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The Lawrence Welk Show Season 8 Episodes

52 Episodes 1963 - 1964

Episode 1

Episode 1

60 mins

"I'll Never Smile Again," "Sentimental Journey," "I Can Dream, Can't I?" "You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me."

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Episode 2

The One and Only Perry Como

60 mins

A salute to Perry Como includes "Catch a Falling Star," "It's Impossible," "And I Love You So," "That's Amore," "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes."

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Episode 3

Gold Strike of Million Sellers

60 mins

Million-seller hits include "Somewhere My Love," "Close to You," "Games People Play," "Blue Bayou," "Sugartime," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes."

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Episode 4

We Believe in Music

Sat, Mar 2, 1974 60 mins

Mary Lou Metzgar and her husband Richard Maloof host. Performances include their 1974 duet on "Music Goes Round and Round" as well as a new rendition of "Them There Eyes." Other songs include "With a Song In My Heart," "Without a Song" and "Singing in the Rain."

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Episode 5

New Season

Sat, Mar 30, 2019 60 mins

Sandi Griffiths hosts a show that looks back at the series' 1969 season premiere. Included: Griffiths partners with Sally Flynn on "Together Wherever We Go"; Jo Ann Castle sings "Those Were the Days"; and Bobby Burgess and Cissy King dance to "Vaudeville Medley."

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Episode 6

In the Alps

60 mins

The Lennon Sisters welcome Joe Feeney, who performs "Serenade"; Norma Zimmer, who sings "Edelweiss"; and Jo Ann Castle, who offers a rendition of "The Blue Danube." The Lennon Sisters also perform "In the Alps," "Dui Dui Lichts Mir Im Hertzen" and "Auf Wiedersehn" and update fans on their lives.

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Episode 7

Trick 'n' Treat Costume Party

60 mins

A Halloween program features "The Shadow of Your Smile," "Misty," "Satan Takes a Holiday," "In the Still of the Night," "Make Believe," "Put On a Happy Face" and "Me and My Shadow."

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Episode 8

Frank 'Ol Blue Eyes' Sinatra

60 mins

A tribute to Frank Sinatra includes "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Chicago," "Strangers in the Night," "My Kind of Town," "Love and Marriage" and "Fly Me to the Moon."

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Episode 9

The Big Bands

Sat, Sep 16, 1978 60 mins

Longtime Welk trumpeter Johnny Zell hosts a tribute to big bands, featuring "When My Baby Smiles at Me," "Stardust" and "Panama."

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Episode 10

Thanksgiving

Sat, Nov 19, 1977 60 mins

Norma Zimmer hosts a salute to Thanksgiving. Performers include Ken Delo, who sings "Button Up Your Overcoat," and Tom Netherton, who sings "The House I Live In." Also, Jimmy Roberts joins Norma for a rendition of "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You."

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Episode 11

Salute to the Ladies

Sat, Nov 3, 1973 60 mins

Myron Floren hosts a salute to women. Performers include Joe Feeney, who sings "Girl of My Dreams"; Arthur Duncan, who dances to "Margie"; and Ken Delo, who performs "Every Day Is Ladies Day." Other songs include "Lady of Spain," "Lovely to Look At" and "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World."

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Episode 12

California

Sat, Jul 17, 1971 60 mins

Arthur Duncan hosts a salute to California, performing "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 "San Fernando Valley." He also dances to "Avalon" and "Route 66."

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Episode 13

Top Songs of the '70s

60 mins

Music from the '70s: "Feelings," "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown," "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," "Impossible," "I Write the Songs" and "Do You Know Where You're Going To?"

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Episode 14

Christmas

Sun, Dec 22, 2019 60 mins

Ken Delo hosts a salute to Christmas. Included: Sandi Griffiths and her children perform "Away in a Manger"; and Norma Zimmer sings "Silver Bells."

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Episode 15

Christmas Show

Sat, Dec 25, 1965 60 mins

A Christmas celebration features "Silent Night," "Silver Bells," "Do You Hear What I Hear?" "Home for Christmas," "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day."

