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Season 27 (Syndicated) (1981-82)
Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by: Rina Fox, Tom Alger [Uploaded September 2020]
references:
TV Guide / Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
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UCLA Film and Television Archive / Writers Guild of America (wga)

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     Syndicated Saturdays and Sundays 7pm (Color)

  27.01 [1075] The Lawrence Welk Show [Season Premiere]
12Sep1981 [rerun 31Jul82]
"Music!, Music!, Music!"
Highlights:
1 - "That's Entertainment" orchestra intro. Mary Lou, Ken, Kathie, Jimmy, Anacani, Michael, David,
Sheila, Norma, Joe, Roger, Sherry, Gail, Ron, danced by Bobby & Elaine
2 - "Let It Be Me" sung by Guy & Ralna
3 - Untitled Myron Floren on accordion
4 - "In Yucatan" sung by Anacani
5 - "Stranger on the Shore" with Henry Cuesta on clarinet with orchestra
6 - "Singin' in the Rain" sung by Gail, Ron, Norma, Jimmy, Kathie, Michael, Sherry, David, Sheila, Roger, Ken, Anacani,
danced by Jack Imel, Mary Lou Metzger, Arthur Duncan, Elaine Niverson, Bobby Burgess
7 - "Fascination" sung by Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston at the organ & Joe Livoti on violin
8 - "Samba" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson
9 - "Malaguena" orchestra
10 - "In the Mood" orchestra featuring Bob Havens on trombone
11 - "True Love" sung by Norma Zimmer & Jimmy Roberts
12 - "All I Ever Need Is You" sung by The Aldridge Sisters & the Otwell Twins
13 - "Every Street's a Boulevard (in Old New York)" sung and danced by Ken Delo & Arthur Duncan
14 - "And I Love You So" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
15 - "Stand By Your Man" sung by Ralna English
16 - "Back in the Old Routine" sung and danced by Mary Lou Metzger & Jack Imel with an assist by Kathie Sullivan
17 - "S'Wonderful" orchestra with Norma, Anacani, Ralna, Gail, Sheila, Sherry, Roger, David, Michael, Guy, Ron, Ken

27.02 [1076] The Lawrence Welk Show
19Sep1981 [Lancaster New Era]
Famous Songwriting Performers
Salutes the works of Noel Coward, Steve Allen, Mac Davis, Kenny Rogers,
Bobby Vinton, Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer.

27.03 [1077] The Lawrence Welk Show
26Sep1981 [rerun 15May82] [Tampa Bay Times]
Gold Record Hits
Highlights:
Kathie Sullivan sings "The Way We Were".
Jim Roberts sings "Any Time".
Michael Redman sings "Chances Are".
Other songs, "Hello, Dolly!", "Tea For Two" and "Begin the Beguine".

27.04 [1078] The Lawrence Welk Show
03Oct1981 [rerun 21Aug82]
Carnival and Circus Songs / Carnival High Jinks
Highlights:
1 - "When the Carnival Comes to Town" sung by Norma, Jimmy, Gail, Ron, Mary Lou, Jim, Sherry, Roger,
Sheila, David, Ava, Anacani, Ken, Elaine, Bobby, Arthur, Michael, Kathie, Joe
2 - "The Colors of My Life" sung by Guy Hovis
3 - "Baby Elephant Walk" orchestra featuring Henry Cuesta on clarinet and Jack Imel in elephant= costume
4 - "Put on a Happy Face" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
5 - "The Carousel Waltz" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson
6 - "Les Bicyclettes de Versailles (a.k.a. de Belsize)" sung by Anacani
7 - "The Tiger Rag" with Myron Floren and Joey Schmitz on accordion
8 - "Be a Clown" sung by Ken Delo assisted by Bobby & Elaine
9 - Medley of songs from "Jumbo" orchestra
10 - "The Stars and Stripes Forever" orchestra
11 - "(Have I Stayed) Too Long at the Fair?" sung by Norma Zimmer
12 - "The Girl and the Bear" sung & danced by Mary Lou Metzger & Jack Imel
13 - "I Was Country (When Country Wasn't Cool)" sung by Ava Barber with Neil Levang, Buddy Merrill & Richard Maloof on guitar
14 - "I'll Believe in You" sung by Jim Turner (also on guitar)
15 -" Wabash Cannonball" danced by Arthur Duncan with Neil Levang, Buddy Merrill & Richard Maloof on guitar
16 - "Southern Nights" sung by The Aldridge Sisters & the Otwell Twins with Neil Levang, Buddy Merrill & Richard Maloof on guitar
17 - "The Loveliest Night of the Year" sung by Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston at the organ
18 - "Come Follow the Band" with Jim, Guy, Anacani, Bobby, Elaine, Jimmy, Norma, David, Sheila, Roger,
Sherry, Arthur, Ken, Ava, Ron, Michael, Gail, Mary Lou, Kathie and a 10 piece band.

