Eleanor and Franklin part one (1976 miniseries about the Roosevelts)

Eleanor and Franklin (1976) is a mini-series broadcast on ABC on January 11, 1976, starring Edward Herrmann as Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) and Jane Alexander as Eleanor Roosevelt. It was based on the 1971 Pulitzer Prize-winning and best-selling biography by Eleanor's personal secretary Joseph P. Lash.
The film relates their lives in flashback from the perspective of the the newly-widowed Eleanor (in 1945), who recalls
- the time they were children as cousins who met briefly
- their courtship and marriage
- bearing and raising a large family
- her social efforts as he rises to Assistant Secretary of the Navy in World War I
- his hidden affair with Lucy Mercer
- her help and encourgement with his famous bout with the affliction of polio
- her campaigning with Louis Howe, their mentor, crony and campaign manager during her husband’s runs for political offices in the New York state legislature
- his unsuccessful effort for Vice President in 1920
- his election as Governor of New York and his rivalry with the failed candidate for the presidency in 1928, Al Smith
- his election to the Presidency in 1932 during the "Great Depression".
Part two, about FDR's years in the White House and World War II, is here:
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[@LarcR]

I believe Eleanor Roosevelt was highly qualified to have been President herself.

[@martinjenkins6467]

She was in the wrong era. Those times were always Against a woman of intellect. She would have been the Maggie Thatcher of the USA if she was Around today. She had far More substance than Hillary Clinton.

[@Dallas_K]

I am a consummate conservative Republican, but I will say it is hard to go wrong with a Roosevelt.

[@Moonewitch]

​@@Dallas_KTeddy was a Conservative.

[@jackiesage4430]

A woman who was great for what she DID not what she WORE !!!

[@patriciajenison9626]

I agree.

[@stacysatterfield2154]

When I was a little girl growing up in NY, was bullied for my disability. My dad encouraged me to read books, especially history. I started learning first about the Roosevelt Family..it was like eating chocolates I was so hungry for.learning. Then watching movies on them. Loved it. I always admired this series watched it several times. GREAT JOB WITH ALL THE ACTORS, TO THE PRODUCTION STAFF. THANKS!. I'M 63.TODAY STILL LOVE IT.

[@lynngregory393]

Hello. I am 68 and have loved this the first time I saw it. It is classic tv at its best!

[@mariocisneros911]

So was I. I'm 62 had and still have a bit a speech disability. I've loved these 2 specials since they came out when I was in my teens. Your papa sounds wonderful , so was mines. He had a big heart. I find the music mesmerizing .

[@stacysatterfield2154]

@@mariocisneros911 thank you so much Mario. We both have dear dad's. Mine is 90 a Korean War Vet USN still volunteers for his church, DAV down in South Carolina

[@rogerlollar4325]

​@@stacysatterfield2154what disability do you have

[@lynngregory393]

Bravo! To You. She was the perfect person to occupy the White House when the country went through such trial.

[@susanh.352]

Eleanor Roosevelt was the GREATEST 1ST LADY THIS COUNTRY HAS THUS FAR SEEN IN THE UNITED STATES. If a woman were to be our President in the U.S.A., she would need to be like this lady.

[@Geeparis]

That quality doesnt exist anymore😢

[@meeeka]

The country today wouldn't allow such a woman in public life to exist.

[@blondwiththewind]

Absolutely wonderful movie. I missed it back in 1976......(college n' such). I love seeing the manners, kindness, and respect that people treated each other with "back then". I grew up in my Grandparent's home....and they were from this generation as well. This is exactly the way they treated the people around them.....and folks were kind and decent in return. I really wish some of the characteristics of that generation could visit THIS generation more frequently.

[@retroguy9494]

Well, to a degree, you are 100% correct. But you have to remember the class distinction in America back then. The upper classes, and by upper I don't mean with MONEY the way it is today, but by social standing based on length of time in the country and social position, had this etiquette. They were raised on it, they were taught it in the private schools they attended and it was expected of them. Having grown up in such a family myself, (yes there ARE some of us left) I cannot stress how important it was to people like my late grandmother.

[@Chuck0856]

Franklin's mother was a real piece of work.

[@susanh.352]

Yes indeed. A REAL PIECE OF WORK.

[@nancylongworth9617]

Controlling and narcissistic.

[@2009grifin1]

Yes... she was a piece of work.

[@elphie808]

I remember that Jane Alexander portrayed as Franklin mother in “Warm Springs” Franklin was having affairs Eleanor secretary, When his mother found out she told him if he divorce Eleanor he will be financially cut off!

