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The Lawrence Welk Show Season 1 Episodes

46 Episodes 1955 - 1956

Episode 1

Episode 1

Mon, Nov 13, 2017 60 mins

Songs about vacationing include performances by Jo Ann Castle, the Lennon Sisters, Lynn Anderson and Norma Zimmer.

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Episode 2

Salute to Broadway

Fri, Jan 19, 1979 60 mins

A salute to show tunes includes the Lennon Sisters, Bobby and Cissy, and Lynn Anderson.

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Episode 3

Riverboat Show

Sat, Aug 27, 2022 60 mins

Showboat songs, including performances by Ken Delo, Myron Floren, Bob Havens, Norma Zimmer and Jimmy Roberts. Songs include "Deep River," "Camptown Races," "Ol' Man River," "Why Do I Love You."

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Episode 4

The Wonderful World of Show Business

Tue, Jul 30, 2019 60 mins

A salute to show business includes Jo Ann Castle, Myron Floren, Bob Ralston, and Cissy and Bobby. Songs include "Somewhere My Love," "That's Entertainment" and "With a Little Bit of Luck."

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Episode 5

Country Western Salute

Mon, Oct 8, 2018 60 mins

A salute to country music includes Lynn Anderson, Larry Hooper and Jo Ann Castle. Songs include "Orange Blossom Special" and "Yellow Rose of Texas."

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Episode 6

The Swinging '30s

Sat, Oct 8, 1977 60 mins

A salute to music of the 1930s includes Guy and Ralna, and Henry Cuesta. Music includes "In the Mood."

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Episode 7

Salute to Famous Musical Families

Sat, Oct 19, 1974 60 mins

A tribute to musical families includes performances by Guy and Ralna, and Clay Hart. Music includes "If I Were a Carpenter" and "Bye Bye Love."

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Episode 8

Thank You, America

Sat, Nov 21, 1970 60 mins

A salute to America includes Willa Dorsey, Cissy and Bobby, Art Duncan, and Guy and Ralna. Music includes "God Bless America."

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Episode 9

Tahoe Highlights

Sat, Nov 4, 1972 60 mins

Featured performers include Guy and Ralna, Cissy and Bobby, and Jack Imel. Music includes "Green Eyes," "Juke Box Saturday Night" and "Once in Love with Amy."

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Episode 10

Tribute to Glenn Miller

Sat, Jan 19, 1974 60 mins

A tribute to Glenn Miller includes "Moonlight Serenade," "In the Mood," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Little Brown Jug" and "Juke Box Saturday Night."

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Episode 11

Winter Wonderland

Sat, Dec 9, 1967 60 mins

A "Winter Wonderland" show includes "Sleigh Ride," "Old Lamplighter," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Puff, the Magic Dragon," "Southern Roses," "White Christmas" and "Winter Wonderland."

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Episode 12

Christmas

Sun, Feb 26, 2017 60 mins

A Christmas show includes "Jingle Bells," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "White Christmas," "Christmas in Killarney," "Away in a Manger," "Sleigh Ride," "Over the River" and "Little Drummer Boy."

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Episode 13

New Year's

60 mins

The studio audience participates in a New Year's Eve celebration, which features Guy and Ralna, and the Dixieland Band. Songs include "Bye Bye Love."

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Episode 14

Music, Music, Music

Sat, Jan 21, 1967 60 mins

Songs: "My Cup Runneth Over," "Put Your Hand in the Hand" and "Champagne Polka." Performers include Ava Barber, Myron Floren, and Bobby and Elaine.

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Episode 15

Together

60 mins

Songs include "Together, Wherever We Go," "There's a Kind of Hush" and "Make the World Go Away." Performers: the Lennon Sisters, Lynn Anderson and Jo Ann Castle.

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Episode 16

Famous Theme Songs

Sat, Mar 5, 1977 60 mins

A tribute to theme songs, including "Baretta's Theme," "Tonight We Love" and "Near You." Performers include Cissy and Bobby, Guy and Ralna, and Myron Floren.

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Episode 17

Salute to George Gershwin

60 mins

A salute to George Gershwin includes "Of Thee I Sing," "I Got Rhythm," "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Rhapsody in Blue," "Nice Work if You Can Get It" and "I've Got a Crush on You." Performers include Art Duncan, Norma Zimmer, and Cissy and Bobby.

