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The Lawrence Welk Show Season 18 Episodes

48 Episodes 1972 - 1973

Episode 1

Say It With Music

Fri, Oct 4, 2013 58 mins

The final ABC episode (from 1971) is spotlighted. Included: "I Asked The Lord," featuring Norma Zimmer; "12th Street Rag," featuring Myron Floren; and "It May Be Silly," featuring Buddy Merrill.

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Episode 2

Salute to the USA

Fri, Sep 4, 2009 58 mins

The first syndicated "Lawrence Welk Show," which aired in 1971, is featured. Tunes include "Thank You Very Much" "America the Beautiful," "Tennessee Waltz," "Beautiful Ohio" and "Pennsylvania Polka."

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Episode 3

Salute to Our Senior Citizens

Fri, Oct 7, 2011 58 mins

A tribute to the young at heart, featuring "Dearie"; "Let's Go Dance Again"; "Try to Remember," with Jim Turner; "Among My Souvenirs," with Kathie Sullivan; and "You're an Old Smoothie."

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Episode 4

Songs From the Movies

Fri, Sep 9, 2011 58 mins

Movie songs, including "Hooray for Hollywood"; "South America, Take It Away" with Anacani; "Somewhere My Love" with Guy Hovis and Ralna English; "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" with Ava Barber and Charlie Parlato; and "Singin' in the Rain" with Jack Imel.

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Episode 5

Down on the Farm

Fri, Sep 16, 2011 58 mins

A 1973 farm-theme show, featuring "How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm"; "Suddenly There's a Valley," with Norma Zimmer; "Turkey in the Straw," with Bobby Burgess and Cissy King; "Oh What a Beautiful Morning," with Joe Feeney; "Shine on Harvest Moon," with Jimmy Roberts; and "Old MacDonald."

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Episode 6

Lw Premier ABC Show

Sat, Sep 25, 2021 58 mins

This is the very first national broadcast of the Lawrence Welk Show. Alice Lon sings "Love Me Or Leave Me", Larry Hooper delights with his signature song "Oh Happy Day", Rocky Rockwell charms with "I Love Girls."

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Episode 7

Los Angeles

Fri, Jul 21, 2006 58 mins

Los Angeles is celebrated. Included: "California, Here I Come"; "High Society," featuring Bobby Burgess and Cissy King; "Far Away Places," with Guy Hovis and Ralna English; "Leavin' on a Jet Plane," with Sandi Griffiths and Sally Flynn; a "Whale of a Tale," with Dick Dale; and "Tea for Two," with Norma Zimmer and Jimmy Roberts.

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Episode 8

Tribute to Irving Berlin

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 58 mins

Tribute to Irving Berlin.

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Episode 9

Tribute to Fred Astaire

Sat, Sep 27, 1980 60 mins

A 1980 tribute to Fred Astaire. Music includes " 'S Wonderful," "Carioca," "Flying Down to Rio," "Limehouse Blues," "Blue Skies" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes."

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Episode 10

Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 26, 2007 57 mins

Halloween is celebrated. Songs include "That Old Black Magic"; "Dry Bones," with Arthur Duncan; "Old Devil Moon," featuring Guy Hovis and Ralna English; "Ghost Riders in the Sky"; and "Magic in the Moonlight." Jack Imel hosts.

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Episode 11

Strike up the Band

Sat, Nov 6, 2021 58 mins

Featuring songs, "The Bunny Hug"; "Happy Norwegian Polka"; "The Twist"; and "Mockingbird Hill".

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Episode 12

Do You Remember? (1974)

Sat, Dec 2, 2017 58 mins

Norma Zimmer performs "My Favorite Things".

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Episode 13

Thanksgiving

Sat, Nov 18, 2017 58 mins

"There's No Place Like Home for The Holidays" sets the mood for this holiday show.

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Episode 14

Highways and Byways

Fri, Oct 9, 2009 58 mins

This show starts out "On The Street Where You Live" and goes all the way to New Orleans.

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Episode 15

Songs of Perry Como

Sat, Dec 4, 2021 58 mins

Featuring Perry Como's hits, including "If"; "Hot Diggity"; "Papa Loves Mambo"; Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes"; and "It's Impossible".

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Episode 16

Winter

Sat, Dec 11, 2021 58 mins

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Episode 17

Tribute to Hoagy Carmichael

Sat, Dec 18, 2021 58 mins

Lawrence Welk pays tribute to legendary composer Hoagy Carmichael. Featured are Carmichael's timeless compositions such as Georgia on My Mind, Two Sleepy People, and Heart and Soul. Performers include Guy & Raina, Anacani, and Lawrence's Musical Family and band.

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Episode 18

Christmas Reunion 1985

Sat, Dec 25, 2021 58 mins

Christmas Reunion 1985.

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Episode 19

New Year's

Sat, Jan 1, 2022 58 mins

New Year's is featured.

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Episode 20

You're Never Too Young

Sat, Jan 8, 2022 58 mins

Highlights include Tom Netherton's rendition of "Young At Heart"; "Isn't It Romantic" played with style by the orchestra; and Bob Havens and the rhythm section swing out with "Maggie Blues."

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Episode 21

Memories of Nat King Cole

Sat, Jan 15, 2022 58 mins

"L-O-V-E" opens this salute to the unforgettable songs of Nat "King" Cole with a bang. Tanya croons "Paper Moon", Clay Hart pleases with "Ramblin' Rose", and Sandi Griffiths and the girls are memorable on the song "Too Young".

