Shelley Fabares
Michele Ann Marie "Shelley" Fabares (January 19, 1944 – August 22, 2026) was an American actress, producer and singer. She is best known for her television roles as Mary Stone on the sitcom The Donna Reed Show (1958–1963) and as Christine Armstrong on the sitcom Coach (1989–1997), the latter of which earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards nominations. Her film roles include playing the leading lady to Elvis Presley in Girl Happy, Spinout, and Clambake. As the niece of singer/comedienne Nanette Fabray, she was indoctrinated early into the show biz life. Tap dancing from age three, she also modeled during her elementary school years and began appearing on such TV shows as Captain Midnight (1954) and Annie Oakley (1954) (the latter a recurring role). At age 12, she made her professional film debut in the Rock Hudson/Cornell Borchers tearjerker Never Say Goodbye (1956) as Hudson's daughter, and went on to play kid sister roles in the rock 'n' roll-themed Rock, Pretty Baby! (1956) and its sequel Summer Love (1957) both starring John Saxon. 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 fi…
Acting
- 2001Justice LeagueMartha Kent (voice)1 ep.
- 1996Superman: The Animated SeriesMartha Kent (voice)9 ep.
- 1995A Whole New BallgameChristine Armstrong1 ep.
- 1989CoachChristine Armstrong200 ep.
- 1979Highcliffe ManorHelen Straight Blacke6 ep.
- 1979Hello, LarryMarion Alder3 ep.
- 1978Mork & MindyCathy McConnell3 ep.
- 1978Fantasy IslandEva Capos2 ep.
- 1977Forever Fernwood30 ep.
- 1977The Love BoatMayor Frances Hardy3 ep.
- 1977Lucan1 ep.
- 1976Spencer's Pilots1 ep.
- 1976The PracticeJenny Bedford27 ep.
- 1975One Day at a TimeFrancine Webster41 ep.
- 1975Matt HelmChris / Tina1 ep.
- 1975Medical StorySusan Duffy1 ep.
- 1972The Brian Keith ShowDr. Anne Jamison48 ep.
- 1971Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawLorraine Latham1 ep.
- 1969Love, American StyleSheila2 ep.
- 1968Lancer1 ep.
- 1968The Ghost & Mrs. Muir1 ep.
- 1964Shindig!Self - Singer1 ep.
- 1963Mr. NovakDani Cooper2 ep.
- 1963Arrest and TrialDonna Blaney1 ep.
- 1958The Donna Reed ShowMary Stone191 ep.
- 1957AnnetteMoselle Corey20 ep.
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneyGrace Donovan2 ep.
- 1953Letter to LorettaMarie Schumann1 ep.
- 1950The Bob Hope ShowSelf1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2003Justice LeagueMartha Kent (voice)1 ep.
- 1996Superman: The Animated SeriesMartha Kent (voice)9 ep.
- 1995A Whole New BallgameChristine Armstrong1 ep.
- 1989Murder, She WroteLiza Caspar2 ep.
- 1987NewhartDiane Gordon1 ep.
- 1980The Love BoatCathy, Mary Frances Bellflower, Mayor Frances Hardy3 ep.
- 1978One Day at a TimeFrancine Webster15 ep.
- 1983Matt Houston1 ep.
- 1980Mork & MindyCathy McConnell3 ep.
- 1979Hello, LarryMarion Alder3 ep.
- 1979The Wonderful World of DisneyGrace Donovan2 ep.
- 1978Fantasy IslandEva Capos, Jill Marlowe2 ep.
- 1978The Incredible HulkHolly Cooper1 ep.
- 1978Vega$1 ep.
- 1978Lucan1 ep.
- 1976Dinah!Self1 ep.
- 1976Spencer's Pilots1 ep.
- 1976Marcus Welby, M.D.Norma Fritchie1 ep.
- 1975Medical Center1 ep.
- 1975Medical StorySusan Duffy1 ep.
- 1975Matt HelmChris / Tina1 ep.
- 1975The Rookies1 ep.
- 1974The Rockford FilesJolene Hyland1 ep.
- 1974IronsideCharlotte Black1 ep.
- 1974Police Story1 ep.
- 1972McCloud1 ep.
- 1971Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawLorraine Latham1 ep.
- 1971Mannix1 ep.
- 1969Love, American StyleJulie, Sheila2 ep.
- 1969Lancer1 ep.
- 1969Daniel BooneCharity Brown1 ep.
- 1968The Ghost & Mrs. Muir1 ep.
- 1965Shindig!Self - Singer1 ep.
- 1963The Donna Reed ShowMary Stone6 ep.
- 1964The Twilight ZoneEllen Tillman1 ep.
- 1964Arrest and TrialDonna Blaney1 ep.
- 1963Mr. NovakDani Cooper2 ep.
- 1960The Bob Hope ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1955Matinee Theater1 ep.
- 1954Letter to LorettaMarie Schumann1 ep.
Also known as: Shelly Fabares · Michele Ann Marie Fabares · Michele Fabares