
The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
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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Beau Bridges
Young Benjamin Franklin · 4 eps

Eddie Albert
Diplomat Benjamin Franklin · 4 eps

Richard Widmark
Rebel Benjamin Franklin · 4 eps

Melvyn Douglas
Stateman Benjamin Franklin · 4 eps

Bruce Davison
4 eps

Will Geer
4 eps

Perry King
4 eps

Victor Buono
4 eps

René Auberjonois
4 eps

Willie Aames
Twelve-Year-Old Benjamin Franklin · 1 ep

Anthony Quayle
Dartmouth · 1 ep

Honor Blackman
Margaret Stevenson · 1 ep

Ian Holm
Wedderburn · 1 ep
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