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The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour

  • TV Series
  • 1971–19741971–1974
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
752
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The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
  • Comedy
  • Music
A variety show with comedy skits and musical numbers, performed by a regular cast and special guests.A variety show with comedy skits and musical numbers, performed by a regular cast and special guests.A variety show with comedy skits and musical numbers, performed by a regular cast and special guests.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
752
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • Chris Bearde
  • Stars
    • Sonny Bono
    • Cher
    • Ted Zeigler
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Chris Bearde
  • Stars
    • Sonny Bono
    • Cher
    • Ted Zeigler
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 25 nominations total

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    "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" Sonny and Cher performing the "King and I" sketch circa 1972
    "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" Sonny and Cher circa 1972
    "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" Sonny and Cher circa 1972
    "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" Sonny and Cher circa 1972
    "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" Sonny and Cher circa 1972
    "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" Cher circa 1972
    "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" Sonny, Cher and Tony Randall circa 1972
    "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" Sonny and Cher circa 1972

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    Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono
    • Self - Host…
    67 episodes67 eps • 1971–1974
    Cher
    Cher
    • Self - Hostess…
    67 episodes67 eps • 1971–1974
    Ted Zeigler
    • Various Characters…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1972
    Freeman King
    • Various Characters…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1972
    Peter Cullen
    Peter Cullen
    • Various Characters…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1972
    Murray Langston
    Murray Langston
    • Various Characters…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1972
    Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    • Various Characters…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1972
    Jimmy Dale
    • Self - Bandleader
    41 episodes41 eps • 1971–1973
    Chaz Bono
    Chaz Bono
    • Self…
    24 episodes24 eps • 1972–1973
    Bob Einstein
    Bob Einstein
    • Various
    23 episodes23 eps • 1973–1974
    Billy Van
    Billy Van
    • Self…
    22 episodes22 eps • 1973–1974
    Clark Carr
    • Various Characters…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1972
    Tom Solari
    • Various Characters…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1972
    Steve Martin
    Steve Martin
    • Various Characters…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1972
    Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin
    • Self…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1971–1974
    Tennessee Ernie Ford
    Tennessee Ernie Ford
    • Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 1973–1974
    William Conrad
    William Conrad
    • Self…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1972–1973
    Jim Nabors
    Jim Nabors
    • Self…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1973–1974
    • Creator
      • Chris Bearde
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The show was cancelled in 1974 as Sonny and Cher's relationship began to collapse and Cher officially ending the marriage and filing for divorce.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 24th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour Theme
      Composed by Sonny Bono

    User reviews4

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    The Beat Goes On & On & On & On Like Cher's Nose
    Yes, this is the height of Sonny & Cher's careers. Actually, when it ran, it was easy to get caught up in the beat going on & there were times it was cute. Cher always had an outrageous outfit showing more skin. She'd always have a put down for Sonny & he would always make jokes about her nose. A lot of Sonny & Chers repartee is owed directly to The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour as it is obvious that is the model used to create it.

    There were always a famous guest or two around,usually a skit, then a song. Then there would always be a V A M P -VAMP! There was always a lot of political humor & a little give & take by the stars. Sonny was the one who made the production of the show glow. Cher was music & skin. That pretty much says it all. While it was on, some folks found it to be a pleasant diversion in the days when you'd come home & put your brain away,

    Prestige wise, these shows are just barely OK, not a classic. Frankly, re-runs of this show now make you realize why it didn't last long when it ran- it wears out it's welcome about the second show. Yet it keeps going on & on & on regardless. With Sonny gone the show seems to be over. Am not sure if it is age or vanity but Cher's talent seems to be limited to concerts only now. Without Sonny to counter balance her television is gone for Cher now.

    Sonny set a world's record for Cher nose jokes during this shows run. As it was a CBS hit, a lot of very good guest stars show up too.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 1, 1971 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • Час комедии с Сонни и Шер
    • Filming locations
      • Studio 31, CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Blye-Bearde Productions
      • Sun Joe Productions
      • The Humbug Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour

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