TV series

Private Benjamin

1981–1983 · 3 seasons

A breezy, good-natured sitcom where the laughs come from a pampered fish out of water trying to fit into army life.

Overview: Private Benjamin is an American sitcom based on the movie of the same name. The show aired on CBS from April 6, 1981, to January 10, 1983. Eileen Brennan, who reprised her role from the film, won an Emmy and Golden Globe Award for her work on the series.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, satirical and warm. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Identity, friendship, class, rebellion
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
class
rebellion
work
Places: military
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild