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SONNY AND CHER ULTIMATE COLLECTION

Description: Sing along to chart-topping hits (some with built-in karaoke feature) and enjoy the skits and special guests with the duo that defined an era.

Reviews (19):

Brilliantly, The Beat Goes On!,
Reviewer: Susan Loffredi Clearfield, PA 11-09-2003
I am thrilled to finally have great episodes of the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour available on DVD! I loved these shows as a child and thirty years later they are still funny, charming and full of great musical numbers! How lucky we are to have this set available!
This collection includes nine complete episodes (six from the original run of the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and three from their reunited run on The Sonny & Cher Show).
Laverne at the Launderette, Raggedy Sonny and Raggedy Cher, and the classic V-A-M-P segments are just a few of the great regular series features represented in this collection. Just a partial list of guest stars includes: Don Knotts, Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Tina Turner, then Gov. Ronald Reagan, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Carroll O'Connor and Glenn Campbell. There are many great musical numbers by the weekly guests and of course Sonny and Cher! Many Sonny & Cher hits and Cher's solo hits are spotlighted in this collection, including: "All I Ever Need Is You","Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves", "The Way of Love", "A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done", "Half-Breed", "Dark Lady", "The Beat Goes On", and "I Got You Babe".
Each show's opening segment was a bright musical duet from Sonny and Cher and always included one of their famous dialogue exchanges. The openers to each of these shows are priceless and remind me of just how much I love The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and how happy I am to be able to view it again!
This collection also contains a great amount of bonus material highlighted by audio commentary (on select segments) by Cher. This commentary was recorded in August of 2003 and is a wonderful addition to the collection. Recent interviews with the shows producers, and Sonny & Cher's 1969 pilot spot on the Barbara McNair Show, are just two of the other great segments included in the bonus material.
The visual and audio quality of "The Sonny & Cher Ultimate Collection" is outstanding! I hope this is the first of many editions!

THE VERY BEST VARIETY SHOW
Reviewer: Anonymous 07-17-2005
This was variety at its finest. We need an Ultimate Collection Volume 2!!!! Paul Brownstein Productions, hello!!!

Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour Rocked
Reviewer: Bobby B "smalltownboy" OKC, OK 07-05-2005
This is a great collection of shows. I hope that they release some more.

the best tv show
Reviewer: Anonymous 04-23-2005
I love wathcing the sonny and cher comedy hour. I'm only (...)but it's the best tv show I've ever seen. kids get it or if your parents have it watch it with them. trust me it's the best. and adults you should also buy it. you truly won't be disaponited.

Not Highbrow But Fun
Reviewer: Anonymous Conneticut, USA 03-28-2005
Go back in time to the 1970s with Sonny & Cher. Disc 2 has Ronald Reagan and Michael Jackson. Cher's coming greatness is just beginning on disc one from 1971. Some of the comedy is out of date, but some of the comedy is still terrific. However, if you were a TV viewer in the early 1970's this collection will bring back lots of great memories of one of the best variety shows of the period. This was all before SNL began. You can see the seeds of SNL in this variety show. All of this and great music. Wow!

Disappointment
Reviewer: Anonymous Toronto 11-30-2004
I am a huge Sonny and Cher fan and of course, rushed to buy this DVD collection from their much beloved TV show. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I cannot understand the reasoning behind the selection of shows included in this collection. The comedy sketches are decidedly NOT funny, given the passage of time and the change in popular tastes on the comedic scene. What would have been far preferable, would have been to have included ALL musical numbers performed by Sonny and Cher, and also by Cher alone. Ultimately this duo will be remembered for their music, not their comedy. Hopefully the creators of this DVD set will put out another collection of just the music...PLEASE!!

Worth Every Last Penny!!! A Total 70s Time Capsule.
Reviewer: Tartan Cossack of Mercia Ontario, Canada 02-10-2004
When I think of early 70s pop culture, nothing embodies and virtually SCREAMS the early 70s for me as much as this show. During an era when variety shows ruled, this one has always been the king of them for me, and I've dreamt of owning episodes like this for 30 years now. This set does not disappoint and really delivers the goods.
One of the very best things about it is that you get FULL and unreedited episodes, exactly the way they were broadcast, right down to those memorable animated sequences with the ball-creature at the commercial breaks. BRAVO to the people who brought us this DVD collection for giving us exactly what we wanted!

