Benacek was a U.S. detective show that ran from 1972 to 1974, starring George Peppard as the eponymous gumshoe. The show was not a classic, and Peppard quit after two seasons because he didn't want the precarious income from it factoring into a pending divorce settlement. Nonetheless, the camp "Polish" proverbs that Benacek utters are marvelous. Columbo, with his one more thing, has nothing on this cat.
The wisdom of Banacek
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Are you a hot sleeper? Stay frosty this summer with a chilled water sleep cooling system.
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The KingCamp Pop-Up Roof Tent will turn your SUV into a glorious camping base camp
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