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Episode 22

Broadway Musicals

Sat, Jan 22, 2022 58 mins

A Champagne salute to Broadway musicals, this show features the great songs from "The Sound Of Music", and "My Fair Lady". Sandi and Salli "Put On A Happy Face", Guy and Ralna sing "People Will Say We're In Love", and Bobby and Cissy are "Dancing In The

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Episode 23

All Time Favorites

Sat, Jan 29, 2022 58 mins

Filled with the fans favorite songs, this show opens with "Music, Music, Music" and sets the mood for a look back at some great old songs. Bobby and Elaine dance to the "Champagne Waltz", Myron plays "Tico, Tico."

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Episode 24

Salute to Sinatra

Sat, Feb 5, 2022 58 mins

Featuring some of the great songs that have marked Sinatra's journey through the nation's musical life. Henry Cuesta opens the show with "I've Got You Under My Skin" followed by a glowing version of "Young At Heart."

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Episode 25

Salute to Nashville

Sun, Mar 20, 2022 58 mins

A salute to Nashville.

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Episode 26

Mardi Gras

Sat, Feb 19, 2022 58 mins

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Episode 27

Italian Show

Sat, Feb 26, 2022 58 mins

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Episode 28

Episode 1829

Sat, Mar 5, 2022 58 mins

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Episode 29

The Norma Zimmer Show

Sat, Mar 12, 2022 58 mins

Norma passed away in 2011, and this show is a tribute to her. Taped in 1965, Norma sings "Whistle While You Work" while showing off her exquisite paintings, and teaches Barbara and Bobby to dance in "The Polka Lesson."

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Episode 30

Salute to New York City

Sat, Mar 19, 2022 58 mins

A salute to New York City.

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Episode 31

200 Years of American Music - Part I

Sat, Mar 26, 2022 58 mins

Lawrence and his Musical Family tell the history of America, from folk songs to pop tunes.

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Episode 32

200 Years of American Music - Part 2

Sat, Apr 2, 2022 58 mins

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Episode 33

Big Band Days

Sat, Apr 9, 2022 58 mins

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Episode 34

Easter

Sat, Apr 16, 2022 58 mins

This show from 1979 opens with "Easter Parade" as pretty girls in nineties finery stroll on a flower-bedecked set with their handsome escorts. Sandi, Gail, and Mary Lou "Tiptoe Through The Tulips."

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Episode 35

Spring

Sat, Apr 23, 2022 58 mins

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Episode 36

Mother's Day

Sat, May 7, 2022 58 mins

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Episode 37

Salute to the Armed Forces

Sat, May 14, 2022 58 mins

Jack Imel does his hosting duties on this show from the Veterans' Memorial Museum in Branson, MO.

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Episode 38

Hometown Band

Sat, May 21, 2022 58 mins

Boasting a mix of musical styles, including polka; waltz; country; Broadway; and patriotic songs.

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Episode 39

Hooray For Hollywood

Sat, May 28, 2022 58 mins

"Take Your Girlie To The Movies" opens this show from 1975. Bobby and Cissy dance to "The Entertainer", Guy and Ralna sing "True Love", Tom Netherton sings the unforgettable "As Time Goes By," and Sandi, Gail, and Mary Lou join Larry Hooper.

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Episode 40

The Great Gershwin

Sat, Jun 4, 2022 58 mins

This 1972 show opens with "Of Thee I Sing" and that wonderful music follows. Norma Zimmer fills the bill with the haunting "Someone To Watch Over Me," Bobby and Cissy dance to "The Man I Love," and "Rhapsody In Blue."

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Episode 41

Country and Western

Sat, Jun 11, 2022 58 mins

Square dance to the "Orange Blossom Special." Neil Levang and Buddy Merrill shine on "San Antonio Rose"; Larry Hooper is the "Auctioneer"; and Bob Lido puts his very own original stamp on "Ragtime Cowboy."

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Episode 42

Harry Warren Salute

Sat, Jun 18, 2022 58 mins

This 1972 salute to the music of Harry Warren opens with "Lullabye of Broadway." Norma sings "I Only Have Eyes For You"; Jimmy Roberts charms with "I Love My Baby"; and "Chattanooga Choo Choo" is made to order for Clay Hart.

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Episode 43

Henry Mancini - Johnny Mercer

Sat, Jul 2, 2022 58 mins

With guests Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer.

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Episode 44

Tour of Southern California

Sat, Jul 9, 2022 58 mins

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Episode 45

Famous Resorts

Sat, Jul 16, 2022 58 mins

Featuring "River Shannon"; On the Boardwalk in Atlantic City"; and "Old Cape Cod".

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Episode 46

Small Town, U.S.A.

Sat, Jul 23, 2022 58 mins

Featuring a collection of timeless melodies.

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Episode 47

My Blue Heaven

Sat, Jul 30, 2022 58 mins

JoAnn Castle brings "Hello Dolly" to life and Arthur Duncan honors Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Then, Norma sings the aria "One Fine Day" by Puccini, and it all winds up with a patriotic recitation called "Flag Day."

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Episode 48

Salute to Cole Porter

Sat, Aug 6, 2022 58 mins

The irresistibly joyful song "Wunderbar" opens this sparkling tribute to the music of Cole Porter. Bobby and Cissy trip the light fantastic to "The Continental," Henry's clarinet artistry is a highlight on "Begin The Beguine," and Guy and Ralna harmonize on "True Love." The orchestra soars on "Night and Day," I Get A Kick Out Of You" and "Easy To Love." The whole cast gathers around Clay Hart at the end for "Don't Fence Me In."

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