Eleanor and Franklin
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
200 min per episode
1976 – 1976
Premiered: Sun, Jan 11, 1976
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Jane Alexander
Eleanor Roosevelt, Age 18-60
Edward Herrmann
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Age 20-50
Rosemary Murphy
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Pamela Franklin
Anna Hall
David Huffman
Elliott Roosevelt, Sr.
Mackenzie Phillips
Eleanor Roosevelt, Age 14
Lilia Skala
Mlle. Souvestre
Ed Flanders
Louis Howe
Helen Kleeb
Daisy
Peggy McCay
Grace Tully
Anna Lee
Laura Delano
Irene Tedrow
Mary Hall
Devon Ericson
Corinne Robinson
Linda Purl
Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20
William Phipps
Theodore Roosevelt
Ted Eccles
Franklin Roosevelt, Age 16
Linda Kelsey
Lucy Mercer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
James Costigan, Joseph P. Lash
John Barry
Edward R. Brown, Paul Lohmann
Michael Kahn
Harry R. Sherman, Audrey Maas, David Susskind
Department Leadership Roster
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
Harry R. Sherman
Producer
Daniel Petrie
Director
Audrey Maas
Producer
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Michael Kahn
Editor
James Costigan
Writer
Edward R. Brown
Director of Photography
Jan Scott
Production Design
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Eleanor and Franklin.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eleanor and Franklin
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What is Eleanor and Franklin about?
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.
How many seasons does Eleanor and Franklin have?
Eleanor and Franklin comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Eleanor and Franklin?
Key cast members in Eleanor and Franklin include Jane Alexander, Edward Herrmann, Rosemary Murphy, Pamela Franklin, David Huffman.
Who created or directed Eleanor and Franklin?
Eleanor and Franklin was developed and directed by Daniel Petrie.