Cher (as Laverene) visits Liberace at home (1974)

Liberace gives Cher, (as ‘Laverne'), a tour of his Hollywood Hills mansion for an episode of ‘The Sonny and Cher Show’ in 1974.
At the end of this wonderful episode you'll also find some production photos. Don't miss...

[@jennyb7745]

Liberace was a household name as I grew up in the fiftees & sixties.He was a great talented man & so charismatic & funny too.Fantastic entertainer.

[@thereseember2800]

I miss Liberace. He was always so kind and gracious with his audience.

[@jonpendragon2066]

But horrid in person

[@edmundpower1250]

@@jonpendragon2066 oh be nice for once

[@BobK5]

Jon Pendragon have you got an example?

[@BobK5]

SuperPussyFinger - So said Scot Thorson who had an axe to grind and a movie to promote. I don’t believe anything that Thorson says, he’s a gold digger. He also said that Liberace got him into drugs, another slur that isn’t credible. It’s easy to tell tales about someone who is dead. If you want to believe him that’s your privilege but I don’t.

[@claudiocorleone7856]

@@BobK5 I believe the truth is somewhere tilted towards mr Liberace and rightfully so. but Scott did have some legitimate grievances . In the end Liberace is no longer with us but agree what a tremendous talent. Seen him as a teenager live in 1977 outrageous costumes undeniable talent. He was so nice with the audience a complete profession .

[@kimberly9129]

What an amazing life Cher has had. WOW!!😍❤💖

[@sherryhall6946]

His piano is beautiful and he was too. A real talent.

[@tcb1017]

Beside having this beautiful man tattooed on my back I have that exact Black/Gold piano also tattooed and even his necklace that's how crazy I was about that man. What a personality and talante.

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you for sharing. I have not seen this since it was first run in 1975. I love Char as Laverne, driving up to Libby's house in her DeLuxe 1957 Dodge. What a laugh! 💋

[@katiekrosstowne7030]

I'm sure he was most remembered for his softest touch command of the keys. Infectious smile, gentle demeanor. ..and Of course, signature candelabras. A bit too showy of his ( riches ) though. , I'm sure my Dad ( who LOVED his playing ) basically considered him a comedian. Think I agree. And I Always thought him pretty Cool- in the 60s and 70s right amongst all the folk and psychedelia of our day.... One of a kind !! Lee Lives !!!

[@danielstefane312]

this is a video that should never be lost -Cher is Superstar what hasn't she done movies -had her own Talk Show etc Libarace Way ahead of his Time how many Artist copied him check the cars out this was way before my time its a Must to Watch December 2020

[@blueskye6372]

Liberace was funny. Good comic timing. Great talent. Rest in Paradise. 🎶🎵🎼🌤️ Cher hilarious.

[@robhosking9399]

Liberace Was A Genius Of The Piano. Exquisite Piano Playing. Every Tender Note A Delight To The Ear. What A Beautifull Man He Was. Always Smiling, Always Kind. I Would Love To Have Met Him. I Hope Your Still Playing Up Their In Heaven My Friend. Thank You For Being With Us On Earth For The Time You Were With Us. We Will Always Love You.

[@frankrossi9255]

That was just lovely......

[@norbertzimpfer7548]

He was such a kind gentleman. I would have loved to have met him. I like his music and showmanship

[@spencerbergquist781]

Glad I came across this skit, don't think I've ever seen it before. Love it.

[@Tubetacular8]

I'm 57 now and I'm not sure why, but lately, I have been interested in learning more about this man. He really enjoyed his flamboyant lifestyle and that was his trademark, but I sense a man with much deeper ideas. There's no telling what his real life was like and what he had to deal with. He could sure make beautiful sound come out of that piano. His world was full of bright glittery lights and luxury and beautiful music. Not a bad world to visit from time to time.

[@mrkitty777]

A song to remember, a movie from 1945 will show you, it's how people lived in the time of Chopin, the lights, the clothes.

