Gary Franklin(1928-2007)

Popular Los Angeles-based television film critic who created "the Franklin Scale" a film ratings system of 1 to 10 where 1 is the worst and 10 being the best.

I have always let my social conscience influence my criticism. People should be speaking out about the effects of movie violence, brutality and sexuality in the world, and I'm glad I've had the chance to make a tiny impact...That's how I'd like to be remembered. And perhaps for having saved [my viewers] a few bucks here and there.