Looking at this show again for the first time in 30 years, it seems even sillier and schmaltzier than I remembered. Younger folks raised only on Saturday Night Live might find it hard to appreciate, and it's significant that this show's initial run ended in 1974, just a year before the debut of SNL. I feel it symbolizes the end one of one era in comedy and the beginning of another. What we have here is humour in the old-school, high camp Vaudevillian tradition.

Yes, some of the jokes are downright groan-worthy, and for anyone else this show might have flopped, but what makes it work here is the undeniable talent, charisma and charm of -- and chemistry between -- Sonny & Cher, who I consider one of the great couples of the 20th century. Sure the jokes are silly, but here are two people just literally having the time of their lives making this show, and their enthusiasm and enjoyment is infectious.

The guest list on these shows is a star-studded who's-who of 70s pop culture including Burt Reynolds, Howard Cosell and even Ronald Reagan from the early 70s and Donny & Marie and Farah Fawcett-Majors from the later 70s. And I'll bet today's young'uns will have a hard time recognizing a very young Michael Jackson as he performs with his brothers the Jackson 5 and on his very first solo hit "Ben".

Disc 1 gives us 3 episodes from the first season, while Disc 2 gives us 1 episode from the second and 2 episodes from the third season. Funnyman Ted Ziegler (what ever happened to him?), a young Terri Garr and Steve Martin (before his hair went grey and still sporting a hippie beard!), and Canada's own late great Billy Van (fresh from Hilarious House of Frightenstein) round out the gags.

The best thing for me was seeing that great ol' cheesy weekly V-A-M-P sketch that I've carried fond memories of in my head all these years again. And in the third season Cher introduces her greatest character of all, Laverne the laundromat lady. (Can somebody please explain what a "yenta" is?)

Disc 3 features 3 episodes from their short-lived reunion series from 1976-77 (after divorcing and each having separate variety shows of their own). The show gets off to a rough start due to the absence of producers Blye & Beard. The first episode is pretty terrible, but don't give up on this second series and keep right on going to the second and third shows on this disc. They get better. One has a priceless sketch with Cher and Don Knotts which shows Cher at her naughtiest, cheekiest best. All I can say is, this lady must be some~ fun for any man to be with!

The 2003 commentary by Cher is brief, but we really gain some insight into what interests her, as we hear all about the costumes she wore, little tidbits about Sonny, and even why she seemed to lose her eyebrows for a while. Great stuff!

The interview with the producers is also good, although they come off as a little smug. But hey, I guess if they could make a show which has stayed as close to my heart as this one has for the past 30 years, they deserve to be a little proud.

"But wait, that's not all..." I don't know what mouldy old vault they dug this out of, but an amazing bonus treasure for Sonny & Cher fans here is a 20-minute segment of them on the long-forgotten 1969 Barbara McNair Show. The picture is crystal clear and looks like it was just made today. It gives us a good idea of what their lounge act must have been like in the 60s, and the segment ends in a great medley with a cookin' version of "The Beat Goes On" featuring classic Question Mark & the Mysterians-type 60s organ in the background. Groovy~!

You also get videos for Cher's 70s solo mega-hits like "Half-Breed" and "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves", Sonny & Cher karaoke, and the extra audio CD that comes with this is just pure icing on the cake, baby. This set would easily have been worth the price even without it.

This show was such a part of my life in the early 70s that looking at it again is like seeing old movies of long-lost relatives who used to come over each week for a visit with their little family. -- And then suddenly they were gone... never to reappear on my TV screen again... Until now!! I have to confess that seeing Sonny & Cher with Chastity at the end of their show again brought a little lump to my throat. I have REALLY, really missed you, guys...

I really hope that the people who made this set will keep releasing the rest of the episodes of this fantastic series on DVD. I want them all!!! And I also hope to someday see on DVD both Sonny and Cher's solo series, as well as the 5 episodes of the summer replacement series they did before this show that they mention in the intro of the first episode on disc 1 here.

