The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
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The Lives of Benjamin Franklin (1974)

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Overview

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.

Series Cast

  1. Beau Bridges as Young Benjamin Franklin

    Beau Bridges

    Young Benjamin Franklin

    4 Episodes

  2. Eddie Albert as Diplomat Benjamin Franklin

    Eddie Albert

    Diplomat Benjamin Franklin

    4 Episodes

  3. Richard Widmark as Rebel Benjamin Franklin

    Richard Widmark

    Rebel Benjamin Franklin

    4 Episodes

  4. Melvyn Douglas as Stateman Benjamin Franklin

    Melvyn Douglas

    Stateman Benjamin Franklin

    4 Episodes

  5. Bruce Davison as

    Bruce Davison

    4 Episodes

  6. Will Geer as

    Will Geer

    4 Episodes

  7. Perry King as

    Perry King

    4 Episodes

  8. Victor Buono as

    Victor Buono

    4 Episodes

  9. René Auberjonois as

    René Auberjonois

    4 Episodes

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Last Season

Miniseries

1974 • 4 Episodes

Season 1 of The Lives of Benjamin Franklin premiered on November 21, 1974.

The Statesman

(1x4, January 28, 1975) Season Finale

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The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

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Status Ended

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Type Miniseries

Original Language English

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