Private Benjamin TV Show

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Television Show Summary

Another 80's TV show based on an 80's movie by the same name. Private Judy Benjamin is a spoiled, rich socialite struggling to survive in the army's basic training.

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TV Show Plot For Private Benjamin

The TV show Private Benjamin is based on the 1980 film starring Goldie Hawn. Lorna patterson (Airplane!) stars as Private Judy Benjamin in the small screen version of the popular movie. Benjamin gets along well with the other soldiers in her unit, but her superiors are frustrateed by her lack of discipline.

Other show characters included: two characters from the film Private Benjamin - Eileen Brennan as Capt Doreen Lewis and Hal Williams as Sgt. Ted Ross. The two were in charge of turning the pampered Pvt. Benjamin into a real soldier.

CBS aired a total of 37 episodes of the TV series Private Benjamin from 1981 to 1983.

Cast of Private Benjamin TV Show

Lorna Patterson - Pvt Judy Benjamin
Eileen Brennan - Capt Doreen Lewis
Robert Mandan - Col Lawrence Fielding
Hal Williams - Sgt Lucien C 'Ted' Ross
Wendie Jo Sperber - Pvt Stacy Kouchalakas
Lisa Raggio - Pvt Maria Gianelli
Joyce Little - Pvt Rayleen White
Lucy Webb - Pvt Lu Ann Hubble
Damita Jo Freeman - Pvt Jackie Simms
Ann Ryerson - Pvt Carol Winter
Joan Roberts - Pvt Barbara Ann Glass
Francesca P Roberts - Pvt Harriet Dorsey

Trivia for the TV Show Private Benjamin

Two other failed attempts were made to turn Private Benjamin into a TV sitcom. Paramount made a pilot called Hot WACS which aired in June of 1981; NBC created Wendy Hooper - US Army two months later in August of 1981.

80's TV Show Facts:

The TV Show Private Benjamin was televised from 04/06/1981 to 09/12/1983, on the CBS network.

Private Benjamin TV Show Emmy Awards:

Eileen Brennan won best Supporting Actress, Comedy in 1980-81.

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Comments

TV Show and Movie

Private Benjamin was a great 80's movie turned into a not so good TV show. However, Eileen Brennan did win an Emmy for her performance in the series. She also won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in the Private Benjamin film version.

#1 - KC - 12/04/2006 - 12:15

Private Benjamin T.V. series.. the good old days

I enjoyed the T.V.series Private Benjamin, it was a lot of laughs...

#2 - Jane bond - 09/09/2007 - 23:40

where can I find a dvd or vhs of private benjamin

#3 - arthur spinks - 02/12/2008 - 18:50

i had on vhs, but tapes old.loved this series.

I never missed this show on MONDAY nights on CBS from 1981-1983. It was an enjoyable show and liked the whole military premise, remembered the good old days of Hogand Heroes, Mchales Navy etc. I have been waiting years for a DVD release. LORNA PATTERSON was a good JUDY.

#4 - robert - 01/02/2009 - 23:46

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I have these

Private Benjamin
1)Fielding Follies w/o/c #1792C
2)Judy's Cousin w/o/c #1792D
3)How to succeed at civilian life w/o/c #1792E
4)Recruiting film #1792F
5)Party w/o/c #1792G
6)Bathtub w/o/c #1793G
7)Half-baked #1793H
8)Two-timer #1794I
9)Pilot #1795A

#5 - Jim - 04/11/2009 - 01:38

Scottish Arms

If private benjamin has anything to do with next year's 'scottish arms' then the actor will be similar to friends of the scot.

#6 - Jaoti - 04/24/2009 - 16:16

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hi jim,
any further info on private benjamin been trying to find any dvds appreciate your help

#7 - peter duncan - 07/28/2009 - 14:56

Private Benjamin

Private Benjamin
I have these

Private Benjamin
1)Fielding Follies w/o/c #1792C
2)Judy's Cousin w/o/c #1792D
3)How to succeed at civilian life w/o/c #1792E
4)Recruiting film #1792F
5)Party w/o/c #1792G
6)Bathtub w/o/c #1793G
7)Half-baked #1793H
8)Two-timer #1794I
9)Pilot #1795A

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#8 - JIm - 10/08/2009 - 03:13

Private Benjamin Series

Anyone found any of these episodes online?

#9 - Bel - 10/24/2009 - 00:34

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if you have the tv series Private benjamin,i like to buy it.please send information to herr charles weinberg .charles_weinbergsr@yahoo.com

#10 - charles weinberg sr - 01/26/2010 - 10:56

Miss

Please can anyone help? I am trying to find out how I can possibly buy the tv series Private Benjamin on dvd or video? Ive tried looking around but cant find anything. Would really appreciate any help. My email address is pinkladylucy1982@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks, Lucy. :-)

#11 - Lucy Stephenson - 02/28/2010 - 12:13

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#12 - charles weinberg sr - 03/02/2010 - 13:17

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any further news on where to buy thses dvds thanks

#13 - peter duncan - 03/17/2010 - 15:23

Private Benjamin TV Series

I would also like to buy DVD or VHS of the tv shows. If anyone has a way to get these, please let me know at:
uspolaris@comcast.net

Thanks!
William

#14 - William Andersen - 03/30/2010 - 18:56

Private Benjam-Starring Lorna Patterson

Please let me know if there is a way to get these videos or dvd's starring Lorna Patterson. I really enjoyed watching them. None of the libraries I searched have them.

#15 - Mary - 04/02/2010 - 11:32

PRIVATE BENJAMIN SITCOM SERIES

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#16 - RICHARD DAVIS - 04/28/2010 - 15:06

I HAVE PRIVATE BENJAMIN EPISODES

#17 - Jim - 06/08/2010 - 17:30

I absolutely call Private Benjamin among my most favorites of the sitcoms along with What's Happening, What's Happening Now, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C., Sgt. Bilko, and C.P.O. Sharkey. ;-)

#18 - David Harper - 02/22/2011 - 01:08

Will you please let me know which stores have the whole Private Benjamin TV series on DVD?

I'd like to know if any stores or video shops have the entire Private Benjamin TV series on DVD so please e-mail me any info at my e-mail address bunnyrabbits35@yahoo.com OK? I definitely give the series a good five star rating. Sincerely, DAVID HARPER at bunnyrabbits35@yahoo.com

#19 - David Harper - 02/22/2011 - 18:11

Episodes

Hi All, I am also looking for past episodes and seeing that some of these posts are not that recent, if there is anyone out there still that has some of these episodes...feel free to drop me an email at justtosayhi1@yahoo.com and/or post your email on this site. I will be checking regularly for the next few months. Thank you!!

#20 - Dino M - 08/29/2011 - 04:15

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I was friends with Lucy Webb at the University of Knoxville in 1974-75. She was intelligent, hilarious and fun to be with. She became a great actress, although at the time I felt her dream was unattainable. She sure proved me wrong!

#21 - Gayden Drew - 10/31/2011 - 15:16

Private Benjamin

I miss shows Like this ,that were a lot of fun to watch.I liked it as much as the movie,I have two BDU Tops worn by Lorna Paterson and Damita Jo Freeman from the show.I was a Fan of the show.

#22 - Dennis Lawrence - 03/01/2012 - 17:37

I HAVE PRIVATE BENJAMIN

#23 - jim - 04/13/2012 - 11:38


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