Sonny & Cher Show (Comedy Hour) | FULL EPISODE | December 27, 1971 - Carroll O'Connor, Harvey Korman

[@shawnfuzy3191]

I just loved these days. I was 7 on December 23,1971 and I watched these every week with my big sister, dad and my mom. All three are gone now. My sister just last Oct 24th,4 days after her 66th birthday. This makes my heart smile and ache all at the same time. Thanks for sharing

[@richardgarcia618]

I was the same age. Turned 8 in January. Loved this show.

[@davidvanderkin9324]

I was 6 on December 30th and used to watch with my family too. Takes me back to some cherished memories.

[@NancySanders-om4ic]

My PRAYERS for you and your family.PEACE.

[@BadAss15-60]

I was 7 years and 1 month old in Dec 1971….i loved Sonny & Cher…it was sad to learn about Sonny’s tragedy on the slopes!

[@CherylHughes-ts9jz]

I was seven as well. My little sister was five. We loved this show Especially the VAMP skits. We used to play their album in our room. My name is Cheryl, so I got to be Cher. I'd put a pillow case on my hair to make it look long, and we'd 😅sing along. Also loved Tony Orlando and Dawn.

[@PatJimenez-w7o]

We never realized how good we had it back in the 70s.

[@O-.-O]

😂😂😂

[@tammycraven7767]

All truth there and wish we could go back to those times, people were completely different then

[@cindygarcia4951]

Loved Sonny & Cher.She was born in El Centro Ca near me(Brawley).I watched every show back in the day.I got a chance to meet Sonny back in 1989 in Palm Desert.He went to visit his mother that was in an assisted living facility.He was so warm,friendly,charming.He was Mayor of Palm Springs.He was well liked.When he died in 1998 in a skiing accident I went to his services in Palm Springs.Many ,many people from all over were there.He was a great man & I got to meet Cher.God bless them.

[@shawnfuzy3191]

@cindygarcia4951 I was so sad when he passed. Life can be so unkind. The living loses a bit of their heart with each death. I'm glad you met him and Cher. God Bless

[@cindygarcia4951]

@shawnfuzy3191 hi Shawn, me too.He was so down to earth.I also loved his brown Monte Carlo he was driving.He was alone.I'll never forget that day at the Carlotta in Palm Desert.🌹🌷⚘️

[@jerryleewillis2492]

yes he was

[@kianna6201]

He is buried in Cathedral Cuty near my father

[@johnpjones182]

Bob Mackie sure knew how to dress Cher. Incredible costumes!

[@stitchgirl9741]

They were such an iconic couple. Cher loved Sonny till his dying day and beyond. ❤

[@HonestlyYours516]

It's pretty obvious that Sonny and Cher had a lot of fun doing their show. And I had a lot of fun watching it!

[@vincentlussier8264]

It wasn't so fun behind the scenes!

[@cindy-qq2ls]

I was born in 1972 and loved this show. I think everyone had to have a variety show back then. Thanks for putting this on you tube.😀

[@kristinschermann6581]

Damn..... Cher was so incredibly beautiful!!

[@danilaroche1156]

She was. Very feminine & classy too. These days she's too over the top dressing like a punk rocker & trying to look 25. Why? Age gracefully Cher. She looks foolish today. You can be beautiful at 70.

[@markd8469]

Of course she was! She Still is!

[@rch6650]

Man, those were the days!

[@Candie-ub2yv]

Sooooo true

[@Luv2u01]

I was 10 yrs old. I’m 63 now. Was a long time ago. Love Cher she’s great. :)

[@teresahooks3746]

I was 7 when this aired I watched it with my mama and daddy, sister and 2 brothers. My older brother died 7 years ago and my parents have been gone for 25 years and 13 years. This brought back so many memories of time spent with family.

[@jchow5966]

\\same age here. Similar memories etc. ☮️💟. It is great that we can watch thus.

[@gabecrawford55]

There was such an emotional attachment to performers from the 60s-70s. With only a few channels, there was community with entertainment. Love your story and love to you! ✌️

[@LydiaStarz]

My parents been gone since '83 and '89...a very long time.

