The Cher Show

Cher celebrates Christmas in a festive season finale, opening with a medley of “White Christmas” and “We Need a Little Christmas” in a glamorous green and white fur-trimmed gown, backed by a band dressed as Santas. The stage glows with red and gold holiday décor as she claps and sways through the performance. Her monologue welcomes the holiday spirit, with Chaz Bono joining her onstage in a matching outfit. Cher dons a Santa beard to chat with Chaz, who requests a racing car set and a Planet of the Apes treehouse before struggling to remember the lyrics to a song, prompting laughter from the audience. The Hudson Brothers lead into a courtroom skit where Redd Foxx, as a judge, presides over a case against Santa Claus for disturbing the peace. Cher, dressed in a pink robe and nightcap, recites “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” as evidence before the case is dismissed. In “Life with Laverne,” Cher’s beloved character falls asleep watching A Christmas Carol and dreams of being visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past (played by The Hudson Brothers), who reminds her of holiday parties at the dock. Laverne humorously laments her effect on men before singing a satirical version of “I’ll Be Seeing You.” Redd Foxx plays an elf working in Santa’s workshop, assigning gag gifts to celebrities, including Howard Cosell and Archie Bunker. The Lennon Sisters bring charm to “Jingle Bells” with international accents before joining Cher for a heartfelt performance of Alfred Burt’s “Star Carol.” Cher then delivers a beautifully serene rendition of “Some Children See Him,” set against a backdrop of poinsettias. Foxx returns for a segment of “The Complaint Department,” where Cher, as the ever-irritable clerk, refuses a barrage of unwanted gifts. The grand finale salutes the Big Band era with a lively Christmas medley featuring The Hudson Brothers, The Lennon Sisters, Redd Foxx, and Chaz, who taps along to “Santa Baby” in a Shirley Temple-inspired moment. Cher and The Lennon Sisters harmonize on “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” before everyone unites for “Silent Night” in a warm, traditional closing. With heartfelt performances, playful comedy, and nostalgic Christmas classics, Cher’s holiday special delivers festive cheer and a fitting send-off to the season.