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 - Pamela's Oxen
Release Date: 1960-09-24Pamela Mann is a widow in Mexico owned Texas and depends on her oxen for her livelihood. But Sam Houston is leading a drive for independence and needs her sturdy animals for cannon movement but the spirited Pamela resists all pleas.
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Episode 2 - Splinter Station
Release Date: 1960-09-25Mary runs an outpost on the American frontier where her most important job is providing horses to the Union side. But a confederate Caleb is intent on derailing her operation until they meet over a horse's foal delivery.
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Episode 3 - Queen of the High-Graders
Release Date: 1960-10-02Mine owner Jim Barker sends for detective Romer Maxwell suspecting high grade ore is being smuggled out. Romer tests several theories then focuses on Kate Hanson but complicates matters by falling in love with her daughter Sarah.
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Episode 4 - Devil's Bar
Release Date: 1960-10-03Dan and Mary Bartlett arrive in Murphy's Flats with little more then their faith and a diving suit. The residents don't comprehend how it works or helps in mining but when they need Dan to use it for violent reasons he stands by his convictions.
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Episode 5 - Learnin' at Dirty Devil
Release Date: 1960-10-24Iron fisted rancher Hank Lanier believes his son Jack needs a good education, bringing in Ralph Edmunds to teach him. But the teacher's arrival threatens Lanier's autocratic ways leading to a showdown.
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Episode 6 - Yankee Confederate
Release Date: 1960-10-24Union officer Parker has met his match with southern patriot Belle.
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Episode 7 - The Gentle Sword
Release Date: 1960-11-07Noted frontier explorer John Fremont is in gold rush California and finds himself in a contentious mining dispute. As the situation threatens to turn violent the future presidential candidate has the support of his faithful wife Jessie.
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Episode 8 - Extra Guns
Release Date: 1960-11-20Luke Short aims to open a fine saloon in Dodge City but runs up against political boss Webster who prevents competition. Luke, with support of Mady, tries traditional methods but is forced to call in famous friends to prevail.
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Episode 9 - The White Healer
Release Date: 1960-11-21Lt. Wood is stationed in Arizona Territory during an Apache uprising but is more compassionate then his commander. When a deadly illness breaks out among the Indians he is willing to treat them but Geronimo must surrender first.
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Episode 10 - The Wind at Your Back
Release Date: 1960-12-05Johnny Carter is wounded while committing a robbery and takes refuge in a mission school. He is nursed back to health by Sister Mary who learns his identity. She urges him to turn himself in which turns his partner Buckner against him.
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Episode 11 - 3-7-77
Release Date: 1960-12-14Jim Badger tangles with corrupt lawmen and vigilantes.
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Episode 12 - A Girl Named Virginia
Release Date: 1960-12-18As the Donner Party attempts to cross the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Reed family is banished after an altercation leads to death. They endure heavy snow and dwindling food but daughter Virginia shows courage beyond her years.
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Episode 13 - City of Widows
Release Date: 1960-12-19A drama about the working conditions in a mining town.
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Episode 14 - The Young Gun
Release Date: 1960-12-27An ex-con tries to prevent the son he gave up for adoption from following in his steps.
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Episode 15 - The Lady was an M.D.
Release Date: 1961-01-01Yvonne DeCarlo plays a doctor struggling to begin a practice in the 1890s.
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Episode 16 - The Salt War
Release Date: 1961-01-15The Salt War erupts when a rancher decides to sell salt that used to be free.
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Episode 17 - The Madstone
Release Date: 1961-01-18Bad luck dogs Matt Denby. His farm fails, his son is bitten by a rabid animal - and his wife leaves him.
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Episode 18 - Deadline at Austin
Release Date: 1961-01-29The mayor of Austin once insulted Bill Breckinridge. Now Bill is the governor - and eager for revenge.
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Episode 19 - South of Horror Flats
Release Date: 1961-01-31A ghost-plagued woman hires a detective to take her and her fortune to San Francisco.
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Episode 20 - Gamble with Death
Release Date: 1961-02-10An old prospector partners with a newcomer in search of a gold strike.
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Episode 21 - White Gold
Release Date: 1961-02-15A greedy merchant creates panic by spreading rumors that the town's supply lines are cut off by snow.
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Episode 22 - Dead Man's Tale
Release Date: 1961-02-26Dr. Allen Camden decides to find who would harm Noble, a kind and gentle man. It turns out a clue was left by the deceased.
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Episode 23 - Who's Fer Divide?
Release Date: 1961-03-01A trapper campaigns for the annexation of Oregon Territory.
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Episode 24 - Dangerous Crossing
Release Date: 1961-03-12A group of religious settlers tangles with outlaws who have set up an illegal tollgate.
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Episode 25 - Death Ride
Release Date: 1961-03-15Lawyer William Thorne defends an innocent woman threatened by bigotry and mob violence in an Arizona town.
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Episode 26 - Loophole
Release Date: 1961-03-25When Claypool swindles McSween out of his mine, storekeeper Hobart has an idea for retribution. Trained as a lawyer he traps Claypool into owing him the mine's deed but not before physical violence occurs.
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Episode 27 - The Red Petticoat
Release Date: 1961-03-29Phillip Sheridan's friendship with Indian scout Kahlu is questioned after a series of ambushes leave troopers dead. But Sheridan defends his ally against the outraged fort's residents trusting his instincts that he is right.
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Episode 28 - The Stolen City
Release Date: 1961-04-09Gurney is among the outraged citizenry when Limantour and his associate Tarabel have a deed claiming ownership of San Francisco. Gurney suspects a scheme but risks his life to prove it.
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Episode 29 - General Without a Cause
Release Date: 1961-04-12Patriotism and banditry clash when Owens along with companion Delores are captured by outlaw Juan Cortina. Owens tries to convince Juan to work for the good of his country like he once did instead of using his leadership for personal gain.
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Episode 30 - The Deserters
Release Date: 1961-11-06When five men desert the Union Army, they are at the mercy of General Avery, who favors shooting them.