The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour

American television series

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Bono

  • Sonny Bono
    In Sonny Bono: Sonny and Cher

    …to the TV variety show The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, which debuted in 1971. The couple’s comedic exchanges proved popular with viewers—as did their colourful clothing. Cher often appeared in sequined outfits designed by Bob Mackie, and Sonny wore bell bottoms. The series was canceled in 1974, when Sonny…

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Cher

  • Cher
    In Cher: Sonny and Cher

    …with the television variety show The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, which ran until 1974. During this time Cher’s solo singing career flourished. She had three number one hits in the early 1970s: “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves,” “Half-Breed,” and “Dark Lady.” Cher and Sonny divorced in 1974, though they appeared…

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