Sonny and Cher reunite for 'The Sonny & Cher Show' in 1976

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In 1976, the divorced duo of Sonny and Cher reunited for a new variety hour show called 'The Sonny & Cher Show' on CBS. However, the magic between the two was gone and the series was canceled the following summer in 1977.

Why it matters

Sonny and Cher were a hugely popular musical and comedy duo in the 1960s and 1970s, with their own successful TV variety show. Their reunion in 1976 was highly anticipated, but the show's quick cancellation highlighted the challenges of recapturing past success, especially after a high-profile divorce.

The details

Sonny Bono and Cher had been a popular musical and comedy duo throughout the 1960s and 1970s, hosting their own successful TV variety show 'The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour' from 1971 to 1974. However, the couple divorced in 1975, and their partnership and chemistry seemed to have faded. In 1976, they reunited for a new variety show called 'The Sonny & Cher Show' on CBS, but the magic was gone and the series was canceled after just one season in the summer of 1977.

• The Sonny & Cher Show premiered on CBS in 1976.
• The series was canceled in the summer of 1977.