27.05 [1079] The Lawrence Welk Show
10Oct1981 [rerun 05Jun82]
Great Entertainers
Musical tribute to Duke Ellington, Judy Garland, Fred Astaire,
Al Jolson and the Beatles.
Highlights:
1 - "Swanee" orchestra intro. Ken Delo with Joe, Sheila, Ron, Gail, Tom, Kathie, Anacani, Jimmy, Mary Lou, Michael, Sherry, Jim
2 - "When I'm Sixty-Four" sung by Guy & Ralna
3 - "Maria" orchestra
4 - "Glow-Worm" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
5 - "The Dance of the Comedians" with Myron Floren on accordion
6 - "Precious Memories" sung by Tom Netherton with Sheila, Anacani, Kathie, Sherry, Gail, Mary Lou
7 - "Let's Face the Music and Dance" sung and danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson
8 - "Dear Mr. Gable (You Made Me Love You)" sung by Mary Lou Metzger
9 - "Rhapsody in Blue" orchestra featuring Henry Cuesta on clarinet, Bob Ralston & Bob Smale at the piano with chorus:
Ava, Ralna, Joe, Jim, Ken, Guy, Michael, Ron, Jimmy, Sheila, Sherry, Gail, Kathie, Anacani
10 - "Sophisticated Lady" saxophone section: Henry Cuesta, Dick Dale, Skeetz Herfurt, Russ Klein, Bob Davis
11 - "I Still Get That Honeymoon Feeling" sung by Sheila & Sherry Aldridge
12 - "Cuando (When)" sung by Anacani
13 - "You're Just in Love" sung by Kathie Sullivan & Dick Dale
14 - Parody of Liberace with Bob Ralston at the piano
15 - "Make the World Go Away" sung by Ava Barber & Jim Turner
16 - "Stormy Weather" sung by Ralna English
17 - Medley of George M. Cohan songs "You're a Grand Old Flag"/ "Yankee Doodle Dandy" danced by Bobby Burgess,
Arthur Duncan & Jack Imel, sung by Sherry, Mary Lou, Ken, Kathie, Jimmy, Tom, Ron, Gail, Michael, Anacani, Sheila
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvfXEznPFaI

27.06 [1080] The Lawrence Welk Show
17Oct1981 [rerun 03Jul82] [Indianapolis Star]
Grammy Winning Songs
Highlights:
Ken Delo sings "Mame".
Anacani sings "Girl From Ipanema".
Songs, "Volare", "Somewhere My Love", "On a Clear Day",
"I Write the Songs" and "Mack the Knife".

27.07 [1081] The Lawrence Welk Show
24Oct1981 [State Journal, The Gazette]
There Goes That Song Again / Yesterday's Great Songs on Comeback Trail
Highlights:
Songs, "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Getting to Know You", "It's Now or Never" and "Bye, Bye Love".

27.08 [1082] The Lawrence Welk Show
31Oct1981 [Indianapolis Star]
Halloween Party
Highlights:
Songs, "Old Black Magic","I Enjoy Being a Girl", "Me 'n You and the Moon",
"Old Devil Moon" and "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered".
The finale with "Dry Bones".