[@ceemartin5624]

I use to watch this show when I was a kid. Brings back so many memories. Love Sonny & Cher.

[@stephaniecornelius5918]

I was 16 years ol when this showed. Cher has been my IDOL since I was 13 years old.

[@tubularbill]

Was a really good show in its day.

[@spinandmarty]

so much better than Anything streaming now!

[@gabecrawford55]

Could not agree more!

[@jchow5966]

I watched it every week.

[@edu456]

Those were the days of dressing classy and family shows.

[@kayfitzgerald309]

The Bloopers 😅 fantastic!! RIP Teri Garr 🧡💙🧡

[@tiredofliars]

Thank you so much for this memory!

[@frankcarter7146]

I was 9yrs old and watched this show religiously. Loved every minute of every episode.

[@kimsold22]

I was 10. 😎

[@cherylb5680]

I was 12 when this aired and loved The Sonny and Cher Show. I had the please of seeing Cher in concert......she was AMAZING!!

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

OH MY GOODNESS thank you so much for posting. Especially seeing Teri Garr after her death this week. Just such amazing memories. 70s my favorite decade - adore these variety shows.

[@mariamorgan7036]

Cher is so beautiful ❤

[@mikeh.7499]

i saw them live opening for BillCosby on a rotating stage.We were in the third row and i was thirteen.she wore a gauze daring for its time blouse no bra....our eyes popped out every rotation...hey thanks!

[@jimbecarroll5780]

@@mikeh.7499 Were you 13 around 1969 or 1970 ? and did you see them at Westbury Music Fair in Westbury L. Island

[@mikeh.7499]

@@jimbecarroll5780 Jim i sent a prob too long reply i dont see it.we saw them at the Circle Star Theatre in San Carlos, CA.a few miles down the road from SFO airport.I cant remember exact times anymore age and illness.but i remember the show. hey thanks for asking

[@kittyhawk8775]

I was 9 when the show aired, already a big Cher fan, watched every week . One of the very few people, I'd really love to meet, she's incredible!

[@NpPGreenacres]

Used to watch this growing up.still watch Cher. Boy Sonny really rode on Cher’s most talented coattails. She is such a creative soul

[@tiredofliars]

I was 12 when I saw this for the first time. Cher attended the same High School I did, but obviously a decade before I did.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

Thank you! You can verify her real age that nobody believes - she's not in her 70s. In '71, I was fourteen and she's at least 30 here, born in '39, if not mistaken. Jerry Garcia was born '42 and she's older than he. Jagger's in his 80s, too. There's nothing wrong with being older but today they don't print the real ages and birthdates of older celebrities.

[@tiredofliars]

@@LIZZIE-lizzie She was born May 20, 1946, she is 13 years older than I.

[@jimbecarroll5780]

@@LIZZIE-lizzie Um Honey, how Can anyone Think Cher would be in her 79s in 1971 !! Well it is possible to Think that, But what led them to even think that kind of math equation. I think Son was born in 39 or 3 yrs earlier.

[@scottyoung4169]

Thank you so much for showing this episode of Sonny & Cher. For years I have told people that I have been a Cher fan since 12/27/1971, at 10pm. They always ask how I know that. I will always remember the date I have first seen my first love, Cher. I was only 11yo and now I am 64yo. I put on KZbin and this show just showed up. Im still a huge fan. I know everything about her.

[@Starlababy]

That was fun. Memories from the past. I was 14 when I watched it last.

[@maxinef6654]

I was 7 years old when this show aired. I used to love ❤ the show and the wonderful outfits Cher wore.

[@January24-yt]

I was 7 also… Wish I were 7 now..

[@TheLorileed]

I was 13. Absolutely loved the show. Cher was so beautiful. And that voice.

[@VitaminD-123]

When I was a kid I didn't get it!-- Now I understand the reality-humor and it is Fantastic. So Funny. And cool!

[@mikem1956]

I love that they loved each other so well .

