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Lot #591
Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing (Eleanor and Franklin, 1976)

Highly sought-after 1976 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Writing" for Eleanor and Franklin, the historically faithful Roosevelt biopic honored with eleven Emmy Awards

Estimate: $4000+

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Highly sought-after 1976 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Writing" for Eleanor and Franklin, the historically faithful Roosevelt biopic honored with eleven Emmy Awards

Iconic original Emmy statuette awarded to screenwriter James Costigan, standing 15˝ tall with a base diameter of 7.5˝, engraved on the base: "1975-1976 Television Academy Awards, Outstanding Writing In A Special Program - Drama Or Comedy - Original Teleplay, James Costigan, Eleanor And Franklin, ABC Theatre, January 11 & 12, 1976, ABC." In fine condition, with light overall wear and tarnishing. Accompanied by two color glossy photos of the opening credits, matted and framed together to an overall size of 14.25 x 20.5.

Broadcast on ABC on January 11 and 12, 1976, Eleanor and Franklin was a two-part, four-hour television miniseries written by three-time Emmy winner James Costigan, and starring Edward Herrmann as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Jane Alexander as Eleanor Roosevelt. Based on Joseph P. Lash’s award-winning biography of the same title, the production is notable for its near-complete historical accuracy and went on to win eleven Primetime Emmy Awards. A highly desirable example of a classic Hollywood award-winning achievement, blending presidential history with cinematic success.


From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades.

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