Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years

TV Movie
1977
2h 35m

IMDb RATING

7.9/10

349

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Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977)

Biography Drama

The story of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during their 12-year stay at the White House.The story of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during their 12-year stay at the White House.The story of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during their 12-year stay at the White House.

Director
- Daniel Petrie
Writers
- James Costigan
- Joseph P. Lash
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

7.9/10

349

YOUR RATING

Director
- Daniel Petrie
Writers
- James Costigan
- Joseph P. Lash
Stars

5User reviews

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 7 Primetime Emmys
- 10 wins & 10 nominations total

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Trivia
Mimi Cozzens's debut.

Goofs
In the opening, set in 1905, when a horse carriage enters the White House drive, modern automobiles are visible across the park.

Quotes
Franklin D. Roosevelt:It's not unusual for a father to want to take his eldest son into the family business.
Eleanor Roosevelt:But you're not in business. A President who hires his own son is open to every sort of charge of playing favourites. And they'll make the son's life a hell. He'll be accused of the same thing - of giving favours - and worse, of selling them. Opportunists will woe him and use him and then make a joke of him behind his back.
Franklin D. Roosevelt:I don't see why I should be deprived of the boy's help or the pleasure of having him with me, just because I'm the President.
Eleanor Roosevelt:Is that the only consideration, your pleasure? How very selfish. Have you given any thought of what this would do to Jimmy? All the criticism, the gossip and malice and spite?

Connections
Featured inThe 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards(1977)

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A credit to all concerned

Todays film makers should all be made to view this production. Without a single curse word, car chase, or sex scene, this flawless series does credit to all concerned.It is difficult to single out any member of this work for every element of it is exemplary.It simply entertains at every level, while giving a true history lesson. Every person involved in this gem must be very proud,and with every justification.