Death Valley Days
Death Valley Days: Season 2

Air Date

September 29, 1953

Episodes

18 episodes

Death Valley Days

Season 2

Episodes

The Diamond Babe

1. The Diamond Babe

September 29, 1953

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.

Little Washington

2. Little Washington

October 1, 1953

The 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

3. Solomon in All His Glory

October 27, 1953

Solomon is a newspaper man who sold his paper 10 years earlier and has been drunk ever since.

Which Side of the Fence

4. Which Side of the Fence

November 21, 1953

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.

Whirlwind Courtship

5. Whirlwind Courtship

October 3, 1953

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.

Dear Teacher

6. Dear Teacher

November 24, 1953

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.

One in a Hundred

7. One in a Hundred

October 1, 1953

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.

Little Papeete

8. Little Papeete

January 2, 1954

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.

Lotta Crabtree

9. Lotta Crabtree

January 5, 1954

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.

Yaller

10. Yaller

January 30, 1954

A young miner is afflicted with claustrophobia, causing his associates to call him "yaller".

The Twelve Pound Nugget

11. The Twelve Pound Nugget

January 30, 1954

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.

Jimmy Dayton's Treasure

12. Jimmy Dayton's Treasure

February 28, 1954

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.

Snowshoe Thompson

13. Snowshoe Thompson

January 28, 1954

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.

Husband Pro-Tem

14. Husband Pro-Tem

March 27, 1954

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.

The Kickapoo Run

15. The Kickapoo Run

April 10, 1954

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.

Sixth Sense

16. Sixth Sense

May 8, 1954

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.

The Rainbow Chaser

17. The Rainbow Chaser

May 15, 1954

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.

Mr. Godiva

18. Mr. Godiva

June 17, 1954

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.