Welcome to Gilmore Girls Season 1, Episode 14, "That Damn Donna Reed": Pop Culture Rewatch ! In this podcast episode, I share the books and pop culture referenced when Lorelai convinces Luke to repaint the Diner with her help. Lorelai, Rory, and Dean watch The Donna Reed Show, which causes tension with Dean, who likes the traditional wife aesthetic that Lorelai and Rory mock. While watching Babette’s and Morey’s new kitten, Rory cosplays as Donna Reed and cooks for Dean, while they discuss the issue further. Meanwhile, Luke helps Lorelai find the escaped baby chick Rory is watching for school in their home.

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Books, Pop Culture, and Other Mentions:

1. Lewis Carroll
2. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
3. Martha Stewart
4. Miguel de Cervantes
5. Everyone Is Lying to You by Jo Piazza
6. My interview with Jo Piazza
7. Books set in Martha's Vineyard
8. Marcel Marceau
9. Linda McCartney and Paul McCartney
10. Joan Rivers and Melissa Rivers
11. Michael Douglas
12. The Donna Reed Show
13. I Love...