CBS Network - The Suzanne Somers Special - WBBM Channel 2 (2/22/1982)

Includes:

Opening with faraway shot of carrier, followed by medley of 1950's rock and roll classics

Title sequence with introduction of guests, followed by sponsor billboard for Clairol Nice 'n Easy

Commercials for:

Clairol Nice 'n Easy

Comtrex Multi-Symptom Cold Reliever

Among the highlights of Segment 2, Suzanne says a few words to the assembled audience, then performs "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"; Gladys and the Pips perform "Friendship Train" and "Midnight Train to Georgia"; and another musical number

Commercials for:

New Nabisco Potato 'n Sesame

Atari Video Computer System

Promo for 24th Annual Grammy Awards for Wednesday

Promo for Archie Bunker's Place for Sunday

In Segment 3, yet another "big number" from Suzanne and her dancers, then she and Marie do a duet, afterwards she speaks with airman Michael Peters from Sacramento - then sings to him; next is another musical segment ("Over the Edge") with her and Marie

Commercials for:

Ban Roll-On (saw this woman on some TV show - who might she be?)

Kindness from Clairol

Return bumper

Promo for special movie presentation of "Ivanhoe" (a new production, not the 1952 film) for Tuesday, and for "The In-Laws" for Sunday

CBS 'Eye-D' (voiceover by Lee Jordan)

Commercial: Paul Masson Emerald Dry

Station ID / promo for THE 10 O'Clock News with Bill Kurtis (previewing story of Wayne Williams trial)

Sponsor billboard for Non-Aerosol Final Net

In Segment 4, Suzanne reads Q&A's from Rory Pritchard of Reno, NV; Alan Michaels; Bobby R. Rutherford; Larry Fennell (?) of Huntington Beach; and Master Chief David Hobbs (who gives her a flight jacket); afterwards Flip as Geraldine comes onto the stage (looking like Rick James), followed by another chance for Suzanne to show her singing prowess

Recording cuts out after that (with the ending of that segment, the commercial break, and part of the next segment missing - about 10 minutes, give or take) to another segment with Suzanne in a red dress, leading up to a rendition of "America the Beautiful," during which the end credits come up:

The Suzanne Somers Special
Executive Producer - Alan Hamel
Produced and Directed by Art Fisher
Written by Bruce Vilanch
Special Musical Material by Earl Brown
Associate Producer - Nancy Henson
Music Supervised and Conducted by Artie Butler
Executive in Charge of Production - Bob Levinson
Costumes Designed by Ret Turner
Art Director - Rene Lagler
Choreographer - Carl Jablonski
"Over the Edge" Choreography by Rick Atwell
Associate Director - David Grossman
Stage Managers - Bob Graner, John Sprague
Dialogue Consultant - Andrea Giambrone
Assistant to the Producer - Susie Kain-Maddux
Production Assistant - Syngehilde Schweikart
Assistant Choreographer - Judy Lawrence
Production Coordinator - John Dobry
Lighting Director - Leard Davis
Wardrobe - Rachel Manderino, Kirk Ramsey
Technical Director - Keith Winikoff
Audio - Doug Nelson
Senior Video - Tom Weber
Staging Supervisor - Ray Brannigan
Make Up - Ralph Gulko
Hair - Lynn Del Kail
Style Consultant - Bjorn Sailor
Video Tape Editor - Raymond M. Bush
Thanks to Jo Loesser
A Very Special Thanks to Captain Dan Pedersen and the Officers and Men of the U.S.S. Ranger
Media Officer - Lt. Bob Anderson
Mobile Video Facilities - Sun Television
(that last line seen very briefly before the recording ends)

"Never been in a room with so many sailors before."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, February 22nd 1982 during the 9:00pm to 10:00pm timeframe.

About The Museum of Classic Chicago Television:

[robinrutherford]

What great memories. I was a sailor aboard the USS Ranger and at the filming, clapping at the 28:50 mark (hat coming off). It was a great time and such fond memories. I am glad that I found this recording.
Thank you Suzanne Sommers, Marie Osmond, Glades Knight, Flip Wilson and dancers.

[TraceurDoc]

Sobering when you realize this is one of the few brief eras in which our country was not at war somewhere.

[VIRGONOMICS]

Thank You
This was another time …
We’ve lost something dignified about these days .

[alanvallazza]

Flip Wilson is in this. RIP Flip and Suzanne.

[davek]

Fantastic. I remember when life was normal.

[markelijio]

Now before I have something to say for many great fans who loved this legendary Emmy nominated artist whose credits
were American Graffiti, Three's Company, Step by Step, The Suzanne Somers Show, Candid Camera, Serial Mom and several television movies of the week: Suzanne Somers has died of cancer at age 76. I'm so terribly
heartbroken that I lost a great friend like Suzanne. What I have saw her as a loving human being and making
more Americans laugh, cry, sorrow, think and cheer. That's what makes her a wonderful loving person and caring
mother. She wrote a series of books - both for her health and her beauty business ventures, including the
Thighmaster exercise equipment. She has been associated with Kayser Roth's No Nonsense Hosiery since
September 27, 1985 on both television commercials and print ads. Survived by her "blended" family - her husband, Alan Hamel (since 1977), her son, Bruce, her stepchildren, Stephen & Leslie and her six grandchildren.
So thank you for the laughter and joy as well as great times and such fond memories. RIP, Suzanne.

[josepharallo]

I was there on ranger my first ship I served on and the best

[matthewclark]

Suzanne did both songs "Take Back That Mink" & "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" on December 30, 1982. RIP Suzanne

[tillysanders]

Watching in 2023 after beautiful Suzanne's passing makes me incredibly thankful to have lived during this wonderful poliically incorrect era .RIP beautuful Suzanne .

[lindamaloney]

This was so wonderful! I didn't know she had such a great voice! Love seeing all these videos..but SO SAD to think this beautiful, amazing, talented woman is no longer with us..

[forkmaster]

Been posting some great stuff these last few weeks!! Thank you for all you do fuzzy!!

[anthonyrenaud]

I wonder if Michael Peters from Sacramento, California is still with us? That was a great show. I especially loved it when Suzanne sang to Michael. What a lucky guy!!!

[vandamme]

Love it. Thanks for the great memories.

[letsbeforeveryoung]

This was so beautiful Filled my heart with joy. RIP beautiful Suzanne See you in heaven🙏

[superbetahifi]

It's a shame Hi-Fi VCRs weren't available for another year-and-a-half after this. I recorded the audio on a high-quality cassette tape. Wish there was an easy way to sync this video to a high-quality audio source. Thank you for making this available.

[cnycp]

This show is fabulous Suzanne was such a wonderful person and entertainer ! Voice of a angel ! I miss her every day! And feel she was such a gift from god to light up the world and make it sparkel like fireworks on July ! I just loved this show she put on ! Thank you Alan Hammel for producing it and doing all you did for our military service men ! ❤

[ronaldlawrence]

The 70s Marilyn! I remember watching this as a kid: still remember "Over the edge for love" after all these years. Such a talent. R.I.P.

[jeaniegrothause]

Suzanne knew how to be sexy but classy, she had a beautiful soul❤. Rest in

[di]

Just came across the in October 2023. Did not realize that Suzanne was a great singer and entertainer. Loved watching this but sad knowing that Suzanne has passed away.

[videoxify]

after this she did She's the Sheriff which is insanely rare never an ep on YT