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Episode 16

Party Time

60 mins

Celebrating New Year's Eve: "Try to Remember," "Happy Days," "Step to the Rear," "Auld Lang Syne," "Moments to Remember," "Paloma Blanca."

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Episode 17

Musical History Makers

Sat, Mar 13, 1971 60 mins

Clay and Sally Hart host. Performers include Sandy Griffiths, who duets with Sally Hart on "I'd Rather Be Blue"; Jimmy Roberts, who sings "I Left My Heart In San Francisco"; and Norma Zimmer, who performs "When the Moon Comes over the Mountain." Also: Clay Hart sings "Gentle on My Mind."

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Episode 18

Musical Tour of the U.S.

Sat, Jun 22, 2019 60 mins

Bobby Burgess and Elaine Balden host a musical tour through the U.S. Songs include "Chicago"; "Chattanooga Choo Choo"; "Wichita Lineman""; "Tulsa Time"; "Yellow Rose of Texas"; and "The Hawaiian Wedding Song."

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Episode 19

Broadway Musicals

Sat, Nov 27, 1971 60 mins

Memorable songs from Broadway include "If I Loved You," "Shall We Dance?" "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," "Standin' on the Corner," "You've Gotta Have Heart" and "Ain't Misbehavin'."

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Episode 20

By the Numbers

Sat, Oct 7, 1978 60 mins

Ken Delo hosts a show that features songs with numbers. Norma Zimmer and Jim Roberts join forces on "Tea for Two"; Guy and Ralna perform "The Twelfth of Never"; Kathie Sullivan sings "Second Hand Rose"; and the band plays "76 Trombones."

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Episode 21

Morning-Noon-Night

60 mins

Roger and David Otwell host a show with a solar/lunar theme. Featured: "Walkin' in the Sunshine" (the Otwells, the Aldridge Sisters); "Night and Day" (Bobby Burgess, Elaine Balden); and "Delta Dawn" (Guy Hovis, Jim Turner, the Otwells).

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Episode 22

Favorite Love Songs

Sat, Sep 28, 1974 30 mins

Anacani hosts a salute to love songs. Performers include Tom Netherton ("Love Me Tender"); Arthur Duncan ("L-O-V-E"); Tanya Welk Roberts ("Somebody Loves Me"); Guy and Ralna ("I Can't Stop Loving You"); and Anacani ("Amore").

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Episode 23

This Colorful World

Sat, Mar 14, 1981 60 mins

Tom Netherton hosts a tribute to classic songs. Included: "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" (Ken Delo); and "Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)" (Guy Hovis). Also, Bobby Burgess and Elaine Balden dance to "Yellow Bird" and Arthur Duncan tap dances to "Sweet Georgia Brown."

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Episode 24

Top Tunes of the Swing Band Days

60 mins

"Sentimental Journey," "You Belong to Me," "Sophisticated Lady," "Tuxedo Junction," "I'll Never Smile Again."

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Episode 25

Champagne Toast to the Big Bands

60 mins

Myron Floren, Barney Liddell and Henry Cuesta host a salute to big bands. Featured: Ralna English ("Green Eyes"); Ava Barber ("Tuxedo Junction"); and Dick Dale ("Chattanooga Choo Choo").

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Episode 26

Strike Up the Band

Sat, Jan 3, 1976 60 mins

From the Welk Resort in Branson, Mo., Myron Floren hosts a tribute to the world's musicians. Songs include "Hey Mr. Banjo," "I Love a Piano," "Picollo Pete," "The Bells of St. Mary" and "Trumpeteer's Lullaby."

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Episode 27

St. Patrick's Day

60 mins

"Harrigan," "Molly Malone," "Did Your Mother Come from Ireland?" "If You're Irish," "Clancy Lowered the Boom."

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Episode 28

Musical Memories

Sun, Mar 24, 2002 60 mins

Peggy Lennon hosts a salute to big bands. Performers include Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan, who dance to "In the Mood"; and Lennon, who sings "Oh Johnny." Other songs include "Sugar Blues"; "Take the 'A' Train"; "You Made Me Love You"; and "Heartaches."

