Michael Douglas on "Franklin," and playing a founding father

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Ай бұрын

He was the son of actors, but Michael Douglas says he was reluctant to follow in the deep footsteps of his father, Kirk Douglas. But as an Oscar-winning producer and performer, Michael has earned his own legendary status. He now stars as the revolutionary figure Benjamin Franklin in the Apple TV+ series "Franklin." He tells correspondent Mo Rocca that the show's story, about the founding father's efforts to save a burgeoning democracy, is timely given today's dangerous political climate.
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@judd442009 Ай бұрын

"Thanks for the park and all your other work, Michael Douglas."

@EnronnSierra Ай бұрын

You know what I have always loved about Michael Douglas acting, he always conveyed 'what the f**k did I get myself into' very well.

@marymichael1211 Ай бұрын

Excellent point ☝️.

@brooklyn3299 7 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 😅😅😅😅 💯 💯

@keithss67 Ай бұрын

Great actor and a real character

@Beth-zg6gb Ай бұрын

Thanks, Michael, and whoever else is responsible for bringing this important fore father, Mr. Franklin, to the forefront! This nation’s fore parents weren’t perfect, but they got a whole lot right! Our US Constitution and our Bill of Rights were, and still are, pretty darn radical! Let’s make sure we remember that and honor them by voting! 🌊🇺🇸💙

@carolcisko6768 Ай бұрын

💙💙💙

@michaelscot4816 Ай бұрын

💙💙💙

@Avery_4272 Ай бұрын

(*forefather = 1 word)

@mililaniman Ай бұрын

I have enjoyed watching how Michael Douglas has evolved as an actor. I think he brings a sense of humanity to his role as Benjamin Franklin.

@juniper150 14 күн бұрын

If it’s humanity that he portrays, then that’s great acting

@michaelmonthey5974 Ай бұрын

Michael Douglas, one of the finest movie stars of his generation, playing my favorite founding father? I’m hyped!

@RebeccaMooreFrey Ай бұрын

I grew up w the Douglas family, in Westport CT. My mother Deedy McCormick was BFs w Diana Dill Douglas, Michael came over a few times to play tennis and we also visited them.

@SongBird21-nz8vx Ай бұрын

Michael Douglas is the 'spitting' image of his father. They could have been twins! There is a saying that to see what we will look like when we get old is to look at our parents. That is so true in my case as well. I look just like my mother when she was in her 70's, which is my age now. BTW, MD is a superb actor!

@JLo_Oc Ай бұрын

Well done Mo Rocca! Excellent piece.

@zackwilliams9912 Ай бұрын

He should receive the Kennedy center honors this year for his contributions to motion pictures. Like Jane Fonda, he was the successful nepotism child of a famous actor to become an icon in his own right.

@snoopywalker1881 Ай бұрын

Being the son of Kirk surely helped but he blazed his own path….”Gordon Gekko” is part of movie history .

@mfilteau10 Ай бұрын

"War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself." - Benjamin Franklin

@iancarroll1246 Ай бұрын

Franklin never said this. The phrase “the bad guy” is a dead giveaway. Not used in Franklin’s day.

@keithss67 Ай бұрын

He rocked Liberace lol

@kitano0 Ай бұрын

Michael Douglas is one cool cat!

@marieaug9322 Ай бұрын

My son's fav actor he's 20

@bartman898 Ай бұрын

The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is worth the read. The way he takes control of his life and his drive reminds Arnold S.

@brooklyn3299 7 күн бұрын

He was a rather lazy lost person but somehow pushed through it 😅

@1yretsym Ай бұрын

Loved Wall Street when it came out, looking forward to Franklin. Thanks always for the preserve, I'm so glad it got saved, walked there again today.

@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 Ай бұрын

I remember when Douglas was on Streets of San Francisco. What a hunk he was! Watched it every week with my dad. His paramour was Brenda Vacarro

@vernonedmonds8596 Ай бұрын

He was so young in the Streets of San Francisco

@carmarasmussen8118 Ай бұрын

And handsome 😉

@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 Ай бұрын

Yes, I had a crush on him, I was in HS during Streets of San Francisco

@ronaldschild157 Ай бұрын

There was no mention of Michael Douglas's early work in the TV series "Streets of San Francisco" along with Karl Malden. 😲 For me, that's what brought him into my pop culture orbit. He was still best known as Kirk Douglas's son, but definitely making his own way by then.

@cleong1218 Ай бұрын

That should have definitely been included because he left SOSF to direct “One Flew Over the Cuckoo Nest”… minor detail.