[@briteness]

Interesting. I am 57, and have also recently become more interested in the man than I ever was before. I bet we are not the only ones.

[@voyaristika5673]

How did he take an overplayed song I never cared much for and turn it into something so touching and personal? That man was magical. And Cher is a joy, as always.

[@debyzimmerman6617]

Today's youth will never have talent and music like this for their memories to look back on. Cher was so lucky to have done this skit with Lee

[@annadembowska1160]

Funny

[@annadembowska1160]

@@RA82828 i agree people r jealous

[@Hengry-hn7rb]

Deby Zimmerman this talented handsome man was one in a billion.

[@anndaniels3545]

One of a kind, a legend. I grew up watching to his shows

[@dbrown9495]

We can see this era , with the internet

[@patriciabarkley735]

I love Liberace. He is so talented and cool. I love his great sense of humor and personality. He was also a handsome man. I loved him, when I was a little girl. Rest In Peace Liberace. You are truly loved and missed. ❤️🌹❤️

[@josephhoraszewski2110]

It's very good to see

[@phylissnesom8333]

A man ahead of his time. He is missed. I was very young but I never missed his TV showa

[@stephaniealexander3314]

“THE WAY WE WERE” LIBERACE THANK YOU!!!!!! Soooo magnificent 💜❤️💗🎹🎹🎹Looove you!!!!!

[@pamelafolger8449]

This is MY FAVORITE CHER CHARACTER!!💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹LOVE Liberace!!💖💖🙏🙏🌹🌹

[@sprintbass]

32 years on...Cher is still here...liberace would be 100 this year.

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

Cher too.

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

@CanadaCraig so that makes Cher lile 115! Bitch won't die.

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

@CanadaCraig lol she's not in her early 70's now. That crone is running from the reaper or has a deal with the devil!

[@andytaylor5960]

Lol

[@MrMelgibstein]

@@johndoe-wv3nu Cher needs to do a couple more farewell tours.

[@jaimzblonde07streetavenger42]

My mum loved Liberace as a kid I loved his costumes there will never be such a great talent ever again he was one of a kind

[@josephhoraszewski2110]

It's good

[@elizabethtorres6069]

A spectacular and a hauntingly beautiful version of Barbara Streisand song, "The Way we Were." Mr. Liberace🎼🎹 you will be missed. Rest in Peace Piano man.💕

[@n.raefox3661]

Always loved him! I am in my 60s, somewhere in my late 20s me & my mama went to one of his concerts...the stage was round & went in circles (very slowly) w/ just Liberace & his piano, he had on a pink glass outfit & was showing everyone his rings, he was extremely charming...he loved what he did & we loved witnessing it! Aww the good old days of REAL musicians!

[@rba756281]

I can remember this from 1975. RIP Liberace.

[@tigergreg8]

I never heard him actually play a song. This guy is genius in how he plays, wow. you can actually hear the words come from the piano. Amazing.

[@imaginationunreal]

Check out his "Boogie Woogie" from 1969 on KZbin---Mesmerizing!

[@7531monkey]

tigergreg8 there are no words from a piano, they come from your mouth

[@annadembowska1160]

Unique for sure

[@BobK5]

7531monkey you’re obviously not very musically minded which is a shame

[@SR-iy4gg]

@@BobK5 Really? So what does "hearing the words from a piano" mean?

[@brianwaln626]

As I child growing up in the eighties, I was totally enamored with Liberace. There will never be another Lee Liberace, few would argue. My Uncle Ron did the rout iron work at Lee's Las Vegas home and was able to get an 8x12 signed autograph of Liberace from him to me. Hee even drew the candelabra and the grand piano. This was my treasure. Then somehow I lost it? This devastated me, especially after Mr. Showmanship passed. Breaks my heart to even think about it. Lee, we miss you. -Brian

[@annadembowska1160]

Well said its funny u can love someone u don't really know

[@pompom11]

At a small town Auction there was an autographed post card on the back side of his home: “To Loretta, Love, Liberace 1963” also has the drawing of the piano and Candelabra. The opening bid was $5 five dollars, no one else bid so I own it now for five bucks. It’s in the house, I need to dig that out and display it.

