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OK, so Benjamin Franklin didn't mention the latter, but I couldn't help but think it as I sat through episode after episode of "The Prince," HBO Max's new cartoon spoofing the royal family.

Bill Shirley, as the prince, contributes some good vocal work. His cartoon character is considerably more masculine than Disney heroes usually are. Some of the best parts of the picture are those ...