About this season
"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 (14)
1. Sheila MacRae
Aired 3 June 1967 • 60 min
2. Lana Cantrell / Skyles and Henderson
Aired 10 June 1967 • 60 min
3. Joanie Sommers / David Frye
Aired 17 June 1967 • 60 min
4. Richard Pryor / Teddy Neeley Five / Taro Delphi
Aired 24 June 1967 • 60 min
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""
5. Spanky and Our Gang / Mary Grover
Aired 1 July 1967 • 60 min
--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""
6. Susan Barrett / Hal Frazier / Cathy Rich
Aired 8 July 1967 • 60 min
7. Carmen McRae
Aired 15 July 1967 • 60 min
--Carmen McRae sings ""Here's That Rainy Day,"" ""Got to Get You Into My Life"" & ""Haven't We Met?""
8. Tom Patchett & Jay Tarses
Aired 22 July 1967 • 60 min
9. Hines, Hines, and Dad / Kaye Stevens
Aired 29 July 1967 • 60 min
--Hines, Hines, and Dad - ""You're Just in Love""
10. Michele Lee / The Blossoms
Aired 5 August 1967 • 60 min
--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""
11. Charlie Manna / Grace Markay
Aired 12 August 1967 • 60 min
--Grace Markay sings ""Alfie""
12. Show 12
Aired 19 August 1967 • 60 min
13. Rodney Dangerfield / 5th Dimension
Aired 26 August 1967 • 60 min
--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""
14. Sheila MacRae / Teddy Neeley Five
Aired 2 September 1967 • 60 min
--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""