The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

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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.

Top 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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