[@Dallas_K]

She was a loving mother, but unbelievably manipulative.

[@whanuipuru4446]

She was a very empathetic and had a humanitarian streak for the poor and included black people. I admire her very much.

[@robertahubert9155]

To be betrayed by your husband is one thing but to be betrayed by your own daughter! How that woman's heart must have broke after all she did for him even after he cheated on her and admitted he was in love with another woman. She was what women are not in today's world. A woman of commitment, honor and un- relentless strength. The last scene with her daughter made my stomach turn how her daughter tried to spin it like she did her mother a favor by saying it was all so innocent. She deserved so much better. RIP Mrs Roosevelt.

[@booboo485]

Behind every great man is a GREATER woman...FDR would not have gone as far if it had not been for Babs!!! 😇

[@Skipbo000]

i think the main point of this series and her book is that his greatness, at least in his personal life and behind closed doors is debatable.

[@carolw.6466]

There are not enough words to describe my adoration for this movie. Jane Alexander and Edward Herrmann were superb in their roles. I never tire of watching it.

[@merrylmarsh9037]

This great lady is one of my heroes. She was a stellar individual and we can take much from her example. ❤

[@NebulaBull]

Same

[@rebeccalowe-hodges8162]

Incredible ! Lady.

[@karenjoslyn4051]

i loved the way everyone wanted to dance with her! She had so much going for her/a woman who knew her own mind and was not afraid to speak it!

[@maestroclassico5801]

Alice Roosevelt Longworth, to her dying day, claimed she wasn't jealous of her cousin Eleanor and that Franklin was "no prize".

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

47 yrs ago saw this on TV. It's *still* very good 😊

[@ericjackson9256]

One of the greatest miniseries of the 70's

[@Dallas_K]

Jane Alexander and Edward Herrmann were so perfect is hard to accept anyone else playing the parts.

[@gobucsyanks6789]

You are absolutely right. Jane Alexander and Edward Hermann were The Gold Standard when it came to playing Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt. It's like when William Devane played President Kenedy in "The Missiles of October." He not only looked like President Kennedy, but he also had the natural twang in his voice that he didn't have to use a made-up accent like others had. He was truly The Gold Standard in that role as well.

[@infonut]

@@gobucsyanks6789 Hermann for sure. He actually was worried for being typecast in this role because he was so convincing. Jane Alexander is a national treasure. A face that always delivers few happy memories from my childhood.

[@gobucsyanks6789]

@@infonut You're right. I believe in the Ken Burns version of "The Roosevelts," Hermann did the voice of F.D.R. Same thing with William Devane. After he so brilliantly portrayed J.F.K. in "The Missiles of October", Devane was worried about the same thing. Whenever there was a movie made about the Kennedy's he was always the first choice to play President Kennedy.

[@mp-lz4he]

Wow her Headmistress at the English Boarding school saw all that potential right from the beginning 💗

[@barrett7893]

Yes she did. 💯

[@verasmith4767]

She was a great woman. She was just as important as FDR.

[@lindafrazier8092]

I agree.

[@2legit64]

I'm still peeved that Jane Alexander didn't win the Emmy for this performance. She was outstanding. I was 12 when this first aired and became a Jane Alexander fan watching this portrayal.

[@LarcR]

Her makeup was unfortunately dreadful. Not only didn't it look like Eleanor Roosevelt, it didn't even look altogether human.

[@dariusanderton3760]

@@LarcR she looks like a melting mannequin

[@susanwhitmore3352]

Larc R: Unfortunately, they did not have the state of the art prosthetics that we have today. I think they probably did the best they could with the technology available at the time. (1976) I just try to overlook it when I rewatch the series, because the acting, production values and historical accuracy are so stellar, that they outweigh the unfortunate makeup used on Jane Alexander.

[@elphie808]

Did you know that Jane Alexander played Sara Delano Roosevelt in this HBO movie called Warm Springs! She did got nominated for supporting actress but I don’t know if she won!

[@2legit64]

@@elphie808 Yes, I knew this and she did win.

[@barrett7893]

Her teacher was the first person to really see the greatness and Envision in her life.. She saw that she was anointed.. 💯 💜 💜 💜 To do great works for God and her country.

[@philzmusic8098]

To give so much to the world when her personal life was filled with so much unhappiness takes my breath away.

