FDR
Series Overview
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is one of the most revered and influential Americans of this century. The subject of hundreds of books and countless plays, films, and television programs, he has become an icon for an entire generation. Until this definitive 4-hour documentary based on two books by senior creative consultant and FDR biographer Geoffrey Ward, the personal motivations and physical and emotional trails that marked his life remained elusive.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 2 Episodes
1994 – 1994
Premiered: Tue, Oct 11, 1994
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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David McCullough
Narrator
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Eleanor Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
James Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Geoffrey C. Ward
Self — Biographer
Curtis Roosevelt
Self — Grandson
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Self — Biographer
Blanche Wiesen Cook
Self — Eleanor Roosevelt Biographer
Bronson Chanler
Self — Hudson Valley Neighbor
Edna Gurewitsch
Self — Roosevelt Family Friend
Eleanor Roosevelt Seagraves
Self — Granddaughter
Grenville Clark
Self (archive footage)
James M. Cox
Self (archive footage)
Hugh Gallagher
Self — Biographer
Elmer Loftin
Self — Warm Springs Resident
Robert Fulton Copeland
Self — Warm Springs Resident
H. Stuart Raper
Self — Medical Director, Warm Springs Foundation
Janice Howe Raper
Self — Physical Therapist
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Grubin
David Grubin
Michael Bacon
Roger Phenix, William B. McCullough
Susan Fanshel, Michael Bacon, Llewellyn M. Smith
David Grubin, Chana Gazit
Department Leadership Roster
David Grubin
Director
Susan Fanshel
Editor
Michael Bacon
Editor
David Grubin
Writer
David Grubin
Producer
Roger Phenix
Director of Photography
Llewellyn M. Smith
Editor
Geof Bartz
Editor
Chana Gazit
Producer
Michael Bacon
Original Music Composer
William B. McCullough
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for FDR.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FDR
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What is FDR about?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is one of the most revered and influential Americans of this century. The subject of hundreds of books and countless plays, films, and television programs, he has become an icon for an entire generation. Until this definitive 4-hour documentary based on two books by senior creative consultant and FDR biographer Geoffrey Ward, the personal motivations and physical and emotional trails that marked his life remained elusive.
How many seasons does FDR have?
FDR comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in FDR?
Key cast members in FDR include David McCullough, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, James Roosevelt, Geoffrey C. Ward.
Who created or directed FDR?
FDR was developed and directed by David Grubin.