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Tiger's Tail

Becoming aware of corruption in politics in New York, Thomas Nast, known for his drawings of Santa Claus, initiates a series of cartoons in which Boss Tweed is symbolized as a snarling tiger. In spite of threats and slander the cartoonist continues his work and inflames the public to the overthrow of the corrupt Tweed political machine. Time: 1870's.

English
  • Originally Aired November 17, 1953
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network ABC (US)
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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Name Type Role
N. Richard Nash Writer
Robert Stevenson Director