[@judyevancic4926]

We need another Eleanor Roosevelt 👍🙏‼️🇺🇸

[@julesmum9781]

To run for president and win it this time

[@randypurtteman1183]

In all probability, one of the greatest statesmen of the 20th Century. Our society hasn't produced anyone like her since.

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

Jane Alexander was just perfect in this role. The late Edward Herrmann was also great. A terrific mini series.

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

A magnificent musical score too. What a gem this is!

[@jillfromatlanta427]

John Barry...a film composer extraordinare

[@user-zb5io8rg8w]

Betrayal hurts so much.

[@janetcaban7211]

LOVED THIS MINI SERIES WHEN I FIRST SAW IT IN 1976. AND LOVE IT ALL THE MORE STILL. GREAT ACTING MY HAT GOES OFF TO JANE ALEXANDER SHE WAS EXCELLENT AS ELEANOR ROOSEVELT!

[@debbiesims138]

I saw it back then also. A personal favorite.

[@stacysatterfield2154]

EDWARD HERMANN always played a really good FDR in this series and others

[@susanh.352]

I have always enjoyed watching this movie. Mrs. Roosevelt was an incredible and very talented woman. Thank you for sharing this movie.😊

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

This theme just makes my heart break for this woman who had her heart broken so by the man she adored.

[@ginnyhogan6386]

She was the most amazing woman of my generation! I am 80.

[@gregorybufkin890]

Excellent, excellent, excellent! What a movie!

[@molly5292]

Too sad for me to watch. FDR broke her heart over and over again. And, yet, people adored him. Well, I adore Mrs Roosevelt. 💜💜💜

[@susanwhitmore3352]

He wasn't perfect, but then whom among us are, but thank God he was President at that frightening and pivotal time in history, or we might all be speaking German or Japanese today. He was the right man at the right time, and I for one am grateful for both he and Eleanor.

[@gemini730lory8]

💙

[@sarahbrinley7501]

Can’t believe he wasted his marriage with that woman, Lucy. How horrible. How could he.

[@maureenogorman8740]

At one point in the film teddy tells his niece that she needs to receive people's love and they would love her. She was not able to do that. Not even from her kids. ER worked and worked and worked to earn love and always felt she fell short.

[@Iiamli007]

​​@@susanwhitmore3352no need to be PERFECT to take care the heart that love and support you all the way. Otherwise yourself an unfaithful one. And speaking German or Japanese!! What a failed joke. Beyond super duper GENIUS comment.

[@cindyrobertson7741]

I love these two movies about Eleanor & Franklin, I don't like the fact that he started seeing Lucy Mercer again but she was a strong first lady, he couldn't have done it with out her!!!!!!

[@samanthab1923]

He had a spur put in from the mainline to the Rutherford manse in Allamuchy, NJ

[@mikehatch2116]

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[@mikehatch2116]

7:38

[@mikehatch2116]

8:20

[@jamesgordon2255]

For as long as i can remember Jacqueline Kennedy was (is) the most fascinating woman in the world. I however didn’t know very much about Eleanor Rosevelt. I thank god, for history ! And the stories than can be told. I don’t think the world will ever see such a remarkable regal woman with as much tenacity as Mrs. Rosevelt. It’s no wonder Mrs. Kennedy,held such high regard for this remarkable woman. God Bless you Mrs.Rosevelt.

[@dorthymcbride3384]

I believe Eleanor would have made a wonderful President!❤

[@judyevancic4926]

I could relate to Eleanor Roosevelt as she was not loved by her mother. She took all the hurt and became one of the most respected and loved First Ladies of our Nation. She loved her father and lost him to depression and alcoholism.. She was a true friend to everyone who met her and was a banner for the black Americans by having Marion Anderson sing in Washington DC.

[@exaudi33]

I completely relate. Thanks for saying it so well.

[@carolnahigian9518]

Over Bearing mother in Law- Sara delano WROTE THE Handbook!

[@SandraKayeII]

Eleanor and Franklin is a must see film, love it!

[@rebeccalowe-hodges8162]

What an excellent job Jane Alexander did with this role!

[@jeffearle8172]

This production was filmed 47 years ago and still holds up amazingly well.The actors were perfectly cast for their roles and their performances were not overplayed as in Sunrise at Campobello.

[@pdkrace]

Hard to believe its been almost 50 years. Great movie. I was a lot younger back then.LOL

[@bekkybrown8329]

I saw this movie a long time ago. I read some books about nice lady Eleanor Roosevelt. I feel sorry for her when her mother Anna Hall was not very nice to her for calling her "old granny". Her mother in law Sarah was also mean to her and controlled her grandchildren and her own son Franklin. Eleanor Roosevelt was very good first lady.

