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The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
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The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

1974–1975
1 Season
4 Episodes

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.

CAST
Beau BridgesYoung Benjamin FranklinEddie AlbertDiplomat Benjamin FranklinRichard WidmarkRebel Benjamin FranklinMelvyn DouglasStateman Benjamin FranklinBruce DavisonWill GeerPerry KingVictor BuonoRené AuberjonoisWillie AamesTwelve-Year-Old Benjamin Franklin
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GENRES
Drama
STATUSEnded
RATING
9.0
NETWORK
CBS
EPISODES
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