
Wow. I remember seeing this when it first aired about 1962, around the same time as "Johnny Angel." I was 7 years old and never missed the Donna Reed Show. It was a lot different back then.
a lot of us "boomers" feel this way about our dads - they were a different breed, weren't they? i hope to pass along to my grandsons my dad's sense of honor. if my dad shook you hand, or even SAID that he was going to do something, you could carve it in granite. that's a trait that has gone by the wayside, unfortunately.
This song and Johnny Angel really highlights how excellent Donna Reed and Alex Betz were actors in how the reactions in their facials expressions . I also recall seeing this song on the show when it appeared and I also found it quite moving. Alas none of my kids have ever expressed that level of emotion to me :-(
This is a classic episode that I have in my library. also the one when Shelley sings Johnny Angel. The people,I mean,idiots, that are posting negative comments have no clue. Thanks for uploading.
I always liked this song, it reminds me of my dad, he always did what needed to be done to raise a couple of good kids, taught them responsibility and how to raise their own good kids. You're gone now dad for too long. Over 30 years and you still for as long as I live will always get flowers year round. In the whole time that he was on this earth, I never saw him lose his temper and only had to spank me once. He cried the whole time while he was giving me a spanking that I deserved.
I cried the first time it played on TV, and now again at 71 years old.
My ex was Paul's cousin, and so, while we were dating he asked me if I'd like to meet him! After I came to, I grabbed his shirt collar and told him he better not be teasing me. Turns out he wasn't. We went to his home on Mulholland drive and had dinner with him and his family.
He came in the door not long after we arrived and gave a shout out to his mom, "Mom, I'm home!" JUST LIKE on the Donna Reed show!!!!! He was exactly like he was on the program! I was star struck for weeks afterward! He really is a nice guy.
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@@mbs0710 Just saw that episode too. Love when this happens
@@thomasskaiaa9366 haha yesss (:
Yup same here
exactly
I lost my dad in 1998 and I play this song on fathers day every year in tribute to him. I still remember watching the original episode when it was shown. This was a favorite show of mine when I was growing up in the 50's and 60's. It still makes me tear up when I play this episode after all these years. This is by far the best song about fathers.
This song is almost like a religious experience. Who said there was no depth to tv programs back on those days? This was heart warming, emotional, and "real." I will always love this recording...
guilfordcigarman just change dad to pope priest or pastor and it gets real for the religiously abused.
@@kirstenbaisner215 how dim. i do believe he used "religious" in a poetic sense .
Saw it that night on the Donna Reed show and was very moved ever since. My Dad died early...I'm 70 now!!!
@@kirstenbaisner215 How crass and shameful of you.
Not every religious experience revolves around someone's unfortunate abuse experience at the hands of a religious figure.
😭😭😭😭😭 So so touching. I don't know how Carl kept from breaking down because he knew Paul really meant what he was singing to him.
Wow--even Carl Betz is having a hard time from crying as Paul is singing to him. It doesn't look like Carl is acting here. All that beautiful energy coming at him is hard to contain. Wow!!!!
This song 🎵 reminds me of my Dad who died in 2020 and it makes me sad 😥. I had a great Dad and I loved him very much. He was always there when I needed him. I love this song 🎵. I was young when The Donna Reed show came out. It still plays on KICUD I have cable TV. If anyone has Comcast it is channel 180. I think it comes out in the morning at 8am Monday thru Friday.
quite a lump in my throat, my dads gone for 40 years and this song makes time stand still, can see my dad in front of me now
Jim Church your blessed..
My dad had cancer in 1985, the 3 years we had he became my best friend died in 1987 this one and father & son by Cat Stephens were my favorite.
I can’t imagine my dad gone for a day, let alone 40 years.
@@bradjennings3334 time goes fast.....my dad passed when i was 28.......he was 54.....now im 70......and i still miss him terribly, wishing he were here.
@@skytaylor1437 how do you do it? My dad is my hero. Now I have a teenage son that I am afraid he doesn’t care about me that same way. It’s a different world now.
The way " Jeff" looked at his " Dad" spoke volumes. Beautiful reminders. Happy Fathers Day 2022.