To any Sonny & Cher fan, I say "Buy this set. You won't be disappointed!"

a terrific TV treasure finally released on DVD
Reviewer: Anonymous 12-30-2003
As one of Cher's most loyal and devoted fans, I enjoyed this gorgeous collection immensely. However, this DVD-set certainly is a great treat for non-Sonny and Cher-fans as well.
The Sonny and Cher shows are one of the most enjoyable, entertaining and hilarious TV-variety shows, ever. There is no doubt about that! They offer superbly funny, well-crafted comedy sketches, sumptuous costumes, accomplished musical performances(with a GREAT selection of songs), interesting guest stars, and of course - a dashing , incredibly witty leading man and a dazzingly beautiful leading lady with sharp wit and an amazing singing voice.
Their exchanging of quips and singing together has written both TV and pop music history. In addition, this digitally remastered collection offers a razor sharp picture quality and brilliant colors, bringing the 1970s back to life. This set really is a lot of fun and I deeply hope that its producers won't hesitate much longer and release the whole series soon. Why still withhold these adorable TV treasures from the public when there's a demand for it - and not just in the States but worldwide!

This Collection Will Make You Smile!
Reviewer: Gus Monroe 12-20-2003
This DVD set has to be counted among the very best "Collection" releases! The material is terrific (and extensive) and the quality is remarkable! The Sonny & Cher Ultimate Collection DVD set is a great addition to anyone's "TV Library" because it is such a great representation of the legendary duo and the times in which it was produced. If for no other reason, get it because the shows will make you smile!

A Fantastic Collection!
Reviewer: ctwfm 12-17-2003
This collection is FANTASTIC! It is a wonderful look back at one of the most enjoyable variety shows ever produced. The collection is packed with lots of great musical numbers, comedy sketches and the legendary Sonny & Cher banter. The many weekly guest stars only add to the appeal of this collection. Nine full episodes and a generous amount of bonus material make this collection a super enjoyable must have!

Great Collection!
Reviewer: Anonymous 12-10-2003
This is a terrific 3 DVD set that will bring back a lot of memories! There is a great mix of Sonny and Cher's interaction, skits, and lots of music featuring Cher at her best! The set also features many interesting extras - including commentary from Cher, music videos, and even a karoake feature that works quite well. The bonus CD also has several hits from the period.

I Love This DVD Collection
Reviewer: jackcat1982 12-08-2003
I can only say great things about The Sonny & Cher Ultimate collection! The set includes shining episodes from the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (six episodes) and The Sonny & Cher Show (Three). The shows have of course the great Sonny & Cher, along with guest stars like Carroll O'Connor, Merv Griffin, Ronald Reagan, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, and many more! Steve Martin was a writer on the show and makes several cameos in this collection. Another series regular was actress Terri Garr. The hilarious weekly sketches are still funny today.
There are great musical numbers from the day sung by Sonny & Cher and their guest stars as well as performances of many of Sonny & Cher's and Cher's big hits.
There are also extensive bonus features included with the DVD set and a bonus CD, both a great addition to an already great collection!

Music, Laughter and Wonderful Memories
Reviewer: cab_123 12-16-2003
This is the perfect gift for anyone you want to give the gift of music, laughter and wonderful memories.
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour stands the test of time and comes thru as witty and engaging as ever. How much fun it is to watch all the great comedy sketches and memorable musical numbers again! The quality of this set excellent! There are nine complete episodes! Six from The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour and Three from the Sonny and Cher show. Every episode is completely enjoyable from beginning to end!
The bonus material just adds to this already wonderful collection!
I have an older DVD player and it plays beautifully on my system.
The offer for this Collection also comes with a bonus CD of great Sonny & Cher Duets! The CD is a great addition to this package.
I highly recommend the DVD/CD collection!

Buyer Beware
Reviewer: Anonymous 11-13-2003
I purchased this DVD set and waited with great anticipation. However, the DVDs will not work on older model DVD players. I took the DVDs over to a friend's house who recently purchased a DVD player and DVDs worked fine. I had this issue once before with another DVD. So, if you do not want to purchase a new player and you have an older model player, I suggest you do not purchase the set. What a bummer!!