[@cdrocrossdiscovery]

This is one of my all-time favorite made-for TV movies.

[@alarahillton1343]

Amazing - her biography is a great read. They were both amazing and the world benefitted greatly from their service and dedication. ❤️

[@Skipbo000]

They were both amazing? Is that really how her book and this series left you? Did you not catch any of the messages all throughout about what Eleanor was trying to tell us about her husband? A momma's boy who was selfish, cold and disrespectful towards his wife who he cheated on and lied to all his life.

[@Koopalingfan]

Eleanor Roosevelt is definitely the best First Lady and would’ve been a very good president. Honestly Eleanor did most of the work and really guided through The Great Depression and World War II. Gotta say she and Franklin made a good team. Rip Eleanor and Franklin D Roosevelt.

[@cak8132]

Wonderful miniseries. I can remember watching it when it was first on and years later I bought the DVD so I could watch it any time I wanted. Brilliant performances by Jane Alexander and Edward Herrmann. Beautiful score by John Barry, too.

[@nativevirginian8344]

I like this movie, also Sunrise at Campobello.

[@donbrynelsen2157]

Linda Purl was perfect as Alice Roosevelt in this.

[@johnhenderson131]

The series should have been titled simply “Eleanor”, and although this is an older production, it’s nice to see something about her, (Mrs. Roosevelt’s) incredible contribution. Eleanor Roosevelt was an incredibly intelligent, interesting woman, very advanced in her thinking. When FDR passed away in 1945, towards the end of WW II, she could have replaced him as president, she was his eyes and ears to the American people (Replacing his legs) and probably knew more about the job of president than Harry Truman. What a strong remarkable woman she was.

[@saruscrane4953]

2:19:05 Way to stand up for yourself Eleanor! Without her, there would be no FDR as we know him today. She truly was one of a kind! Jane Alexander did a SUPERB job at portraying her and the film is just like you're there witnessing everything through Eleanor's eyes.

[@kizzymorgan8255]

I just love this already amd this is during The Edwardian Era, I love the Fashion of us women here, The big hats and bustle, and wearing long formal gloves or short gloves, amd wide ouff sleeves, the parties, like the balls and much more, look so wonderful, it is just so beautiful. Eleanor Rose Roosevelt was such a strong and determined and wonderful woman. Times have changed and I'm an 80s baby, but I love all types of movies, but the classic movies you can never get back or have anything better, Great Movie Indeed.💯❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯💯❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯

[@wintercomesearly]

"Mrs. Roosevelt...it's urgent." She knew then. What an opener.

[@retroguy9494]

She knew Franklin was sick. It was one of the best talked about secrets in Washington. In fact, its one of the main reasons Vice President Wallace was dropped from the ticket in 1944 in favor of Truman. None of the party bigwigs thought he would survive his 4th term. If you watch the sequel to this, Eleanor and Franklin The White House Years, its hinted at towards the end that Eleanor knew he was very sick and possibly dying.

[@wintercomesearly]

@@retroguy9494 I have watched. Brilliant recreation of history.

[@texan903]

​@@retroguy9494he had been told at least a year before dying that he had congestive heart failure, and almost stroke level hypertension, and possibly melanoma. There was little chance he would survive another term in office.

[@retroguy9494]

@@texan903 Well, the melanoma was removed and supposedly he was cancer free after that. He knew about the high blood pressure because he was required to go on a special diet (which he hated), cut down on his cigarette smoking and rest more. Remember there was no blood pressure medicine back then. As far as the congestive heart failure, most historians agree that he did not know the degree and extent to which his heart was failing. By all accounts, his personal physician, Admiral McIntire deliberately kept information from FDR. Also, in an interview before he died, FDR's cardiologist Dr. Bruen said that during his extensive examination, FDR asked no questions and even agreed to take the pills that were prescribed without even asking what they were for or for what illness they were supposed to help. We DO know that FDR basically told no one what he DID know about his health, not even Eleanor. Which begs the question that in running for a fourth term, did he do a very selfish thing? Or did he not actually realize just how bad he was and would actually die in office?

[@texan903]

@retroguy9494 he was well aware that he was failing and chose to seek another term. Everyone around him just looking at him, knew. His appearance changed dramatically from 1943 to 1945 enough to cause alarm in non famous people, so it definitely would've been cause for concern for a president.

