The Lawrence Welk Show
Renowned bandleader Lawrence Welk began his own variety series in 1955... and it has never stopped running. Each program was straightforward musical numbers from Welk's band (many of which had featured solos at one point or another), as well as vocal selections and dance numbers from the show's cast. Most of the introductions to the performances, read stiffy by Welk, were kept short. Many of the shows revolved around a certain theme (e.g., "The Music Man" or the Fourth of July), with appropriate songs and dance numbers. The most famous of the featured singers were the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Janet, Kathy and Peggy), who were featured most every week for 13 years. At the end of each show, Welk would invite women from the audience on stage to dance with him as the theme, "Bubbles in the Wine" (and later, "Champagne Fanfare") played. The show enjoyed a 16-year network run on ABC, and later a successful 11-year syndicated run. Just months after the original series ended, older shows (from c. 1965-1982) were repackaged with new footage and entered a long run in both syndication and on PBS.
- 1955-1982
- 27 seasons
- ABC
- Family, Music
- TV-G
Renowned bandleader Lawrence Welk began his own variety series in 1955... and it has never stopped running. Each program was straightforward musical numbers from Welk's band (many of which had featured solos at one point or another), as well as vocal selections and dance numbers from the show's cast. Most of the introductions to the performances, read stiffy by Welk, were kept short. Many of the shows revolved around a certain theme (e.g., "The Music Man" or the Fourth of July), with appropriate songs and dance numbers. The most famous of the featured singers were the Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Janet, Kathy and Peggy), who were featured most every week for 13 years. At the end of each show, Welk would invite women from the audience on stage to dance with him as the theme, "Bubbles in the Wine" (and later, "Champagne Fanfare") played. The show enjoyed a 16-year network run on ABC, and later a successful 11-year syndicated run. Just months after the original series ended, older shows (from c. 1965-1982) were repackaged with new footage and entered a long run in both syndication and on PBS.
Season 10 Episode Guide
47 Episodes 1964 - 1965
Episode 1
Episode #10.1
Sat, Sep 19, 1964
Lawrence Welk launches his 10th year on TV. Scheduled musical highlights include "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," "Top Hat, White Tie and Tails," "Sugar Blues" and "Faith Unlocks the Door."
Episode 2
Roaring Twenties
Sat, Sep 26, 1964
Episode 3
Live Show salute to the World Series
Sat, Oct 3, 1964
Maestro Welk salutes the World Series. Highlights include "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and "Batter Up, Batter Up, Play Ball." Aladdin recites "Casey at the Bat."
Episode 4
Guest Star: Steve Warner
Sat, Oct 10, 1964
The music-makers recall melodies from their past nine years on TV: "Calcutta," "Anniversary Song," "Hey, Look Me Over," "Tico-Tico," "Alice Blue Gown," "Say It with Music," "I," "Hello Dolly!" "Buck Dance," "My Heart Still Remembers," "Minnie the Mermaid," "For Me and My Gal," "Memories" and "South Rampart Street Parade."
Episode 5
A Hint of Fall
Sat, Oct 17, 1964
There's a hint of fall in tonight's selections: "Indian Summer," "The Big Apple," "Red Sails in the Sunset," "My Melancholy Baby," "Put Your Arms Around Me" and "I Want a Girl."
Episode 6
Diana Lee
Sat, Oct 24, 1964
Highlighted tonight are dancers Barbara Boylan and Bobby Burgess in "Autumn Leaves" and "Shine On, Harvest Moon"; Dick Dale ("Denver"); and the Lennon Sisters ("Supposin'"). Guest Diana Lee solos "I Enjoy Being a Girl" and joins the Lennon Sisters for "I Don't Know Why."
Episode 7
Guest Star: Jan Daugherty
Sat, Nov 7, 1964
Episode 8
Episode #10.8
Sat, Nov 14, 1964
Episode 9
Thanksgiving - Guest: Steve Warner
Sat, Nov 21, 1964
Thanksgiving tunes highlight tonight's show: "Thank the Lord" (Lennon Sisters); "Count Your Blessings" (Dick Dale); "A House with Love in It" (Jim Roberts); "Thanksgiving" (All); "President Kennedy March" (Band). Aladdin's Thanksgiving recitation: "One Nation Under God."
Episode 10
Guest Star: Nick Lucas
Sat, Nov 28, 1964
Episode 11
Swiss Show
Sat, Dec 5, 1964
Episode 12
Episode #10.12
Sat, Dec 12, 1964
Episode 13
Christmas Show - Guest: Steve Warner
Sat, Dec 19, 1964
Episode 14
New Year's Eve Show
Sat, Dec 26, 1964
Episode 15
Episode #10.15
Sat, Jan 2, 1965
Episode 16
Salute to Winter
Sat, Jan 9, 1965
Episode 17
Gypsy Show
Sat, Jan 16, 1965
Episode 18
500th Show
Sat, Jan 23, 1965
Episode 19
Guest Star: Skitch Henderson
Sat, Jan 30, 1965
Episode 20
Country & Western Show
Sat, Feb 6, 1965
Episode 21
Episode #10.21
Sat, Feb 20, 1965
Episode 22
Riverboat Show - Guest Star: Nick Lucas
Sat, Feb 27, 1965
Episode 23
Guest Star: Bob Crane
Sat, Mar 6, 1965
Episode 24
St. Patrick's Day
Sat, Mar 13, 1965
Episode 25
Episode #10.25
Sat, Mar 20, 1965
Episode 26
Salute to Latin America
Sat, Mar 27, 1965
Episode 27
Episode #10.27
Sat, Apr 3, 1965
Episode 28
Academy Award Winners
Sat, Apr 10, 1965
Episode 29
Easter Show - Guests: The Blenders
Sat, Apr 17, 1965
Episode 30
Guest Star: Anita Bryant
Sat, Apr 24, 1965
Episode 31
South of the Border
Sat, May 1, 1965
Episode 32
Mother's Day
Sat, May 8, 1965
Episode 33
Episode #10.33
Sat, May 15, 1965
Episode 34
Guest Star: Nick Lucas
Sat, May 22, 1965
Episode 35
Memorial Day Show
Sat, May 29, 1965
Episode 36
Episode #10.36
Sat, Jun 5, 1965
Episode 37
Episode #10.37
Sat, Jun 12, 1965
Episode 38
Father's Day Show
Sat, Jun 19, 1965
Episode 39
Episode #10.39
Sat, Jun 26, 1965
Episode 40
Episode #10.40
Sat, Jul 3, 1965
Episode 41
Traveling
Sat, Jul 10, 1965
Episode 42
Gypsy Show
Sat, Jul 17, 1965
Episode 43
Episode #10.43
Sat, Jul 24, 1965
Episode 44
Country & Western Show
Sat, Jul 31, 1965
Episode 45
The In-Crowd Special
Sat, Aug 7, 1965
Episode 46
County Fair - Guest Star: Anita Bryant
Sat, Aug 21, 1965
Episode 47
Episode #10.47
Sat, Sep 4, 1965