Brilliantly, The Beat Goes On!
Reviewer: Susan Loffredi Clearfield, PA 11-09-2003
I am thrilled to finally have great episodes of the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour available on DVD! I loved these shows as a child and thirty years later they are still funny, charming and full of great musical numbers! How lucky we are to have this set available!
This collection includes nine complete episodes (six from the original run of the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and three from their reunited run on The Sonny & Cher Show).
Laverne at the Launderette, Raggedy Sonny and Raggedy Cher, and the classic V-A-M-P segments are just a few of the great regular series features represented in this collection. Just a partial list of guest stars includes: Don Knotts, Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Tina Turner, then Gov. Ronald Reagan, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Carroll O'Connor and Glenn Campbell. There are many great musical numbers by the weekly guests and of course Sonny and Cher! Many Sonny & Cher hits and Cher's solo hits are spotlighted in this collection, including: "All I Ever Need Is You","Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves", "The Way of Love", "A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done", "Half-Breed", "Dark Lady", "The Beat Goes On", and "I Got You Babe".
Each show's opening segment was a bright musical duet from Sonny and Cher and always included one of their famous dialogue exchanges. The openers to each of these shows are priceless and remind me of just how much I love The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and how happy I am to be able to view it again!
This collection also contains a great amount of bonus material highlighted by audio commentary (on select segments) by Cher. This commentary was recorded in August of 2003 and is a wonderful addition to the collection. Recent interviews with the shows producers, and Sonny & Cher's 1969 pilot spot on the Barbara McNair Show, are just two of the other great segments included in the bonus material.
The visual and audio quality of "The Sonny & Cher Ultimate Collection" is outstanding! I hope this is the first of many editions!

They've Got Me, Babe!!
Reviewer: ScottLA Valley Village, CA 11-08-2003
Only one word can be used to describe this boxed set: MAGNIFICENT! For once, a company gets the fact that fans want to watch episodes of their favorite TV shows EXACTLY the way they originally aired. They even included the original pilot! These episodes are uncut and include the original animated opening credits (remember the S&C egg cracking open?) as well as the animated station break bumpers (these are the kinds of things that usually get discarded from DVD releases, but what this collector ultimately wants to see included). The quality of the episodes is top-knotch. Obviously they spent a great deal of time and care in restoring these episodes. I believe the originals were taped, not filmed and sometimes tape doesn't hold up over time. THESE DO!! Cher's commentary is fun to listen to also. It's so cool to hear her talk of these "old days" with affection -- unlike other stars who seem to have an attitude everytime you mention their TV past. I haven't seen this show since it first aired, and watching these episodes was like stepping through a time warp to Wednesday nights. I definitely recommend this boxed set! I amy even check out their other releases too. If they did such a good job with Sonny & Cher, their Johnny Carson and Bob Hope collections must be cool too.

Happiness is...Having Sonny & Cher on DVD
Reviewer: Thebeatgoesonbabe 11-08-2003
This collection is a must have! There are nine complete episodes that look as if they were just filmed yesterday! The quality is outstanding!
What a great treat to see these shows again! After nearly thirty years these shows are still as charming as ever. I suggest you take a look at the detailed description for a list of the great guest stars, musical numbers, and wealth of bonus material included in this "Ultimate" collection. This collection shows why Sonny & Cher are to this day known and loved around the world!

Absolutely Fantastic Sonny and Cher Highlights!
Reviewer: Boo Cross Fitzroy, Victoria Australia 10-14-2003
This may not be the show's entire run, however, it is a massive contribution, which is well thought through and beautifully presented.
For me, one of the greatest highlights is Cher's recent contribution of commentary made during her farewell tour!!!
With the songs listed below and the Bonus CD, this is a great product. If we support this, we may have hope of the entire series being released!!!

The Ultimate Set for Sonny and Cher Fans
Reviewer: Barry O Portland, OR 10-01-2003
I just had the pleasure of seeing an advance copy of this set, and it is terrific! Like this company's other "Ultimate Sets" for Johnny Carson and Bob Hope, this is a very deluxe, collectable 3-DVD set in beautiful packaging, with around 9 hours of the Sonny and Cher hour. It had been a long time since I had seen the show, and I was suprised at how much fun it was - (as long as you enjoy lot of campy and sometimes silly comedy, a bevy of Sonny "short jokes", and Cher doing some of her greatest songs in incredible outfits). There was a chemistry between Sonny and Cher that I had forgotten about that was really interesting to see - since the departed Sonny was usually just the butt of jokes. The shows also featured a lot of guests - with perhaps the most interesting being a young Michael Jackson and his brothers, and Cher and Tina Turner doing a duet (dueling Divas!). The set also had a lot of interesting extras - including commentary by Cher that was recorded this summer. The extra "greatest hits" CD was also terrific - with many of their best songs from the 70's.

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