A tale of the Progressive era, this two-part drama tells the story of how Woodrow Wilson becomes New Jersey's governor in 1910, embraces a progressive agenda and is soon on his way to the U.S. presidency.   In Part One of the drama,  George B.M. Harvey, editor of Harper 's Weekly and a conservative Democrat with strong ties to Wall Street, sees in Wilson a man who can offset the burgeoning reform movement.  Harvey convinces New Jersey Democratic party boss Jim Smith to back Wilson as a way, finally,  to take back control of the state.  Wilson accepts only on their assurance he will be allowed to make his own decisions in matters of "morals and men."  After a wooden start, Wilson begins to respond to the crowd and meets with Joe Tumulty, a member of the party's insurgent wing.  Wilson wins the election with a strong finish and is sought out by George B.M. Harvey and Boss Jim Smith to offer their congratulations.  Produced by Charles Potter and Robert Clem.  Written and directed by Robert Clem and aired on the Pacifica network in 1992.  Original music score by Donald Stark.   With:

• Timothy Jerome as Woodrow Wilson
• Merwin Goldsmith as Boss Smith
• Jack Gilpin as Joe Tumulty
• Ed Steele as George B.M. Harvey
• Ron Marshall as Boss Davis
• Earl Hammond as Jim Nugent
• Mitchell Jason as the Narrator