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Clips from Benson (1979) - Taylor's Bid (S01E01)

"It's a big step up for her."
Benson (1979)
"Taylor, could I say something about this?"
Benson (1979)
"I can handle this, Marcy."
Benson (1979)
"And based on your record, sir,"
Benson (1979)
"I know you wouldn't want to stand in the way of a woman's advancement."
Benson (1979)
"How about a woman's consent?"
Benson (1979)
"Taylor, you and I never even discussed my going to work for you."
Benson (1979)
"Fine, Marcy, you want to stand on formality, you've got it."
Benson (1979)
"Would you like to come to work for me?"
Benson (1979)
"No."
Benson (1979)
"I'm perfectly happy where I am. Thank you."
Benson (1979)
"Okay, fine, I can accept that."
Benson (1979)
"Loser."
Benson (1979)
"Taylor, about my endorsement of you,"
Benson (1979)
"Yes, well, so have I, sir,"
Benson (1979)
"and, frankly, your popularity in this particular district, it's..."
Benson (1979)
"It's virtually non-existent, to put it kindly,"
Benson (1979)
"and your endorsement could hurt me."
Benson (1979)
"Then by all means, give it to him."
Benson (1979)
"You mean you don't want my endorsement?"
Benson (1979)
"Oh, no, absolutely not."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, this was easier than I thought."
Benson (1979)
"Governor, you're due at the capitol"
Benson (1979)
"and I've got two hours' worth of typing to do."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, we've got to get those letters out."
Benson (1979)
"Listen, if it would help any,"
Benson (1979)
"I'll just sign the bottom of the page"
Benson (1979)
"and you can type down to there."
Benson (1979)
"And if there's any left over,"
Benson (1979)
"I'll just make it a P.S."
Benson (1979)
"See you, Taylor."
Benson (1979)
"Benson, my friend,"
Benson (1979)
"I would like you to be a spokesman for my campaign."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, really?"
Benson (1979)
"Yes, it is an opportunity for you to show some leadership."
Benson (1979)
"I see. To influence people."
Benson (1979)
"Mmm-hmm."
Benson (1979)
"And would these people happen to be black?"
Benson (1979)
"Well, now that you mention it,"
Benson (1979)
"almost 20% of the district is of the black persuasion."
Benson (1979)
"Persuasion."
Benson (1979)
"Well, yes."
Benson (1979)
"Well, actually, what I meant to say was black, um, um..."
Benson (1979)
"People?"
Benson (1979)
"Black people."
Benson (1979)
"Black people."
Benson (1979)
"I like that. I'm going to use it."
Benson (1979)
"I like that. I'm going to use it."
Benson (1979)
"You want me to think that isn't the old maid"
Benson (1979)
"because it looks like it is the old maid."
Benson (1979)
"Pick, pick."
Benson (1979)
"(SCREAMS)"
Benson (1979)
"It is the old maid."
Benson (1979)
"Never use reverse psychology on anyone under 10."
Benson (1979)
"I'll remember that, Minnesota Shrimp."
Benson (1979)
"Good night, Benson. Good night, sugar."
Benson (1979)
"Governor. What now?"
Benson (1979)
"Hello."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, right. Hello."
Benson (1979)
"Getting your own coffee now?"
Benson (1979)
"Well, why not? I've got to do everything else for myself now."
Benson (1979)
"Well, you don't have to."
Benson (1979)
"Find somebody to replace Taylor."
Benson (1979)
"Well, the party actually recommended somebody,"
Benson (1979)
"but he was indicted yesterday."
Benson (1979)
"Sir, take a breather."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, I don't have time."
Benson (1979)
"Then take a breath."
Benson (1979)
"Here, have a seat."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, that feels good."
Benson (1979)
"You just told me to."
Benson (1979)
"No, I mean, why are you rushing around like this?"
Benson (1979)
"Are you gonna just do it until you drop?"
Benson (1979)
"Could I answer that with a little story?"
Benson (1979)
"I'd prefer a yes or no."
Benson (1979)
"One summer vacation,"
Benson (1979)
"I took a job that nobody else wanted."
Benson (1979)
"I worked in an amusement park pitch-ball concession."
Benson (1979)
"Whenever the ball would hit the bull's-eye,"
Benson (1979)
"Bloopo the clown fell into a tank of water."
Benson (1979)
"Bloopo the clown."
Benson (1979)
"Mmm-hmm."
Benson (1979)
"I was Bloopo."
Benson (1979)
"Mmm-hmm."
Benson (1979)
"You would be surprised how many people throw well."
Benson (1979)
"But no matter how many times"
Benson (1979)
"I was knocked into that tank of water,"
Benson (1979)
"I always dragged myself back up again."
Benson (1979)
"Do you know why?"
Benson (1979)
"No, I can't imagine."
Benson (1979)
"Because there was no other Bloopo."
Benson (1979)
"If I didn't do it, who would?"
Benson (1979)
"That is exactly the reason I am working so hard today."
Benson (1979)
"Well, if this job gets to be too much for you,"
Benson (1979)
"you can always go back to being Bloopo the clown."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, I'm sure they have somebody else by now."
Benson (1979)
"Hello, Benson. How are you?"
Benson (1979)
"What are you doing here?"
Benson (1979)
"Oh, I was just in the neighborhood and I, uh..."
Benson (1979)
"Have you made up your mind?"
Benson (1979)
"Yeah."
Benson (1979)
"I can't help you, Taylor."
Benson (1979)
"What?"
Benson (1979)
"Oh, I see."
Benson (1979)
"You're going to support Davis."
Benson (1979)
"I haven't decided."
Benson (1979)
"But you're not gonna support me."
Benson (1979)
"That I've decided."
Benson (1979)
"Why not?"
Benson (1979)
"Well, because I've thought about it and in my opinion"
Benson (1979)
"there are at least two other people"
Benson (1979)
"who are better qualified for the job."
Benson (1979)
"(EXCLAIMING)"
Benson (1979)
"You drive a hard bargain, Benson."
Benson (1979)
"All right, what is it that you want?"
Benson (1979)
"A clear conscience."
Benson (1979)
"All right, all kidding aside,"
Benson (1979)
"with your help,"
Benson (1979)
"the black people's vote is mine."
Benson (1979)
"Now, just think of it,"
Benson (1979)
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