"Sam Bass" was one of the many episodes of the "Death Valley Days" radio program. "Death Valley Days" was known for dramatizing true stories of the old American West, particularly the Death Valley area. The show was initially created in 1930 and had a long run due to its popularity.Sam Bass was an infamous American outlaw who is best known for his train and bank robberies in the late 1870s. The "Sam Bass" episode would have recounted one or more of his notorious escapades, dramatizing his life for listeners and offering a glimpse into the wild days of outlaws and the relentless pursuit by lawmen.