The further we go back in Hollywood history, the more that fact and legend become intertwined.
It's hard to say where the truth really lies.
Donna Allen-Figueroa
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August 1, 1971
The Sonny
and Cher Comedy Hour debuts. The popular variety show, featuring music,
comedy routines and sarcastic banter between vertically challenged Sonny and
his statuesque wife, Cher.
Sonny and Cher had been singing and performing comedy
in nightclubs for more than a decade. They released several hit records in the
1960s, most notably "I Got You, Babe," before launching their show.
The series rated well and showcased future comedy stars, including Teri Garr
and Steve Martin.
Despite the show's popularity, the couple suffered
marital problems and announced in the spring of 1974 that they were divorcing
and would cancel the show. After divorcing in 1975, both Sonny and Cher tried
and failed to launch solo comedy-variety shows. They revived their show
together briefly in 1976 and 1977. Cher went on to a successful film career,
winning the Best Actress Oscar for Moonstruck (1987). Bono later became
a politician, serving as mayor of Palm Springs and a U.S. congressman.
To quote the Bicentennial Minute, "And that's the way it was".
 Stay Tuned Tony Figueroa |
I represent the first generation who, when we were born, the television was now a permanent fixture in our homes. When I was born people had breakfast with Barbara Walters, dinner with Walter Cronkite, and slept with Johnny Carson. Read the full "Pre-ramble"
Monday, July 30, 2018
This Week in Television History: July 2018 PART V
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