Death Valley Days is an American Western anthology series featuring true accounts of the American Old West, particularly the See more

Each of the 452 television episodes was introduced by a host. The longest running was "The Old Ranger," a character played by veteran actor See more

Broadcast
Beginning in 1952, the series began by using unconventional methods. First, the show was syndicated to local markets rather than released nationally. Second, they aired new programs every other week, rather than … See more

• Born in East L.A. (song), for which the show is a plot point. See more

Death Valley Days is one of the first anthology series to appear on television, featuring different characters and stories each episode. The … See more

Development
In 1930, the Pacific Coast Borax Company was looking for ways to market their products, including … See more

Starting from the first season of the television series, McCann-Erickson noted that they saw a rise in sales of 20 Mule Team Borax. They also noted an increase in visitors to the Furnace Creek Inn, a Death Valley resort owned by show sponsor Pacific … See more