George Carlin
Self
Away We Go (1967)
Season 1
"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.
Released June 3, 1967
Episode 60 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.comedian, imdb.song, imdb.singing, imdb.singer, imdb.variety-show
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Sheila MacRae
June 3, 1967, midnight
S1E2 - Lana Cantrell / Skyles and Henderson
June 10, 1967, midnight
S1E3 - Joanie Sommers / David Frye
June 17, 1967, midnight
S1E4 - Richard Pryor / Teddy Neeley Five / Taro Delphi
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""
June 24, 1967, midnight
S1E5 - Spanky and Our Gang / Mary Grover
--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""
July 1, 1967, midnight
S1E6 - Susan Barrett / Hal Frazier / Cathy Rich
July 8, 1967, midnight
S1E7 - Carmen McRae
--Carmen McRae sings ""Here's That Rainy Day,"" ""Got to Get You Into My Life"" & ""Haven't We Met?""
July 15, 1967, midnight
S1E8 - Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
July 22, 1967, midnight
S1E9 - Hines, Hines, and Dad / Kaye Stevens
--Hines, Hines, and Dad - ""You're Just in Love""
July 29, 1967, midnight
S1E10 - Michele Lee / The Blossoms
--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""
Aug. 5, 1967, midnight
S1E11 - Charlie Manna / Grace Markay
--Grace Markay sings ""Alfie""
Aug. 12, 1967, midnight
S1E12 - Show 12
Aug. 19, 1967, midnight
S1E13 - Rodney Dangerfield / 5th Dimension
--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""
Aug. 26, 1967, midnight
S1E14 - Sheila MacRae / Teddy Neeley Five
--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""
Sept. 2, 1967, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: June 3, 1967
Last Air Date: Sept. 2, 1967, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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