Great performance by both actors, and there is real emotion there. Paul said in an interview that Carl Betz (and Donna Reed) were very nurturing to him and the other kids. And according to his official website Paul "completely identified with the song because of his own father-son relationship and because of his great love for Betz".
This has got me crying....I love and miss you so much, Dad. This song is for you.
Happy Father's Day everyone. And to my Dad who let go of life nearly a year ago today. You will live forever in my spirit, the air i breathe, the sun's rays, and the moon's light. RIP
miss mine too lost mine 26 years ago
Ditto! RIP DAD.
Buried my Dad on Dec.13, 2021. He was 92 years old and I'm 72 but he's still my Dad and I miss him more every day.
@@jerryjustice8803 mine died a day before that
Carl betz was amazing..he was really touched letting his tears flow freely..something you didnt see alot of men do back then.
My father passed away in 2007. I still miss him. I know I will see him again in heaven. Once, I told my dad I hated him after a bad argument. That same day, I felt so bad for saying that to my father. I asked his forgiveness. He forgave me. We both cried. We had our share of loud arguments. But this one got out of control. I was so enraged with him. It took me all day to cool off. My father sacrificed for me to have a good life. The lesson is: let your anger go and seek forgiveness.
I'm "My Dad's" daughter. I lost him on New Year's eve, 2000, from this earth.....& even tho' I'm not his son, I love to play this over & over - especially on his birthday (May 17th - today) so I can remember how much he loved me & I him. I saw this program the first time it aired on TV. It was a wonderful program then, & I love watching this now - - just sayin'.
Dad died from cancer in 1992. He was often strict, but raised me in a way I wouldn't want changed one bit. I can't help but get emotional whenever I hear this song -- usually on Sirius XM, but it's great that I found it here, too.
Rest in peace, Dad...
I don't know what was going on in their lives, but I don't think Paul Peterson is only acting at the end of the song. It's too real. he is obviously feeling great emotion, which is what makes this a truly memorable clip. I'd love to hear an interview with him about making this episode.
I'm glad you shared it! I love this song. I had a good cry listening to it.
Hello Diane, How are you doing?
Anyone here from f is for family 👀😢
yep this songs pretty good tbh
Yeah, it made me think of my dad who passed away in 2014, had to look it up
Yup!
Who else cut onions before this?
How the fuck u know:)
I first heard this song over the airways a few years back, it's truly a magical song. The words through out are true about my dad & the way I feel towards him. He is turning 60 on the 15th Sept and I often think were has time gone, I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful dad who sacrificed so much for his family. Now here is a man........
I love you dad and proud to be your son.
i'm 75, 12 years ago my father passed and i always loved this song - it was played at his funeral!
Still can't lisen to this song without my eyes filling up,will always miss u Dad,we with meet again someday,for now thou give mom a hug for me.❤️
I ONLY HOPE WHEN MY SON AND DAUGHTER MANY YEARS FROM KNOW.. WHEN I AM NO LONGER ON THIS PLANET.. HAVE THE PRIDE FOR ME THIS SONG PROJECTS FOR ME AS A DAD.. ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING !!!! THANKS FOR THIS UPLOAD YOU ARE DOING FATHERS EVERY WHERE A GREAT THING......
I have loved this song as a young girl even if it was a son singing it to his dad, I always thought of my dad, Today is 40 years that my dad has passed away, and I come in here to listen to this again, in his memory. R I. P Frank Kelly love you forever and you are always in my heart.
My brother Marty got up and sang it at our dad’s funeral mass in 2002. When I got to work a couple weeks later, my friend said there wasn’t a dry eye in the church. I still get choked up if I listen to it on UA-cam.
I was 12 days old when this was filmed. I lost my Dad on Monday and this song and the words within it sum up how I feel about him. RIP Dad
my dad has been gone for almost 30 years and I still miss him, He was my hero. He only had one picture in his wallet and that was of me and him. He would love to give big bear hugs to everyone. I would give anything to have just 5 more minutes with him as near the end he developed alzhiemers and he didn't know who most of us were. He kept on ,looking for his mother who died in 1969 he died in 1993 . He never got to see any of his grandchildren get married . He would have loved all of them
I love that show. Carl Betz is is sooooo handsome, Donna Reed is beautiful and they were wonderful actors. Shelly and Paul both sang in the show. This still brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful. Thanks for uploading.
