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The Bold Ones: The Senator
Overview
The Bold Ones: The Senator is an American political television drama series that aired on NBC from 1970 through 1971, lasting for nine episodes. The series stars Hal Holbrook as Senator Hays Stowe. The Senator was part of The Bold Ones, a rotating series of dramas that also included The New Doctors, The Lawyers, and The Protectors. As a group of dramas, The Bold Ones was nominated for nine Emmy Awards and won five awards. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe for best Drama TV Show. The series was based on an earlier television movie, A Clear and Present Danger.
Key Crew
Writer: David W. Rintels, Joel Oliansky
Producer: David Levinson
Top Cast
Hal Holbrook
Senator Hays Stowe
Sharon Acker
Ellen Stowe
Cindy Eilbacher
Norma Stowe
Michael Tolan
Jordan Boyle
Seasons
Season 1 (1970)
No overview available.
9 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: To Taste of Death But Once
1970-09-13Episode 2: The Day the Lion Died
1970-10-04Senator Hays Stowe accepts an invitation to speak at Garbury College despite a threat on his life. Topic of his speech: ""The Practical Uses of Dissent in the 1970's""
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 3: Power Play
1970-11-01Episode 4: A Continual Roar of Musketry (1)
1970-11-22The Senator wants to secure the passage of important welfare-type bills, but must also cater to the desires of those who hold the key to his re-election.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 5: A Continual Roar of Musketry (2)
1970-11-29Fictional drama based on the National Guard shootings at Kent State University.
Runtime: 60 min
