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 22 Episode Guide
32 Episodes 1976 - 1977
Episode 1
Season Premiere
Sat, Sep 18, 1976
Episode 2
September Songs
Sat, Sep 25, 1976
Episode 3
Escondido Show
Sat, Oct 2, 1976
Episode 4
Episode #22.4
Sat, Oct 9, 1976
Episode 5
Fun Songs
Sat, Oct 16, 1976
Episode 6
Autumn Show
Sat, Oct 23, 1976
Episode 7
Halloween Show
Sat, Oct 30, 1976
Episode 8
Famous Twosomes
Sat, Nov 6, 1976
Episode 9
My America, Your America
Sat, Nov 13, 1976
Episode 10
Thanksgiving
Sat, Nov 20, 1976
Episode 11
Songs of Bing Crosby
Sat, Nov 27, 1976
Episode 12
Pleasant Dreams
Sat, Dec 4, 1976
Episode 13
Italian Special - Guest: Frank Morocco
Sat, Dec 11, 1976
Episode 14
Big Band Days
Sat, Dec 18, 1976
Episode 15
Christmas
Sat, Dec 25, 1976
Episode 16
New Year's Show
Sat, Jan 1, 1977
Episode 17
Hooray for Hollywood
Sat, Jan 8, 1977
Episode 18
Time Was
Sat, Jan 15, 1977
Grandfather's Clock, Slow Polka, I Didn't Know What Time It Was, Just Between You and Me, Time on My Hands, Stop Time, Georgy Girl, Silly Jilly, Lovesick Blues, One O'Clock Jump, The Tick Tock Polka, Now Is the Hour, Five Minutes More.
Episode 19
Lawrence Welk Favorites
Sat, Jan 22, 1977
Episode 20
Guest Star: Frankie Yankovic
Sat, Jan 29, 1977
Episode 21
I've Heard That Song Before
Sun, Feb 6, 1977
Episode 22
Love Songs
Sun, Feb 13, 1977
Episode 23
Famous Girl Singers
Sun, Feb 20, 1977
Episode 24
Musical Tour of the South
Sun, Feb 27, 1977
Episode 25
Famous Theme Songs - Guest: Jamie Corey
Sat, Mar 5, 1977
Episode 26
History of Lawrence Welk's Musical Family
Sat, Mar 12, 1977
Episode 27
Famous Songs by Famous Songwriters
Sat, Mar 19, 1977
Episode 28
Big Band Hits
Sat, Mar 26, 1977
Episode 29
America The Beautiful
Sat, Apr 2, 1977
Songs include: My North Dakota Home, Allegheny Moon, Beautiful Ohio, Mississippi Mud, San Fernando Valley, Tres Palabras, Chicago, On the Banks of the Wabash, San Francisco, Deep in the Heart of Texas, My Old Kentucky Home, California Dreamin', Red River Valley and Grand Canyon Suite - On the Trail.
Episode 30
Easter
Sat, Apr 9, 1977
Episode 31
Spring - Guest: Roger Williams
Sat, Apr 23, 1977
Episode 32
Salute to Nashville
Sun, May 1, 1977