Carl B was the Jon Hamm of his generation...
Lost my dad to cancer in 2005. Yesterday we laid to rest my father-in-law. I can honestly say that I have been lucky to have two of the best dads anyone could hope for and only hope I have been as good a father and fahther-in -law as they were.
Paul grew up to be the life long friend of Johnnie Crawford, and never stopped being his friend. Support Johnnie Crawford in his home today as he cannot remember us , as we remember Paul and Johnnie Crawford from the 50's and early 60's.
So beautiful. Makes me think of my daddy. Tears 😢
what a cool song! He sings beautifully.
In 1967 I joined the Army to follow in my fathers foot steps as a Medic. He was very proud of me and was there when I returned from Vietnam. My dad passed away three years before I retired and he never had a chance to see me retire.
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To my Dad. My World War two Hero. Involved in one of the greatest U.S. Army invasions The Battle of Guadalcanal 1942. Over 7,000 soldiers died. My dad made it through. Then he was involved in the Invasion and Liberation at the Battle of the Philippines 1944, 16,000 Army dead and he survived that too. My dad came back really messed up with PTSD. It was he'll on earth growing up and I never understood as a child. But then I grew up and the Vietnam War came. Then I understood. My dad passed away 1990 age 74. I loved him dearly. I honor you today Fathers Day 2019. I am age 73.
My grandma was a girl when this first played. We just lost my grandpa, and she wanted to share this with Mom and my Aunt.
Tears just flowing...
My Father Just Passed This Morning This Song Always Makes Me Think Of Him
I never heard this song before, but it's beautiful. I always wonder what it would have been like to grow up with a real dad. It's always been an awesome thing for me to hear a kid say, "dad", or see a dad holding hands with his daughter, or son. I guess it's something I'll always notice. Thanks for sharing.
+Dorene Mellene me too cause i wish i could do it again
How sweet, Dorene. You know you have a "dad," a true Father in heaven who loves you beyond what you can imagine. I know it's not what you were talking about, but it's true. May God bless you.
I saw this when it first came out on the Donna Reed Show. I tear up when ever i see this. I miss my dad.
BTW It definiely brought tears to my eyes. I miss my DAD more than I can say and also miss my FATHER-IN-LAW. Both were amazing men.
Have always loved this song...makes me think of my dad. Kinda chokes me up still at 58.
This episode touched on a timeless subject: a parent's division of time between work and family & the hurt feelings that can occur when work is too often dominant. For anyone who never saw the episode -- or The Donna Reed Show for that matter -- Alex, played by Carl Betz, is a pediatrician who's called away on an emergency and misses Jeff's performance in a school production, leading up to this final scene. I remember the original broadcast well; thank you so much for uploading this.
Great video and song by Barry Mann & Cynthia Weill. The same great writers of You've lost That Loving Feeling and other hits.I miss my dad and this song brings tears to my eyes,God bless you Dad & all Dads living and deceased.
Lost my dad just over a year ago, first fathers day I didn.t talk to him. Thanks for posting this video, special to me.
remember this song from my youth and it makes my eyes fill with tears. My dad was in the navy during WW2 and was on the battleship Oklahoma on Dec 7th, 1941 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. The Oklahoma and the Arizona were the only 2 battleships destroyed that day (the Arizona lost over 1000 men). I remember when I was in the 6th or 7th grade I asked my dad when he first realized that they were being attacked (he was below deck at that time). He said "well, they came over the ships loud speakers and shouted "we are under attack by Japanese dive bombers...this is no fucking drill!" I had never heard my dad use that word before and never heard him use it again. Being a little naïve I then asked "wow...they had that word back then?" He just chuckled and said "well sure." It's appropriate that I post this here now, though I doubt few will ever see it because my dad's side of the family is having a reunion next week that my wife and I will be attending. My only surviving uncle will be there and he is in poor health. Another amazing fact about my dad's family is that he had 16 brothers and sisters. The first child died when he was 6 years old but the rest lived well into their adult years. I will end this story now with a little trivia question for you. Do you know who the first president was that was born in a hospital? The answer might surprise you!