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Episode 18

Musical Tour of Europe

Sat, Jan 5, 1974 60 mins

A sampler of international songs includes "Around the World," "Espana Cani," "Wonderful Copenhagen," "Danny Boy" and "Danke Schoen." Performers include Cissy and Bobby, and Norma Zimmer.

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Episode 19

Smalltown, U.S.A.

60 mins

A salute to small towns includes "Dear Hearts and Gentle People," "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight," "Alice Blue Gown" and "Josephine." Performers include Norma Zimmer, Jo Ann Castle and Larry Hooper.

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Episode 20

Tribute to Duke Ellington

Sat, Oct 12, 1974 60 mins

A tribute to Duke Ellington includes "Mood Indigo," "Sophisticated Lady," "Take the 'A' Train" and "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me." Performers include Guy and Ralna, and Cissy and Bobby.

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Episode 21

Rhythm Is Our Business

Sat, Feb 2, 1980 60 mins

Guest: Barbara Mandrell, who sings "I Can't Stop Loving You." Other music includes "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Crazy Rhythm," and "Orange Blossom Special."

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Episode 22

Big Band Memories

60 mins

A tribute to big bands includes "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Panama," "Green Eyes," "I'll Never Smile Again" and "Perfidia." Performers include Guy and Ralna, and Anacani.

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Episode 23

Easter

Sun, Apr 1, 2018 60 mins

Songs about Easter include "Bunny Hop," "Little Green Apples," "Easter Parade," "Sunrise Serenade," "The Lord's Prayer." Performers include Cissy and Bobby, Charley Pride, Myron Floren and Bob Ralston.

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Episode 24

Harry Warren Salute

Sat, Jun 16, 2018 60 mins

A tribute to songwriter Harry Warren includes "Lullaby of Broadway," "I Only Have Eyes for You," "42nd Street," "September in the Rain," "Shadow Waltz" and "You'll Never Know." Performers include Myron Floren, Norma Zimmer and Bob Ralston.

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Episode 25

Memories of Nat 'King' Cole

55 mins

A tribute to Nat King Cole includes "Nature Boy," "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Mona Lisa," "Smile" and "Ramblin' Rose." Performers include Guy and Ralna, Cissy and Bobby, and Norma Zimmer.

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Episode 26

Songs of Perry Como

60 mins

Songs made popular by Perry Como include "Hot Diggity," "Catch a Falling Star," "Papa Loves Mambo," "It's Impossible," "Till the End of Time," "Round and Round," "And I Love You So" and "Prisoner of Love."

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Episode 27

Tribute to Irving Berlin

Sat, Apr 14, 1973 60 mins

A salute to Irving Berlin includes "Remember," "Say It Isn't So," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," "Easter Parade," "Soft Lights and Sweet Music," "Marie," "How Deep Is the Ocean" and "You're Just in Love."

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Episode 28

Mother's Day

Sat, May 13, 1967 60 mins

A salute to Mother's Day includes "Only a Rose," "Try a Little Tenderness," "Hello, Dolly," "The Girl That I Marry," "Linger Awhile," "Hot Lips" and "Memories." Performers include the Lennon Sisters and Jo Ann Castle.

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Episode 29

Tribute to Jerome Kern

Sat, Jan 11, 1975 60 mins

A tribute to Jerome Kern includes "Make Believe," "They Didn't Believe Me," "A Fine Romance," "Long Ago and Far Away," "Pure Love," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "Last Time I Saw Paris" and "Song Is You."

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Episode 30

Concert in the Park

60 mins

A summertime concert includes "Stardust," "Sleepy Lagoon," "Southern Nights," "Till There Was You," "The Band Played On" and "In the Good Old Summertime." Performers include Norma Zimmer and Art Duncan.

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Episode 31

Famous Resorts

Sat, Apr 15, 1972 60 mins

A tribute to famous resorts includes "I'll Be Seeing You," "Wish You Were Here," "Lady of Spain," "Coney Island Baby," "Springtime in the Rockies" and "San Francisco." Performers include Cissy and Bobby.

