Benson

– Benson is an American television sitcom which aired from September 13, 1979, to April 19, 1986, on A..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
30 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
Benson (1979)

Benson is an American television sitcom which aired from September 13, 1979, to April 19, 1986, on ABC. The series was a spin-off from the soap opera parody Soap; however, Benson discarded the soap opera format of its parent show in favor of a more conventional sitcom structure. The series was created by Susan Harris, and produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

13 Sep 1979

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-G – For All Ages

This program is suitable for all ages. Programs rated TV-G are generally suited for all audiences, though they may not necessarily contain content of interest to children. The FCC states that "this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children 10 years of age and older, (and) most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended." The thematic elements portrayed in programs with this rating contain little or no violence, mild language, and no sexual dialogue or situations.

Writer:

Susan Harris

Main Actors:

Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Plot:

In this spinoff of "Soap", Benson DuBois is sent out West to serve as butler to widowed state governor Gene Gatling, an honest but bumbling servant of the people. Although he has his rivals in German maid Kraus and persnickety aides Clayton and Taylor, Benson, armed with an acerbic wit and plenty of smarts, becomes the Governor's close friend and helper, and eventually is elected Lieutenant Governor!

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 18 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10