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Benson in Love: Directed by Peter Baldwin. With Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams. Benson falls in love with, and later proposes to, a senator who isn't too keen on the idea of being married.
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- 1979-10-04
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Benson falls in love with, and later proposes to, Senator Francine Wade (played by Beverly Todd), who isn't too keen on the idea of being married.
Robert Guillaume (Benson) and Beverly Todd would both later land roles in the 1989 film, Lean On Me.Senator Wade states that Governor Gatling had inherited a lot of problems, with Benson replying sarcastically, "You know the family?" This is a reference to his recent past job with the Tate family...This episode features the first mention of the restaurant, Smitty's.Benson mentions his brothers and sisters for the first time in this episode. Some of which, would be shown later on throughout the series.Taylor and Kraus both mention the 34th President of the US, Dwight Eisenhower, and his position as a General during WWII.Kraus mentions the brand, and mascot, Betty Crocker.Kraus references the fairytale The Princess and the Frog.Senator Wade:I think the Governor's running a little behind schedule.Benson:Not to mention the 20th Century.When Benson, a butler, sees pretty Francine waiting in the governor's reception room, he introduces himself smoothly, then asks her for a date. Before she can answer, she is summoned in to see...
"Benson" Benson in Love (TV Episode 1979) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Oct 8, 2023 · This is the Complete 1979-1986 Series of the sitcom Benson starring Robert Guillaume.
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Oct 3, 1979 · S1 E4: It's virtually love at first sight when Benson meets the lovely Francine, but the lady turns out to be a senator with priorities other than marriage to the governor's butler.
Watch Benson · Season 1 Episode 4 · Benson in Love free starring Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson and directed by Peter Baldwin.
