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The Lawrence Welk Show Season 19 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 19 Episode Guide

Season 19

34 Episodes 1973 - 1974

Episode 1

We Can Make Music

Sat, Sep 8, 1973

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Episode 2

Escondido Show

Sat, Sep 15, 1973

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Episode 3

Tribute to Walt Disney

Sat, Sep 22, 1973

A Disney celebration, featuring "Oh Happy Day"; "It's a Small World"; "Mickey Mouse Mambo"; "When You Wish Upon a Star"; "Big Bad Wolf"; and "The Waltz of the Flowers".

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Episode 4

Salute to Oscar Hammerstein

Sat, Sep 29, 1973

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Episode 5

Salute to Nat King Cole

Sat, Oct 6, 1973

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Episode 6

Big Band Days

Sat, Oct 13, 1973

A tribute to the big bands. The fun includes Johnny Zell, who offers trumpet solos on "Crintinitin"; "When Day is Done" and "Celery Stalks at Midnight". Also: Guy Hovis and Ralna English perform "Tangerine"; and the band performs "Begin the Beguine", "Panama" and "Curana".

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Episode 7

Hometowns

Sat, Oct 20, 1973

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Episode 8

Salute to Cole Porter

Sat, Oct 27, 1973

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Episode 9

Salute to the Ladies

Sat, Nov 3, 1973

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Episode 10

Mancini-Mercer - Guest: Henry Mancini

Sat, Nov 10, 1973

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Episode 11

Thanksgiving Special

Sat, Nov 17, 1973

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Episode 12

Musical Style Setters

Sat, Nov 24, 1973

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Episode 13

Happiness Is

Sat, Dec 1, 1973

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Episode 14

Salute to Irving Berlin

Sat, Dec 8, 1973

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Episode 15

Country Music

Sat, Dec 15, 1973

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Episode 16

Christmas - Guest: Tom Netherton

Sat, Dec 22, 1973

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Episode 17

Musical Tour of Europe

Sat, Dec 29, 1973

A make-believe tour of Europe. Songs include "Around the World"; "Espana Cari"; "Copenhagen"; "Gigi"; "Licdtensteiner Polka"; and "Auf Wederschen".

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Episode 18

New Year's Eve

Mon, Dec 31, 1973

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Episode 19

Musical Tour of Europe

Sat, Jan 5, 1974

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Episode 20

Grammy Award Songs

Sat, Jan 12, 1974

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Episode 21

Tribute to Glenn Miller

Sat, Jan 19, 1974

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Episode 22

In Concert

Sat, Jan 26, 1974

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Episode 23

Songs to Remember

Sat, Feb 2, 1974

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Episode 24

Classical Favorites

Sat, Feb 9, 1974

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Episode 25

Hooray for Love

Sat, Feb 16, 1974

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Episode 26

Walkin'

Sat, Feb 23, 1974

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Episode 27

We Believe in Music

Sat, Mar 2, 1974

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Episode 28

Golden Anniversary in Show Business

Sat, Mar 9, 1974

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Episode 29

New Songs

Sat, Mar 16, 1974

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Episode 30

20th Century Composers

Sat, Mar 23, 1974

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Episode 31

Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Sat, Apr 13, 1974

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Episode 32

Western Heritage

Sat, Apr 20, 1974

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Episode 33

Do You Remember?

Sat, Apr 27, 1974

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Episode 34

Tribute to Famous Entertainers

Sat, May 4, 1974

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