Fantastic clip from a fantastic show.
Oh my goodness!!!! I just wanted to see pics of Paul and Carl, got a crush on both of them, lol, brought tears!~
Hello Karen, How are you doing?
Hello Karen, How are you doing?
Great song. So much deep meaning great production. If you had a great dad like I did you will understand.
I have watched this countless times, and only just now, did I notice the tear roll down Carl Betz's face at 2:15 I wish I could see the whole episode.
Yep, memories of the 20th century, when life was better, simpler, and we were a little more human, humane, and kind. I did see the full episode.
im sure i saw it, i was so in love with Paul Peterson, but i do have the 45, i treasure it , love this song, but now it makes my tears roll
Oh, yes, I had the biggest crush on Paul Peterson, too! What girl didn't? I remember the entire episode. What a great series!
i did see it. it was very sad. I felt that way about my dad.The part about feeling 10 feet tall.
you can get the episode just go to
Oldies.com
look up The Donna Reed Shows
I'm a proud father of a one and a half year old girl. This has been our song since she was in the intensive care unit when she was born. My biggest blessing.
I remember watching this show when I was about 10, Jeff looked so mature and grown up way back then, a big guy to me then, in this video I can't believe how young he looks, as if only a couple years older then me. Donna was still an Angel, but the father, wow, what a cool looking man, as a 10 year old I didn't notice this, no wonder the show was loved by adults too. And the song, it is right up there with BJ Thomas hit MAMA, two great songs that should live on forever and both should be played much more on Mothers Day and Fathers Day!
hi alan-i saw this on donna reed too/
Hi Sharon, you sure get around. Jeff's sister in the show Shelley Fabares had a big song in 1962 titled Johnny Angel. I had the 45 record way back then, it had goldish paper. Shelley sang another song called "Big Star" at the end of another Donna Reed Show. I liked it as much as Johnny Angel but it wasn't as popular. I guess they got the idea to sang these songs at the end of The Donna Reed Show because Ricky Nelson used to close out the show Ozzie and Harriet with a song back in the early 60's.
they were the good ole days'
My Dad died in 1970 and I still grieve like it was yesterday. I Loved Him so much and wished my Children would have much love like I had for my Dad. I Love you Dad
I still remember this episode some 57 years later and will NEVER forget MY Dad. Dad passed in August 1994; wish I had him back.
I'm 68 and I am from a time when I understood a song like this and the same goes for today 2017. I am getting old but some things like this never do.
My dad passed on November 26, 2007 and I sang this to him at his funeral .... Carmen J Severino I miss you...... Happy Father's Day in heaven
Today is Thanksgiving and I'm watching this and being very grateful for having the type of Father that I had; A little strict, but solid as a rock!!!
I was 10 when this episode showed and I loved it then--so pure a love for a father...I still love it.
Hello Laura, How are you doing?
What are you trying to do me? I cry every time I hear this song. Beautiful, beautiful song. I miss my own father so much it makes me cry.....:(
This wonderful melody is for my dad, now he's 95 walking slow as never and dropping his food when he eats , I love my dad and I hope this year ends with happiness and start 2021 with the right foot and forget about this sad year.
My dad never got sick in 85 years that I remember because he was always strong and healthy but now with all those years on his back he depends more in me and had to stop working to take care of him and my mom ..
Love your mom and dad and don't ever put them in those houses for senior it's a shame and remember that is the four commandment from Jehovah our God and father. And no I'm not a JW
Love is song! My Dad baseball player, fishing partner, always there standing tall and teaching us right from wrong!
Love you Dad, Forever!
I sang that for my dad many moons ago at a HS band dance...still means the same today as it did in 1971
Sometimes we fought, many times we had opposing opinions especially when I was a teenager. I was going off in every direction; exploring what came my way. Dad struggled to keep me grounded and sound. Now, older, I see what he was doing for me; I see it so clearly. My dad is now gone and I miss him more than anyone else.
how can someone not like this?even i had tears in my eyes.
