Made in Hong Kong

**"Made in Hong Kong"** is the sixth and seventh episode of the sixth season, and one hundred eighteenth and one hundred nineteenth episode overall, of the ABC sitcom, *Benson*.

Directed by Bill Foster, the episodes originally aired on November 2nd and November 9th, of 1984.

## Synopsis

While the staff is off visiting Hong Kong for a sales pitch, Clayton is kidnapped by a fashion tycoon, Ursla Van Dyne (played by Marian Mercer), in a case of mistaken identity. When the staff tries to rescue their kidnapped colleague however, The Governor and Kraus end up caught in the abduction, with Benson left as the only hope.

## Trivia

* The episode was filmed in Hong Kong, making this episode, along with Season 4's "Death in a Funny Position" the only episodes to be filmed off a set during the series.
* Ursla was played by Marian Mercer, who not only appeared in Season 2's "Rivals", but is also appeared on the fellow *Witt/Thomas* sitcom, *It's a Living*, in her likely best known role as Nancy Beebe.
* Mrs. Collingswood was played by actress, Carolyn Coates, who played Mother Superior in the film, *Mommie Dearest*. She was also the real-life wife of James Noble (Governor Gatling).
* The opening sequence for the second part of the episode features an extra clip of Kraus, featuring her looking into a mirror as Benson stands behind her. The clip was only used in this episode, likely to make space for a clip of Mrs. Cassidy.
* While Katie doesn't appear in either of the two parts, Missy Gold narrates a recap as Katie at the beginning of the second part.
* Showrunners, and episode writers, Bob Fraser and Rob Dames, make an appearance as The Spy and The Soldier. The episode marks the second, and last, acting credit for Rob Dames, with the first being in the Season 2 episode, "Lifesaver".

## Cultural References

* The episode takes place in Hong Kong; displaying various fashion and aesthetics native to such.
* Benson mentions the 1942 film, *Casablanca*.
* Benson jokes that he wonders if the Jackson's Tour is coming to Hong Kong. The tour in reference, was The Victory Tour which ran from July 6th to December 9th, 1984.
* Benson jokes that Clayton should be traveling with Indiana Jones.
* Benson mentions the musical *A Chorus Line*.
* The staff attempts to perform the Dragon Dance.

## Quotes

* **Governor:** If you ask me, any man who would travel 8000 miles for a business meeting then not show up is just irresponsible. There's no excuse.
* **Kraus:** Well, maybe he met a girl.
* **Benson:** \*laughs\*

* **Benson:** Wait a minute, inspector. I found this on the floor.
* **Inspector:** Where did you find this?
* **Benson:** I just told you. On the floor.

* **Benson:** Why don't you and I try and track it down and Kraus can go back to the hotel.
* **Kraus:** No way, dim sum. I came to Hong Kong for mystery and adventure. I am not going to spend all my time in a hotel room.
* **Benson:** We need you there in case Clayton calls again.
* **Kraus:** Clayton is not going to call again. The bad guys are onto him. They're going to keep him tied in a dank dark basement with a 24-hour guard. And if he makes one false move, they will bash his wormy little face in.
* **Benson:** It's moments like this that make me happy you're on our side.

* **Katie \*narrating a recap of the last episode\*:** Clayton was a prisoner in a Chinese castle, tied and gagged. Huh, I wish I'd been there.

* **Benson:** Kraus, we can't walk all night!
* **Kraus:** You wanna get a room?
* **Benson:** Shouldn't you buy me dinner first?

* **Benson:** We're on an island, right?
* **Kraus:** Right.
* **Benson:** Which is surrounded by water, right?
* **Kraus:** That's what make it an island, nun chuck.