[@jonathanswift2251]

Judging by the eulogy Cher delivered at Sonny's funeral, Sonny was the love of Cher's life....

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

That didn't stop him from trying to cheat her out of her share of their assets, when they divorced. He'd set it up that he owned everything. Talentless git!!

[@jaredjlinden]

She said he was a great teacher but a lousy husband. My guess is that she doesn’t consider him the love of her life. And as the previous poster said, he set up a production company that owned their show, but he owned the whole thing. She found that out when they were divorcing.

[@vincentlussier8264]

And if he was she wouldn't have dumped him!

[@jimmyarmstrong3536]

well she was 16 when they met, and she looked up to him as a paternal figure and wanted to be protected. it’s no wonder she got attached while he used her in any way he could. what sickens me, is how ppl used to explain them as the sweetest, hottest power couple, and in reality, he was manipulative.

[@Surfishy888]

I wish they had stayed together. They were perfect for each other.

[@danilaroche1156]

Apparently, he cheated. He probably couldn't handle her power & beauty.

[@brianmcisaac]

Sonny's a lot more talented than I remembered. But anyone's talent would be overshadowed by Cher. This was a fun watch.

[@louhutchinson5980]

I remember watching these with my parents as a kid. Love it and miss these days

[@Batman-gn9yh]

I was so young when this aired sat on the living room floor with my mom and dad watch in real time long ago such memories ✌️

[@stephaniestanley8041]

This opening was great 😃👍

[@murielcoppage5122]

I remember the first show Sonny & Cher performed. My grandmother & I were watching it & my grandmother said Cher was " Exotic looking". I agree!!

[@danielrothe3902]

This show and these times were so fun.

[@MargDBX]

Never missed Sonny and Cher

[@julieisthatart]

I used to love this show so much. I thought it was so sophisticated! How changed it all is.

[@pamelapostma8890]

Love this show when I was a lil' one...

[@donhagerty5669]

GYPSIES TRAMPS AND THIEVES HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FAVORITE OF MINE BY CHER 13:29

[@kayfitzgerald309]

Same here!! 🧡💙🧡 and I still sang every word to it!! 😮 WOW!! 😅 I was 11 y.o.

[@cimerians]

Wow I was 8 months old but I remember Sonny and Cher years later watching with my sister, mom and dad. I didn't really like it as a kid but I can see why these types of things were popular back then really well done.

[@LannieLord]

I was in 4th grade when this was on. I LOVED it ! I recall it was on Tuesday or Wednesday at 8 PM. I had a few Cher 45s - my FAVORITE was was "Living is a House Divided". How come that was not a bigger hit ? Was it a hit at all ?

[@jcspider7259]

From Wiki page on "Living in a House Divided": The record peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It reached number 21 on the Cash Box chart. "Living in a House Divided" was a Top 20 hit in Canada.] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_in_a_House_Divided

[@petercole8798]

9th grade here 71 72. Mas are we old now 😂😂

[@curtislackey8846]

Memories of when I was first watching this with my family just came flooding back watching this. If I remember right, the success of this show led to a lot of copy cats like Donny and Marie, Shields and Yarnell and even the Brady Bunch Variety Comedy Hour.

[@MrMenefrego1]

They weren't really "copy cats", Variety Shows were around long before Sonny & Cher.

[@jimbecarroll5780]

the BRADY BUNCH got in on this too. that's pushing it LoL

Was 8 watching this. I remember the cartoons they’d make for songs like Brand New Key.

[@MrMenefrego1]

What a great song!

[@albertwise6426]

There is nothing like this today. I was born to late 😢 1974. So i watched on Nick at Night and bought the DVDs just wish they would release the complete show.

[@kaya8632]

Cher was gorgeous

[@gabecrawford55]

Still is!

[@GrandGame1440]

Thank you for these!

[@rickdodds9650]

I just turned 14 on Dec 4th I loved there show.

[@MrMenefrego1]

I loved THEIR show too!

[@auntiquek2845]

Phenomenal❣️@#SONNYandCHER! C. O’Conner was an additional Surprise. Thanks.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Always a great show.

