Benson

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Benson

1979- 1986

7 Seasons

158 Episodes

7.1(38 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion.

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Robert Guillaume

Benson DuBois

Acting

James Noble

Governor Eugene Xavier Gatling

Acting

Inga Swenson

Gretchen Kraus

Acting

Missy Gold

Katie Gatling

Acting

René Auberjonois

Clayton Endicott III

Acting

Billie Bird

Rose Cassidy

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