[@voice-from-the-past]

I know people used to make fun of her (and still do) because of her high-pitched voice, but what really matters is what an incredible woman she was.

[@sharonsomers]

Thanks so much for posting this, I really enjoyed it, they sure don't make miniseries like they used to in the 70's and 80's. How wonderful to be able to see them here.

[@barrett7893]

Amen to that 💯

[@JOHN----DOE]

Never was a person so unlike her parents. It is a miracle Eleanor grew up to be the great lady she was.

[@blondwiththewind]

For all the sadness in her young life, she was also very fortunate to have encountered many people who went out of their way to acknowledge her uniqueness, spirit, and intellect. To have people acknowledge that "you matter in important ways" is so very powerful to young people, especially those struggling with loss and estrangement. Cheers to the people that supported and acknowledged her on her journey to become the person she grew to be.

[@tnecklover]

Her mother died of diphtheria. If she was aloof, it might have a coping mechanism for having a husband who was an alcoholic at a time when alcoholism was thought as a moral failing as opposed to a medical condition. I think if her parents had lived longer, it might have been harder for Eleanor to break out of her shell, but we can never know.

[@retroguy9494]

There were really 3 main influences in Eleanor's life which gave her the strength and courage to pursue her public service and dedication to helping others. The first was the head mistress of her school in England, Mme. Marie Souvestre. She loved and encouraged Eleanor and really helped her to realize her abilities. The second were the group of, what Franklin called "she men" which were an independent group of lesbians in New York. Among them were Nancy Cook, Marion Dickerman, Esther Lape and Elizabeth Fisher Read. They were involved in politics and education. Cook and Dickerman owned the school in New York where Eleanor taught classes. They were good friends of Eleanor and influenced her greatly. The third was Louis Howe who pushed Eleanor into the women's division of the New York Democratic Party to keep Franklin's name alive during his polio recovery. He taught her all about politics, how to speak in public and how to choose issues to back and how to properly get involved.

[@sarahnichols4439]

@@tnecklover Hello. Did Eleanor ever refer to her parents in later years? I do wonder if she thought if they would have been proud of her achievements.

[@tnecklover]

@@sarahnichols4439 I don't know. Her mother was not a very happy person, so it's difficult to say...her father probably, had his alcoholism been properly dealt with.

[@cindyrobertson7741]

One more thing, he was a MAMA'S BOY!!! and that made things even more difficult for Eleanor.

[@barrett7893]

Amen to that! 💯 It must have been hard for Eleanor to try to control her own house and raise her kids with his mother being so interfering!!

[@lexiadams2570]

Rip Franklin D Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt 😂😂😂 great movie 💙 it

[@suejuede525]

Well Elenore was one in a million...fantastic. Lady. I admire her so...gone but never forgotten. RIP Eleanor Loosey, Lucy should have been ashamed

[@marybethdearmonbailey2254]

Heartbreaking true story of a love ruined by infidelity and an overbearing mother-in-law. So sad, really! Hard to watch, although this is a wonderful film.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Rest in peace Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt.

[@claudetteholloway1126]

Jane Alexander and Edward Hermann gave the best interpretations of Eleanor and FDR. I watched this during my first year in college. I have been a fan ever since...

[@elmineleroux2840]

One does not know how strong you really are until you have no other choice...to restore someone's confidence and hope through sheer unconditional love. They were two great people and had a rare understanding between them.

[@Skipbo000]

Apparently not, which is the whole point of her book and the series. He treated her horribly. Emotional abuse.

[@carolynkingsley4421]

Excellent film. Very well made. I like the way it cuts from the past to the present, then back again. Kudos to the screen writer.

[@mytobytobster]

This was one of the best mini series. John Barry’s score was and is a classic. My favorite❤❤❤❤

[@LB-gz3ke]

The relationship starts off as such a sweet romance if you don't think about what is coming.

[@valentina6429]

I wonder what led to Roosevelt cheating. One will always wonder, why most men have such sweet, intelligent women, and yet….

[@Skipbo000]

wow, really? this series went right over your head i guess. He cheated because he was a spoiled, pampered mammas boy who did what he wanted and said whatever he had to say to get his way. Meanwhile Eleanor was homely, shy, unsure of herself which turned him off not to mention that I think it's pretty safe to say, and one of the main points of her book and this series, that he did not love her and stayed married to her simply to preserve his career in politics.

