Editing Richard Benjamin (section)

===Theatre===
Benjamin appeared on stage in ''[[The Taming of the Shrew]]'' and guest-starred on shows such as ''[[The New Breed (TV series)|The New Breed]]'' and ''[[Dr. Kildare (TV series)|Dr. Kildare]]''.<ref name="los"/> Benjamin's early break came when cast in the touring company of ''[[Barefoot in the Park]]'' in 1964. He later toured in ''[[The Odd Couple (play)|The Odd Couple]]'' with [[Dan Dailey]].<ref name="retro">{{cite web|website=Cinema Retro|url=http://www.cinemaretro.com/index.php?/archives/8654-RICHARD-BENJAMIN-REFLECTS-ON-THE-SUNSHINE-BOYS-A-CINEMA-RETRO-INTERVIEW.html|title=RICHARD BENJAMIN REFLECTS ON "THE SUNSHINE BOYS": A CINEMA RETRO INTERVIEW}}</ref> In 1966, he directed ''Barefoot in the Park'' on stage in London. Simon was pleased with Benjamin's work and cast him in his new play ''[[The Star-Spangled Girl]]'' (1966–67) directed by [[George Axelrod]]. Benjamin appeared alongside [[Anthony Perkins]] and [[Connie Stevens]], and the show ran for 261 performances. The success of the show led to Benjamin appearing in a television series with his wife Paula, ''[[He & She]]'' (1967–68). It ran for 26 episodes.<ref name="los"/>