[@annadembowska1160]

@@pompom11 sweet

[@mattjaitken]

Cool story.

[@lkctom2546]

At least you had it and you were able to know of him while he was alive

[@andytaylor5960]

I would have loved to watch one of his concerts, he was the best!!!! RIP

[@GG-yn6jw]

Ha !! He's to funny!!!!!!love how he played memories,,,got me all choked up!❤🎼🎹

[@tammybrown4901]

Can just feel it.😥😥💔💔💔💔

[@dbrown9495]

Absolutely beautiful piano playing by Liberace!

[@lorivattes5475]

I wish I had the chance to see him perform live.

[@debrafullerton2360]

❤ what a star ✨ a genius he was. They were good together 😂😂😂

[@heartbreak71]

his talent was fabulous like him

[@yesidid]

Cher is the Greatest ! Her Beauty Is Ever Lasting

[@jaybrown1828]

I watched him when I was a little kid in the 50’s.I have grown to appreciate him and his music over the years.Seems as though he was a wonderful man

[@sprayguy67]

The world will never have another, truly talented, I can watch him play forever it’s like art, So much love in his performance, we truly need more like him

[@NoName-vq3zo]

Cher was awesome and the ymca reference was very fitting for a closet case!

[@yortsemloh1156]

Liberace was a very special and gifted soul. I understand his pain and respect him a lot for how he carried himself to his public. People knew and loved him anyway.

[@eh6454]

Beautiful rendition of 'Memories'.

[@ftoniaromano6480]

Hi Cher - (Laverne), I thought I had seen every Utube video of you and Liberace. I was wrong. This was great!!! 😘 I have seen you both in concert in my 20's, then again in my 60's. FANTASTIC!!!! I was living with a fella who had a great sense of humor, & he purchased the subscription tickets at the 'Garden State Arts Center'. (Towards the shore). They have artists who are there every year, then if there's a group of bands you if you want to see (mostly rock - we took the kids) my oldest was born when Chaz was. Anyway, usually I dressed very sparkly (got to dress for the occasion). when we drove down to see Liberace. He wasn't sick yet. After about the sixth year, (he was wearing cut-offs & drinking), at the intermission, Liberace did his usual talk of "come down & see my jewels - you bought them." Jim leaned over to me all sparkly & said, "if you don't go to the stage & see him, I'll never take you again."I Uh oh! I looked over to the main aisle, & it was mostly people my grandparents age. Using walkers & going very slowly. I had on silver flats & I scampered down the side aisle. I got there first, so he played his shtick to me. I be told him I took 15 yrs of piano lessons, & he said, "would you like to dance?". Steps came out & he helped me up & the orchestra started. We danced a short Strauss Waltz. He smelled great! I think that beats my wedding as the most exciting day in my life. Well, I did win 4 tickets from Cousin Brucie to see The Beatles at the original Shea Stadium. Great! However Liberce was an experience! He had "the Dancing Waters". And I danced with him!!!!! And I ate mushrooms on the drive down (first time fried like that) Thanks Cher!! ❤️

[@katiekrosstowne7030]

Those are amazing memories.. You're very 🍀 lucky

[@DanielWright-np3fq]

Lee was a staple of 60's and 70's television and he was a superior entertainer. My family loved him!

[@elainemcginn9353]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFULLY FUNNY AND BEAUTIFUL SKIT! LOVED LIBERACE AND STILL LOVE OUR CHER!! GOD BLESS THEM BOTH..XOXO

[@cynthiabeasley617]

Bravo Bravo I love you Liberace,from yours truly Beverly J. Ellis

[@dogman4100]

Exquisite piano playing. Rachmaninoff would have loved him.

