
Butler Benson DuBois is the smartest (and possibly only sane) member of widowed Gov. Eugene Gatling's household staff. Benson always manages to keep his head, no matter what the staffers or the governor's family members throw at him. He begins his post on loan from his employer, Jessica Tate (Katherine Helmond) on the show "Soap," but soon wins a permanent place in the governor's staff and heart. His cool head and keen intellect are a perfect complement for the constant craziness that surrounds Gov. Gatling and his entourage.

Benson is upset when his girlfriend Jennifer decides to date other men.

Benson is searched, soaked and attacked when he reports to work for newly-elected Governor Gatling.

After Taylor's disastrous attempt for political office, he blames Benson for his defeat.

When Kraus leads a strike of mansion workers, Benson tries to do all their jobs.