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40 Episodes 1973 - 1974
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Sat, May 4, 2024 58 mins
Episode
Sat, May 11, 2024 58 mins
Episode 1
Sat, Aug 19, 2023 58 mins
Episode 2
Sun, Aug 20, 2023 58 mins
Jack Benny joins the show as first fiddle with the Welk band in a tribute to the Academy Awards.
Episode 3
Sat, Aug 26, 2023 58 mins
Episode 4
Sun, Aug 27, 2023 58 mins
A salute to Kathy Lennon and what better host than Kathy herself, sharing her interesting family history and her collection of antiques. The cast opens the program with "A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody" and more.
Episode 5
Fri, Sep 15, 2023 58 mins
This joyful hour opens with Lawrence leading the band through Vincent Youmans' "Bambalina" followed by Alice Lon's "Singin' in the Rain".
Episode 6
Fri, Sep 22, 2023 58 mins
Agile and ageless dancer, Arthur Duncan, hosts a salute to his native state of California. West coast classics include "California Here I Come," "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose," "Red Sails in the Sunset" and more.
Episode 7
Fri, Sep 29, 2023 58 mins
Bobby Burgess hosts. Stories are told from the unique perspective of someone who worked for both iconic men. The program includes medleys from "Mary Poppins", and "Snow White".
Episode 8
Fri, Oct 6, 2023 58 mins
Tom Netherton hosts a "Salute to Male Singers" and celebrates the work of Nat King Cole with his own version of "Mona Lisa." Kathie Sullivan salutes Johnny Mathis with "Chances Are," Jim Turner remembers Hank Williams with "Jambalaya," and more.
Episode 9
Fri, Oct 13, 2023 58 mins
Episode 10
Fri, Oct 20, 2023 58 mins
Episode 11
Fri, Oct 27, 2023 58 mins
Halloween Party (Ken Delo).
Episode 12
Fri, Nov 3, 2023 58 mins
Charley Pride is the special guest on this show about "Time." Larry Hooper and the gang get things going with "Grandfather's Clock," the band plays "One O'Clock Jump," and Myron Floren gets into the mood with the "Tick Tock Polka."
Episode 13
Fri, Nov 10, 2023 58 mins
Bobby and Elaine dance to "Forty Second Street"; the Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins sing "I Found A Million Dollar Baby"; Kathie Sullivan delights with the haunting "I Only Have Eyes for You"; and Jim Turner puts a country spin on "September in the Rain."
Episode 14
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 58 mins
Norma Zimmer hosts this beloved Thanksgiving holiday show. Guy and Ralna remind viewers to "Count Your Blessings"; Tom Netherton celebrates "The House I Live In"; Henry Cuesta and the band swing out on "In the Sweet Bye and Bye"; and Jimmy Roberts and Norma Zimmer lead the cast in a loving rendition of "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You".
Episode 15
Fri, Nov 24, 2023 58 mins
Master accordionist, Myron Floren, hosts this week's salute to the world's musicians and the dozens of instruments they play. Vocal numbers include "Hey Mr. Banjo" with Tanya, the girls, and Neil Levang, "I Love A Piano" with Gail Farrell, and Jack and Mary Lou bringing a bit of comedy to "Piccolo Pete". The band shines on "The Bells of St. Mary's", "Trumpeter's Lullaby", and the show's theme "Strike Up the Band".
Episode 16
Fri, Dec 1, 2023 58 mins
This program opens with "Button Up Your Overcoat" and ends with "Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella." Along the way, Anacani sings about "The Wayward Wind", the Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins insist "It Never Rains in Southern California", Skeets Herfurt plays "Misty", and Gail, Ron, and Michael, hosts for this program sing "I Get the Blues When It Rains."
Episode 17
Fri, Dec 8, 2023 58 mins
A black and white special from 1958 offers a fascinating look at the early days of the show. Rocky sings "That's My Girl", Pete Fountain plays, "Wolverine Blues", and Alice Lon and Buddy Merrill cut up on "Ain't We Got Fun."
Episode 18
Fri, Dec 15, 2023 58 mins
Sandi Griffiths hosts a Christmas favorite that opens with the classic "Jingle Bells." Bobby and Elaine dance to "The Carol of the Bells", Joe Feeney's family celebrates "Christmas in Killarney", and Myron Floren, Bobby Burgess and his daughter, Becki dance to "Here Comes Santa Claus."
