SYNOPSIS:
Robert Guillaume played one of the most popular supporting characters on TV's "Soap," as the insolent butler to wacky Jessica Tate (the brilliant Katherine Helmond, who makes a guest appearance this season). His scene-stealing portrayal of the acerbic character resulted in his winning an Outstanding Lead Actor Emmy®. ABC spun the character off into the title role in "Benson," debuting on September 13, 1979. The premise entailed Jessica sending Benson off to help her inept cousin, Governor Eugene Gatling (James Noble), run the Governor’s mansion. Other characters included Katie Gatling (Missy Gold), the governor's adorable daughter; Benson’s nemesis Gretchen Kraus (Inga Swenson), the stern German housekeeper; Marcy Hill (Caroline McWilliams), the governor's secretary; and John Taylor (Lewis J. Stadlen), the governor’s political aide.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:
Digitally Remastered Audio and Video
Full Screen Presentations
Video Introduction with Robert Guillaume
Benson Series Retrospective
Photo Gallery
Audio: English (Stereo)
Bonus Previews
Closed Captioned

CAST:
Robert Guillaume
James Noble
Inga Swenson
caroline McWilliams
Missy Gold
David Hedison
Lewis J. Stadlen