Episode
Benson: No Sad Songs
Overview
Benson's mother comes to visit and everyone makes her feel welcome. Tender moments stir in this episode between Benson and his mother. Unfortunately Benson's mom passes away which leaves Benson very upset. The only thing that gives comfort to Benson was the faith his mother had in Jesus and when he asks the Lord to give him a sign, the taxicab driver recites the same words his mother taught him for so long. ""You've got to have faith""
Details
- Series
- Benson
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 1981-03-06
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
No Sad Songs is Episode 15 in Season 2 of Benson. It aired on 1981-03-06. The runtime is 30 min.
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