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.
Special broadcast entitled "Sonny & Cher: Nitty Gritty Hour" presented on WCBS Ch. 2 at 11:30 PM on Sunday night. Postponed from an earlier date.
Sonny & Cher had their own TV series, which premiered on August 1, 1971 and lasted for only six broadcasts. Before they resumed their long-running series (December 27, 1971-May 29, 1974), they were seen in one CBS late night special which aired from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM...a variety hour which featured Suzanne Charney, Sandy Baron and Billy Van.