Death Valley Days
True western tales hosted by a string of future governors and old pros.
Longest-running western anthology; Borax sponsorship as pure Americana branding.
Why it matters
Episode guide
452 episodes across 18 seasons — season-by-season catalog (titles and dates, not a recap dump).
At a glance
Anthology western dramatizing (claimed) true stories of the American West, long sponsored by Twenty Mule Team Borax. Hosts included Stanley Andrews, Ronald Reagan, and others. It outlasted many primetime westerns in pure episode count and syndication reach.
Network & studio
- Syndication — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1950s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Longest-running western anthology; Borax sponsorship as pure Americana branding.
Gossip hook. Ronald Reagan's host stint is the ultimate 'future president did TV westerns' trivia grenade.
Creators
Ruth Woodman
Key cast
- Stanley Andrews as The Old Ranger
- Ronald Reagan as Host
- Robert Taylor as Host
- Dale Robertson as Host
Flash facts
- Syndicated western anthology 1952–1970.
- Hosts over the years included Stanley Andrews, Ronald Reagan, Robert Taylor, and Dale Robertson.
- Closely associated with Borax sponsorship and desert Western lore.
FAQ
What network aired Death Valley Days?
Death Valley Days is associated with Syndication (1952–1970).
Why is Death Valley Days in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1950s?
Longest-running western anthology; Borax sponsorship as pure Americana branding.
Who are the key names behind Death Valley Days?
Creators and principals include Ruth Woodman.
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