Eleanor and Franklin (TV Mini-Series 1976)

TV Mini-Series | 203 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

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The story of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, from early youth to his election as President of the United States, as told from Eleanor's point of view.

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Cast & Crew

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David Huffman

Elliott Roosevelt, Sr.

(2 episodes, 1976)
Mackenzie Phillips

Eleanor Roosevelt, Age 14

(2 episodes, 1976)
Lilia Skala

Mlle. Souvestre, school headmistress

(2 episodes, 1976)
Ed Flanders

Louis Howe

(2 episodes, 1976)
Helen Kleeb

Daisy

(2 episodes, 1976)
Peggy McCay

Grace Tully

(2 episodes, 1976)
Anna Lee

Laura Delano

(2 episodes, 1976)
Irene Tedrow

Mary Hall

(2 episodes, 1976)
Devon Ericson

Corinne Robinson

(2 episodes, 1976)
Linda Purl

Alice Roosevelt (age 14-20)

(2 episodes, 1976)
William Phipps

Theodore Roosevelt

(2 episodes, 1976)
Ted Eccles

Franklin Roosevelt, age 16

(2 episodes, 1976)
Linda Kelsey

Lucy Mercer

(2 episodes, 1976)
Edward Winter

Joe McCall, reporter on funeral train

(2 episodes, 1976)
Sari Price

Mistress of Ceremonies

(2 episodes, 1976)
Timothy Jecko

Presidential Aide

(2 episodes, 1976)
Harry Holcombe

Steve Early

(2 episodes, 1976)
Len Wayland

Admiral McIntire

(2 episodes, 1976)
Brett Salomon

Franklin Roosevelt, age 5

(2 episodes, 1976)
Hilary Stolla

Eleanor Roosevelt, age 2

(2 episodes, 1976)
Tiffani Boli

Eleanor Roosevelt, age 6

(2 episodes, 1976)
Elie Liardet

Groom

(2 episodes, 1976)
Irene Robinson

Nun

(2 episodes, 1976)
Shannon Terhune

Eleanor Roosevelt, age 10

(2 episodes, 1976)
Lindsay Crouse

Marjorie Bennett

(2 episodes, 1976)
Evan Morgan

Bunny Pierpoint

(2 episodes, 1976)
Lidia Kristen

Fraulein Schreiber

(2 episodes, 1976)
Cynthia Latham

Elizabeth McEachearn

(2 episodes, 1976)
John Earl Burnett

Hall Roosevelt

(2 episodes, 1976)
Ellen Blake

Maid

(2 episodes, 1976)
Derrick Lynn-Thomas

Conductor

(2 episodes, 1976)
Ned Wilson

Reverend Endicott Peabody

(2 episodes, 1976)
Carl Lester

Chief Petty Officer

(2 episodes, 1976)
Steve Tanner

Western Union Boy

(2 episodes, 1976)
Nora Heflin

Cora

(2 episodes, 1976)
Cherry Davis

Gladys

(2 episodes, 1976)
Alvin Childress

Porter

(2 episodes, 1976)
Teresa Steenhoek

Anna Roosevelt, age 7

(2 episodes, 1976)
Vaughn Taylor

Farmer

(2 episodes, 1976)
Arthur Adams

Arthur Prettyman

(2 episodes, 1976)
Jack Stauffer

Paul Leonard

(2 episodes, 1976)
Jane Alexander

Eleanor Roosevelt, age 18-60

(2 episodes, 1976)
Cathy Cole

Singer

(2 episodes, 1976)
Tina Cole

Singer

(2 episodes, 1976)
Mimi Cozzens

Maid

(2 episodes, 1976)
Toni Darnay

Mrs. Roosevelt's secretary

(2 episodes, 1976)
Mindy Dow

Roosevelt Daughter

(2 episodes, 1976)
Pamela Franklin

Anna Hall

(2 episodes, 1976)
Edward Herrmann

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, age 20-50

(2 episodes, 1976)
Chris Lafontan

James Roosevelt

(2 episodes, 1976)
Rosemary Murphy

Sara Delano Roosevelt

(2 episodes, 1976)
Zack Tiegen

Elliot Roosevelt age 3

(2 episodes, 1976)

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Awards

Won 1 Golden Globe.

Another 16 wins & 6 nominations.

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5 August 1999 | donegal

An extraordinary television special!

There are about five really outstanding mini-series in this world and "Eleanor and Franklin" is one of them. Aside from the excellent attention to costumes and sets, it has remarkable performances by Jane Alexander, Edward Herrmann, Lilia Skala and the Emmy-award winning Rosemary Murphy. There is also fantastic music by John Barry. This drama is gripping, intricate and always fascinating, giving the viewer an inside-look at the legendary First Couple. Don't miss this show!

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Quotes

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, age 20-50: Come on! Last one in is a rotten Kaiser!

Goofs

In 1921, Franklin rides a train to New York for medical treatment. The train passes a house with a modern television antenna on the roof.

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Plot Summary

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Genres

Biography | Drama | Romance

Details

Release Date:

11 January 1976

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

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