Cher on Growing Up and Growing Older
Cher talks about her her acting acting career. Last month, HBO premiered the film "If These Walls Could Talk." The pop star co-starred and co-directed the film. Also this year, Cher starred in "Faithful" with Ryan O'Neal and Chazz Palminteri. There's more, a CD called "The Casablanca Years" was released this year featuring many of her past hits. Nickelodeon's TV Land, a cable channel dedicated to old shows, is airing "The Sonny and Cher Show." This interview originally aired 7/2/96.
Other segments from the episode on November 29, 1996
Sonny Bono on His Early Days in Showbusiness
Bono first gained national fame as half of the "Sonny and Cher" entertainment couple. The two were married but later divorced. Prior to that, Bono worked as a songwriter. He later entered politics and was elected as Mayor of Palm Springs, California from 1988-1992. In 1994, As a Republican from California's 44th Congressional District he was elected to the U.S House of Representatives. Earlier this month, he won re-election to Congress. This interview was originally aired 7/17 and 7/18 in 1991.
Sonny Bono on Finding Himself After His Split with Cher
We return to Bono to hear him talk about his years married to Cher and their years together as a successful entertainment team.
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