Eleanor and Franklin (miniseries)

Eleanor and Franklin is a 1976 American television miniseries based on Joseph P. Lash's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1971 biography of the same name. The miniseries chronicles the lives and relationship of Eleanor Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, from their courtship and marriage through Franklin's early political career and struggles with polio.

Directed by Daniel Petrie, the miniseries stars Edward Herrmann as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Jane Alexander as Eleanor Roosevelt. It explores the challenges they faced both personally and professionally, including Franklin's infidelity and Eleanor's independent pursuits and social activism. The production highlights Eleanor's growth from a shy and insecure young woman into a confident and influential figure in her own right.

Eleanor and Franklin was critically acclaimed and earned numerous awards, including Emmy Awards for Outstanding Special - Drama or Comedy, Outstanding Directing for a Special Program - Drama or Comedy, and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy (Jane Alexander).

A sequel, Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years, was broadcast in 1977, covering the period from Franklin's presidency until his death.