Death Valley Days originated as an anthology series on the NBC Blue Radio
network. It featured true stories of the old West, particularly the Death Valley
area in California. Created in 1930 by Ruth Woodman, the program was aired 
on radio until 1945. It continued from 1952 to 1975 as a syndicated TV series. 

Tonight’s Broadcast "The Burro Who Had No Name"
Original Air Date: June 17, 1938
Episode Number: 398

Jack Macbryde was the Old Ranger, the host
of the radio program