DEATH VALLEY DAYS
FILMASTER PRODUCTIONS
FLYING 'A' PRODUCTIONS
Information from IMDb
Plot Summary
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.
Series Cast
Stanley Andrews ... Old Ranger / ... (296 episodes, 1952-1964)
Robert Taylor ... Himself - Host / ... (78 episodes, 1966-1969)
Ronald Reagan ... Himself - Host / ... (52 episodes, 1964-1966)
Dale Robertson ... Himself - Host / ... (26 episodes, 1969-1970)
Don Haggerty ... Aaron / ... (21 episodes, 1961-1969)
Gregg Palmer ... Andrew Clayton / ... (18 episodes, 1956-1969)
John Pickard ... Baldy Johnson / ... (17 episodes, 1958-1969)
Roy Engel ... Sheriff / ... (15 episodes, 1959-1970)
Gregg Barton ... Abner Bell / ... (15 episodes, 1953-1970)
and many more...
Series Directed
Stuart E. McGowan ... (123 episodes, 1952-1959)
Harmon Jones ... (38 episodes, 1963-1969)
Jack Hively ... (25 episodes, 1967-1970)
and many more...
Series Produced
Robert Stabler ... producer / executive producer (168 episodes, 1959-1970)
Dorrell McGowan ... producer / executive producer (117 episodes, 1952-1959)
and many more...
Trivia
Ronald Reagan's stint as host in the mid-'60s was his final acting job
before entering state and national politics.
In 1963 past episodes were retitled and released for syndication as a series
called "Western Star Theater", hosted by Rory Calhoun.
During its run, the series was also honored with awards from the Governors of three states
(California, Nevada, and Utah), the University of Washington, and historical societies
such as the Native Daughters of the Golden West.
In 1958 past episodes were retitled and released for syndication as a series called
"Trails West", hosted by Ray Milland.
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.
In 1964 past episodes were retitled and syndicated under the title "The Pioneers",
hosted by Will Rogers Jr..
Filming Locations
Apacheland Studios - 4369 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, Arizona, USA
Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA
Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
Kanab Movie Ranch - 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah, USA
Lone Pine, California, USA
Melody Ranch - 24715 Oak Creek Avenue, Newhall, California, USA
Ruins of Half-Way Stage Station, Courthouse Wash, Moab, Utah, USA
Old Tucson - 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, USA
California Studios - 5530 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA (interiors)
Columbia State Historic Park - 22708 Broadway, Columbia, California, USA
Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
Johnson Canyon, Kanab, Utah, USA
Kanab, Utah, USA
Apache Junction, Arizona, USA