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 4 Episode Guide
46 Episodes 1958 - 1959
Episode 1
Episode #4.1
Sat, Sep 13, 1958
Episode 2
Episode #4.2
Sat, Sep 20, 1958
Episode 3
Episode #4.3
Sat, Sep 27, 1958
Episode 4
Episode #4.4
Sat, Oct 4, 1958
Episode 5
Episode #4.5
Sat, Oct 11, 1958
Episode 6
Episode #4.6
Sat, Oct 18, 1958
Episode 7
Halloween
Sat, Oct 25, 1958
A Halloween themed program includes musical numbers in a graveyard and a haunted house.
Episode 8
Episode #4.8
Sat, Nov 1, 1958
Episode 9
Episode #4.9
Sat, Nov 8, 1958
Episode 10
Guest: 14-year-old tuba player Stan Freese
Sat, Nov 15, 1958
Episode 11
Episode #4.11
Sat, Nov 22, 1958
Episode 12
Thanksgiving
Sat, Nov 29, 1958
Episode 13
Episode #4.13
Sat, Dec 6, 1958
Episode 14
Episode #4.14
Sat, Dec 13, 1958
Episode 15
Christmas Show
Sat, Dec 20, 1958
The Christmas special featuring all the bands families.
Episode 16
Episode #4.16
Sat, Dec 27, 1958
Episode 17
Episode #4.17
Sat, Jan 3, 1959
Episode 18
Episode #4.18
Sat, Jan 10, 1959
Episode 19
Episode #4.19
Sat, Jan 17, 1959
Episode 20
Episode #4.20
Sat, Jan 24, 1959
Episode 21
Episode #4.21
Sat, Jan 31, 1959
Episode 22
Episode #4.22
Sat, Feb 7, 1959
Episode 23
Valentine's Day Show
Sat, Feb 14, 1959
Episode 24
Episode #4.24
Sat, Feb 21, 1959
Episode 25
Episode #4.25
Sat, Feb 28, 1959
Episode 26
Episode #4.26
Sat, Mar 7, 1959
Episode 27
Episode #4.27
Sat, Mar 14, 1959
Episode 28
guest: Mike Quatro
Sat, Mar 21, 1959
Episode 29
Episode #4.29
Sat, Mar 28, 1959
Episode 30
Academy Award Winners
Sat, Apr 4, 1959
Episode 31
Guest: zither player Fritz Huber
Sat, Apr 11, 1959
Episode 32
Episode #4.32
Sat, Apr 18, 1959
Episode 33
200th Show
Sat, Apr 25, 1959
Episode 34
Episode #4.34
Sat, May 2, 1959
Episode 35
Mother's Day
Sat, May 9, 1959
Episode 36
Episode #4.36
Sat, May 16, 1959
Episode 37
Episode #4.37
Sat, May 23, 1959
Episode 38
4th Anniversary Show
Sat, Jun 27, 1959
Episode 39
Episode #4.39
Sat, Jul 18, 1959
Episode 40
Guest Star: Roberta Shore & Johnnie O' Brien
Sat, Jul 25, 1959
Episode 41
Guest Star: Patty Clark
Sat, Aug 1, 1959
Episode 42
Guest Star: Anita Gordon
Sat, Aug 8, 1959
Episode 43
Guest Star: Sue Raney
Sat, Aug 15, 1959
Episode 44
Guest Star: Janie Jones
Sat, Aug 22, 1959
Episode 45
Guest Star: Fran Irwin
Sat, Aug 29, 1959
Episode 46
Guest Stars: Betty Cox and Jo Ann Castle
Sat, Sep 5, 1959