Away We Go
1967 · 1 season · 14 episodes · Ended · CBS
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"Away We Go" was a summer replacement variety show for "The Jackie Gleason Show," aired on CBS in 1967. Hosted by comedians and musicians Buddy Greco, George Carlin, and Buddy Rich, the series featured a mix of comedy sketches, musical performances, and guest stars. Each episode showcased George Carlin's humorous monologues, alongside comedy routines and musical numbers often involving the hosts and their guests. Notable for introducing a young, pre-fame George Carlin to many viewers, the show was characterized by its light-hearted take on contemporary comedy and music, providing entertainment during the summer hiatus of Gleason's show.
Episodes
- S01E01Sheila MacRae1967-06-0360m
- S01E02Lana Cantrell / Skyles and Henderson1967-06-1060m
- S01E03Joanie Sommers / David Frye1967-06-1760m
- S01E04Richard Pryor / Teddy Neeley Five / Taro Delphi1967-06-2460m
Music: --Taro Delphi - ""Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine,"" ""Bound to Fly"" and ""Something Wonderful"" --Buddy Greco - ""Born Free,"" ""Goin' Out of My Head"" & ""Feeling Good"" --George Carlin, Buddy Greco and Buddy Rich - ""It Was a Very Good Year""
- S01E05Spanky and Our Gang / Mary Grover1967-07-0160m
--Spanky and Our Gang - ""Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me"" and ""Sunday Will Never Be the Same"" --Mary Grover - ""What Makes Me Love Him?"" and ""The Sweetest Sound"" --Buddy Rich - ""Willowcrest""
- S01E06Susan Barrett / Hal Frazier / Cathy Rich1967-07-0860m
- S01E07Carmen McRae1967-07-1560m
--Carmen McRae sings ""Here's That Rainy Day,"" ""Got to Get You Into My Life"" & ""Haven't We Met?""
- S01E08Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses1967-07-2260m
- S01E09Hines, Hines, and Dad / Kaye Stevens1967-07-2960m
--Hines, Hines, and Dad - ""You're Just in Love""
- S01E10Michele Lee / The Blossoms1967-08-0560m
--Michele Lee sings ""Everybody Loves My Baby"" and ""I Believe in You"" --The Blossoms (vocal group) - ""Somewhere"" and ""Dancing in the Streets"" --Buddy Greco - ""Your Cheatin' Heart"" and ""Cold, Cold Heart"" --Buddy Rich & band - ""Mexicali"" & ""Here Comes Charlie""
- S01E11Charlie Manna / Grace Markay1967-08-1260m
--Grace Markay sings ""Alfie""
- S01E12Show 121967-08-1960m
- S01E13Rodney Dangerfield / 5th Dimension1967-08-2660m
--Rodney Dangerfield (comedian) --The 5th Dimension - ""Go Where You Wanna Go,"" ""California My Way"" and ""Up, Up and Away (My Beautiful Balloon)"" --Buddy Greco and George Carlin (co-hosts) - ""Brush Up Your Shakespeare"" (with dancers) --Buddy Greco - ""Autumn Leaves"" --Buddy Greco (with dancers) - ""Real Live Girl,"" ""Somewhere"" and ""Music to Watch Girls By""
- S01E14Sheila MacRae / Teddy Neeley Five1967-09-0260m
--Teddy Neeley - ""If She Walked into My Life"" --Teddy Neeley Five - ""Contact"" --Sheila MacRae sings ""San Francisco"" --Sheila MacRae and Buddy Greco sing ""The Honeymoon Is Over"" --Buddy Greco - ""Away We Go,"" ""She Loves Me,"" ""The Lady's in Love with You"" and ""I Love You""