[@LB-gz3ke]

@@Skipbo000 I feel like you are combining what you have read about these very complicated people with what is shown in this TV program. I didn't misunderstand what was presented on the screen. You are adding outside knowledge to your interpretation.

[@marvinabigby5509]

I am so glad I found this.I love history especially told so beautifully.

[@nativevirginian8344]

I saw this when it originally aired, and just threw out the old VHS tapes I had of it. Glad to find it here, thanks!

[@TWRVA]

This is astonishing. I remember when it first aired on network tv. Bravo!

[@janeck.8695]

Jane Alexander did a superb job in this movie.

[@HildaJones-jp4pv]

Wow wat greatness that existed back then! Where is it today??!!??!! No Respect any more. Or the morals being taught. Thanks for giving me

[@HildaJones-jp4pv]

Me a cess to this

[@davidpollack3556]

My heart ❤️ goes out to Elenor Roosevelt at 2:11:43 of this mini series. Imagine your best friend and confidant Lucy Mercer (her own social secretary) doing the horizontal mombo and other hanky panky under your very nose. She is insecure to begin with her feelings about herself since birth. Now to have your closest friend doing it with your husband talk about a gut punch that would leave anybody crying 😢 and screaming like she is doing

[@skyeblu1722]

Eleanor had her own life….she was wise and understood the needs of her husband….they were a unique couple.

[@joslynaarons6885]

Only a woman could accept such an arrangement. Men can never. They lack the strength and understanding of a woman.

[@Geeparis]

Well he shouldnt have been flirting either - as much his fault I feel

[@exaudi33]

If only FDR had destroyed those incriminating letters instead of keeping them in a suitcase...

[@user-ur3qq9zx3f]

I UNDERSTAND THE FEELINGS FINDING OUT SUCH A THING AND IT BRINGING BACK DREADFUL MEMORIES OF INSECURITY AND INADEQUACY IM A MAN YET I TOO HAVE FACED THOSE SAME TREPIDATIONS OF "WHY DO THEY TREAT ME THIS WAY AM I UGLY TOO BLACK TOO FAT TOO GAY TOO SMART"

[@jwelch5742]

This film won 11 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design - Dramatic Special or Feature Length Film Made for TV, Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama Special, Outstanding Any Area of Creative Technical Crafts - Hairstyling, Outstanding Makeup, Outstanding Cinematography for Entertainment Programming for a Special, Outstanding Film Editing for Entertainment Programming for a Special, Outstanding Film Sound Mixing, Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Comedy or Drama Special - Rosemary Murphy, Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay, Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy and Outstanding Special - Drama or Comedy.

[@annemccarron2281]

Wow!

[@Px828]

Eleanor Roosevelt was a great woman, but her greatness was born of such sadness.

[@TheMotz55]

That's what made her great, because she rose above it.

[@456swagger]

Yes, She was so great that she drove her husband into the arms of other women.

[@mikekennedy5470]

456swagger , it is not always the fault of someone that makes that happen but circumstances and attraction not always fault ?

[@456swagger]

Not as sad as those hundreds of thousands of Americans that were imprisoned by her husbands Executive order 9066. Not because any of those Americans had committed any crimes but just because of their race. Yeah she is touted as a great humanitarian and champion for minorities. I wouldn't put her leftist face on a penny.

[@carolnahigian9518]

exactly- She just could not compromise or ' let go" or be Spontanaety..

[@lindathompson3982]

We've learned something of Eleanor's beginnings in life, her upbringing, what she lacked that any child/young person might most need in light of the built-in negatives that were part of her life. I admire her, that day-after-day, through-out her life, she determined that she would make her way; like a stutterer learns to sing his way through that which is verbally impassable any other way... Eleanor applied courage and determination to each situation, until she could feel her feet touch down firmly on the inner-strength she needed to 'shore her up' for the next time, the next need. Even in handling her MIL & her husband, she had given thought as to, for her, what would be required to perhaps enable her go forward with FDR. While nothing for this family could be the same (after the affair with 'that woman),' the heartsick husband & wife••he for his career & she for her family••refused to throw away everything and just got on with it. Yes, I admire her. P.S. I doubt Ms. Mercer was his first affair; she was, though, his first 'love' affair.

[@cheriamour2429]

Eleanor Roosevelt was a wonderful woman.

[@rainbowmum59]

THat was an amazing movie, what a woman, what a life.

[@jennifermccann5276]

What a truly awesome mini series. What an inspiring couple ... in good times and in bad, through sickness and in health.

