Series·1974–1975·1 Season
The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
Directed By
Glenn Jordan
Country
US
Language
English
Episodes
4
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Benjamin Franklin is a 1974 American television miniseries that chronicles the life of Benjamin Franklin. It was broadcast by CBS. It won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series.
Written By
Howard Fast, Loring Mandel
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Cast
Beau Bridges
Young Benjamin Franklin
Eddie Albert
Diplomat Benjamin Franklin
Richard Widmark
Rebel Benjamin Franklin
Melvyn Douglas
Stateman Benjamin Franklin
Bruce Davison
Will Geer
Perry King
Victor Buono
René Auberjonois
// crew
Crew
Howard Fast
Writer
Loring Mandel
Writer
Glenn Jordan
Director
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