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The Lawrence Welk Show Season 17 Episodes

  • 1955-1982
  • 27 Seasons
  • ABC
  • Family, Music
  • TV-G
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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 17 Episode Guide

Season 17

32 Episodes 1971 - 1972

Episode 1

Salute to the USA - First syndicated show

Sat, Sep 11, 1971

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Episode 2

School Days

Sat, Sep 18, 1971

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Episode 3

Tribute to Vincent Youmans

Sat, Sep 25, 1971

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Episode 4

The World

Sat, Oct 2, 1971

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Episode 5

Riverboat Show

Sat, Oct 9, 1971

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Episode 6

Guest Star: Lenora Ross

Sat, Oct 16, 1971

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Episode 7

Fashions & Hits Through the Years

Sat, Oct 23, 1971

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Episode 8

Halloween

Sat, Oct 30, 1971

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Episode 9

Country & Western Show

Sat, Nov 6, 1971

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Episode 10

Million Sellers

Sat, Nov 13, 1971

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Episode 11

Thanksgiving

Sat, Nov 20, 1971

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Episode 12

Broadway Musicals - Guest: Chip Hand

Sat, Nov 27, 1971

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Episode 13

Musical Memories

Sat, Dec 4, 1971

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Episode 14

Down on the Farm

Sat, Dec 11, 1971

Fun on the farm with "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top"; "Goofus"; "Thank God I'm a Country Boy"; "Grazin' in Greener Pastures"; "Tumbling Tumbleweeds"; and "In the Garden".

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Episode 15

Tropical Show

Sat, Dec 18, 1971

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Episode 16

Christmas

Sat, Dec 25, 1971

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Episode 17

New Year's Day Show

Sat, Jan 1, 1972

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Episode 18

Something Old, Borrowed and Blue

Sat, Jan 8, 1972

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Episode 19

Salute to Los Angeles

Sat, Jan 15, 1972

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Episode 20

Guest Star: Doc Severinsen

Sat, Jan 22, 1972

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Episode 21

Songs of the 40's

Sat, Jan 29, 1972

Song List: It's a Grand Night for Singing, You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To, That Old Black Magic, You'll Never Know, You Are My Sunshine, The Big Apple, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, Mockin' Bird Hill, My Foolish Heart, My Own True Love, I Wish I Didn't Love You So, Everywhere You Go, How About You?, I've Got Spurs that Jingle, Jangle, Jingle, Golden Earrings, String of Pearls, The Halls of Ivy, The Trolley Song, Oklahoma. Medley, Oklahoma, People Will Say We're in Love, The Surrey With the Fringe on Top, Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin', Everything's Up To Date In Kansas City.

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Episode 22

History of American Music Entertainment

Sat, Feb 5, 1972

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Episode 23

Movie Melodies

Sat, Feb 12, 1972

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Episode 24

Golden Years of Broadway

Sat, Feb 19, 1972

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Episode 25

Meet Our Family/Spotlight on Talent

Sat, Feb 26, 1972

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Episode 26

Great Songs from Way Down South

Sat, Mar 4, 1972

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Episode 27

Songs of the Scintillating '60s

Sat, Mar 11, 1972

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Episode 28

Big Band Memories

Sat, Mar 18, 1972

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Episode 29

Bright Side of Life

Sat, Mar 25, 1972

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Episode 30

Easter - Guest Star: Lynn Anderson

Sat, Apr 1, 1972

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Episode 31

Theme Songs

Sat, Apr 8, 1972

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Episode 32

Famous Resorts

Sat, Apr 15, 1972

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