 The story of Franklin Roosevelt s (Ralph Bellamy) bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially wife Eleanor - Greer Garson) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at Campobello to his triumphant nominating speech for Al Smith s presidency in 1924, the story follows the various influences on his life and his determination to recover - based on the award winning Broadway play of the same name.