[@sarahnichols4439]

Truly amazing people and performance! Whenever I feel overwhelmed or not sure which direction to take, I fins myself thinking of these three special people when Franklin was battling polio and not sure what to do. It's always reassuring.

[@anotherpluss1adventure905]

Eleanor Roosevelt was the best. She cared and loved everyone. Best First Lady in history

[@elizabeths4371]

I remember watching this on t.v. when I was a kid. I thought it was a fascinating story back then yet even more intriguing now.

[@margaretfarquhar5624]

How I w🎉ish that American politicians now could be like Eleanor and Franklin

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Rest In Peace Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

[@hongkong42]

One of the greatest Mini Series ever made.

[@earlperson741]

I WAS A KID WHEN THIS CAME OUT... I'LL NEVER GOT THE TIME WHEN MY FATHER SAW I WAS WATCHING MY CARTOONS AND WHATEVER ELSE....AND HE TOLD ME , EARL... YOU'LL WATCH ANYTHING..... THAT'S WHEN I CHECKED OUT THIS GREAT PRESENTATION... MY INTEREST IN HISTORY STARTED THEN...

[@paulmiller6647]

Great series and great book beyond comprehension. Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt helped secure our country in a time when it suffered its near death as a result of the Great Depression. Their lives were extremely fascinating to read and view yet their relationship was not perfect. However the teamwork that the couple participated in saved the United States from near death. Thanks very much for the upload this was a well put together series along with a well put together book. More details of this story can be observed more in the book which is one of my favorites also the series is well put together one of my favorites. Thanks very much for the upload.

[@anthonyhunt701]

Paul, agreed on both!

[@marilynlarosa7449]

Yes You can't enough about this Power couple who uplifted people with their Optimism and Programs to salvage the Anerican economy

[@barrett7893]

I’ve seen this movie quite a few times. I didn’t know there was a book. What is the name of the book? I would love to read it.

[@paulmiller6647]

@@barrett7893 Eleanor and Franklin by Joseph Lash.

[@shaeyager8165]

Kissing cousins

[@katiezee2]

There's a reason why Eleanor Roosevelt has always been high, or first, on the list of most admired women in America--she earned the rank by her substance of character and ethics with people

[@a.account8011]

Beautiful! Thank you. Btw it seems that she missed two red flags; one with Franklin and his loving nature to women, Lucy’s admiration of Franklin first time Eleanor met Lucy. Having said that, Post-Affair Transformation (Post-1918) Eleanor began to forge a more independent path.

[@lynngregory393]

When she kneels at his deathbed it is the most profound acting with no words.

[@barbarapaige]

Thank you for posting this. It is still one of my favorite dramas, even after all these years. The actors were perfect and their portrayals of this amazing couple were inspiring. If only we had leaders like they were today....

[@cocoaorange1]

I saw this as a young girl eons ago. I miss mini series.

[@baylorsailor]

Eleanor's figure was considered ideal in the 1900s & 1910s. Tall, small waist, long neck. Like Conseulo Vanderbilt and Queen Alexandra. Her cousins probably would of been jealous.

[@susanwhitmore3352]

Yes, I saw her grandson, Curtis Roosevelt, interviewed on a Kennedy Library program, and you could tell he absolutely idolized his grandmother. One of the most poignant things that he said was that his grandmother was beautiful when she was young, and if you've ever seen pictures of her in her 20's, he was absolutely right. She was regal.

[@texan903]

​@@susanwhitmore3352her cousin Alice was jealous of Eleanor, Eleanor was actually the prettier of the two when they were younger. Eleanor just had no confidence in her looks. Alice wasn't much better in that regard, but she was the president's daughter, therefore she didn't have to do anything to be noticed.

[@susanschmitt115]

This is one of my favorite mini series. They had a stellar cast. I’ve long been fascinated by this couple.

[@francesrehak569]

I just love the part when he asks her for another dance; that and him wanting to see her more often, this was when i got the feeling that he was falling love with her: making her promise that the two of them spending more time togther hinting at the fact that he does have feelings for her: I also love the part when their on The Half moon and the scene under the tree when he sings to her:The two of them are so at ease around each other speaking their minds and joking around; the Dynamic between them is wonderful; Edward and Jane did a great job playing them I just love them together

[@texan903]

He should've left her alone though. She was right from the start. Also, she should've declined his marriage proposal. They loved each other but were grossly incompatible to the point of embarrassment. The whole Sara situation was another serious drawback to them marrying. Franklin was unwilling to put Sara in her place. Had she maintained a separate household from them, the marriage might've worked, but there were too many unfavorable factors for them to be happy together.

