When Cher performed “Puppet Man” on The Cher Show back on September 21, 1975, she showed the world once again that no one could pull her strings. Dressed in her dazzling ‘70s glam, think sequins, feathers, and that signature confidence, she owned every word of this playful song about a man who’s ready to dance on command for the woman he loves.
Cher didn’t just sing “Puppet Man,”; she acted it out with every move, every wink, and every flick of her hair. The stage was bright, the band was swinging, and the audience was living for every second. Watching it now feels like stepping into a time machine, back when TV variety shows were at their peak and Cher was the queen of them all. She made it clear: she was in charge, she was having fun and she could turn even the silliest song into pure entertainment gold.
Cher – Puppet Man (The Cher Show, 09/21/1975)
Fans back then couldn’t get enough of Cher’s mix of humor and glamour. The live audience clapped along, soaking up her energy and charm. Today, fans still comment on how effortless she made it all look, strutting around the stage, playing with the cameras, and making everyone watching at home feel like they were right there in her sparkly world.
If “Puppet Man” makes you smile, you’ll want to watch Cher’s legendary performance of “Half-Breed.” It’s another perfect example of how she can tell a story with her voice, her stage presence, and a costume that’s impossible to forget.
Cher – Medley: Half-Breed / Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves / Dark Lady (The Cher Show, 03/23/1975)
Fans still adore “Half-Breed” because it’s raw, powerful, and shows off Cher’s ability to tackle serious themes while keeping all eyes glued to her. It’s part of what makes her TV performances so iconic, she can flip from playful to deep and back again without missing a beat.
If you love these throwback gems, make sure you follow Cher on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. She’s always sharing rare clips, backstage moments, and that same cheeky humor that proves she’s still nobody’s puppet and never will be.