@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 Ай бұрын

I agree-I loved watching Streets of San Francisco with my dad

@cleong1218 Ай бұрын

Michael Douglas was the son Karl Malden never had and he took him under his wing and showed him what it took to be an accomplished actor. This is what this story is missing. It was his experience on “Streets of San Francisco” that propelled him from the small screen to the big screen…

@marymichael1211 Ай бұрын

@@cleong1218 Thank you for your comment.

@rebeccacampbell8020 Ай бұрын

Ben Franklin, and all of his contemporaries, were all such interesting people. I like to imagine what many of the people of that time created without the trappings of our traditional education.

@LAM77719 Ай бұрын

They all received what we now call liberal arts education consisting of Latin, logic, debate, mathematics, astronomy, and music. Today’s right wing consider this woke and are otherwise dismissive of it.

@yvonneplant9434 Ай бұрын

I actually live walking distance away from where Franklin is buried at 5th and Arch Sts in Philadelphia.

@LAM77719 Ай бұрын

They had what we would refer to now as a liberal arts education.

@ellenchavez2043 Ай бұрын

Benjamin Franklin is my favorite founding father. While he owned slaves occasionally and ran "Runaway" ads in his paper, by 1750, he had no slaves and became an abolitionist, arguing against slavery. He was 70 years old in 1776, and had many careers by the time he became a statesman and diplomat. He proved you're never too old to learn or try domething new. It ain't over 'til it's over. He died in 1790, having live 5 lifetimes in his 84 years.

@yvonneplant9434 Ай бұрын

Would be nice to do a series about Franklin as a young man. No one has done it to my knowledge.

@steveconn Ай бұрын

Can't really top John Adams as a drama covering America's founding but nice Michael giving it a try. The 1987-92 'Wall Street/Basic Instinct' era a great run. Liberace brave too (the Marc Elliot biography very good covering his production struggles/divorces/addiction clinics). Glad your cancer in remission; keep going, Michael ❤🎉🎉

@edwardolaie Ай бұрын

i love Michael Douglas

@HeavenWatch Ай бұрын

I love Jesus but Michael and Martin are cool guys, shook his hand in '91...

@juniper150 14 күн бұрын

If you knew anything about him then you wouldn’t love him

@comchadelalora Ай бұрын

M. Douglas: one of the best actors of all times. A genius.

@theresawatkins-lj8pw Ай бұрын

What a gem the whole Douglas Family is !

@paulsauer3724 Ай бұрын

I saw Michael Douglas in April 1987 filming at the 21 club on 52nd street in New York which unfortunately is now gone filming Wall Street. When I saw him exit the trailers and walking to the set, he looked like a million bucks. I knew that movie was going to be great just by the way he dressed for the part. I recommend two underrated movies he did because nobody talks about them and he was great in. 1989’s Black Rain and 1996’s The Game. Two terrific movies to watch on a Saturday night.

@marymichael1211 Ай бұрын

I love "The Game" and "Falling Down", and others. I'd like to see "Black Rain". The complexity of the story and his emotionality in his movies are so captivating.

@isaacshaver6218 28 күн бұрын

Black rain is great & so is falling down.

@JK-xl7un Ай бұрын

"Wonder Boy's" is a favorite of mine. Great all around movie.

@SusanKay- Ай бұрын

That was the quirkiest, funniest, saddest, most insightful movie he's ever done. I loved Francis McDormand in it, too!

@VitalityMassage Ай бұрын

I remember him in the Streets of San Francisco.

@cynthiamason4069 Ай бұрын

Always loved, The Streets Of San Francisco ❤

@laurabowers2319 Ай бұрын

One of my favorite actors

@CraigMcfly1985 Ай бұрын

True legend for Mike.

@byronbriscoeagent465 Ай бұрын

Legendary

@anitatucker8812 Ай бұрын

He looks just like this father. Admire them both for their contribution to the arts. He was in a television series at ine point too.

@roberthevern6169 Ай бұрын

Great to see MD in a 'period piece', and Mo Rocca on CBS Sunday Mornings!

@mialorenzen3538 Ай бұрын

What a talent and a very handsome gentleman! Such a great actor!! Thank you for all of the amazing movies, Michael…looking forward to many more! 🎉❤🎉❤

@VEGANSAM Ай бұрын

It's so hard for humans to not be insecure...no matter how much they've accomplished.

@yevaburshteyn6938 Ай бұрын

Michael Douglas is a versatile actor and great person happy soul who enjoys life to fullest,his talent is truthful and authentic ❤️

@sebastiankinnunen5549 Ай бұрын

❤Michael is TheLegend❤Iconic❤Fantastic actor/producer❤love from Finland

@DavidSmith-xs3or Ай бұрын

He looks so much like his father, Kirk,now.