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Episode 29

Easter

Sun, Apr 21, 2019 60 mins

Tom Netherton hosts a celebration of Easter and springtime. Performers include Ralna English and Dick Hovis, who sing "Church in the Wildwood." Other featured songs include: "Red, Red Robin"; "It's a Lovely Day Today"; "Abide with Me"; and "Peace in the Valley."

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Episode 30

April Showers

Fri, Apr 13, 2012 58 mins

Songs include "April Showers," "Look for the Silver Lining," "April Love," "Look to the Rainbow" and "You Are My Sunshine."

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Episode 31

Happy Easter

Sun, Apr 21, 2019 60 mins

An Easter episode features "April Showers," "Easter Parade," a "Fiddler on the Roof" medley, "Spring Is Here" and a medley of hymns.

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Episode 32

County Fair

60 mins

A salute to the American county fair features "You'll Never Walk Alone," "Scarborough Fair," "Be a Clown," "Too Long at the Fair" and "Happy Together."

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Episode 33

Wunnerful Hit Songs

Fri, Apr 26, 2002 60 mins

Norma Zimmer leads a celebration of popular songs. Performers include Zimmer, who sings "Trees" and duets with Jimmy Roberts on "Close as Pages in a Book"; Jo Ann Castle, who offers up "Hello, Dolly"; Ralna English and Guy Hovis, who duet on "Would You Like to Take a Walk"; and Jack Imel, Arthur Duncan and Bobby Burgess, who tap dance to "Moses Supposes."

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Episode 34

Salute to Spring

Fri, May 3, 2002 60 mins

The Lennon Sisters host a salute to spring. Performers include Joe Feeney, who sings "My Old Kentucky Home"; and Dick Dale, who joins the Lennons for "Pearly Shells." Other songs include "Horses Don't Bet on People" and "One Morning in May."

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Episode 35

Mother's Day

Sat, May 11, 2002 60 mins

Jo Ann Castle hosts a Mother's Day salute. Performers include Joe Feeney, who recalls "That Wonderful Mother of Mine"; Myron Floren, who plays "Mother's Wedding Waltz"; and Jim Roberts, who sings "My Mother's Eyes." Other songs include "I Want a Girl" and "Ain't She Sweet."

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Episode 36

Island Show

Fri, May 17, 2002 60 mins

Jim Hobson hosts a tribute to Hawaii. Performers include Dick Dale and Andra Willis, who sing the "Hawaiian Wedding Song"; and Bob Ralston, who offers up "Sweet Leilani." Other songs include "Hukilau" and "Che Che Kookamoo."

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Episode 37

Timeless Musical Treasures

Fri, May 24, 2002 60 mins

Pianist Big Tiny Little hosts a celebration of timeless songs. Featured: the Lennon Sisters ("Siamese Cat Song"); Jack Imel ("Stumbling"); and Big Tiny Little ("Hinudstan," "I Want to Be Loved by You").

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Episode 38

Tribute to Disney

Fri, May 31, 2002 60 mins

Bobby Burgess hosts a tribute to Disney. Performers include Ralna English and Guy Hovis, who duet on "Lavender Blue." Other songs include "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah," "It's a Small World" and "When You Wish upon a Star."

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Episode 39

Songs of the '40s

Fri, Jun 7, 2002 60 mins

Ralna English hosts a tribute to the 1940s. Highlights include "My Foolish Heart" (Norma Zimmer); "You'll Never Know" (Ralna); "String of Pearls" (the band); and "Mockingbird Hill" (Guy and Ralna).

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Episode 40

Father's Day

Fri, Jun 14, 2002 60 mins

Myron Floren and his five daughters host a salute to Father's Day. Performers include Joe Feeney, who offers up "Sunrise Sunset"; Bobby Burgess and Cissy King, who dance to "You're an Old Smoothie"; and Sandi Griffiths and Sally Hart, who sing "My Guy."

