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The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

A four-part mini-series reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life, featuring a different actor portraying him at various stages of his life.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Ambassador

1. The Ambassador

Aired: Nov 21, 1974

A turbulent storm looms, poised to disrupt the delicate equilibrium of power....

Episode 2 The Whirlwind

2. The Whirlwind

Aired: Dec 17, 1974

Benjamin Franklin's life story begins with his early struggles as a printer, ...

Episode 4 The Statesman

4. The Statesman

Aired: Jan 28, 1975

In the next episode, a powerful government official uses their influence to s...

Main Cast

Beau BridgesBeau BridgesYoung Benjamin Franklin
Donal DonnellyDonal Donnelly
Eddie AlbertEddie AlbertDiplomat Benjamin Franklin
John BirdJohn BirdWilliam Whateley
Michael LearnedMichael Learned
Richard WidmarkRichard WidmarkRebel Benjamin Franklin
Honor BlackmanHonor BlackmanMargaret Stevenson
Georgia BrownGeorgia BrownMrs Peachum
Stephen McHattieStephen McHattie
Melvyn DouglasMelvyn DouglasStateman Benjamin Franklin
Bruce DavisonBruce Davison
Hurd HatfieldHurd HatfieldJohn Church
William ShatnerWilliam Shatner
Will GeerWill Geer
Nigel HaversNigel HaversBenjamin Franklin Bache
Perry KingPerry King
Edward Michael BellEdward Michael Bell
Victor BuonoVictor Buono
Sorrell BookeSorrell BookeCochin
Willie AamesWillie AamesBenjamin Franklin at 12
Michael Anderson Jr.Michael Anderson Jr.
Rene AuberjonoisRene Auberjonois
Brian AveryBrian Avery

Creators

Howard FastHoward FastWriter
Loring MandelLoring MandelWriter

Info about The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

Network: CBS

Genres:Drama, History, Biography

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