@bobsturgis4674 Ай бұрын

Every since The Movie Wall Street,Michael Douglas is my favorite Male actor. Wish his new movie,was on other Streaming services.

@jaysonpida5379 Ай бұрын

Enormously popular (and great) t.v. series > The Streets of San Fransico Risky and brilliant role as Liberace.

@Orleans11 Ай бұрын

I love that man!

@colstonlchinese Ай бұрын

Great actor!

@BeTheLight624 11 күн бұрын

I’m enjoying the series…you do a great job, Mr. Douglas…you give old Ben the panache he so deserves. I imagine you aren’t too far off the mark. I wish we had someone of his genius and caliber in government presently. BRAVO! Well done.

@chambersstevens3135 Ай бұрын

Can not wait to see this!

@scottisaaks 23 күн бұрын

Just wow Michael, so good, crushed this roll. Big time!

@b.aorellana6079 24 күн бұрын

I Like the actor let's hope he lives on longer for future flim years. The world won't be the same without him.

@AndreaHernandez-nj8md Ай бұрын

Se ve muy interesante la Serie Michael D. es una Super Estrella 🌟 😊

@lasedadelsilencio Ай бұрын

Uno de los mejores actores de los Estados Unidos. Larga vida a Mr. Douglas y su familia.

@billbest9483 Ай бұрын

Epic was Falling Down!

@davebegley9260 Ай бұрын

One of our very best!

@bevinboulder5039 28 күн бұрын

Wow! The older he gets, the more he's like his father.

@theronaldophotography4971 Ай бұрын

Omg. The living legend, Michael Douglas.

@lashropa Ай бұрын

Heck yes. ❤

@tonacornelius9326 Ай бұрын

Outstanding work by Mo. Mo needs an emmy for this!

@Aldarionz9 27 күн бұрын

i just liked his romancing the stone movies and Liberace. This one looks very good! It might be one of his best!

@leanordials8008 18 күн бұрын

Yes, they were fun. Will have to watch them again.

@StevenSmith-br5tb Ай бұрын

Don’t get no better than Mike Douglas!

@wendelynanderson9517 Ай бұрын

I was a student at Harrisburg Area Community College & our house was seven miles from Three Mile Island when the plant had its “accident.” Watching “The China Syndrome” after it happened was chilling.

@anthonyvaldez6892 Ай бұрын

Michael Douglas is a legend just like his Dad. A wonderful actor and director.

@yvonneplant9434 Ай бұрын

I think he's had a bigger career than his dad. And his dad had a great one.

@FEARTHEEER1 Ай бұрын

Of all the characters you're going to play while using the misnomer "democracy" (4:22), Ben Franklin should not be him. When a woman accosted Mr. Franklin outside the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia (1787) and asked him, "What kind of government have you given us, Franklin famously replied "A REPUBLIC, if you can keep it..." He did NOT say, "A democracy, if you can keep it..."

@lillianmcgrew217 Ай бұрын

He is a really good actor

@brianmelody8930 Ай бұрын

Wonderful guy!

@andrewfischer8564 Ай бұрын

looks and sounds more and more like his dad

@neorandy Ай бұрын

Noah Jupe in another role that will raise his standing. And , working with an icon like MD….wow

@PM.68 Ай бұрын

Mo❤❤

@zerimar26 Ай бұрын

I thought Michael Douglas was great in War of the Roses and Romancing the Stone. Can't wait to see the series about Benjamin Franklin.

@clarkewi Ай бұрын

Great actor.

@yvonneplant9434 Ай бұрын

The late Tom Wilkinson already was the perfect older Franklin in the John Adams miniseries. How about another miniseries with Franklin as a young man instead?

@Avery_4272 Ай бұрын

MD has shown great instincts re: choosing films to produce and/or be in. Also, he can be counted on to give excellent performances. (A friendly note, though: he might want to go into the recording studio and loop a couple of his lines in The China Syndrome so that he pronounces 'nuclear' accurately: in the movie, he pronounces it as 'nu-cu-lar'!).

@Sbannmarie Ай бұрын

Santa Barbara Pride!

@MrPhotodoc Ай бұрын

If I were married to Catherine Jones I'd be Michael Douglas too.

@rr7firefly Ай бұрын

Greed is NOT good. That movie did a lot to damage, making the public less critical about ruthless behavior in business. Around the same time we had the trope, "Looking out for number one." My favorite Michael Douglas movie is "Falling Down," Joel Schumacher's 1993 film that takes an unflinching look at the unraveling of the American Dream.

