Show Cover Story A'nonj ‘Benson’ — new dimensions for Robert Guillaume ' By Edgar Pestoa Robert Guillaume is one of the more prominent success stones of the past two television seasons Playing the role of Benson the bellicose butler in ABCs “Soap” Guillaume's popularity over the long haul with the often-fickviewing public assumed proportions series that made a spin-oseem inevitable So when ABC took one good look at the “Benson” pilot taped last March the top for 13 brass gave the episodes of the new comedy starring Guillaume as “head of domestic affairs” in the household of a situation-rip- e le ff go-ahe- lovable but inept state governor “Benson ” running well in the Neilson rating right from the starting gate airs on ABC each Thursday evening Adding to his career momentum the personable Guillaume now has the added distinction of being an Emmy award-winnin- g actor In early September millions viewed the Emmy telecast as Guillaume accepted his statuette from the television academy for being chosen ‘best supporting actor in a comedy series” for his role in “Soap” Despite his relatively rapid rise to fame and good fortune Guillaume — who is as thoughtful and quietly articulate as his creation Benson is pithy and sardonic — knows only too well that his “rapid rise” has been the result of many years of tenacious hard “I still don't consider myself a star” Guillaume says reflectively “Over the years I've really learned to take it as it comes where my career is concerned’ Guillaume's attitude is the acknowledged result of working in show business long enough to know that a major key to personal survival find a steady and satisfying level some well-temper- is-t- o - fwo honeymooneta working for British in tolllgence In Germany are where between the emotional peaks and valleys “I guess" says Guillaume “that I'm essentially shy I really enjoy all of the attention that I'm suddenly getting but my ego really doesn't require it” As for the new “Benson” series? actor doesn't have all the lines he tends to feel constricted “I've often said that I see Benson as a 'social critic In butler’s clothing' — someone who has the nerve to actually say what most people only think In the new senes Benson will do just that” "I’m very enthusiastic about the show because it will allow me much more room for expanding the Benson character Ana since Benson will now be the focal point he’ll have a lot more lines which doesn't bother me a bit “Of course” Guillaume adds wryly “any time an Robert Guillaume sums up things in this manner “It's every actor's dream to Taking another S:30 7:30 £30 £00 aa SUNRISE SEMESTER UNDERSTAND!!! 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