[@NinoNiemanThe1st]

He was a great entertainer, but no-one thinks he was anything other than a very middling pianist. I think Rachmaninoff would have laughed at him but possibly respected his way to make money from over-the-top showmanship.

[@memelc5655]

I love it when stars can be humble and funny 😄

[@tmyrose7396]

he played those keys like they were light as feathers and just glided over them. Back then I didn't care for his music but I was only 12yrs. old when this was filmed so rock and roll plus getting into listening to country music, but he seemed to be a nice man, then I watched his movie and it told us about the life he had to hide, so sad he can't be here now and feel the freedom we all have now. I'm not gay but have family and friends who are and even my granddaughter. I hear people say gays are all going to hell cause all they think about is dirty stuff and sex but never the real love another person can have for the other person. I know my word says God loves us all and those sitting on pews in their church commit a sin every day and never ask for forgiveness of it and that is judging others, God tells us not to judge each other or we will be judged for the same thing and some of you that make it to Heaven will be shocked to see others there you never thought would make it, think of Gods mercy

[@jaccaj1626]

What a lovely little time capsule! 🤗

[@lkctom2546]

Who would have imagined that Cher would be remembered more than Liberace and young people would know of her and not him

[@karenmallonee3867]

What a way to start 2021 off with a huge laugh! Thank you!!! ❤️

[@tammybrown4901]

I know he was amazing

[@BobK5]

Beautiful playing by a genius

[@Pamelaaa-oe3lz]

Memories...of the way we were. IT MADE ME CRY. I LOVe U LIBERACE.

[@roseann4023]

I miss the best piano player ever - Liberace! We did tour the Liberace Museum in Vegas which is now closed. Believe a gentleman from England(?) purchased the home and is bringing it back the way it was and will do tours!

[@pompom11]

Roxie hi, I read the buyer put over 1 million dollars in renovations, Lee would be very happy!

[@lkctom2546]

REALLY???? OH MY GOSH I MUST GO

[@elladunfee6706]

Played so beautifully!

[@moonstar4121]

Wonderful old fashioned classic

[@jeanwindsor8631]

Beautifully done Memories

[@vjstv0101]

Rare video! Thanks!

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Very fond memories of both. Thank you

[@garycarpenter2980]

I just love to see him to tickle those ivory's and Cher as Laverne was crazy

[@autocrow]

The man could play! It's so cool the way he mixed his classical talent with modern music so anyone and everyone could enjoy it. It looks like Laverne's car left an oil puddle in Liberace's driveway. lol. I wonder if it that was supposed to be part of the skit, or just a genuine old leaky car?

[@anndaniels3545]

I noticed the oil leak from her car too that was hilarious

[@katiekrosstowne7030]

Surely intentional. I mean those people Did live ( somewhat ) in the same world as the rest of us..

[@jeffreyzeiss1326]

They say Liberace was very kind to his fans... I cannot say that for the other one

[@danielstefane312]

i am glad that people are checking out this video can you imagine what a wreck libarace was

[@sherronpaasch351]

He is amazing and has such a good heart, it is too bad he got taken advantage of. Made me very sad

[@karenaltman6854]

Such a talentef soul

[@c.a.schulze1251]

wonderful Pianist

[@jimbeck3230]

Thank’s for posting this Liberace Girl!

[@claudiocorleone7856]

Seen one of his concerts in 1977 he was over the top with his white beaded costumes . Aside from Elvis he was mr entertainment ! As for Cher she was made for television what a terrific talent as a trice and singer.

[@MrMelgibstein]

I really would like to wish Cher and Anthony Kiedis all the happiness in the World.

[@adelelarkins5921]

Love this

[@MsMesem]

Yes,what a hoot! Those outfits were out there. Liberace never put himself above a bit of fun.

[@frankcarter7146]

Liberace truly was one of a kind. ❤

[@Floraison000]

I think Fran Dresher for "The Nanny" has been inspired by this character 😅

[@janetlourian8748]

I grew up with this charming talented man. Too bad most young people do not appreciate the way music used to be. It was simply put, glorious and entertaining.