27.09 [1083] The Lawrence Welk Show
07Nov1981 [rerun 24Apr82]
Movie Songwriters / Great Movie Songs
Guest
Henry Mancini
Highlights:
1 - "Moon River" orchestra intro. Sherry, Sheila, Roger, David, Gail, Michael, Ron, Kathie, Jimmy, Guy, Ralna, Joe, Mary Lou, Jim
2 - "The Carioca" sung by Anacani
3 - "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" orchestra
4 - "I Will Wait for You" sung by Tom Netherton
5 - "Charade" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson
6 - "Something's Gotta Give" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
7 - Theme from "Mr. Lucky" with Bob Ralston at the organ
8 - "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo" sung by Ken Delo
9 - "The Days of Wine and Roses" orchestra with Joe, David, Roger, Jimmy, Ron, Michael,
Kathie, Gail, Jim, Anacani, Mary Lou, Sherry, Sheila
10 - "Zorba the Greek" with Myron Floren on the accordion
11 - "Only the Echos of My Mind" sung by The Aldridge Sisters & the Otwell Twins
12 - "My Kind of Town" danced by Arthur Duncan
13 - "Send a Little Love My Way" sung by Sherry, Sheila, Kathie, Gail, Anacani, Ralna, danced by Bobby Burgess,
Elaine Niverson, Jack Imel & Mary Lou Metzger
14 - Theme from "Ten" guest star Henry Mancini at the piano
15 - "The Pink Panther Theme" orchestra
16 - "The Sweetheart Tree" sung by Guy & Ralna
17 - "I Love You & Don't You Forget It" orchestra with Henry Mancini at the piano, sung by Sherry, Sheila, Anacani,
Gail, Mary Lou, Kathie, David, Roger, Michael, Ken, Ron, Jim.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhcjZiZCntA

27.10 [1084] The Lawrence Welk Show
14Nov1981 [rerun 22May82]
Big Band Memories / Big Bands Dance Time
Highlights:
1 - "When My Baby Smiles at Me" intro by orchestra & Henry Cuesta on the clarinet. Jack, Bobby, Michael, Ron,
Guy, Ken, Kathie, Tom, Jimmy, Sheila, Sherry, Roger, David, Elaine, Ava, Anacani, Gail, Joe, Mary Lou
2 - "Sugar Blues" with Johnny Zell on trumpet
3 - "Boo Hoo!" with Dick Dale, Charlie Parlato & Kenny Trimble with orchestra & pianists Bob Ralston & Bob Smale
4 - "It's a Lonesome Old Town" sung by Ken Delo
5 - "Back Home Again in Indiana" danced by Arthur Duncan with Bob Smale at the piano
6 - "You Always Hurt the One You Love" sung by Ava Barber with Dick Dale, Ron Anderson, Michael Redman & Guy Hovis
7 - "The Dipsy Doodle" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson
8 - "So Rare" sung by Guy Hovis with the saxophone section
9 - "Stardust" orchestra
10 - "One O'Clock Jump" orchestra
11 - "Little White Lies" sung by Tom Netherton
12 - "Yes Indeed!" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
13 - "Heartaches" sung by The Aldridge Sisters & the Otwell Twins
14 - "Sunrise Serenade" with Bob Smale at the piano with orchestra
15 - "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" sung and danced by Mary Lou Metzger & Jack Imel
16 - "Samba" with Myron Floren and Joey Schmidt on the accordion
17 - "Six Lessons from Madame La Zonga" sung by Anacani assisted by Mary Lou & Sheila
18 - "Panama" with Johnny Zell on trumpet with orchestra also featuring Russ Klein on saxophone & Bob Smale at the piano.

27.11 [1085] The Lawrence Welk Show
21Nov1981
Thanksgiving

Highlights:
1 - "There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays" orchestra with the chorus
2 - "A House With Love In It" sung by Guy & Ralna
3 - "On Moonlight Bay" orchestra
4 - "Put Your Hand in the Hand" sung by Anacani.
5 - "Turkey in the Straw" danced by Bobby & Elaine
6 - "A Whole Lotta Things to Sing About" sung by the Aldridge Sisters and Otwell Twins.
7 - "Love Lifted Me" with Henry Cuesta on clarinet, Neal Levang on guitar and the band.
8 - Gospel medley sung by Gail, Ron and Michael
9 - "Holiday for Strings" conducted by George Cates and the orchestra
10 - "76 Trombones" in tribute to Meredith Willson
11 - "Be Thankful" sung by Joe Feeney, the chorus and the orchestra.
12 - "Back in Your Backyard" performed by Arthur Duncan and Bob Lido.
13 - "Gather Near to Me" sung by Kathie Ralston with Bob Ralston on organ.
14 - "What Is This Thing Called Love" with Bob Havens and the orchestra.
15 - "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma" sung by Ava Barber and Jim Turner.
16 - "Baby Face" sung by Bob Lido and the girls chorus with the band.
17 - "Skater's Waltz" with Myron Floren on accordion and the band, Lawrence dances with Mary Lou.
18 - Reprisal of "No Place Like Home for the Holidays" orchestra and the entire cast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYov05WJriI

