Fifteen Paces to Fame

November 7, 1957

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Death Valley Days - S6 - E6

The days of Mark Twain as a newspaper editor in the Comstock mining area are portrayed. Highlighted are his reluctant involvement in a duel and how his friends help him out, setting him out on his fame as a humorist plus world renowned writer.

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Death Valley Days: Season 6 - 25 Episode s

6x1 - California Gold Rush in Reverse
September 30, 1957
After gold is discovered in California, Lt. Beale endeavors to be the first to make it back east with a sample of the precious mineral. His travels involve escaping Mexican bandits.
6x2 - Camel Train
October 1, 1957
Edward Beale is in charge of an unusual experiment of the US Army before the Civil War. Camels are imported to travel the vast distances of the desert southwest while the men must learn of animal's behavior and capabilities.
6x3 - California's First Schoolmarm
October 12, 1957
Among the first American settlers to California, Olive and Vicki organize a school when the men leave to fight Mexico. Without supplies the women improvise with charcoal and other daily items near the Santa Clara mission.
6x4 - Arsenic Springs
October 14, 1957
Bank manager Dan Crosby is accused of a gold theft and is almost lynched. But his girl Mary breaks him out from jail and Dan is able to get a confession from the real culprit by using the proximity of arsenic water to a thirsty man.
6x5 - Fifty Years a Mystery
October 30, 1957
Charlie Bates is a watchman in the mining town of Bodie and believes he has second sight. When a stagecoach robbery happens to miles away he's able to recount specific details. Many years later wife Edith provides the solution.
6x6 - Fifteen Paces to Fame
November 7, 1957
The days of Mark Twain as a newspaper editor in the Comstock mining area are portrayed. Highlighted are his reluctant involvement in a duel and how his friends help him out, setting him out on his fame as a humorist plus world renowned writer.
6x7 - The Calico Dog
November 29, 1957
Brothers John and Dave Chapman share a faithful dog Colonel but when Dave leave Calico to work in Bismarck, their pet decides to travel between the towns. Soon he's used to transport mail increasing the jealousy of Dave's girl Nancy.
6x8 - Rough and Ready
December 7, 1957
During the administration of president Zachary Taylor, the United States levied a tax on the mines in California. Outraged by this tax, and feeling it amounts to taxation without representation, miners in the small town of Rough and Ready, California, led by a prominent businessman named Bundage, decide to secede from the union and create the Republic of Rough and Ready with Bundage as president. The fact that 'absolute power corrupts absolutely' quickly becomes evident as Bundage becomes a dictator.
6x9 - The Last Bad Man
December 9, 1957
The beginnings of the Tiburcio Vasquez's entry into a life of crime is told beginning with his dislike of the Americanos. His prison escape and various exploits eventually lead to a bitter end in 1870's California.
6x10 - The Greatest Scout of All
January 2, 1958
Frank Grouard, a mixed race man, finds himself between the Indian life and the white man's culture. He eventually becomes a highly regarded scout for the army, sent on the toughest of assignments.
6x11 - Empire of Youth
January 13, 1958
Kentuckian William Coleman heads to California in 1849 to try his luck during the gold rush. But he soon discovers his talents lie elsewhere and makes several fortunes farming and mining borax. He also cleans up San Francisco as a vigilante.
6x12 - Wheel of Fortune
January 23, 1958
The mining town of Camptonville, California is home to millwright Lester Pelton in the 1870's. With the aid of the Groves family sewing machine Lester devises a way to use hydraulic energy to revolutionize mining.
6x13 - Man on the Run
January 30, 1958
Billy Benson believes in the easy life and it doesn't involve marrying Annie Parker who would like that to happen. He relocates to Greenwater where as a bad typesetter he accidentally insults the good citizens. Annie must rescue him from his troubles.
6x14 - Birth of a Boom
January 31, 1958
