About this title
Storyline
Recreating the one-man show he starred in on Broadway, 'Hal Holbrook' portrays Mark Twain as a 70-year old humorist who skewers politicians, newspapermen and so-called patriots in this 90 minute monologue. Holbrook adapted Twain's own words for a commentary on slavery, religion and politics, mixing the satire with comic yarns about life on the Mississippi and a very effective ghost story. The show's highlight are the lengthy passages from "Huckleberry Finn".
Country: United States
Type: unscripted
Status: Current
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 1967
Also Known As: Hal Holbrook: Mark Twain Tonight!
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Company Credits
Production Co: Vining Productions, CBS
Awards
Awards & Nominations
Primetime Emmy 1967
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Dramatic Program
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama
Winner
Primetime Emmy
Individual Achievements in Art Direction and Allied Crafts - Makeup