Episode

Biography: Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World

Name: Biography: Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World
Released: 1994-09-15
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Peter Graves, Scarlett Johansson, Aileen Wuornos, Dawn Botkins, Arlene Pralle

BiographySeason 3 (1994)1994-09-15

Overview

Franklin's own words come alive in this detailed portrait of America's first great statesman and Renaissance man.

Details

Series: Biography
Season: Season 3
Episode: Episode 28
Air date: 1994-09-15
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World is Episode 28 in Season 3 (1994) of Biography. It aired on 1994-09-15. The runtime is 60 min.

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