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Episode 41

Songs of the Islands

Fri, Jun 21, 2002 60 mins

Guy Hovis hosts a salute to Hawaii. Performers include Kathie Sullivan, who sings "Moon of Manakoora"; Ken Delo, who offers an "Hawaiian Love Song"; Tom Netherton, who goes "Beyond the Reef"; Joe Feeney and Bob Ralston, who perform "Sweet Leilani"; and Hovis, who sings "Blue Hawaii" and duets with Ralna English on "I'll Remember You."

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Episode 42

Songs of Cole Porter

Fri, Jun 28, 2002 60 mins

Anacani hosts a salute to Cole Porter. Performers include Kathie Sullivan and Myron Floren ("I Love Paris"); Arthur Duncan ("From This Moment On"); and Ralna English and Guy Hovis ("Let's Do It"). Also: "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "It's Delovely."

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Episode 43

Songs of the Sun and Moon

Sat, Jul 6, 2002 60 mins

Jo Ann Castle hosts a celebration of celestial objects. Performers include Larry Hooper, who sings "That Lucky Old Sun"; the Lennon Sisters, who harmonize on "Moon River"; and Castle herself, who sings "Keep Your Sunny Side Up," "Destination Moon" and "I Want a Girl."

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Episode 44

Themes from the Classics

Sat, Jul 13, 2002 60 mins

Charlotte Deveny, longtime cellist for the Welk band, hosts a salute to classical compositions. Included: Bobby Burgess and Cissy King ("Warsaw Concerto"); Sandi Griffiths, Gail Farrell and Mary Lou Metzger ("Glow Worm"); Ralna English and Guy Hovis ("Anniversary Song").

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Episode 45

200 Years of American Music

Sat, Jul 20, 2002 60 mins

Guy Hovis hosts a salute to American music. Hovis and Ralna English duet on "Love Nest" and "Can't Help Falling in Love"; and Hovis goes solo with "Rip It Up." Also: Henry Cuesta and the band perform "Stardust"; and Myron Floren plays "Roll Out the Barrel."

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Episode 46

I've Heard That Song Before

Sat, Jul 27, 2002 60 mins

Dick Dale hosts an overview of songs that were hits for more than one artist. Performers include Guy Hovis and Ralna English, who duet on "Make the World Go Away"; Henry Cuesta and Bob Havens, who play "How High the Moon"; and Anacani, who sings a melody to her "Secret Love."

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Episode 47

50th Anniversary Special

Sat, Jan 25, 1958 60 mins

Trumpeter Rocky Rockwell introduces clips from a 1974 episode saluting Welk on his golden anniversary in show business. Songs include "That's My Girl" and "The Covered Wagon Rolled Right Along."

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Episode 48

Music in the Skies

60 mins

Kathie Sullivan hosts a salute to "music in the skies." Included: "Fly Me to the Moon" (Tom Netherton); "When You Wish Upon a Star" (Sullivan); and "Stormy Weather."

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Episode 49

Salute to Gershwin

60 mins

Ralna English hosts a salute to George Gershwin. Performers include Anacani, who dances to "An American in Paris"; and Tom Netherton, who offers a rendition of "Our Love is Here to Stay."

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Episode 50

Behind the Scenes with Our Musical Family

Sat, Apr 15, 1978 60 mins

Associate producer Jack Imel takes a fond look back at how the program was produced each week. Segments include Joe Feeney performing "Without a Song"; Ava Barber and Charlie Parlato joining forces for "Tumbling Tumbleweeds"; and Jack himself joining a Branson ensemble for "Singin' in the Rain."

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Episode 51

Famous Themes

60 mins

The Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell twins host a salute to famous theme songs. Tunes include the "Laverne & Shirley" theme ("Making Our Dreams Come True") and "The Sounds of Silence."

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Episode 52

Tribute to Irving Berlin

Sat, Apr 14, 1973 60 mins

Cissy King hosts a tribute to Irving Berlin. Highlights include King dancing "Cheek to Cheek" with partner Bobby Burgess. Also: "You're Just in Love," "Blue Skies," "Always" and "A Pretty Girl Is like a Melody."

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