Stuart E. McGowan
Director
Death Valley Days (1952)
Season 2
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.
Released Oct. 1, 1952
Episode 30 min
10+
Keywords: imdb.arizona-territory, imdb.arizona-desert, imdb.law, imdb.mountain, imdb.legend, imdb.desert, imdb.gunfire + 26 more, imdb.gun, imdb.death, imdb.american-west, imdb.old-west, imdb.death-valley-california, imdb.hosted-television-series, imdb.new-mexico-desert, imdb.classical-western, imdb.epic-western, imdb.borax, imdb.wild-west, imdb.mule-train, imdb.american-history, imdb.americana, imdb.law-and-order, imdb.based-on-true-story, imdb.arizona, imdb.globe-arizona, imdb.1880s, imdb.19th-century, imdb.gila-county-arizona, imdb.sleeve-gun, imdb.mojave-indian, imdb.oatman-massacre, awards.emmy-award-nominated, imdb.anthology-series
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Production Companies: sfm Entertainment, McGowan Productions
Network: Syndication
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - The Diamond Babe
The good folks of town look down on Diamond Babe because of her saloon background. But a deadly epidemic hits the area and the citizens learn a lesson as Babe's care is responsible for saving lives.
Sept. 29, 1953, midnight
S2E2 - Little Washington
The tale of a society belle of Washington, D.C. who is transplanted to Carson City, Nevada, then known as "Little Washington".
Oct. 1, 1953, midnight
S2E3 - Solomon in All His Glory
Solomon is a newspaper man who sold his paper 10 years earlier and has been drunk ever since.
Oct. 27, 1953, midnight
S2E4 - Which Side of the Fence
A young, educated and talented Bill Stewart tries his hand in California as a gold miner, but quickly realizes his future lies as a lawyer. As his legal practice flourishes he has a whirlwind courtship with a beautiful woman.
Nov. 21, 1953, midnight
S2E5 - Whirlwind Courtship
A young, educated and talented Bill Stewart tries his hand in California as a gold miner, but quickly realizes his future lies as a lawyer. As his legal practice flourishes he has a whirlwind courtship with a beautiful woman.
Oct. 3, 1953, midnight
S2E6 - Dear Teacher
New schoolteacher arrives, keeps unruly students in line with her sweet demeanor and sharpshooting skills. One vindictive female student and some town busybodies try to get her run out of town.
Nov. 24, 1953, midnight
S2E7 - One in a Hundred
Cavalry man Larry Brooks is escorting a group through peaceful Indian territory. His quick use of a rifle ends several lives and puts everyone in peril due to lack of water. His attraction to the widowed Mary brings him to a heroic decision.
Oct. 1, 1953, midnight
S2E8 - Little Papeete
The mining town of Columbia, California has burned twice so Philo Clark leads an effort to purchase the latest fire engine. Philo dubs it Little Papeete but his girlfriend Sue becomes jealous of the men's devotion to the machine.
Jan. 2, 1954, midnight
S2E9 - Lotta Crabtree
Lotta's early years are in California gold mining camps where her mother runs a boarding house and her father a failed prospector. Briefly under the tutelage of Lola Montez, Lotta rises to be a famous singer and actress.
Jan. 5, 1954, midnight
S2E10 - Yaller
A young miner is afflicted with claustrophobia, causing his associates to call him "yaller".
Jan. 30, 1954, midnight
S2E11 - The Twelve Pound Nugget
After discovering the man she married was never divorced, a pregnant woman flees to her sister's home where she gives birth to child. When the local judge announces that a "12-pound nugget" could be found at the Tibbett shack, excitement races through the mining camp and the new mother finds a man more worthy of her love.
Jan. 30, 1954, midnight
S2E12 - Jimmy Dayton's Treasure
Prospector Jimmy Dayton falls hard for a dance hall girl Flory. He buys a toupee and gets new teeth but it turns out she doesn't care how he looks she's only interested in his money.
Feb. 28, 1954, midnight
S2E13 - Snowshoe Thompson
John Thompson is determined that Placerville and other mining camps get mail during the snowy winters. John develops skis and heroically gets news through but his lack of pay postpones his marriage to Agnes.
Jan. 28, 1954, midnight
S2E14 - Husband Pro-Tem
Phelps, a railroad executive, needs Andy Prentice's help with Chief Black Hawk in getting permission for the train to go through Indian territory. His daughter Evelyn causes trouble for Andy and he must fight the brave warrior.
March 27, 1954, midnight
S2E15 - The Kickapoo Run
Cowpoke Curt Morrison and pal Josh locate a spring on Indian land soon to be opened to homesteaders. Disqualified themselves they tell Bonnie but a land speculator beats her to it illegally. Curt makes sure it works out for the Kentucky lass.
April 10, 1954, midnight
S2E16 - Sixth Sense
Susie is blind and bitter because of her blindness. Steve meets her and helps her to find a purpose in life via a job. Susie witnesses a stage robbery and her heightened senses play a key role in solving the crime.
May 8, 1954, midnight
S2E17 - The Rainbow Chaser
Lucretia Phinney and her children endure years of poverty and humiliation because her husband Herb prefers daydreaming and prospecting to steady work. Eventually, she devises an ironic solution to their situation.
May 15, 1954, midnight
S2E18 - Mr. Godiva
Sam Swift is in love with Marjorie Delafield and intends to marry her. But her father Marcus doesn't approve and will only give his consent if Sam can make a fortune in three days.
June 17, 1954, midnight
Network: Syndication
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 13560 min.
Released: Oct. 1, 1952
Last Air Date: April 24, 1970, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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