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The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

  • Watchlist
  • 1974-1975
  • 1 Season
  • CBS
  • Documentary, Drama
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A mini-series made up of four plays, each showing Benjamin Franklin at a different stage in his life. In each episode, Franklin is played by a different actor.

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Cast & Crew See All

Melvyn Douglas
Benjamin Franklin
Ian Holm
Wedderburn
Honor Blackman
Margaret Stevenson

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Ambassador

Thu, Nov 21, 197490 mins

Where to Watch

Awards

  • 1975 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Limited Series - winner
  • 1975 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series - nominated
  • 1975 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - winner
  • 1975 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - nominated

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