The Sonny Comedy Revue Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Sally Struthers, Howard Cosell, The Jackson 5

Sun, Sep 22, 197460 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.