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The President's Double: Directed by Jay Sandrich. With Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams. Benson stands in for the poisoned president of a newly formed African nation, meanwhile a fourth assassin comes looking for him.
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- Comedy, Family
- Jay Sandrich
- 1979-09-27
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"The President's Double" is the third episode of the first season of the ABC sitcom, Benson, and third episode of the series overall.
The episode was directed by Jay Sandrich and originally aired on September 27th, 1979.
When assassins muff an attempt on African President Ocassi's life, Benson is drafted as his double.
Meanwhile, a forth assassin comes looking for President Ocassi, causing the security to try their hardest at preventing a potential assassination of Benson.
•Robert Guillaume once stated that this was his favorite episode.
•Caldwell was played by Wendell Wright. Wendell would later play Frank Hopkins in the Season 2 episodes, "Big Buddy" and "Easy Kid Stuff". He also previously made an appearance on Season 2 of the parent series, Soap.
•This episode features the clip of Benson turning that would later be used for the opening sequence and title card of the series from Season 2 and onward.
•The Governor implies that his mother was still alive at the time of this episode.
•The Governor states that he met Eleanor Roosevelt in the same year that Count Fleet won the derby; that year being 1943.
•Kraus: A third world country. What do we need a third world for anyway? We had enough trouble with two.
•Governor: Marcy, I think you better tell everyone on the staff that they're not to know what happened.
•Marcy: But sir, if I tell them, then they'll know.
•Governor: But they won't know what it is they don't know, will they?
•Marcy: I don't know.
•Taylor: *condescendingly* Benson, I realize that I've put you in a terrible position, but we need their mineral products, and they need our equipment to help build their country, and now we need you to help make that happen, okay?
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k14jyvksHUE
Oct 8, 2023 · Benson S01E03 The President's Double. 24:54. 4. Benson S01E04 Benson in Love. 25:15. 5. Benson S01E05 Conflict of Interest. 24:13. 6. Benson S01E06 The Layoff. 25:04. 7. Benson S01E07 Snowbound. 24:57. 8. Benson S01E08 Jessica. 25:15. 9. Benson S01E09 Don't Quote Me. 24:12. 10. Benson S01E10 War Stories. 25:14. 11. Benson S01E11 Ghost Story. 25:14.
"Benson" The President's Double (TV Episode 1979) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Benson DuBois. James Noble. Governor James Gatling. Inga Swenson. Gretchen Kraus. Missy Gold. Katie Gatling. Caroline McWilliams. Marcy Hill. Jay Sandrich. Director. Advertise With Us. In...
- Jay Sandrich
- September 13, 1979
- Robert Guillaume
Where to watch Benson · Season 1 Episode 3 · The President's Double starring Mel Stewart and directed by Jay Sandrich.
Sep 26, 1979 · The President's Double. View in iTunes. Available on Prime Video, iTunes. S1 E3: When assassins muff an attempt on African President Ukase's life, Benson is drafted as his double, but only Kraus' quick thinking saves Benson from being their next victim. Comedy Sep 26, 1979 20 min. Information. Genre. Comedy. Released. 1979. Run Time. 20 min. Rated.
