The Sonny Comedy Revue
Sonny Bono's solo effort at a variety show after the successful pairing with former wife Cher. A typical mix of musical performances by guests snd skits involving promising comedians like Peter Cullen and Billy Van.
- 1974-1974
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy, Music
Sonny Bono's solo effort at a variety show after the successful pairing with former wife Cher. A typical mix of musical performances by guests snd skits involving promising comedians like Peter Cullen and Billy Van.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1974
Episode 1
Sally Struthers, Howard Cosell, The Jackson 5
Sun, Sep 22, 1974 60 mins
The Jackson 5 perform "Life of the Party" Sally Struthers sings "In the Mood". Sonny Bono sings "Our Last Show".
Episode 2
McLean Stevenson, Joey Heatherton, The Spinners
Sun, Sep 29, 1974
Sonny opens the show by bantering with guest Joey Heatherton. Sonny is a prisoner visited his love interest Teri Garr who has just been to Las Vegas with a male friend.
Episode 3
James Brolin, Barbara Eden, The Temptations
Sun, Oct 6, 1974
Sonny welcomes Barbara Eden who captivates with a performance of "Jazz Man." Eden is then a long suffering wife with James Brolin attempts to sing. In skits Sonny portrays Attila the Hun, Lawrence of Arabia, and Romeo.
Episode 4
Glen Campbell, Twiggy, The Staple Singers
Sun, Oct 13, 1974
Glen Campbell sings "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress". The Staple Singers perform "Respect Yourself". Twiggy does "The Dancer". Sonny Bono sings "Saturday Night".
Episode 5
Jim Nabors, Charo
Sun, Oct 20, 1974
Jim Nabors sings "Corner of the Sky". Charo sings and plays guitar to "Midnight Guitar". All join in for a musical spoof of "The Godfather".
Episode 6
Jack Albertson, Billy Preston, Juliet Prowse
Sun, Oct 27, 1974
Juliet Prowse, Steve Allen and singer Billy Preston are the guests. Segments include a musical sketch poking fun at ethnic minorities, and Steve as an economist attempting to explain our nagging fiscal headaches; Howard Cosell appears in a comic production number; and blackouts tackle timely subjects from Rockefel ler to the flu.
Episode 7
Karen Valentine, Clifton Davis, Carrie McDowell
Sun, Nov 3, 1974
Karen Valentine, Clifton Davis of "That's My Mama" and 10-year-old singer Carrie McDowall are the guests. Comedy sketches include satires of current TV series, and Karen and Clifton as militant students who make impossible demands on their principal.
Episode 8
Smokey Robinson, Ed McMahon, Loretta Swit
Sun, Nov 10, 1974
Smokey Robinson sings "I Am, I Am". Sonny Bono sings "Moonlight Becomes You.". Entire cast performs "This Land Is Your Land."
Episode 9
Jill St. John, Miss America Shirley Cothran, The Hudson Brothers, Avril Lund
Sun, Nov 17, 1974
Episode 10
Frankie Avalon, Cloris Leachman, Alex Karras
Sun, Nov 24, 1974
Episode 11
Barbara Feldon, Rufus, Rod Hull and his Emu puppet, Ken Berry
Sun, Dec 8, 1974
Rufus performs "You Got the Love." Ken Berry sings "Until It's Time for You to Go." Sonny Bono sings "Didn't We?".
Episode 12
The Spinners
Sun, Dec 15, 1974
Rhythm and blues group The Spinners are the musical guests, and the series regulars join Sonny in scheduled sketches about the foibles of doctors, a convict suffering through a visit with his footloose wife, and a poker game at Sonny's Pizza Parlor.
Episode 13
Lucie Arnaz
Sun, Dec 22, 1974
Lucie Arnaz is the guest on this show devoted to holiday humor. In sketches spoofing Christmas traditions, Lucie portrays a secretary who disapproves of office-party shenanigans, and regulars Ted Zeigler and Billy Van are Christmas trees vying to attract buyers. Also: everyone joins in a medley of Christmas carols.