The Governor's House Call (8 May 1981)

On his way to a Navy reunion, the Governor, along with Benson and Clayton, stop off at a bordello to visit a sick friend. When a fire breaks out across the street, they are afraid to be seen by the crowd when they exit the bordello.

Director:

John Rich

Writers:

Bob Colleary, Susan Harris (creator),

Stars:

Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Robert Guillaume	...	Benson DuBois
James Noble	...	Governor Eugene Xavier Gatling
Inga Swenson	...	Miss Gretchen Wilomena Kraus
Rene Auberjonois	...	Clayton Runnymede Endicott III
Caroline McWilliams	...	Marcy Hill
Ethan Phillips	...	Peter 'Pete' John Downey
Missy Gold	...	Katherine 'Katie' Olivia Gatling
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jordan Charney	...	Jack Beddoes
James Gallery	...	Scooter
Hugh Gillin	...	Thompkins
Cynthia Harris	...	Peggy

Storyline

On his way to a Navy reunion, the Governor, along with Benson and Clayton, stop off at a bordello to visit a sick friend. When a fire breaks out across the street, they are afraid to be seen by the crowd when they exit the bordello.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 May 1981 (USA)

Filming Locations:

ABC Television Center - 4151 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Benson DuBois: So you're really going to take all the kids to the amusement park?
Marcy Hill: Are you kidding? That's all they've been able to talk about!
Katherine 'Katie' Olivia Gatling: Marcy promised to go on the gutbuster with us!
Benson DuBois: The gutbuster huh? Is your insurance paid up?
Marcy Hill: What does that mean?
Benson DuBois: I got to admire you Marcy. I rode it. Once. I broke into a cold sweat, my knees were shaking, I couldn't catch my breath and that's while I was still standing in line.
[Katie laughs]
Marcy Hill: What's so funny? I don't find that funny!
Benson DuBois: Yeah right. Let's not talk about ...
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