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Episode 32

Sounds of Summer

Sat, Aug 17, 1968 60 mins

A salute to summer includes "Summer Sounds," "Time After Time," "Tara's Theme," "Always," "Girl Talk," "Flowers on the Wall" and "Lullabye of Broadway."

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Episode 33

Salute to Sinatra

Sat, Feb 3, 2018 60 mins

A tribute to Frank Sinatra includes "Young at Heart," "Something Stupid," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Strangers in the Night," "I Only Have Eyes for You," "Tender Trap," "My Kind of Town" and "All the Way."

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Episode 34

Tribute to the Big Bands

60 mins

A tribute to the big-band era includes "And the Angels Sing," "I Should Care," "Heartaches," "Take the 'A' Train," "String of Pearls," "Got a Date with an Angel," "Sunrise Serenade."

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Episode 35

Good Old Summertime

60 mins

A salute to summer includes "The Sound of Music," "Copy Cat," "Stranger on the Shore," "Summer Wind," "Old Cape Cod," "When My Dreamboat Comes Home," "By the Sea."

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Episode 36

Musical History of America

Sat, Jun 7, 2014 60 mins

A musical history of America, including "Home Sweet Home," "Dixie," "After You've Gone," "Shenandoah," "St. Louis Blues" and "Will You Remember?" Performers include Guy and Ralna, and Cissy and Bobby.

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Episode 37

Transportation

Sat, Oct 14, 1972 60 mins

Songs about transportation include "Gotta Travel On," "Lazy River," "Around the World," "Cruising Down the River," "Gypsy in My Soul" and "King of the Road." Performers include Norma Zimmer and Bob Ralston.

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Episode 38

Down on the Farm

Sat, Dec 11, 1971 60 mins

Songs about the country include "Wayward Wind," "Country Boy," "Blue Skirt Waltz," "What a Wonderful World," "Bye Bye Blackbird" and "Shine On Harvest Moon." Performers include Norma Zimmer and Bob Ralston.

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Episode 39

Salute to New York City

Sun, Feb 18, 2018 60 mins

A salute to New York City includes "Take the 'A' Train," "Manhattan," "Autumn in New York," "Give My Regards to Broadway," "Spanish Harlem," "Lullaby of Broadway" and "Buttons and Bows."

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Episode 40

We Can Make Music

Sat, Sep 8, 1973 60 mins

Songs include "We Can Make Music," "The Good Life," "San Francisco," "Love Makes the World Go Round." Performers include Anacani, Norma Zimmer, Myron Floren and Clay Hart.

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Episode 41

County Fair

60 mins

Songs include "Something Stupid," "Pennsylvania Polka," "Anything You Can Do," "Tiger Rag" and "Loveliest Night of the Year." Performers include Myron Floren and the Lennon Sisters.

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Episode 42

Childhood Memories

Sat, Dec 16, 1972 60 mins

Songs about childhood include "Those Were the Days," "Lullaby," "Turn Around," "School Days," "Chopsticks," "Watchin' Scotty Grow" and "Small Fry." Performers include Guy and Ralna, and Cissy and Bobby.

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Episode 43

Backstage with Our Musical Family

60 mins

Songs include "Heart," "Without a Song," "One of Those Songs," "Strike Up the Band," "Send In the Clowns," "September in the Rain" and "Lady in Red." Performers include Guy and Ralna, and Anacani.

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Episode 44

Easy Listening

Sat, Dec 6, 1980 60 mins

Songs include "Sweet and Lovely," "Let Me Be There," "Someone to Watch over Me," "Stardust," "Spanish Eyes" and "For the Good Times."

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Episode 45

Salute to Cole Porter

Sat, Oct 27, 1973 60 mins

A tribute to Cole Porter includes "True Love," "Night and Day," "Begin the Beguine," "Just One of Those Things," "I Love You" and "Anything Goes." Performers include Cissy and Bobby, and Tanya.

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Episode 46

Movie Songwriters

Sat, Apr 25, 2020 60 mins

A salute to movie theme songs includes "Moon River," "Carioca," "I Will Wait for You," "Charade," "Something's Gotta Give," "Days of Wine and Roses," "Zorba the Greek" and "My Kind of Town."

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