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Benson is an American television sitcom that originally aired on ABC from September 13, 1979, to April 19, 1986. The show stars Robert Guillaume in the title role of Benson DuBois, the head of the household for Governor Eugene X. Gatling, played by James Noble. The show focused on the conflicts and relationships within the Governor's household ...
William Joseph Schallert [1] (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016) was an American character actor who appeared in dozens of television shows and films over a career spanning more than 60 years. [2] He is known for his roles on Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957–1959), Death Valley Days (1955–1962), and The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966).
Guillaume also played Dr. Franklin in season 6, episode 6 ("Chain Letter") of the series All in the Family, in which he coyly referenced Marcus Welby, M.D., a TV series in which he had guest-starred in 1970. [13] His series-regular debut was on the ABC series Soap, playing Benson, a butler, from 1977 to 1979. [14]
Caroline Margaret McWilliams (April 4, 1945 – February 11, 2010) was an American actress, best known for her portrayal of Marcy Hill in the television series Benson. [1] McWilliams had also appeared in nine episodes of its parent-series Soap , as Sally.
James Wilkes [citation needed] Noble (March 5, 1922 – March 28, 2016) was an American actor, best known for his portrayal of sweet-natured, dense, naive Governor Eugene X. Gatling on ABC's 1979–1986 sitcom Benson. [1]
Peter Paul Fix (March 13, 1901 – October 14, 1983) was an American film and television character actor who was best known for his work in Westerns.Fix appeared in more than 100 movies and dozens of television shows over a 56-year career between 1925 and 1981.
Benson takes on a mayor who plans to outlaw breakdancing in public places. Note: This episode was filmed much earlier in the season when Ethan Phillips and Didi Conn were still cast members. This episode is set immediately after Benson's election as lieutenant governor in October, and is presented as a flashback to explain the appearances of ...
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