Death Valley Days (1952–1970)

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

Stars:

Stanley Andrews, Don Haggerty, John Pickard

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Stanley Andrews	...	Host (27 episodes, 1952-1963)
Don Haggerty	...	Aaron (14 episodes, 1961-1969)
John Pickard	...	Baldy Johnson (13 episodes, 1958-1969)
Gregg Palmer	...	Gabe (13 episodes, 1956-1969)
Roy Engel	...	Brigadier General Kearny (12 episodes, 1959-1970)
Lisa Gaye	...	Delores (11 episodes, 1960-1969)

Storyline

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

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Plot Keywords:

death valley | borax | americana | outlaw | gunfighter | 

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Genres:

Drama | Western

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Details

Official Sites:

Borax Inc [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 March 1952 (USA)

Also Known As:

Call of the West

Filming Locations:

Apacheland Studios - 4369 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmaster Productions, Flying 'A' Productions, Madison Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min 25 min (532 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 1970, the U.S. Borax and Chemical Corporation was given a Special Trustees Award as part of the Western Heritage Awards ceremony for its sponsorship of this show.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Teenagers from Outer Space (1992)

User Reviews

Death Valley Days and 20 Mule Team Detergent

OK, I was three or four years old when I recall watching this show ! Often, my parents would give us all baths (no showers then...) and set us up in them living room, on the floor, with popcorn, Pepsi, or some juice. Dad would be sipping on his Kingsbury beer. We'd settle in for "Death Valley Days" and of course, the requisite "20 Mule Team" detergent commercials. I was a little confused, I couldn't figure out the difference between the commercials and the show, they both were in black-and-white and used horses or mules pulling a stage coach. Great series, on location, enjoyed it immensely. And great memories, especially with Ronald Reagan as the host.