Eleanor and Franklin


2h 1976

Brief Synopsis

An acclaimed, multi-award-winning production based on Lash's Pulitzer Prize-winning best-seller, with the story of the Roosevelts, from early youth to FDR's death in 1945, told through the recollections of the widowed Eleanor. Chosen Outstanding Special (1975-76 season) in the Emmy Awards ceremony,

Film Details

Release Date
1976
Location
Washington, USA; Virginia, USA; New York, USA; Georgia, USA; Washington, DC, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

An acclaimed, multi-award-winning production based on Lash's Pulitzer Prize-winning best-seller, with the story of the Roosevelts, from early youth to FDR's death in 1945, told through the recollections of the widowed Eleanor. Chosen Outstanding Special (1975-76 season) in the Emmy Awards ceremony, the production also won Emmys for Daniel Petrie (director), Rosemary Murphy (supporting actress), James Costigan (original teleplay), Paul Lohmann and Edward R. Brown (photography), Joe I. Tompkins (costume design), Del Armstrong and Mike Westmore (makeup), Jan Scott and Anthony Mondello (art director and set decorator), and Michael Kahn (editor). Neither Jane Alexander nor Edward Herrmann, each nominated, won however, nor did Irene Tedrow or Lilia Skala, both nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Film Details

Release Date
1976
Location
Washington, USA; Virginia, USA; New York, USA; Georgia, USA; Washington, DC, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States January 11, 1976

Aired in United States January 12, 1976

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