This is my simplified take on the theme tune to a popular television sitcom from back in the day, "Benson." It originally ran on ABC for seven seasons, from September 13, 1979, to April 19, 1986. The show stars Robert Guillaume in the title role of Benson DuBois, the head of the household for Governor Eugene X. Gatling, played by James Noble. The show focused on the conflicts and relationships within the Governor's household, with Benson generally providing the sarcastic voice of reason. Inga Swenson, Missy Gold, Didi Conn, Ethan Phillips, and René Auberjonois all played long-term supporting roles.

The series was a spin off of Soap in which the character Benson first appeared as the wise-cracking yet level-headed African-American butler for the highly dysfunctional Tate family. However, Benson avoided the soap opera format of its parent series for a more conventional sitcom structure, and the lead character eventually moved from his service position to a role as lieutenant governor. The series was created by Susan Harris, and produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions. In 1985, Guillaume won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in the series. 158 episodes were produced.

My version is for:

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Glockenspiel
Vibraphone
Piano
Acoustic bass
Electric guitar
Unison steel drums

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This arrangement © me and me alone
Information provided by Wikipedia and all sources thereof
Original music written by George Tipton
Benson and Soap (TV shows) © Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions and everyone else who owns the rights

Benson theme: https://youtu.be/GGFH7Q0f-7o (as shown from all the intros to all 7 seasons)