The Bold Ones: The Senator

1970 - 1971

To Taste of Death But Once

13th September 1970

Episode 1

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

The Day the Lion Died

4th October 1970

Episode 2

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""

Power Play

1st November 1970

Episode 3

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.

A Continual Roar of Musketry (1)

22nd November 1970

Episode 4

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.

A Continual Roar of Musketry (2)

29th November 1970

Episode 5

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

Someday They'll Elect a President

17th January 1971

Episode 6

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.

George Washington Told a Lie

7th February 1971

Episode 7

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.

A Single Blow of the Sword

28th February 1971

Episode 8

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.

Top Cast

Hal Holbrook•Sharon Acker•Cindy Eilbacher

Writer

David W. Rintels

War & Politics Drama

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).

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Hal Holbrook Image

Hal Holbrook

Senator Hays Stowe

Sharon Acker Image

Sharon Acker

Ellen Stowe

Cindy Eilbacher Image

Cindy Eilbacher

Norma Stowe

Michael Tolan Image

Michael Tolan

Jordan Boyle

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David W. Rintels Image

David W. Rintels

Writer

David Levinson

Producer

Joel Oliansky

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