
Tryout TV: A Portrait of Ben Franklin
Special | 27m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
Ben Franklin, portrayed by actor Alexis Lauren, recounts his life.
Ben Franklin, portrayed by actor Alexis Lauren, recounts his life through his early days to celebrated era as a founding father. He also provides personal anecdotes and advice for viewers, including demonstrations of his many inventions.
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WPT Archives: 1980s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Tryout TV: A Portrait of Ben Franklin
Special | 27m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
Ben Franklin, portrayed by actor Alexis Lauren, recounts his life through his early days to celebrated era as a founding father. He also provides personal anecdotes and advice for viewers, including demonstrations of his many inventions.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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WPT Archives: 1980s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin