#Benson s1e18 (1980) - 5/10
Unfunny plot-driven episode.

1️⃣ An eleven-year-old Russian chess prodigy (#MeenoPeluce from the #JonErikHexum #timetravel show #Voyagers!) goes missing inside the mansion.

2️⃣ It plays out in very predictable fashion. There are one or two funny lines, but it’s mostly a laugh-free zone.

3️⃣ 6th and final writing credit on the show for #TomReeder.

#Benson s1e15 (1980) - 5/10
Not very funny.

🔲 The main problem with this episode is that it’s largely driven by a guest character who isn’t funny or likeable or interesting.

🔲 5th of 6 scripts for the show by #TomReeder, whose previous episodes were very good.

📺 Thurs, Jan 10th, 1980: Aired on ABC after #MorkAndMindy s2e16; before #BarneyMiller s6e13. Against it, CBS: #TheWaltons s8e15; NBC: #BuckRogersInThe25thCentury s1e13.

📺 My 233rd TV episode of 2023. Averaging 2h19m of TV, per day.