"I think that the longer I look good, the better gay men feel" -Cher

Liberace gives Cher, in character as ‘Laverne,’ a tour of his Hollywood Hills mansion for an episode of The Sonny And Cher Show in January 1974 in Los Angeles, California. [Photo Michael Ochs Archives]

The Muppet Show – S3 E9 P3/3 – Liberace

1919 – 1987

For decades, Liberace was known for his music, candelabra, charisma, rhinestones and dazzle. 
Over the years Liberace acquired an astounding array of prestigious awards, including: Instrumentalist of the Year, Best Dressed Entertainer and Entertainer of the Year. He also earned two Emmy Awards, six gold albums, and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s highest paid musician and pianist. Best of all, he was known and loved throughout the world as “Mr. Showmanship.”