Death Valley Days (1952)
Death Valley Days is an American radio and television anthology series featuring true stories of the old American West, particularly the Death Valley area. Created in 1930 by Ruth Woodman, the program was broadcast on radio until 1945 and continued from 1952 to 1970 as a syndicated television series, with reruns continuing through August 1, 1975. The series was sponsored by the Pacific Coast Borax Company and hosted by Stanley Andrews, Ronald Reagan, Robert Taylor, and Dale Robertson. With the passing of Dale Robertson in 2013, all the former Death Valley Days hosts are now deceased.
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Episode 1 - Temporary Warden
Release Date: 1965-09-30A temporary warden of a state prison is appointed by the Nevada Governor. He immediately goes about the task of recovering three escapees. While going about this task, he outwits all three without firing a shot.
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Episode 2 - Captain Dick Mine
Release Date: 1965-10-01Two thieves murder an Indian for the gold he had mined, and then decide to coerce his widow into showing them the location of the mine.
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Episode 3 - The Lawless Have Laws
Release Date: 1965-10-01An Army officer helps a young man track down his sister who was captured by Indians years before when the rest of their family was killed in a raid.
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Episode 4 - The Great Turkey War
Release Date: 1965-10-07The vandalism and theft of turkeys being brought to market sets up a showdown between lawlessness and justice in an intimidated western town.
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Episode 5 - The Rider
Release Date: 1965-10-07A mail delivery rider attempts to help a widow find the right man to marry and to help tend her farm and rear her young son.
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Episode 6 - Traveling Trees
Release Date: 1965-10-07A Quaker farmer heads west with a big load of apple tree seedlings intended to be planted in the fertile grounds of Oregon.
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Episode 7 - No Place for a Lady
Release Date: 1965-10-21Susan Magoffin, accompanying her husband West, becomes the first woman to travel the Sante Fe Trail. Starring Ronald Reagan.
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Episode 8 - A City Is Born
Release Date: 1965-10-22A crew of mine developers ingeniously race against time to make it from Arizona to San Diego in time for an important meeting with bankers.
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Episode 9 - The Book
Release Date: 1965-10-28A young Chinese man uses his special 1000-year-old book to help a miner win money at roulette -- at least until greed takes over and brings unfortunate consequences for both men.
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Episode 10 - Mrs. Romney and the Outlaws
Release Date: 1965-12-23Carolyn Romney becomes fed up watching the Kimball-Starr gang from running roughshod over the town of Durango. She decides to do something about it using the Durango Record.
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Episode 11 - Dry Water Sailors
Release Date: 1965-12-23A boat being transported across the prairie on wheels slows a wagon train's progress as they enter Indian country, forcing wagon train driver to leave the boat owners and crew to lag behind and stubbornly persevere on their own.
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Episode 12 - Devil's Gate
Release Date: 1965-12-23A wagon train headed to Oregon is abandoned by all of its members who instead decide to quit early and prospect for gold -- leaving the train boss, his wife, and a prisoner to continue alone into dangerous country.
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Episode 13 - The Red Shawl
Release Date: 1965-12-30While traveling to Utah, a group Mormon "handcart pioneers" become separated from one of their young boys in unsettled Indian country, leading to a testy interaction.
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Episode 14 - A Picture of a Lady
Release Date: 1965-12-30Judge Roy Bean, smitten by a picture of famous actress Lillie Langtry, begins a lengthy correspondence with her and renames the town of Vinegaroon, Texas to Langtry in her honor.
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Episode 15 - Canary Harris vs. the Almighty
Release Date: 1965-12-30A woman whose house is hit by a meteorite decides to both sue for damages and wager with her lawyer regarding the eventual outcome.
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Episode 16 - The Fastest Nun in the West
Release Date: 1966-01-20A nun stands up for law and justice for a killer, despite heavy sentiment for a more expeditious brand of frontier justice.
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Episode 17 - The Fight San Francisco Never Forgot
Release Date: 1966-03-17Walter Watson is the new boxing instructor at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. After a confrontation with the local bully, he begins training banker James Corbett to face him in a bout that holds the future for both Watson and the club.
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Episode 18 - The Courtship of Carrie Huntington
Release Date: 1966-03-17Carrie Huntington catches a ride with Henry Windsor to her sister's wedding, he falls in love, she doesn't. On the return they are taken captive by Indians where they learn more about each other's character to change at least one mind.
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Episode 19 - Water Bringer
Release Date: 1966-03-17William Richardson, a Boston sailor, is sent ashore to get water for his ship on arrival in California. While doing his job he finds himself charmed by the land, the Martinez family and Maria Martinez in particular.
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Episode 20 - Crullers at Sundown!
Release Date: 1966-03-22A former fired ranch hand, who is in love with the bosses daughter, sees his chance to get a job when the cook leaves.
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Episode 21 - Hugh Glass Meets the Bear
Release Date: 1966-03-24A grizzled trail guide is retained to lead a dangerous trek through Indian country, lightening the mood with his wild adventure tales -- until one of them actually comes true.
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Episode 22 - The Firebrand
Release Date: 1966-03-24After the territory of California became a part of the United States, the new military governor in Los Angeles was nothing short of a dictator. When a former general of the Mexican army leads a revolt, his brother, the ex-governor, must prevent a war.
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Episode 23 - The Hat That Huldah Wore
Release Date: 1966-04-07Huldah is to marry a man she has never met when she leaves her home in the east. She takes the precaution of hiding her savings until she knows she is making the right choice.
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Episode 24 - The Four Dollar Law Suit
Release Date: 1966-04-14A country chicken rancher, bamboozled by a fast-talking insurance adjuster after his coop burns down, goes to court in his effort to get a fair settlement.
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Episode 25 - An Organ for Brother Brigham
Release Date: 1966-04-28Joseph Ridges has crafted an organ and is charged with bringing it safely to Salt Lake City. It's weight sinks the wagon into the sand, delaying the entire train. Wagonmaster Luke Winner will jettison the organ unless Ridges provides a solution.
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Episode 26 - Lady of the Plains
Release Date: 1966-05-05A gambler (DeForest Kelley) tries to win the heart of a society belle.