The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour
After a string of successful hit records, Sonny and Cher attempted to take the movie world by storm. After they failed in that attempt, they regrouped and refashioned, blossoming into a cabaret act that found success in nightclubs. Their easy banter and famous names led to them getting their own television variety show in the 1970s.
- 1971-1974
- 4 seasons
- On-The-Air Pictures Ltd.
- Comedy, Music
- TV-G
After a string of successful hit records, Sonny and Cher attempted to take the movie world by storm. After they failed in that attempt, they regrouped and refashioned, blossoming into a cabaret act that found success in nightclubs. Their easy banter and famous names led to them getting their own television variety show in the 1970s.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1971
Episode 1
Premiere Show with guest star Jimmy Durante
Sun, Aug 1, 1971 60 mins
Series premier episode. Guest Jimmy Durante. Opening song The Beat Goes On.
Episode 2
Ken Berry
Sun, Aug 8, 1971 60 mins
Cher solos on "It Had to Be You." Sonny, Cher, and guests do a Gilbert and Sullivan spoof on the Pentagon Papers. Sonny and Cher duet on "Put Your Hand in the Hand."
Episode 3
Glen Campbell, Gideon and Power
Sun, Aug 15, 1971 60 mins
Episode 4
Merv Griffin
Sun, Aug 22, 1971 60 mins
Episode 5
Phyllis Diller
Sun, Aug 29, 1971 60 mins
Episode 6
Summer Replacement Series Finale with guests The Grass Roots
Tue, Sep 7, 1971 60 mins