27.12 [1086] The Lawrence Welk Show
28Nov1981 [rerun 12Jun82] [Indianapolis Star]
The 3 R's (Numbers and Letters) / Hit Tune Numbers and Letters Titles
Highlights:
The band performs "Four Leaf Clover" and "720 in the Books".
Norma Zimmer sings "Three Coins in the Fountain".
Jim Turner sings "Sixteen Tons".
Arthur Duncan dances to "Pennsylvania 6-5000".

27.13 [1087] The Lawrence Welk Show
05Dec1981
You're Never Too Young
Highlights:
1 - "You Make Me Feel So Young" Orchestra intro., David, Sheila, Ralna, Guy, Ron, Gail, Bobby, Elaine,
Kathie, Michael, Mary Lou, Jim, Joe, Anacani, Norma, Jimmy, Roger, Sherry, Ken, Ava
2 - "Young at Heart" sung by Tom Netherton
3 - "Isn't it Romantic" Orchestra
4 - "Cinco Robles (Five Oaks)" sung by Anacani
5 - "Maggie Blues" with Bob Havens on trombone
6 - "Younger than Springtime" sung by Joe Feeney, with Bob Ralston at the organ
7 - "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" sung by The Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins
8 - "Pick Yourself Up" sung and danced by Jack Imel and Mary Lou Metzger
9 - Medley from 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'" Orchestra
10 - "Sing, Sing, Sing" Orchestra, featuring Paul Humphrey and Jack Imel on drums, and danced by Arthur Duncan
11 - "Memories" sung by Norma Zimmer
12 - "With a Little Help from my Friends" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson and Michael Redman
13 - "You Needed Me" sung by Guy & Ralna
14 - "I Could Have Danced all Night" danced by Bobby Burgess and Elaine Niverson
15 - "Try a Little Kindness" sung by Ava Barber
16 - "Elvira" sung by Jim Turner (also on guitar), with Guy Hovis, Roger Otwell and David Otwell
17 - "Kids" sung by Kathie Sullivan and Ken Delo
18 - "Beer Barrel Polka" with Joey Schmidt, Lawrence Welk and Myron Floren on accordions,
danced by Bobby Burgess and Elaine Niverson, with Sherry, Sheila, Gail, Mary Lou, Jimmy, Ron, Michael and Joe clapping.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OflqN9CCwg

27.14 [1088] The Lawrence Welk Show
12Dec1981 [rerun 17Jul82] [The Times]
Song From the Classics / Songs Inspired by Great Classics
Highlights:
Songs, "Chasing Rainbows", "Baubles, Bangles and Beads",
"Isle of May" and "Granada".

27.15 [1089] The Lawrence Welk Show
19Dec1981
Christmas Show
Highlights:
The family gathers together for the Holidays.

27.16 [1090] The Lawrence Welk Show
26Dec1981
Happy New Year Party

Guests
Tournament of Roses Queen Katherine Ann Potthast
and her court.
Highlights:
1 - "Let's Start the New Year Right" with orchestra and the chorus.
2 - "Wish You Were Here" sung by Ava Barber.
3 - "The Way You Look Tonight" with orchestra
4 - "Love is a Rose" sung by the Aldridge Sisters and Otwell Twins.
5 - "High Society" danced by Bobby & Elaine
6 - "Laughter in the Rain" sung by Tom Netherton.
7 - "Lulu's Back in Town" sung by Ken Delo.
8 - "Fame" theme song sung by Guy & Ralna.
9 - Medley of Leroy Anderson songs conducted by George Cates with the orchestra.
10 - "South Rampart Street Parade" with Bob Havens on trombone, Bob Smale on piano, Charlie Parlato on trumpet and the band
11 - "The Hucklebuck" sung and danced by Mary Lou Metzger, Ken Delo and Jack Imel.
12 - "Paper Roses" sung by Jim Turner (on guitar).
13 - "A Real Live Girl" sung by Dick Dale and Kathie Sullivan.
14 - "This Could Be the Start of Something Big" sung by Gail, Ron and Michael.
15 - "The Smiles You Give to Me" sung by Bob Lido, the girls and the Hotsy Totsy Boys.
16 - "The Party's Over" sung by the chorus and orchestra.
17 - "Auld Lang Syne" sung by the cast and orchestra.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZT4zi1QV9U