[@dorothykuveke1217]

All I ever need is you sweetheart that's it❤

[@MJo-ng4lj]

❤😂🎉Those days.

[@phondo2]

i wish i had every one! Thanks for posting!

[@vincentlussier8264]

This was an era where tv show hosts would invite other celebrities on their shows to draw in the viewers and it also gave fans a chance to see other hidden talents and other sides to stars.

[@HarukoMelton]

I was in 9th grade when aired.I like the showed N watched it very week

[@duckmangooo7376]

Family time TV, cherished memories.

[@margaretforrest1410]

I watched every show. I was in high school 😊

[@JM-n5g]

Grew up watching them❤😊

[@Danger-Dave]

I was 11 when this aired. Nobody seems to have caught it when Sony at 4:43 says "And then I'd come back at ya with my raper sharp.... wit" he had that little pause there because he knew he had screwed up the word razor but had to carry on because it was live TV and Cher knew it to but didn't skip a beat with the timing. "I remember when you played the fool..." 😂

[@johnpjones182]

He meant "rapier sharp" like the sword.

[@jesseserna8424]

I was 7 or 8 and loved S&C show she is a excellent actress like Lady Ga Ga,just saying.💋

[@NaluKismet]

I needed this, thank you 🌺

[@TrinaP-un5xq]

I wanted a Cher doll so bad! ❤

[@sunshineandwarmth]

Ebay!❤

[@gabecrawford55]

I have a few! 🙃

[@MrMenefrego1]

At 10:06 and 40:49 is comedian Steve Martin! (before the gray hair!)

[@tlsnana9539]

So funny! I’m smiling at this memory. . . I was a teenager and my father thought they were hippies. Sonny, with that long hair and Cher w/ well, just Cher was a hippie (per Dad). My grandfather really liked Cher and never missed a show. Disobeying wasn’t considered by most of us kids then, but I got a few chances to watch with grandma and grandpa when it was too dark to hike across the farm. Don’t know if it was more fun watching the show or Grandpa pulling one over on his son-in-law. Hmm. (I was oldest of 7 and needed at home so it was a sweet treat)

[@serenityb5816]

I loved the Sonny and Cher show! The 70s had the best variety shows. Well, the only variety shows. They wouldn’t be as good today, that’s for sure.

[@LaurenaLaCroix]

❤ childhood memories ❤ cute couple

[@JamesWright-g5o]

I was 9 years old when this show aired

[@jnadle1]

Concert segment cover: Love Grows - Edison Lighthouse

[@Luvdiamondsandpearls]

Loved tv when it was really funny

[@nicholassassatelli1359]

Cher could have played Morticia Addams.

[@tracybartlett508]

My 10th birthday as well!😊

[@panowa8319]

Optimus Prime is doing the emceeing for the show and doing the vocalization of the Arm in the Ball.

[@jackiepowell7513]

They came to Tulsa in the 70 s and they had a special after party for them. Some ppl i knew attended. My mom s friends. I was 15.

[@gatekeeper9837]

I took it embarrassingly hard when they divorced. I didn’t even know them but I felt like my friends were divorcing.

[@danielrothe3902]

A funny show,nice job

[@hydrotilling7043]

Yeah baby, all I need is you?😊

[@ebearscanada1302]

My 10th birthday!

[@cqqmusic8518]

Only seven channels back then and no remote control. Had to get up and flip the dial.

[@TheGlaiveOfKrull]

Seeing Steve Martin with dark hair is a first for me. Seems like just a few years later on SNL he was fully white already. Cher's lip-synching was so bad on Gypsies Tramps... I watched this for the song "One Tin Soldier", a favorite of mine by Jinx Dawson and Coven from the film Billy Jack.

[@Falconlibrary]

Steve Martin 40:49

[@40stbotolph]

Steve Martin as an uncredited background character! Also that isn't his voice when he sings. I saw this episode only once when I was 14 and can't believe how much of it I remembered.

