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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.
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1975-01-28
S1E4 — The Statesman
The Statesman
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Beau Bridges
Young Benjamin Franklin
Eddie Albert
Diplomat Benjamin Franklin
Richard Widmark
Rebel Benjamin Franklin
Melvyn Douglas
Stateman Benjamin Franklin
Bruce Davison
Will Geer
Perry King
Victor Buono
René Auberjonois
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