Does anyone know why the first Taylor left after just one episode?

Check out this website--sounds to me like he didn't want the part.

www.davidhedison.net/hedison/galleries/tv/benson/index.htm

Thanks!

where is the first Taylor and what is he doing

Awesome! Thanks for posting, BensonFan! I love that inside info.

No problem, malice! I enjoy searching the net for stuff like that. :)

I like the second Taylor better

I had no idea David Hedison was in the pilot before I watched it!! In any case, it seems like Taylor was a doomed role right from the start. Thank goodness for Rene/Clayton!! :D