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Clips from Benson (1979) - Chain of Command (S01E01)

"You are concerned about your father, ja?"
Benson (1979)
"No."
Benson (1979)
"I know. I am, too."
Benson (1979)
"I'm sure he's gonna be all right."
Benson (1979)
"But don't worry, I'm sure he's going to be all right."
Benson (1979)
"I just wish he'd hurry up about it."
Benson (1979)
"Hi, Katie."
Benson (1979)
"Benson, did you talk to the doctor?"
Benson (1979)
"Yeah, sure did. How is he?"
Benson (1979)
"Well, he seemed like a nice enough guy."
Benson (1979)
"I mean, the Governor."
Benson (1979)
"Relax, sweetheart, I'm getting to that."
Benson (1979)
"Katie, what your father has is nothing serious. Oh, good!"
Benson (1979)
"Well, what does he have?"
Benson (1979)
"Well, he's got some kind of middle ear infection."
Benson (1979)
"That's what's been affecting his balance."
Benson (1979)
"His ear? Yes."
Benson (1979)
"His ear? There's something wrong with his ear?"
Benson (1979)
"That's what I said. Is there something wrong with yours?"
Benson (1979)
"But it's gonna be all right? Oh, sure."
Benson (1979)
"He just has to get some rest and take his medicine"
Benson (1979)
"and he'll be well before we know it."
Benson (1979)
"Great. See you. Where are you going?"
Benson (1979)
"To make Daddy a get-well card before he gets well."
Benson (1979)
"Taylor, the Governor cannot function."
Benson (1979)
"Yes, he can."
Benson (1979)
"From a sickbed?"
Benson (1979)
"Taylor, this state cannot get along without strong leadership."
Benson (1979)
"We've done all right so far."
Benson (1979)
"Taylor, I'm taking over."
Benson (1979)
"Look, the Constitution is very clear on this point."
Benson (1979)
"This is a crisis situation."
Benson (1979)
"It will be, if you take over."
Benson (1979)
"Forget it, Sherman, you can't try to take over"
Benson (1979)
"every time the Governor sneezes."
Benson (1979)
"It is a simple infection."
Benson (1979)
"Gentlemen, why are you fighting me on this?"
Benson (1979)
"Have you read the latest poll?"
Benson (1979)
"No."
Benson (1979)
"Well, you just happened to have one handy."
Benson (1979)
"Yeah."
Benson (1979)
"Look, the people of this state"
Benson (1979)
"actually prefer me to Governor Gatling by 11 percentage points."
Benson (1979)
"If you can believe the polls."
Benson (1979)
"I hate to put it this way, fellas,"
Benson (1979)
"but the people want me."
Benson (1979)
"And if the Governor's popularity keeps going down"
Benson (1979)
"while mine keeps going up,"
Benson (1979)
"well, I could be the next governor."
Benson (1979)
"And, I'll remember who helped me out."
Benson (1979)
"I'd be happy to show you out."
Benson (1979)
"BENSON: What are you doing up?"
Benson (1979)
"What am I doing up?"
Benson (1979)
"Governor, you're supposed to be in bed."
Benson (1979)
"How are you feeling, sir?"
Benson (1979)
"Oh, well, swell."
Benson (1979)
"Well and swell, what the hell."
Benson (1979)
"This is functioning?"
Benson (1979)
"It's the medication. He gets a little lightheaded."
Benson (1979)
"(WHISPERING) How long does this last?"
Benson (1979)
"(WHISPERING) Every four hours."
Benson (1979)
"Nothing to worry about."
Benson (1979)
"Yeah, see?"
Benson (1979)
"Does the Governor look worried?"
Benson (1979)
"Hey!"
Benson (1979)
"Gentlemen, I'm afraid that I'm going to have to invoke emergency powers."
Benson (1979)
"Governor."
Benson (1979)
"Governor? Where? Where?"
Benson (1979)
"I made you look!"
Benson (1979)
"We better get him to bed before he floats away."
Benson (1979)
"Okay, who wants to go skinny-dipping?"
Benson (1979)
"Come on. Raise your hands. Get 'em up. Get 'em up."
Benson (1979)
"Obviously, this man is not fit to serve."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, is it my serve?"
Benson (1979)
"What's the score?"
Benson (1979)
"This is only temporary."
Benson (1979)
"So, I'll only take over temporarily."
Benson (1979)
"Governor, come on. Let's get you out of here. You're in kind of bad shape."
Benson (1979)
"Who? Me? No, I'm solid as a rock."
Benson (1979)
"You'll find out later when we go skinny-dipping."
Benson (1979)
"(CLEARING THROAT)"
Benson (1979)
"Phil? Ed Sherman, Jr."
Benson (1979)
"Listen, Phil, how would you feel about"
Benson (1979)
"backing me against the Governor in the next primary?"
Benson (1979)
"All right, well, how would you feel if I told you that"
Benson (1979)
"the Governor was planning to kill the Highway Bill?"
Benson (1979)
"But that I think I can get it through for you?"
Benson (1979)
"Yeah. Yeah, I thought that might change your mind."
Benson (1979)
"Right. Right."
Benson (1979)
"Well, it was wonderful talking to you, too, Mother."
Benson (1979)
"Bye-bye."
Benson (1979)
"My mom. Been with me every step of the way."
Benson (1979)
"Defrosting your desk?"
Benson (1979)
"I work for the Governor, not Ed Sherman."
Benson (1979)
"While the Governor is sick, Sherman is acting governor."
Benson (1979)
"Then he is acting very badly."
Benson (1979)
"Do you know that he gave his own secretary time off,"
Benson (1979)
"but he's running me ragged?"
Benson (1979)
"Well, I'm not gonna take it anymore."
Benson (1979)
"Oh, I just keep this handy for emergencies."
Benson (1979)
"In case you have to sleep in your desk."
Benson (1979)
"What is Sherman doing here anyway?"
Benson (1979)
"Why isn't he at the capitol where he belongs?"
Benson (1979)
"Oh, they're redecorating his office."
Benson (1979)
"Adding more mirrors?"
Benson (1979)
"Yes, well, I'll certainly look into that."
Benson (1979)
"SHERMAN: Sooner the better, Taylor."
Benson (1979)
"(RAZZING)"
Benson (1979)
"That's telling him."
Benson (1979)
"That man is a complete moron."
Benson (1979)
"The only qualifications he has for political office"
Benson (1979)
"is straight teeth."
Benson (1979)
"They're probably caps."
Benson (1979)
"That's what's wrong with politics today."
Benson (1979)
"The amateurs are ruining the business."
Benson (1979)
"Well, I have had it. I'm leaving."
Benson (1979)
"Well, get in line."
Benson (1979)
"Now, wait a minute, you two."
Benson (1979)
"Sherman's only gonna be here a couple of days."
Benson (1979)
"If you leave, who's gonna keep an eye on him?"
Benson (1979)
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