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Michael Douglas plays an American in Paris in a new series about a trip that changed US history

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He’s Big Ben: Michael Douglas delivers as ‘Franklin’ in new series about trip that changed US history

Michael Douglas plays Ben Franklin as he embarks on a history-changing trip to France in 1776. Douglas plays Franklin in a new series about trip that changed US history. Douglas: "Franklin" is a new American drama about Franklin's 1776 trip to the French Revolution.

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‘Franklin’ can’t quite catch lightning with Michael Douglas as an American in Paris

‘Franklin’ marks the latest Apple TV+ historical series that feels like a companion to an earlier (and superior) HBO production. Much like “Masters of the Air,” “John Adams” is the latest series to be released on Apple TV+.

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Franklin review – Michael Douglas is absolutely compelling in this period drama

Michael Douglas is absolutely compelling in this period drama. The star is utterly convincing – if slightly creepy – as Benjamin Franklin in this Apple TV+ miniseries. Shame they've chosen to base it on such a boring period of the statesman’s life ….

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Franklin, review: Michael Douglas’s Founding Father socks it to the French and the Brits

Michael Douglas impresses as Benjamin Franklin in his first ever period drama. But the Parisian court he encounters is a frippery. The film is the first time Douglas has played in a period drama he has ever played in. The movie is set to be released on Blu-Ray in September 2015.

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'Franklin' star Michael Douglas says iconic Founding Father would be 'highly disappointed' in America today

Michael Douglas will star as Benjamin Franklin in an upcoming Apple TV+ miniseries. Douglas says he believes the Founding Father would be 'highly disappointed' in America today. The actor will star in a new Apple TV series on the network's iTunes Store. Douglas: 'Franklin' would be disappointed in America if he lives here today.

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Michael Douglas on "Franklin," and his own inspiring third act

Michael Douglas stars as Benjamin Franklin in the Apple TV series "Franklin. Douglas is the son of actors, including Kirk Douglas. He has earned his own legendary status as an Oscar-winning producer and performer. He now stars as the revolutionary figure Benjamin Franklin.

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Michael Douglas on "Franklin," and playing a founding father

Michael Douglas stars as Benjamin Franklin in the Apple TV series "Franklin. He says the story is timely given today's dangerous political climate. Douglas says he was reluctant to follow in the footsteps of his father, Kirk Douglas. He tells Mo Rocca that the show's story, about the founding father, is timely.

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Michael Douglas champions American Revolution as the Founding Father in 'Franklin' trailer

Michael Douglas plays Benjamin Franklin in the new AppleTV+ series. The actor plays the Founding Father for the first time in the series. Douglas stars in a trailer for the series, which is set to debut on Apple TV next week. The series will be available on iTunes and Amazon Prime.

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Michael Douglas champions American Revolution as the Founding Father in 'Franklin' trailer

Michael Douglas plays Benjamin Franklin in the new AppleTV+ series. The actor plays the Founding Father for the first time in the series. Douglas stars in a trailer for the series, which is set to debut on Apple TV next week. The series will be available on iTunes and Amazon Prime.

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'Franklin’ star Michael Douglas follows Founding Father's success later in life: ‘A great time for me’

'Franklin' star Michael Douglas follows Founding Father's success later in life: ‘A great time for me’ Douglas is playing Founding Father Benjamin Franklin in the Apple TV + miniseries, "Franklin," and found similarities in his and Franklin's third act of life.

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