In 1971, while Fred Silverman was still working for CBS, he spotted singing duo Sonny & Cher doing a stand-up concert and decided to turn it into a weekly variety show. In addition to some entertaining stand-up banter between the husband and wife, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour would also have skits and music (mostly sung by Cher).
In 1971, while Fred Silverman was still employed by CBS, he noticed singing duo Sonny & Cher performing a stand-up comedy routine and decided to transform it into a weekly variety program. In addition to some amusing banter between the husband and wife, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour would also feature skits and music (primarily sung by Cher).