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 3 Episode Guide
50 Episodes 1957 - 1958
Episode 1
Episode #3.1
Sat, Sep 14, 1957
Episode 2
Episode #3.2
Sat, Sep 21, 1957
Episode 3
Episode #3.3
Sat, Sep 28, 1957
Episode 4
Episode #3.4
Sat, Oct 5, 1957
Episode 5
Episode #3.5
Sat, Oct 12, 1957
Episode 6
Variety Special 2
Sat, Oct 19, 1957
Episode 7
Episode #3.7
Sat, Oct 26, 1957
Episode 8
Episode #3.8
Sat, Nov 2, 1957
Episode 9
Episode #3.9
Sat, Nov 9, 1957
Episode 10
Guest: The Original Champagne Lady Jayne Walton
Sat, Nov 16, 1957
Episode 11
Episode #3.11
Sat, Nov 23, 1957
Episode 12
Episode #3.12
Sat, Nov 30, 1957
Episode 13
Christmas Special
Sat, Dec 7, 1957
Join Lawrence Welk as he presents holiday classics.
Episode 14
Christmas Songs
Sat, Dec 14, 1957
Episode 15
Christmas Show
Sat, Dec 21, 1957
Episode 16
Episode #3.16
Sat, Dec 28, 1957
Episode 17
Music, Music, Music
Sat, Jan 4, 1958
Episode 18
Pleasant Dreams
Sat, Jan 11, 1958
Music includes "Cheek to Cheek"; "Till the End of Time", featuring The Lennon Sisters; "One Dozen Roses", featuring Dick Dale; and "Spaghetti Rags" and "Caldonia", both featuring Big Tiny Little.
Episode 19
Episode #3.19
Sat, Jan 18, 1958
Episode 20
Episode #3.20
Sat, Jan 25, 1958
Episode 21
Guest: Diane Maxwell
Sat, Feb 1, 1958
Episode 22
Big Bands
Sat, Feb 8, 1958
Music includes "Chiribiribin"; "Begin the Beguine"; "Panama"; "Cumana" and "Tangerine".
Episode 23
Impressions of Famous Bands
Sat, Feb 15, 1958
Episode 24
The Heart Fund
Sat, Feb 22, 1958
Episode 25
Episode #3.25
Sat, Mar 1, 1958
Episode 26
Timeless Musical Treasures
Sat, Mar 8, 1958
Episode 27
Episode #3.27
Sat, Mar 15, 1958
Episode 28
Episode #3.28
Sat, Mar 22, 1958
Episode 29
Episode #3.29
Sat, Mar 29, 1958
Included in the musical selections tonight are "When Yuba Plays the Tuba Down in Cuba," "Papa Won't You Dance with Me," "Zip-a-dee doo-dah," "An Old Love Letter," "I Love You, You, You" and "Lullaby of Broadway."
Episode 30
Episode #3.30
Sat, Apr 5, 1958
Episode 31
Episode #3.31
Sat, Apr 12, 1958
Episode 32
Episode #3.32
Sat, Apr 19, 1958
Episode 33
Episode #3.33
Sat, Apr 26, 1958
Episode 34
Episode #3.34
Sat, May 3, 1958
Episode 35
Mother's Day Show
Sat, May 10, 1958
Episode 36
A Salute to Norway
Sat, May 17, 1958
Episode 37
Guest Stars: Jo Ann Castle & Al Hirt
Sat, May 24, 1958
Episode 38
guest: violinist Marilyn Dubow
Sat, May 31, 1958
Episode 39
Episode #3.39
Sat, Jun 7, 1958
Episode 40
Father's Day Show
Sat, Jun 14, 1958
Episode 41
Episode #3.41
Sat, Jun 21, 1958
Episode 42
Episode #3.42
Sat, Jul 12, 1958
Episode 43
Episode #3.43
Sat, Jul 19, 1958
Episode 44
Episode #3.44
Sat, Jul 26, 1958
Episode 45
The New York Show
Sat, Aug 2, 1958
Songs include "Manhattan", "More than You", "Galway Bay", "Blue on Blue", "The Sideways of New York", "Volarte", "Roll Out the Barrel".
Episode 46
Episode #3.46
Sat, Aug 9, 1958
Episode 47
Episode #3.47
Sat, Aug 16, 1958
Episode 48
Episode #3.48
Sat, Aug 23, 1958
Episode 49
Episode #3.49
Sat, Aug 30, 1958
Episode 50
Episode #3.50
Sat, Sep 6, 1958