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The Lives of Benjamin Franklin Season 1 Episodes

  • 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.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

4 Episodes 1974 - 1975

Episode 1

The Ambassador

Thu, Nov 21, 197490 mins

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Episode 2

The Whirlwind

Tue, Dec 17, 197475 mins

Franklin recalls how as a young man he became a printer, took a wife and entered politics.

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Episode 3

The Rebel

Thu, Jan 9, 1975

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Episode 4

The Statesman

Tue, Jan 28, 1975

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