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With Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold. Benson and Kraus find a secret compartment in the mansion's fireplace hearth. Inside is a letter written by a past governor telling about a stash of gold hidden in the mansion and everyone wants it for themselves.
- (49)
- Comedy, Family
- John Rich
- 1980-11-14
- Overview
- Synopsis
- Trivia
- Cultural Reference
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"Fool's Gold" is the third episode of the second season, and twenty-seventh episode overall, of the ABC sitcom, Benson.
Directed by John Rich, the episode originally aired on November 14th, 1980.
When Benson and Kraus find a secret compartment in the Mansion's fireplace hearth, they unearth a letter written by a past governor telling about a stash of hidden gold. When word gets out, the staff catches gold fever.
•Jerry Seinfeld makes his acting debut as Frankie in this episode. Despite this however, various modern syndication edits omit his appearance due to time constraints.
•It's revealed that The Mansion had been rebuilt three times since 1840.
•Clayton states that the $10,000 in gold would've been worth $437,500 and that the amount of gold allegedly hidden in the mansion would've been worth 5 million dollars. Due to inflation however, the gold would be worth roughly $17,000,00 today.
•Katie mentions the McDonalds' sign that counts how many burgers have been sold. McDonald's would eventually give up keeping track, however, in 1994.
•Benson mentions the 1974 resignation of US President Richard Nixon.
•Katie mentions McDonalds and the famous 'I'd Like To Buy the World a Coke' ad.
•Frankie: Why did Washington throw a dollar across the Potomac? His horse was too big!
•Benson: *shrugs*
•Frankie: You don't like Washington? I'll do a Lincoln!
•Benson: Do a Nixon and get out.
•Benson: For the last hundred and forty years nobody's lived in this house but politicians. I'm surprised we even still got the silverware.
•Marcy: I noticed this mound on the front lawn, and just out of idle curiosity, I started digging.
"Benson" Fool's Gold (TV Episode 1980) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Benson (TV Series) Fool's Gold (1980) Jerry Seinfeld: Frankie. Showing all 2 items. Jump to: Quotes (2) Benson DuBois : Where're are going, Frankie? Frankie : Uh, to see the Governor. Benson DuBois : No, you're not. Frankie : But the historical society is coming to dinner. Got some great jokes the Governor can use. You wanna here them?
Watch Benson — Season 2, Episode 3 with a subscription on Prime Video. Benson finds an old letter that infects the staff with gold fever.
- John Rich
- September 13, 1979
- Robert Guillaume
BENSON: FOOL'S GOLD (TV) Summary. One in this comedy series about Benson DuBois, who manages the chaotic household of the state's honest yet inept governor. In this episode, Benson takes insurance photos of the house's various treasures, "aided" by Frankie, who offers a series of jokes for an upcoming historical society dinner.
Fool's Gold. Benson and Kraus find a secret compartment in the mansion's fireplace hearth. Inside is a letter written by a past governor telling about a stash of gold hidden in the mansion and everyone wants it for themselves. Episode 4 • Nov 21, 1980. Masquerade. Episode 5 • Nov 28, 1980. First Lady.
