Michael Douglas on “Franklin” and “Endangered” Democracies | Amanpour and Company
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Published 2024-04-09
Originally aired on April 9, 2024
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All Comments (21)
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Michael Douglas, you sure have surprised me with this , I cant wait to see this series. I expect to learn a lot about the beginning of our democracy and I am sure other Americans will also , Thank you for doing this.
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Great actor! Thanks for this interview, eager to watch this series 😊
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Michael Douglas is a great storyteller and a great guy. What a great interview
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I recently watched Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr., and it turns out that Michael Douglas's 4th grandfather on his mothers side, John Neilson, was a colonel in the Continental army in the American Revolution. Not only that, he was the third person to read the Declaration of Independence in public in 1776.
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It’s a shame this series is on a subscription streaming service. Rather, it should be on a network or PBS, where anyone with a tv can watch. Now, more than ever people need to know the story of Franklin’s & Adams’ commitment to democracy.
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Hope they get this right... Ben Franklin is an all time favorite and important historical figure. His contributions to science, politics and society are profound. Then and in particular now his story provides a sense of direction.
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I have always loved the persona of Benjamin Franklin, such a fascinating and brilliant mind. We owe so much to him as a country. I look forward to this series. I’ve not so much enjoyed Michael Douglas as a person, however, he has become more mature and interesting in his later years. I look forward to his interpretation of Ben Franklin, it looks to be a good one. These two books intrigue me, as well, looking forward to delving into them. Wonderful interview, thank you very much.
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As a native Santa Barbaran and resident, we're proud to call Michael Douglas one of our own 😌 Still remember when I saw the premiere of Falling Down at the Arlington Theater as a kid, and Mr. Douglas was there
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What a wonderful interview ! Thank you !
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From the UK great to see you Michael what a legacy you have and a wonderful family, thank you so much for continuing to provide pleasure for the world
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Great interview 🎉
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Michael Douglas. Sharp as ever
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As a French watching the story of Franklin coming to France is a great pleasure. Our two countries have so much in common in their history. Americans have never to forget what France did to help this young country to became the USA, and the French we never have to forget the American soldiers who came in France on June 6 1944 to deliver us from the nazis…by the way the show on Apple TV played by Michael Douglas is an excellent show that reminds us how strong the French American friendship is and has to stay in the future.
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Another fine interview, and great to see Douglas in any role. The Isaacson book on Franklin is great, and now I will certainly read the one by Schiff. American history is far out when it's real.
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Great interview. Looking forward to watching the series
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Can't wait to hear about the history of Franklin!
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"Streets of San Francisco" I understand that his Dad (Kirk) was descended from Russian Jews. Very cool guy with a beautiful wife - life's good.
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Michael Douglas ,Wow! You look and sound great ! I am one of your long time fans and am so thrilled to see you act this part! And I have to tell you that your dad was also one of my very favorite actors. I would have to say, like father like son in your life experiences .
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PBS had a documentary on Franklin - it was fascinating. If I’m not mistaken, France nearly went bankrupt supporting the Revolutionary War in the U.S.
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Looking forward to this! It's about time Michael Douglas bit into a juicy historical role, and to portray Franklin in his first period piece outing is quite an achievement all by itself. -One note: at 15:31 the interviewer states that John and Abigail Adams were in Paris together at this time. That is not so. They travelled Europe together from 1783-1788, after the Revolution, not in 1776, as it was raging. Abigail was in Quincy, MA, where she wrote many letters to John while he was in Paris. (It was John Adams, btw, who secured the major funds for the Revolution, through the Dutch. Franklin stayed in Paris, and after the American success at the Battles of Saratoga, Franklin was finally able to win over the French court, securing France as an ally.
