About this season
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.
Episodes (26)
1. Queen of Spades
Aired 2 October 1961
Mary Kileen likes the attention of as many men as possible and enjoys it even more when they physically fight over her. But Mary goes too far when someone is killed because of her and she encourages it to happen again.
2. The Holdup-Proof Safe
Aired 2 October 1961
The holdup-proof safe in Gus Lammerson's store proves anything but.
3. Lieutenant Bungle
Aired 2 October 1961
Lieutenant Ross is known for his inept ways around the fort and gets the nickname Bungle. But when his commanding officer and fellow troopers are trapped by hostile Indians it's up to Ross to save them.
4. The Third Passenger
Aired 2 October 1961
A stray dog arrives in town and becomes loyal to Bill Gentry who is courting Susan Sayres. When her father Lewis is murdered, Bill is suspected, with the only witness being the dog who recalls both past kindnesses and injustices.
5. Trial by Fear
Aired 2 October 1961
Two hoods see a way to fatten their wallets when they overhear a conversation among wealthy businessmen.
6. Alias James Stuart
Aired 13 October 1961
Jansen's store is robbed by James Stuart and Jansen is knifed. A man is arrested who bears an uncanny resemblance to James Stuart, but the arrestee claims to be Thomas Burdue. Jansen dies before he can identify the robber, and the remainder of this story centers on the trial of the arrestee. Is this man James Stuart or is he Thomas Burdue? Only Mrs. James Stuart knows.
7. Storm Over Truckee
Aired 23 October 1961
Maggie Woolf is taking her father to Truckee, when a storm hits. While taking refuge in an abandoned cabin, they are set upon by two outlaws on the run from a posse.
8. The Treasure of Elk Creek Canyon
Aired 30 October 1961
Stagecoach driver, Abe Williamson, hunts down two outlaws who robbed his stagecoach.
9. A Bullet for the D.A.
Aired 13 November 1961
Belle has settled down to a respectable life but resents people in authority and how her husband is treated. When asked to recreate a famous stage robbery for a celebration Belle plots revenge against Judge Clayton.
10. The Watch
Aired 4 December 1961
Pegarski is mistreated by mine manager Short in part to a rivalry over beautiful Mary Parker. Butae cave in alters the situation with the the better man triumphant as Mary holds vigil for a loved one.
11. Miracle at Boot Hill
Aired 11 December 1961
A stranger arrives in town promising he can resurrect the dead which worries Bill Groat. He realizes if the claim is true his murderous ways will be revealed.
12. The Truth Teller
Aired 1 January 1962
The story of the Medicine Lodge Indian Peace Treaty.
13. A Sponge Full of Vinegar
Aired 5 January 1962
In Totem, Idaho, townspeople have grown tired of Dorsey Bilger (Lloyd Corrigan), a teller of tall tales.
14. Experiment in Fear
Aired 25 January 1962
When outlaws kill an Indian elder and steal his horses the agent sends Two Horses after them. But the Navajos are not allowed to be armed so when his quarry captures him, Two Horses must use psychology to reverse the situation.
15. Miracle at Whiskey Gulch
Aired 26 January 1962
Reverend Joel Todd arrives in the wild frontier town of Whiskey Gulch with intentions of making it more civilized. Armed only with a bible he meets opposition from citizens who like the way things are.
16. Feud at Dome Rock
Aired 29 January 1962
Fred Curry and Jesse Blount have filed claims to the same mine, and they're prepared to settle the matter with gunplay.
17. Justice at Jackson Creek
Aired 30 January 1962
A lawyer who turned to the bottle is ostracized when he refuses to help a miner.
18. Preacher with a Past
Aired 1 February 1962
Notorious outlaw John Wesley Hardin has ended his murderous ways and attempts to start his new life as a minister. No one in town suspects his past, than a member of his old gang arrives and threatens to expose him unless he's paid off.
19. Abel Duncan's Dying Wish
Aired 3 February 1962
Abel Duncan is dying and his last request is for an ordained minister to preside over his funeral. His friends create a touchy situation when both a rabbi and a priest are brought to town with both groups wanting their person to have the honor.
20. Matter of Honor
Aired 12 February 1962
Lieutenant Benson's fiance likes the finer things in life but an army pay isn't enough to provide them. She tries to persuade Benson to sell military secrets in a scheme to get more money. The officer must decide what is more important.
21. The Breaking Point
Aired 1 March 1962
Dave Meiser learns that when it comes to greed there aren't many one can trust. Someone Dave considers a very good friend decides to swindle him out of his share of a potentially lucrative mine.
22. Girl with a Gun
Aired 8 March 1962
An Outlaw claims he is surrendering to the sheriff but at the last second tries to kill with his hidden gun. The sheriff shoots him instead. The outlaw's daughter feels that her father was murdered and joins his old gang bent on revenge.
23. Way Station
Aired 9 March 1962
Jason Barnes takes a job with a railroad with a plan to advance quickly. He romances the company president's daughter Cynthia and plans to marry her until someone else has a different idea for his future.
24. The Unshakable Man
Aired 6 March 1962
The story of Amadeo Gianni and his creating of the Bank of America from a small institution to the largest financial savings in the world. A major focus is surviving the ruin of San Francisco during the 1906 earthquake.
25. Showdown at Kamaaina Flats
Aired 15 March 1962
Jeremy is a crew member on a blackbirding ship thats capture and enslaves native people. He objects to the captain who sends him into the Hawaiian mountains to retrieve escapees. Jeremy finds a way to defy plus redeem himself.
26. La Tules
Aired 21 March 1962
Sante Fe faces an invasion by the American army and it's citizens are heading south for the protection of the Mexican forces. But the strong willed Las Tules makes a case for standing up to the soldiers and refuses to leave.