[@marthawelch4289]

He was credited as a writer in the closing credits.

[@BadAss15-60]

You’ve listed the wrong guest stars on here….one should be Harvey Korman.

[@gabecrawford55]

Added!

[@marknagle-vi7og]

What did the tree say to Sony ? I got you babe😅😅😅

[@justrosy5]

Was born later than this. Those first 3 minutes explain everything to me. Cher was the real star, and Sonny was riding her coat-tails the entire time. I'm sorry for what happened to him in the end, but really, thanks to Cher, I do believe in life after love, and I believe we can all thrive when we follow our dreams.

[@diane5836]

Correction, sonny was the guy that set up their show, managed it, produced it, set cher up as the "straight man" so her comedy could shine. They did it together. He was older, I didn't know about the contracts...however, she knew he helped her get started, and develop as a performer She did brilliantly well for herself up to 2024. It all works out in the end. I'm happy for their collaboration. Great shows, great writers, great guests. Thanks CBS

[@glenrust8109]

@@diane5836 CORRECT! But you forgot to add one more thing---Cher did NOT want to sing solo! She was afraid back in the early 60s. She had a form of stage fright and begged Sonny to sing on stage with her. Sonny knew he was a terrible singer but also he did not want to loose her to Specter---so he made it work as a duo.

[@PicklesFiona]

I always hated the jokes about her nose.

[@whyareyousoangry7322]

You can just see how much they despise each other.

[@marthawelch4289]

Gabe, the Sonny and Cher Show was developed by George Schlatter who was a brilliant creator and producer of many other shows, including Laugh-In. He has had other videos posted here on You Tube. He is listed on Google. And he MAY be on Facebook snd other social channels. I hope you can find him! I don't know him personally

[@farmerjohn2262]

Hard to believe that Sonny Bono went on to become a U.S. congressman. 😮

[@hydrotilling7043]

Life is duplicating. Life is having something exist in the future that you help developed while you were alive on earth is the only thing that will ever show you life something that you can make for the future for yourself so it will be long in the future, it’s the only way you’re ever gonna be able to evolve if you create something that lives in the future, no matter what it is it has evolved and the better you take care of it. The longer it will last. ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🌎

[@edgardagosto1917]

😮those 8Track tape days on tv 1971

[@Spiritdove64]

the joke about hawaii since they divorced is kinda nostalgic.. I was 12 in "71

[@dawnjensen5615]

17 days after I was born..

[@guskund3971]

Who was the amazing singer?

[@dhaley8847]

its funny when you look at the performers in the 70s its so evident how the were influenced by the way Elvis dressed in concert! Sonny has a toned down Elvis outfit! the Jackson 5 and others had outfits like Elvis

[@jchow5966]

It was more complicated than that. They werent folliwing Elvises’ fashion as he was not the trendmaker then. Fashion at this time was largely being influenced by glam rock and David Bowie…. Elvis ess following them with his whote rhinestone bodysuit and big sunglasses etc.

[@dhaley8847]

@@jchow5966 wrong! Elvis had his stage outfits made before Bowie even had a hit! he was the person that the others followed! the movie Elvis thats the way it is in 1970 was the look eveyone coppied! Not the David Bowie dress like a woman look! WTF are you thinking? the Jackson 5 were not dressed like a woman! they dressed like Elvis!

[@martyduncan2636]

@@dhaley8847exactly dhaley8847! Their fashion was unquestionably a knockoff of The King. Bowie? Give a damn break 🙄! You had to around then to realize the influence of Elvis.

[@drl_324]

Thanks for sharing! Who is the opera singer that played Archie?, pretty fantastic!

[@marthawelch4289]

He was introduced at the beginning of the "All in the Family" spoof. The gentleman's name is Robert Merrill, star baritone of the Metropolitan Opera. He was also an actor and performed and sang in musicals in various cities.

[@davemyers7507]

They should replace the view with reruns of Sonny and Cher. Then I can let my children watch it.

[@AntonioMendez-m8z]

I was 3 and wanted to marry Cher 😂 classic TV