Away We Go

Synopsis

"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.

First Air Date: 1967-06-03

Last Air Date: 1967-09-02

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 14

Networks: CBS

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Top Cast

George Carlin as Self
Buddy Rich as Self
Buddy Greco as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (1967)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Sheila MacRae (1967-06-03)

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Ep. 2: Lana Cantrell / Skyles and Henderson (1967-06-10)

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Ep. 3: Joanie Sommers / David Frye (1967-06-17)

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Ep. 4: Richard Pryor / Teddy Neeley Five / Taro Delphi (1967-06-24)

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""
Ep. 5: Spanky and Our Gang / Mary Grover (1967-07-01)

--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""
Ep. 6: Susan Barrett / Hal Frazier / Cathy Rich (1967-07-08)

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Ep. 7: Carmen McRae (1967-07-15)

--Carmen McRae sings ""Here's That Rainy Day,"" ""Got to Get You Into My Life"" & ""Haven't We Met?""
Ep. 8: Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses (1967-07-22)

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Ep. 9: Hines, Hines, and Dad / Kaye Stevens (1967-07-29)

--Hines, Hines, and Dad - ""You're Just in Love""
Ep. 10: Michele Lee / The Blossoms (1967-08-05)

--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""
Ep. 11: Charlie Manna / Grace Markay (1967-08-12)

--Grace Markay sings ""Alfie""
Ep. 12: Show 12 (1967-08-19)

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Ep. 13: Rodney Dangerfield / 5th Dimension (1967-08-26)

--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""
Ep. 14: Sheila MacRae / Teddy Neeley Five (1967-09-02)

--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""

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Away We Go (1967)