I can still see "Pops" cutting the lawn in his Bermudas, White-T and his Army Shoes with black socks! He was every Man I'd ever hoped to be! R.I.P. Pops!
I remember this episode of the Donna Reed Show. I had such a crush on Paul back then. He's grown up to be quite a man, too!!
happy father's day 2017 to all you fathers round the world
Thank you for uploading this. I was looking for a song to help me release some tears as I found out today that my almost 95 yr old Dad, who has been in outstanding health, has been diagnosed with melanoma, stage 4. I had to be strong and not break down, and then when I was alone I couldn't, and this did it for me. Again, thank you...
Hello Carol, How are you doing?
Yes of course I miss my "Dad",he always like to watch Dizzy Dean broadcast pro-baseball games and I would watched them with him! Those were the days!😢
Only when I became a father did I understand this amazing song. I cry every time I hear it, even now.
glad you are not afraid to admit tears.......men who are sensitive and share feelings.......are real men....
I never got to know my dad as alcohol turned him into something else, once in awhile my Dad would surface and that man was amazing and loving. RIP Dad.
this clip is one of my favorites. my dad used to love that era. those movies plus the song that describes how i felt for my old man. i miss him so much .
Great tribute to Dad's everywhere. The acting in this scene is amazing. The looks on all their faces are great.
Wow. I remember seeing this when it first aired about 1962, around the same time as "Johnny Angel." I was 7 years old and never missed the Donna Reed Show. It was a lot different back then.
It brought tears to my eyes. I love this classic clip. It is such beautiful to keep the heart grounded. Thanks
"I only hope that someday my own son will say... My dad..." Beautiful.
if you love him, be a friend to him, make him feel important and unreplaceable......he will.
Dude, I care. My dad committed suicide 2 &1/2 years ago (age 78). This reminds me of him. Thanks.
first time I've heard this--its wonderful! and anybody who has a dad will feel same way.
best dad tribute song ever
a lot of us "boomers" feel this way about our dads - they were a different breed, weren't they? i hope to pass along to my grandsons my dad's sense of honor. if my dad shook you hand, or even SAID that he was going to do something, you could carve it in granite. that's a trait that has gone by the wayside, unfortunately.
Loved this song❤
I have always loved this song. Now I write music and have four hundred songs to record. This 2019 ia my year! My dad was my motivation to write music.
This song and Johnny Angel really highlights how excellent Donna Reed and Alex Betz were actors in how the reactions in their facials expressions . I also recall seeing this song on the show when it appeared and I also found it quite moving. Alas none of my kids have ever expressed that level of emotion to me :-(
Thank you this meant alot to me right now that I am losing my father to cancer.
Thanks for the upload. It brings back nice memories of my Dad
Played this 45 for our Dad on Father’s Day but he did not understand we were so proud of him. He asked us to turn it off….
missing my dad so very much right now , lost him Christmas eve 2010
The Giver of abundant life on earth and eternal life, to those who trust their life and death to Him, is our Heavenly Dad.
This is a classic episode that I have in my library. also the one when Shelley sings Johnny Angel. The people,I mean,idiots, that are posting negative comments have no clue. Thanks for uploading.
Have loved this episode and song forever!
You can see the tears in Betzs' eyes and I'll bet they're genuine....
Luv Paul....good guy
Those were the days of family values, Today the young ones feel they are owned something, They are not you owe yourself.
This was one of my dad's favorite songs. And now that he's gone, it's one of mine.
I watched it back then & cried...rip dad
My brother, my sister, and I DO care and are so grateful that you have posted this.
I always liked this song, it reminds me of my dad, he always did what needed to be done to raise a couple of good kids, taught them responsibility and how to raise their own good kids.
You're gone now dad for too long. Over 30 years and you still for as long as I live will always get flowers year round.
In the whole time that he was on this earth, I never saw him lose his temper and only had to spank me once. He cried the whole time while he was giving me a spanking that I deserved.
Thank you for putting this song on. Unfortunately I lost my father when I was 8.
Hello Gina, How are you doing?
Outstanding song - I think this touches all dads - great words and meaning!!