@ellenmuseum Ай бұрын

❤ladies man too

@ashonlewis9353 Ай бұрын

He's starting to sound like his father with that gravely voice

@igorschmidlapp6987 Ай бұрын

Too thin to play Franklin... They forgot his time on TV with Karl Malden in "The Streets of San Francisco"...

@Nickerer Ай бұрын

Catherine and Michael have the same birthday.

@r8chlletters Ай бұрын

Did you forget Liberace?

@yvonnecooper5004 Ай бұрын

I don't think I have seen that one.

@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 Ай бұрын

That was a great role. He’s a terrific actor

@Acein2056 15 күн бұрын

I watched the first episode of Franklin and had to turn it off after about 10 minutes because I don't understand French dialog. I didn't like having to constantly read the English subtitles and didn't like the distraction of seeing the English subtitles. That was a stupid idea of having rather long French dialogs in an American film.

@MrCool2601 Ай бұрын

Can't imagine him playing Ben Franklin but anyway...

@chrisworthington1027 Ай бұрын

Im normally really into historical movies. I'm sorry I'm gonna pass on this. I can't see Micheal Douglas as Ben Franklin. 😅😅

@carolablue5293 Ай бұрын

Wasn't Ben Franklin bald on top?

@jude999 Ай бұрын

Given his comment on Democracy, I can imagine how woke and revisionist this Franklin is. Suspension of due process, forced vaccinations, thought crime, election corruption, wrecking the Bill of Rights, and open borders is the real threat.

@melaniamonicacraciun9900 Ай бұрын

Anyone remember the Covid pandemic isolation at all? Not exactly the Resident Evil invasion of zombies😂😂😂 in the real life we are much better but movies are very helpfull giving us the answers we are seeking for. Therefore everybody is invited to use cinema shows as best reason for dating supporters followers fans or partners in business and never let any evil dare to harm you guys. That's what fans are for 🤗🍀💋🥂🍀💎💯

@wallemon06 Ай бұрын

A perfect example of bad casting.

@ekop1778 Ай бұрын

GREED IS GOOD! IT SURE IS

@azadmajors2098 13 күн бұрын

Michael Douglas playing Ben Franklin is funny because Ben Franklin was very much against Jewish people. Wanted to ban them from the colonies..lol.

@thelastjohnwayne 27 күн бұрын

Look I like Michael Douglas but he does not work or fit as Ben Franklin at all

@UncleSam-USofA Ай бұрын

That Park would house many illegal immigrants and homeless veterans, Mike, how many can America put you down for?

@jamesphilip6737 Ай бұрын

Why isn't a black actor playing this role? I hope CBS News investigates.

@MegaJackpinesavage Ай бұрын

Thanx for the great laugh --- I like MD, but Louis CK'd be a more informed choice -- seriously.

@innerlocus Ай бұрын

Is Biden being stalked by Trump, he just would let go?

@greencraig8570 Ай бұрын

Douglas was completely miscast in the role. He didn't show Franklin's brilliance or humor. Tom Wilkinson was soooo much better.

@danam0228 Ай бұрын

Seriously? Fatal Attraction? Jack Black would have been better in this role?

@ShredCo Ай бұрын

Every Sunday it's the same routine with CBS... Climate change alarmism, holocaust guilt top-up, then needlessly putting random black people on a pedestal. EVERY SINGLE SUNDAY

@FrankQ777 Ай бұрын

Trump 2024

@brunoantony9257 Ай бұрын

poor casting choice

@bennyboogenheimer4553 Ай бұрын

A Communist playing a Nationalist. Color me shocked.

@NHLblkgurl Ай бұрын

I’m surprised they casted a white privileged actor, and didn’t cast ole Ben as a trans person of color.. This is pure bigotry!

@markkozlowski3674 Ай бұрын

Did you make this up yourself? Or do you have a team of comedy writers?

@NHLblkgurl Ай бұрын

@@markkozlowski3674just me! thanks for the compliment and thinking it was such a good joke, it must have required an entire staff!

@markkozlowski3674 Ай бұрын

@@NHLblkgurl What is your evidence for asserting that I was complimenting you? You need to learn to read more carefully.

@NHLblkgurl Ай бұрын

@@markkozlowski3674Do you need to me read your own reply.. You posted that had to be so good, it must have taken a team of comedy writers to have come up with it.. (you’re not backpedaling, realizing what you said- now are ya? ) 😂

@JohnMcmillin-br8tk Ай бұрын

@@NHLblkgurlwell played