Death Valley Days

Season 2

TV-PG

Western stories and legends based, and filmed, in and around Death Valley, California. One of the longest-running Western series, originating on radio in the 1930s. The continuing sponsor was "20 Mule Team" Borax, a product formerly mined in Death Valley.

18 Episodes

The Diamond Babe
E1
The Diamond BabeThe 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.
Little Washington
E2
Little WashingtonThe tale of a society belle of Washington, D.C. who is transplanted to Carson City, Nevada, then known as "Little Washington".
Solomon in All His Glory
E3
Solomon in All His GlorySolomon is a newspaper man who sold his paper 10 years earlier and has been drunk ever since.
Which Side of the Fence
E4
Which Side of the FenceA 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.
Whirlwind Courtship
E5
Whirlwind CourtshipA 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.
Dear Teacher
E6
Dear TeacherNew 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.
One in a Hundred
E7
One in a HundredCavalry 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.
Little Papeete
E8
Little PapeeteThe 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.
Lotta Crabtree
E9
Lotta CrabtreeLotta'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.
Yaller
E10
YallerA young miner is afflicted with claustrophobia, causing his associates to call him "yaller".
The Twelve Pound Nugget
E11
The Twelve Pound NuggetAfter 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.
Jimmy Dayton's Treasure
E12
Jimmy Dayton's TreasureProspector 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.
Snowshoe Thompson
E13
Snowshoe ThompsonJohn 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.
Husband Pro-Tem
E14
Husband Pro-TemPhelps, 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.
The Kickapoo Run
E15
The Kickapoo RunCowpoke 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.
Sixth Sense
E16
Sixth SenseSusie 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.
The Rainbow Chaser
E17
The Rainbow ChaserLucretia 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.
Mr. Godiva
E18
Mr. GodivaSam 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.