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| Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years | |
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| Genre | Biography Drama |
| Based on | Eleanor and Franklin by Joseph P. Lash |
| Written by | James Costigan |
| Directed by | Daniel Petrie |
| Starring | Jane Alexander Edward Herrmann Priscilla Pointer Walter McGinn |
| Music by | John Barry |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Harry R. Sherman David Susskind |
| Cinematography | James Crabe |
| Editors | Michael S. McLean Rita Roland |
| Running time | 180 minutes |
| Production company | Talent Associates |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | March 13, 1977 |
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Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years is a 1977 American television film and a sequel to Eleanor and Franklin (1976). Originally airing on March 13, 1977, it was part of a 2-part biographical film directed by Daniel Petrie based on Joseph P. Lash's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Eleanor and Franklin, chronicling the lives of the 32nd U.S. President and the first lady. Joseph Lash was a secretary and confidant of Eleanor and wrote other books on the couple.
Eleanor and Franklin focused on their respective childhoods, school years, courtship and the lead-up to his election. 7 of the original cast returned for the sequel, including lead actors, Jane Alexander and Edward Herrmann. It won 7 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special of the Year. Daniel Petrie won Director of the Year – Special again. Both films were acclaimed and noted for historical accuracy.