[@SandraKayeII]

I love this movie so much!! Thank you for placing it here.

[@judyevancic4926]

I feel the entire House , Senate, and those who run for President need to watch

[@nycava0520]

OMG!! I was literally thinking of this movie the other day!! This is absolutely such a wonderful television drama. Thank you for sharing!!

[@judyevancic4926]

FDR relied on his Mother and her money. She told him if he divorced she would cut him off. He went into law practice...

[@gracie3174]

Pity he had to be threatened to be cut off to stay with Elenor and his children.

[@annemccarron2281]

George Bush married Barbara for her money. Jackie married John for his money.

[@fralencemelograno]

Thank you so very much for this! There is no way I could find the DVD and I missed it terribly … the best tv series ever made.

[@sarahnichols4439]

Hello. Amazon has the dvd and both in a double feature for $25

[@fralencemelograno]

@@sarahnichols4439 thank you, I’ll check if it’s available to us in Europe too

[@nadyarossi5102]

Eleanor Roosevelt was and is the greatest First Lady in our nation's history. Franklin may have been our greatest President, but he betrayed Eleanor shamefully.

[@eliaryroo]

And she still helped him in his difficult times...She truly deserved someone much better

[@lindafrazier8092]

I truly admire her strength and courage,!

[@skyeblu1722]

It has been said Eleanor was bisexual …she had girlfriends …….She adored Franklin and ultimately they came to a place of an arrangement that suited them both…….stop judging…

[@eliaryroo]

@@skyeblu1722 Actually Lorena Hickok is her only known lesbian affair, and she was always so hurted by FDR's infidelity

[@annemccarron2281]

A lot of people didn't like Eleanor. They thought she was pushy.

[@absolutetruthgirl]

Wonderfully done!❤

[@carolw.6466]

I wasn't born until after FDR passed away. So every time i think of him or Eleanor, I immediately think of Jane Alexander and the phenomenal Edward Herrmann. Perfect casting and a tribute to the Roosevelts.

[@maestroclassico5801]

At 30:30 we hear Alice Roosevelt not being impressed with young FDR. This is accurate. She was quoted in real life as saying , "Franklin was no prize".....

[@faridehmahmoodi1272]

I liked and admired this lady always and happy to see her life story 👍👍🌹🌹

[@exaudi33]

One of the all time greats. Thanks so much for uploading. Jane Alexander was amazing as ER, as was the late, great Edward Herrmann as FDR. Wonderful score, too.

[@exaudi33]

And: "Hand Me Down My Walking Cane" remains one of the most moving scenes I've ever watched. Was any leader anywhere so greatly loved?

[@oldgringo2001]

35:15 Teddy Roosevelt was a bully President, but a lousy father to his daughter Alice---which goes a lot to explain what a clever, catty person she grew up to be. After his first wife died, he left little Alice to be raised by various family members while he went West, bought a ranch, and played cowboy. The scene with the young Alice a few minutes later strikes me as spot-on.

[@Circa1628]

Theres a teddy roosevelt quote- “I can do one of two things. I can be President of the United States or I can control Alice Roosevelt. I cannot possibly do both.” It would be hard to say which came first, Alice's rebelliousness or Teddy's absent parenting

[@maryheiress1816]

This series as show how two people overcame obstacles in their lives o be accomplish great things.

[@kleeamd8274]

Why don't you give the man a break?? He lost his wife & mother on the very same day, in the same house! The reason he left Alice with his relatives was because he suffered clinical depression afterward

[@PaulaBarch]

Alice Roosevelt Longworth was bright, intelligent, wickedly funny, appointed to fill her husband Nicholas' seat in the Senate after his death,- and yes uncontrollable , yet unforgettable. The Queen of the "bon mot" Alice's best, to me, was " If you haven't got anything good to say about anyone, come sit next to me." And I'd have taken her up on it. I'd be happy to go to a lecture with Eleanor, but a dinner party with Alice would be marvelous fun. Very different women- each with their own strengths, born of their similar yet very different upbringings.

[@texan903]

​@@PaulaBarchAlice never filled her husband's Senate seat. Her father was lousy toward her, yet Alice turned out even worse, if that were possible. Paulina Sturm, Alice's pensive, seemingly gloomy, melancholy daughter, was bullied by Alice for years until the daughter overdosed one evening in January 1957, being found by her own daughter.

[@colossus112785]

The Roosevelt Family are the true American Royalty