Benson (ABC 1979-1986, Robert Guillaume, James Noble)

Published

6 years ago

September 20, 2018

Sitcom. A spin off from Soap. Former butler to the Tate’s, Benson. starts working for state governor Gene Gatling, helping him in his political career and helping to look after his daughter.

Benson’s surname Dubois wasn’t revealed until the series was nearly over.

production details
USA | ABC – Watt – Thomas – Harris | 158×30 minutes | Broadcast 1979 – 1986

Creator: Susan Harris Producers: Susan Harris, Thomas A. Reeder, Don Richetta, Tom Whedon

cast
ROBERT GUILLAUME as Benson DuBois
JAMES NOBLE as Governor Gene Gatling
MISSY GOLD as Katie Gatling
INGA SWENSON as Gretchen Kraus
LEWIS J. STADLEN as John Taylor (79-80)
CAROLINE McWILLIAMS as Marcie Hill(79-81)
ETHAN PHILLIPS as Pete Downey(80-85)
DIDI CONN as Denise Stevens Downey(81-85)
RENE AUBERJONOIS as Clayton Endicott III(80-86)
BILLIE BIRD as Mrs Cassidy(84-86)
DONNA LABRIE as Senator Diane Hartford(85-86)

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