The Bold Ones: The Senator


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, an idealistic crusader of political and social issues.
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. In 1971, Holbrook won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series for his role in the series.
The series was based on an earlier television movie, ''A Clear and Present Danger.''

Cast

Main cast

Guest stars

  • Ed Binns made two appearances as Arthur in the episodes: "A Continual Roar of Musketry: Part 1 and Part 2"
  • Dana Elcar made one appearance as Collie Ford in "Some Day, They'll Elect a President"
  • Michael C. Gwynne made one appearance as Whitney in: "Power Play"
  • Kevin Hagen made one appearance as Joseph Lick in: "The Day the Lion Died"
  • Bernie Hamilton made two appearances as Dr. Edwards in the episodes: "A Continual Roar of Musketry: Part 1 and Part 2"
  • Lincoln Kilpatrick made one appearance as Isaac Johnson in: "A Single Blow of the Sword"
  • Randolph Mantooth made two appearances as the young National Guard officer in the episodes: "A Continual Roar of Musketry: Part 1 and Part 2"
  • Burgess Meredith made one appearance as State Party Chairman Mallon in: "Power Play"
  • John Randolph made three appearances as Governor Keler including the episodes: "A Continual Roar of Musketry: Part 1 and Part 2"
  • Louise Sorel made one appearance as Mary in the episode: "George Washington Told a Lie"

Home media

Timeless Media Group released The Bold Ones: The Senator- The Complete Series on DVD in Region 1 on June 16, 2015.

Awards

Primetime Emmy Award