Ken Burns Was Watching “Homeland” When He Realized Mandy Patinkin Should Be His Ben Franklin

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Published on April 2, 2022

Ken Burns and Mandy Patinkin join Stephen for a two-part conversation about the flawed genius of the man who is the subject of Ken’s new PBS documentary series, “Ben Franklin.” Stick around for more from Mandy and Ken! #Colbert #KenBurns #MandyPatinkin

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  • Alcagaur1 2 years ago

    “You have an idea in your head, and it drops down to your heart, and you say, ‘OK, we’ll do it.'” is about as clear a definition of “doing what you love” as I’ve heard.

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  • Keith Mc 2 years ago

    Ben Franklin was no Isaac Newton. Gimme a break.

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  • R W 2 years ago

    Ben Franklin invented the library??? … I think the Ancient Sumerian’s in 2600 BC, would have something to say about that! Or the Chinese, Ancient Greeks, Roman’s. For ‘F’ sake Europe and Asia had Libraries long before America existed as a country.
    Ben Franklin opened America’s first circulating library.. not the same thing!
    Also, the Lightening rod was invented by Akinfiy Nikitich Demido, a Russian industrialist, approximately 30 years before Ben Franklin. First used on a building called The Leaning Tower of Nevyansk…. look it up!
    Also, he owned slaves for 46 years before he saw the light… Will Smith just slapped a guy to defend his wife and yet he’s scum according your values.
    … Yeah, you’re right, Ben Franklin does represent America values. lol… f**ked up!

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  • starbreez 2 years ago

    why do i want to cry with this trio

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  • Ricardo Sosa 2 years ago

    Woah Mandy take it easy on the cocaine man

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  • India Burke 2 years ago

    IT WILL BE A NATIONAL HOLIDAY WHEN AMERICA GETS ANOTHER ” AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY MAKER” … WE’VE ONLY BEEN ALLOWED KEN BURNS THE FORMULA FOR THE BOYS
    MAYBE WE COULD INSPIRE A BROADER VIEW OF OUR HISTORY INSTEAD OF BEING BOXED UP IN ONE MAN’S HEAD

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  • Eno 2 years ago

    JLO said ” BENJAMIN FRANKo stay at the banco..

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  • EveryCrazyDay 2 years ago

    A petition to make movie about ben Franklin going to France like RDJ needs to be made

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  • William Hunter 2 years ago

    Ben Franklin was required reading when I was in middle school.

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  • John Malcolm 2 years ago

    Iz Patinkin?

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  • Quld Quodtues 2 years ago

    There is more than enough evidence that show that Franklin was also counter-spying for the British. I recommend you look into it.

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  • Paul Dockree 2 years ago

    My name is …. You killed my “how’s your father? Prepare to Dai!”
    How many fingers did Chris Sarandon’s villain have?
    Back to Ben Johnson (RIP) Six fingered Jake.
    You are a dreamer you got something you believe in and that is a rare thing these days but there is a lot more to love than hot wiring.

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  • Karen Moldenhauer 2 years ago

    Mandi one of my favorite actor

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