[@jambogb]

Poor him, born in an era when he couldn't totally express himself!

[@__seeker__]

jambo jambogb I think Liberace expressed himself pretty clearly lol

[@marcopetroni2162]

@@__seeker__ ,yep!😆😆

[@annadembowska1160]

Its ok people love him

[@Engelbird]

even those of us much younger couldn't.

[@MM-mr5nj]

I think he expressed himself lol!!!

[@lorivattes5475]

She stays in character all the way throughout the scene.

[@pompom11]

Happy to have seen him perform at the South Shore Music Theater in Cohaset Mass in 1986. He died the following February. Also got to tour the Vegas Museum before it fell apart, he’d be heartbroken.

[@TheCecil64]

Talent is just Talent.

[@ravenpicks]

Liberace was pure talent. Cher is great as Laverne.

[@PuertoRicoPat]

So beautiful

[@mattkeating9103]

Omg this is iconic

[@niamhryan9677]

Brilliant stuff. Ha ha she bent down to kiss his feet. Awesome

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Hillarious both legends rip 🎹 mr showbiz liberace

[@jackiecooley5937]

Complicated yet so fascinating an entertainer. Most interesting and enjoyable human being…”LIBERACE”

[@yortsemloh1156]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@MisterSplendy]

I LOVE the poorly edited Liberace closeups.

[@mickeyray3793]

We saw Liberace live at the West Palm Beach Auditorium in the 1980's. We were sitting up front in the first row, and when it was over, and we got up to leave, we found a little sequin on the floor that had popped off his jacket! 😅

[@lanniestarks4997]

A Very Special Man :)

[@codyk1217]

This is actually from the Cher Show from 1975. It's from episode 10 of her solo TV series.

[@liberacegirl1865]

Thanks for the info, Cody!

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

The Cher show should be released on DVD! I loved watching when I was a kid.

[@codyk1217]

@@johnbrowneyes7534 some of it is actually getting an official DVD release! Time Life recently released a "Best of Cher" DVD set and it has episodes of her show included. Some segments will most likely be cut from the episodes, but it's better than nothing. It appears that the latest DVD set is selling well, so there's a good chance that another set will be released later on.

[@phaedrabacker2004]

The voice.

[@adamsmashups4839]

The Sonny and Cher Show was one of the very first things I can recall seeing on televison.I was very young when it aired so really my only memory of it is laying on the living room floor and sipping a 7 UP while my Dad watched.Not sure if my Mom was a fan.She tended to not like whatever my watched(Mary Hartman Mary Hartman,Benny Hill,etc)

[@apenny_foryourthoughts3037]

Beautiful!

[@jetknight7562]

He was an Amazing piano player..

[@chuckbeedle1983]

Thanks for the video and it takes me back as a little girl I told my self I'm desitned to marry Liberace, I only hoped he would wait for me :)

[@thomaskemer8109]

no one like him!!!🎶🎹

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Thomas Kemer he had has millions of fans around the 🌎

[@claravela289]

He was a genius.

[@SOLODOG63]

Nice touch at the end- Thank you

[@Elvengem]

Lib looked like such a fun nice guy!

[@octavianapanait1918]

Another Liberace here..he seems more authentic then the rest of time..a little bit...I wish to see him more like this..

[@freespeechie6970]

Unbelievable talent . Gift from God

[@larisamadolimov9130]

❤️‍🔥это просто божественно как Леборачи играет! ветуально!

[@danielstefane312]

can you imagine what the conversation was before Cher came over to film this video every one in the business knew about Liberace -don't worry we will keep it cool -with the butler opening the door -guess who's here Cher-march 2021

[@mikerainham]

He influenced many, certainly Elton John and Freddie Mercury, technically great and a showman with grace.

[@doriemckay6935]

funny and wonderful 😅

[@benjaminmilligan1561]

We b4 his time... rest now bby...