And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story

This made-for-television film chronicles the tumultuous rise and fall of the iconic 1960s musical duo Sonny and Cher. It details their early days struggling in the music industry, their meteoric rise to fame with hits like 'I Got You Babe,' and their eventual highly publicized divorce. The film explores their personal relationship, creative collaborations, and the challenges they faced in navigating superstardom and their increasingly strained marriage.

As a made-for-television movie, "And the Beat Goes On" received a mixed reception. While praised for its ambition in covering the complex lives of Sonny and Cher, critics often pointed to the performances, particularly Tracey Ullman's portrayal of Cher, as a highlight. However, the film was also criticized for its somewhat conventional storytelling and for not delving deeply enough into the nuances of the couple's relationship and the era's cultural impact.

• Paints a broad, if sometimes superficial, picture of Sonny and Cher's lives.

• Tracey Ullman's performance as Cher is often cited as a standout element.

• The film struggled to capture the unique magic and cultural significance of the duo.

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Jayne Atkinson, who played Cher's mother, Georgia Holt, later became the real Cher's mother-in-law in the fictionalized TV movie 'Cher' (1996), where Atkinson played Cher and Holt was played by Anita Morris.