Mining has disappeared in 1900 Nevada but men like Jim Butler keep looking. He locates a major find in Tonopah, making his partners Johnny, Tasker and himself rich. But keeping claim jumpers at bay may need expert help like Wyatt Earp.
6x15 - Yankee Pirate
February 13, 1958
The Mexican ranchers of early 19th century California are set upon by notorious pirate Bouchard. The Ortega family fights back, capturing a shanghaied sailor Joe Chapman. A hard worker, he soon falls in love with the lovely Lupe Ortega.
6x16 - Ten in Texas
February 14, 1958
Colonel Campbell and his associate Blocker found the XIT ranch, one of the largest in Texas. But they are confounded by cattle rustlers like Johnny Santos and their inability to prove he's changing brands. A trial helps resolve the issue.
6x17 - Auto Intoxication
February 28, 1958
Tildy and Porphyry Smith struggle living in the Mojave Desert. After years they sell a claim and Por heads to LA to bring the 1st car to the region. But he's been sold a hearse, leaving his neighbors laughing until they need help during a flood.
6x18 - Two-Gun Nan
February 27, 1958
Nancy Gable, a expert shooter, travels with husband Frank as part of Buffalo Bill's western show. She decides to set the record for a cross country on horseback and her ordeals during the 180 days are exciting but also dangerous.
6x19 - Cockeyed Charlie Parkhurst
March 13, 1958
Charlie Parkhurst escapes a poorhouse, apprentices to a livery and becomes a horse expert. Hired by Wells Fargo in California, Charlie is one their most trusted drivers for decades. But a surprising secret is revealed in death.
6x20 - The Great Amulet
March 14, 1958
Bob Stevenson meets Fanny Osbourne, mother of two, while convalescing in France. They grow closer, marry and move to California for his health. Stories he created to entertain the children will be classics as written by Robert Louis Stevenson.
6x21 - The Telescope Eye
March 21, 1958
Deputy sheriff Wall Kennedy is better known for spinning tales then solving crimes. When John is arrested for a knife murder at a party his girl Holly stands by him. Wall, with only one eye, claims special insight into finding the actual killer.
6x22 - The Mystery of Suicide Gulch
March 28, 1958
Colorado sheep rancher Ed Pratt sends his son Loren to market with a herd. Most die overnight in a meadow and the father blames the boy. Loren runs away, meeting wanted robber Haley. Toxic plant news plus an arrest assist improves matters.
6x23 - The Big Rendezvous
April 5, 1958
Kit Carson heads to the yearly meet up of trappers and friendly Indians in 1825. It's a time to visit with friends plus tangle with enemies like the Frenchman Pierre. Kit meets a lovely Indian woman Waa-Nibe and considers making her his wife.
6x24 - The Girl Who Walked with a Giant
April 12, 1958
The tumultuous political career of Sam Houston is recalled after marrying a younger Margaret Lea. Serving as leader of an independent Texas plus as governor and senator after it became a state, he relied heavily on his wife's support.
6x25 - Jerkline Jitters
January 4, 1958
Teamsters Lem and Brad, make what is usually an uneventful time hauling borax. But one trip they must contend with a crazed cook Chang, a Indian burning and Lem gambling away some of the mules. Brad just wants to wed Enid.

6x1 - California Gold Rush in Reverse

6x2 - Camel Train

6x3 - California's First Schoolmarm

6x4 - Arsenic Springs

6x5 - Fifty Years a Mystery

6x6 - Fifteen Paces to Fame

6x7 - The Calico Dog

6x8 - Rough and Ready

6x9 - The Last Bad Man

6x10 - The Greatest Scout of All

6x11 - Empire of Youth

6x12 - Wheel of Fortune

6x13 - Man on the Run

6x14 - Birth of a Boom

6x15 - Yankee Pirate

6x16 - Ten in Texas

6x17 - Auto Intoxication

6x18 - Two-Gun Nan

6x19 - Cockeyed Charlie Parkhurst

6x20 - The Great Amulet

6x21 - The Telescope Eye

6x22 - The Mystery of Suicide Gulch

6x23 - The Big Rendezvous

6x24 - The Girl Who Walked with a Giant

6x25 - Jerkline Jitters

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3

S4: Season 4

S5: Season 5

S6: Season 6

S7: Season 7

S8: Season 8

S9: Season 9

S10: Season 10

S11: Season 11

S12: Season 12

S13: Season 13

S14: Season 14

S15: Season 15

S16: Season 16

S17: Season 17

S18: Season 18