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Benson

1979–19867 seasons158 episodes25 min

Benson is a American series that premiered on ABC in 1979 and ran until 1986. 7 seasons and 158 episodes. Created by Susan Harris.

ABC logoOriginal networkABCbroadcast network · 1300 shows on record
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On air 1979–1986: 8 years

Key facts

Network
ABC
Format
Series
Premiere
September 13, 1979
Finale
April 19, 1986
Years on air
8
Seasons
7
Episodes
158
Running time
25 minutes
Genre
Sitcom
Language
English
Distributor
Columbia Pictures Television
Based on
Soap

Credits

Created bySusan Harris
Executive producersTony ThomasPaul Junger Witt
MusicGeorge Tipton

Cast 10 on record

Cast member
René Auberjonois
Robert Guillaume
Ethan Phillips
Inga Swenson
Didi Conn
Billie Bird
Caroline McWilliams
Lewis J. Stadlen
James Noble
Missy Gold