Episode 19
Fri, Dec 22, 2023 58 mins
The Band and singers open this show and set the theme with "Everything's Comin' up Roses." Ken Delo sings "Red Roses for a Blue Lady," Guy and Ralna walk down "Primrose Lane," the fabulous saxophone section plays "Rose of Washington Square," and Bob Lido and the Hotsy Totsy Boys celebrate "Rose of the Rio Grande."
Episode 20
Fri, Dec 29, 2023 58 mins
Charlotte, the longtime cellist of the Lawrence Welk Band hosts "Themes from the Classics", a salute to classical compositions that have been adapted into hit songs. The show opens with "Tonight We Love", Bobby and Cissy dance to "The Warsaw Concerto", and Sandi, Gail, and Mary Lou sing "Glow Worm."
Episode 21
Fri, Jan 5, 2024 58 mins
"We Believe in Music" is the perfect theme for hosts Mary Lou Metzger and her husband, Richard Maloof, a longtime member of the Welk Band. Featuring a rare 1974 duet by the twosome on "The Music Goes Round and Round," and a brand new one, "Them There Eyes." The Band plays the beautiful "Sound of Music" medley, Myron plays his often requested "The Lost Chord," Arthur Duncan and Henry Cuesta team up for "Sing, Sing, Sing", and Tom Netherton makes "Without A Song" a memorable moment.
Episode 22
Fri, Jan 12, 2024 58 mins
This show opens with a lively version of "A Pretty Girl." Myron Floren and JoAnn Castle and their flying fingers play the "Hot Foot Polka." The Lennon Sisters are featured in "Darlin' Maggiem," and Larry Hooper sings his hit song "Oh Happy Day." "The Music Lesson" is pure delight when taught to the Lennon Sisters by their favorite teacher, Aladdin.
Episode 23
Sat, Jan 13, 2024 58 mins
Episode 24
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 58 mins
Clay and Sally Hart host this show with a Country-Western Theme. Clay and the band kick it off with "Wabash Cannonball", followed by the Glen Campbell hit, "Gentle On My Mind" to set a charming country mood.
Episode 25
Fri, Jan 26, 2024 58 mins
"Are You From Dixie" opens this lively show and Anacani invites viewers to "Come to the Mardi Gras". Ken Delo struts to "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans," Charlotte Harris accompanies Norma on "My Own True Love."
Episode 26
Sat, Feb 3, 2024 58 mins
Episode 27
Sat, Feb 10, 2024 58 mins
"Heartaches," "Minnie the Moocher," "When My Baby Smiles at Me" and "Who Wouldn't Love You" are just a few of the 22 band leaders saluted in this classic show from 1960.
Episode 28
Sat, Feb 17, 2024 58 mins
Cissy King hosts this "Tribute to Irving Berlin". Bobby and Cissy dance to "Cheek to Cheek", Guy and Ralna sing "You're Just In Love", and Henry Cuesta is featured on "Blue Skies".
Episode 29
Sat, Feb 24, 2024 58 mins
Episode 30
Sat, Mar 2, 2024 58 mins
Episode 31
Fri, Mar 8, 2024 58 mins
Lawrence Welk and his songs host this special episode, sharing unique stories.
Episode 32
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 58 mins
Behind-the-scenes look at the "Welk Show" with host Jack Imel.
Episode 33
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 58 mins
Celebrating Easter and Spring with the special episode from 1978.
Episode 34
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 58 mins
Barney Liddell and Henry Cuesta perform with other musicians in honor of other great bands. The band sings timeless classics like Four Leaf Clover, When Day is Done, and Does Your Heart Beat for Me. Sandi, Gail, & Mary Lou sing Three Little Fishes, while Guy and Raina give a beautiful rendition of Who Wouldn't Love You.
Episode 35
Sat, Mar 30, 2024 58 mins
Big hair, mini-skirts, and hot pants. "The Lawrence Welk Show" moves into the 70s.
Episode 36
Fri, Apr 12, 2024 58 mins
Songs about the sun, moon, and stars are this week's theme.
Episode 37
Sat, Apr 13, 2024 58 mins
"The Lawrence Welk Show" goes international with their salute to Spring.
Episode 38
Fri, Apr 26, 2024 58 mins
Clay sings "Gentle On My Mind", Glen Campbell's big hit; Sandi and Salli sing "I'd Rather Be Blue" as a tribute to Fanny Brice; Jimmy Robert salutes Tony Bennett with "I Left My Heart In San Francisco", and Norma Zimmer sings Kate Smith's signature song, "When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain."