WATCH 'The Roosevelts: An Intimate History' Episode 1 Full Live Stream Online Free: 'Get Action (1858-1901)' Ken Burns Documentary Premiere On PBS About Theodore, Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt [VIDEO]

Tune in to PBS tonight at 8 PM to see what will be discussed in the highly-awaited documentary series from Ken Burns, "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History." Watch Episode 1, where we will see "Get Action (1858-1901)," using our free live stream links. Interested in Part 2 of "The Roosevelts," called "In the Arena (1901-1910)"? Click here to watch the next episode.

According to the official synopsis of "Get Action (1858-1901)," Episode 1 of Season 1, "The Ken Burns documentary series about Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, who played pivotal roles in shaping modern America, opens with the early years of cousins Theodore (1858-1919) and Franklin (1882-1945). Teddy was frail as a child, yet pursued a strenuous life. He experienced tragedy, too: His first wife, Alice, died days after giving birth to daughter Alice Lee in 1884. A young Franklin, meanwhile, was inspired by his cousin's political career to contemplate following in his path."

Make sure you tune in to PBS tonight at 8 PM to catch Season 1, Episode 1 of this once-in-a-lifetime documentary special from director Ken Burns, and starring Paul Giamatti, Meryl Streep, and Edward Herrman!

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What should we look forward to for the rest of the single season documentary special?

According Brian Lowry at the Chicago Tribune, "In 'The Roosevelts: An Intimate History,' Ken Burns and writer Geoffrey C. Ward have a topic every bit as big as their canvas, and a subject that feels especially timely given the U.S. political dynasties of the modern age. Admirers of Burns' documentary epics surely need no more incentive than seeing his name affixed to the Roosevelt name, and the documentary miniseries is a meticulously crafted and wonderfully executed effort that represents a very good new deal for PBS and its viewers. Subtitled 'An Intimate History,' 'The Roosevelts' has the time to fulfill its promise, oscillating between the stories and lives of Theodore Roosevelt, his beloved niece Eleanor and distant cousin Franklin. Those principals' personal correspondence, moreover, is given voice by Paul Giamatti, Meryl Streep (who remarkably replicates Eleanor's distinct delivery) and Edward Herrmann, who played FDR in the landmark miniseries 'Eleanor and Franklin.' For those who have studied the Roosevelts, many of the stories will be familiar. But the beauty of the writing ('No other American family has ever touched so many lives') and eye-opening video nevertheless make much of this feel fresh. Nor should the parallels between the Roosevelts and the Clintons be lost on viewers, with the filmmakers describing Eleanor and Franklin's marriage as 'one of the great partnerships in the history of the world,' despite his betrayal of their vows with Lucy Mercer."

It will certainly be interesting to see all of this play out! Check out the "Get Action (1858-1901)" preview videos here:

What will be discussed tonight on "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History" Season 1, Episode 1? You'll have to wait and see! Tune into PBS, or one of our free online live stream links above, to catch all the excitement of this Season 1 episode, called "Get Action (1858-1901)!"