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The Bold Ones: The Senator

The Bold Ones: The Senator
★ 4.7/10•1970•1h 0m•War & Politics•Drama
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Hays Stowe is a new senator who comes to Washington DC with his wife Erin and daughter Norma. He arrives full of optimism that being on the side of justice can help him change things for the better… The characters originally appeared in the 2 hour TV-movie/pilot film A Clear and Present Danger (1970).

Joel Oliansky · Writer

David W. Rintels · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 13, 1970

Episodes

Episode 1 - To Taste of Death But OnceE160m

To Taste of Death But Once

Despite a threat on his life, Senator Stowe accepts an invitation from Garbury College to speak about the practical uses of political dissent.

Sep 13, 1970

Episode 2 - The Day the Lion DiedE260m

The Day the Lion Died

Senator 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""

Oct 4, 1970

Episode 3 - Power PlayE360m

Power Play

When Stowe throws his support behind a reform candidate as party nominee for a special election, he suddenly finds himself short of votes to secure passage of his signature education subsidy legislation. He risks alienating his grassroots supporters by considering a deal offered by State Party Chairman Mallon, who is desperate to nominate a wealthy but unqualified candidate.

Nov 1, 1970

Episode 4 - A Continual Roar of Musketry (1)E460m

A Continual Roar of Musketry (1)

The 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.

Nov 22, 1970

Episode 5 - A Continual Roar of Musketry (2)E560m

A Continual Roar of Musketry (2)

Fictional drama based on the National Guard shootings at Kent State University.

Nov 29, 1970

Episode 6 - Someday They'll Elect a PresidentE660m

Someday They'll Elect a President

As part of an effort to bring a new power plant to his state, Senator Stowe's aide Jordan Boyle makes a major error in judgment by drafting and signing an introduction letter to a businessman who was later revealed to be a high-ranking member of the mob.

Jan 17, 1971

Episode 7 - George Washington Told a LieE760m

George Washington Told a Lie

Senator Stowe proudly announces final approval for the construction of a long awaited hydroelectric dam in his home state. However, protesters bring to his attention a previously overlooked detail that the project will forcefully displace a tribe of 76 Native Americans from their reservation because of a technicality in their treaty, which was written in 1792 by George Washington.

Feb 7, 1971

Episode 8 - A Single Blow of the SwordE860m

A Single Blow of the Sword

An opponent of the welfare system who works for the Office of Enforcement Operations attempts to derail Senator Stowe's Inner City Self Help Act legislation by publishing a report containing evidence of misappropriation of funds by an administrator Stowe personally selected for a similar anti-poverty agency.

Feb 28, 1971

Actors

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Senator Hays Stowe

Sharon Acker

Sharon Acker

Ellen Stowe

Cindy Eilbacher

Cindy Eilbacher

Norma Stowe

Michael Tolan

Michael Tolan

Jordan Boyle

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