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Scoobiedoo30 · 06-05-2006, 09:37 PM

I was wondering why Benson and Taylor nervey did get along on The Show

TV Knowledge Fan · 06-07-2006, 03:57 PM

...Lewis J. Stadlen disappeared from the show after season one, 'agmfox8'!
From what I've seen, "Benson" and "John Taylor" have NO chemistry between them. They're supposed to be adversaries, but there's nothing between them to "adver".

When "Clayton Endicott III" became the Governor's aide, THAT'S when the fun began!! "Benson" always pricked his self-rising pompousness, and "Clayton" always seemed to have it in for him for neutralizing his chances to impress the Governor. But deep down, both of them each respected the other, although they'd never dare admit it out loud.

BensonFan · 06-07-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TV Knowledge Fan

"Benson" always pricked his self-rising pompousness, and "Clayton" always seemed to have it in for him for neutralizing his chances to impress the Governor. But deep down, both of them each respected the other, although they'd never dare admit it out loud.

Actually, in "The Endicott Dynasty", Benson does tell Clayton at the end, "I've always liked the way your do your job; it's just that snooty attitude I can't stand."

Mr. Television · 06-07-2006, 08:41 PM

Clayton was a much better character than Taylor was.

Moonlight Lady · 06-08-2006, 03:53 PM

I never liked Taylor. Clayton had better chemistry with the other character and he seemed a bit more accepted then Taylor, at least from my point of view.

BensonFan · 06-08-2006, 07:29 PM

Taylor was funny every now and then but Clayton was such a character and so animated it was hilarious. Plus Clayton was in 6 seasons, Taylor only 1. Hard to compete with that ratio!

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-15-2006, 10:30 AM

you are right Benson was much Fun when Clayton came into THe Picture as The Governor Aide

catlover79 · 11-23-2007, 01:55 PM

Taylor was such a weasel.

I think the problem was not with Lewis Stadlen - the problem is that the writers never fleshed out the character. We saw way too much of Taylor's weaknesses, and never really got to see any good qualities. We never really knew what his true motives were. I think the writers wised up once Rene A. came on the scene. Clayton was a much more three-dimensional character.

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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Benson and Taylor I was wondering why Benson and Taylor nervey did get along on The Show
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TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	You've just explained WHY... ...Lewis J. Stadlen disappeared from the show after season one, 'agmfox8'! From what I've seen, "Benson" and "John Taylor" have NO chemistry between them. They're supposed to be adversaries, but there's nothing between them to "adver". When "Clayton Endicott III" became the Governor's aide, THAT'S when the fun began!! "Benson" always pricked his self-rising pompousness, and "Clayton" always seemed to have it in for him for neutralizing his chances to impress the Governor. But deep down, both of them each respected the other, although they'd never dare admit it out loud.

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	Clayton was a much better character than Taylor was.
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Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	I never liked Taylor. Clayton had better chemistry with the other character and he seemed a bit more accepted then Taylor, at least from my point of view.
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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Benson and Taylor you are right Benson was much Fun when Clayton came into THe Picture as The Governor Aide

06-08-2006, 07:29 PM	#6
BensonFan Board Psychologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 2,733	Taylor was funny every now and then but Clayton was such a character and so animated it was hilarious. Plus Clayton was in 6 seasons, Taylor only 1. Hard to compete with that ratio!

11-23-2007, 01:55 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Taylor was such a weasel. I think the problem was not with Lewis Stadlen - the problem is that the writers never fleshed out the character. We saw way too much of Taylor's weaknesses, and never really got to see any good qualities. We never really knew what his true motives were. I think the writers wised up once Rene A. came on the scene. Clayton was a much more three-dimensional character.
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