The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

1974•1h 30m

Drama

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.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 21, 1974

Last Aired

January 28, 1975

Networks

CBS

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

The Ambassador

Air date: 1974-11-21

The Whirlwind

E2

The Whirlwind

Air date: 1974-12-17

The Ambassador

E3

The Rebel

Air date: 1975-01-09

E4

The Statesman

Air date: 1975-01-28

The Statesman

Cast

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Young Benjamin Franklin

Eddie Albert

Eddie Albert

Diplomat Benjamin Franklin

Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

Rebel Benjamin Franklin

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

Stateman Benjamin Franklin

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

Will Geer

Will Geer

Perry King

Perry King

Victor Buono

Victor Buono

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

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