August 1, 1971-September 5, 1971;
December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974.
"The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" was introduced as a summer variety show and found a place in the network's schedule in midseason. By the 1973-1974 season it was television's top-rated variety series. Regulars included their daughter Chastity Bono, Peter Cullen, Freeman King, Teri Garr, Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, and Murray Langston.
Barbara McNair sings "I Believe in You,' Without a Song."
Cher sings "A Song for You."
Sonny and Cher sing "For Once in My Life," Thunder and Lightning."