“Benji” was written and directed by Brandon Camp, whose father, Joe Camp, began making movies about this very good but occasionally mischievous canine back in 1974.

To celebrate Benji's upcoming 50-year anniversary, McKinney unveiled a sculpture of Benji at Mitchell Park near the downtown area.

Feb. 26—Benji Maldonado 1974-2025 Benji Maldonado, age 50, of Socorro, New Mexico. Born October 7, 1974. He passed away peacefully in his home on February 16th, 2025, after a long battle with ...

It's been a mere 14 years since the last "Benji" movie. But in dog years, that's an eternity.

Against the odds, Benji collected $39 million ($247 million today) to become the ninth-highest-grossing title of 1974, with signature song “I Feel Love (Benji’s Theme),” sung by Charlie Rich ...