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The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

1974 – 1975Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

Shows with

The Lives of Benjamin Franklin episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Ambassador, 8.0
  2. S1 E2 The Whirlwind, 6.2

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Glenn Jordan
Written by
Howard Fast, Loring Mandel
Music by
Billy Goldenberg

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 21, 1974 · January 28, 1975 · Ended

First aired
November 21, 1974
Last aired
January 28, 1975
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Lives of Benjamin Franklin worth watching?"

Questions about The Lives of Benjamin Franklin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Lives of Benjamin Franklin worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Lives of Benjamin Franklin okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Lives of Benjamin Franklin?

6 h

About 6 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1974 to 1975.

Will I feel good after watching The Lives of Benjamin Franklin?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.

Is The Lives of Benjamin Franklin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.