The Bold Ones: The Senator
Overview
The Bold Ones: The Senator, which aired on NBC from 1970 to 1971 for nine episodes, features Hal Holbrook in the role of Senator Hays Stowe. This political drama is part of the anthology series The Bold Ones, which included other titles like The New Doctors, The Lawyers, and The Protectors. The series garnered critical acclaim, receiving nine Emmy nominations and winning five, along with a Golden Globe nod for Best Drama Series. It draws inspiration from the earlier TV movie A Clear and Present Danger, exploring the complexities of political life.
Episodes
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1
To Taste of Death But Once
Senator Stowe, facing a lethal threat, chooses to honor an invitation from Garbury College to deliver a speech on the real-world applications of polit...
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2
The Day the Lion Died
Senator Hays Stowe agrees to deliver a speech at Garbury College, even though there’s a looming threat against him. His presentation will focus on t...
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3
Power Play
Stowe backs a reform candidate for the party nomination in a special election, but this decision jeopardizes his chances of garnering enough votes for...
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4
A Continual Roar of Musketry (1)
The Senator is striving to push through crucial welfare legislation, yet he finds himself needing to appease the influential figures who control his c...
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5
A Continual Roar of Musketry (2)
This fictional drama centers around the tragic events of the National Guard shootings at Kent State University. The story delves into the lives of stu...
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6
Someday They'll Elect a President
In an attempt to secure a new power facility for his state, Senator Stowe’s assistant, Jordan Boyle, missteps dramatically by drafting and endorsing...
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7
George Washington is a Liar
Senator Stowe joyfully reveals the green light for a long-anticipated hydroelectric dam in his state. However, he soon faces backlash when activists ...
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8
A Single Blow of the Sword
An adversary of the welfare program, employed at the Office of Enforcement Operations, strives to undermine Senator Stowe's Inner City Self Help Act. ...
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9
A Single Blow of the Sword