27.17 [1091] The Lawrence Welk Show
02Jan1982 [Indianapolis Star]
Music of Harry Warren / A Jubilee of Harry Warren's Greatest Hits
Highlights:
Norma Zimmer sings "I Only Have Eyes For You".
Tom Netherton sings "The More I See You".
Songs, "September in the Rain", "42nd Street" and "Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe".

27.18 [1092] The Lawrence Welk Show
09Jan1982 [rerun 29May82]
Big City USA / Musical Tour of Big Cities U.S.A.
Highlights:
1 - "On a Wonderful Day Like Today" orchestra, with Roger, Sheila, Joe, Anacani, Ron, Gail,
Ava, Jimmy, Michael, Kathie, Mary Lou, Jim, Sherri, David
2 - "Manhattan" orchestra
3 - "Walkin' Happy" sung by Ken Delo
4 - "Spanish Harlem" sung by Anacani, also sharing a dance with Lawrence Welk
5 - "City Lights" danced by Bobby Burgess and Elaine Niverson
6 - "Rhinestone Cowboy" sung by Jim Turner, also on guitar

7 - "Downtown" sung by The Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins
8 - "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" sung by Joe Feeney, with Myron Floren on accordion
9 - Victor Herbert Medley: "In Old New York"/ "When You're Away"/"I Might Be Your Once in Awhile"/
"March of the Toys"/ "Italian Street Song" orchestra
10 - "When the Saints Go Marching In" orchestra
11 - "Penthouse Serenade" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson and Michael Redman
12 - "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" danced by Arthur Duncan
13 - "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" sung by Jimmy Roberts, with the saxophone section
14 - "Kansas City" sung by Kathie Sullivan
15 - "Trolley Song" sung and danced by Jack Imel and Mary Lou Metzger
16 - "Cab Driver" orchestra
17 - "Gotta Travel On" sung by Ava Barber
18 - "Chicago" orchestra, with Mary Lou, Elaine, Anacani, Sheila, Michael, Jimmy, Bobby,
Kathie, Sherri, Gail, Ron, David, Roger, Ken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF2dsYrkli8&list=RDKiHAXAWkFjs&index=3

27.19 [1093] The Lawrence Welk Show
16Jan1982 [rerun 14Aug82]
Salute to Nashville
Guest
Buddy Merrill
Highlights:
1 - "Country Roads Take Me Home" with the chorus and band.
2 - "Could I Have This Dance?" sung by Ava Barber.
3 - "Panhandle Rag" performed by Buddy Merrill on steel guitar.
4 - "Living on Tulsa Time" sung by the Aldridge Sisters and Otwell Brothers.
5 - "Snowbird" performed Bob Smale, Bob Haven and the band.
6 - "Walking the Floor Over You" sung by Ken Delo and the band.
7 - "Wild Dog" performed by Joe Livoti on violin and Neal Levang on guitar.
8 - "Sugarfoot Rag" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson.
9 - "I'll Be There Before the Next Teardrop Falls" sung by Anacani
10 - "How the West Was Won" conducted by George Cates with chorus and orchestra.
11 - "San Antonio Rose" performed by the band conducted by Lawrence with Henry Cuesta on clarinet.
12 - "Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Cowboys" sung by Gail, Ron and Michael.
13 - "You Are My Sunshine" danced by Arthur Duncan.
14 - "How Many Arms Have Held You" sung by Joe Feeney with Myron Floren on accordion.
15 - "Do-Wacka-Do" sung and danced by Guy & Ralna.
16 - "Have You Ever Been Lonely" sung by Kathie Sullivan and Jim Roberts.
17 - "Southern Nights" performed by Bob Smale on piano and the band.
18 - "Smokey Mountain Rain" sung by Jim Turner (on guitar).
19 - "Orange Blossom Special" for hoedown and square dance with the cast and orchestra.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsBMwJ39BVY

27.20 [1094] The Lawrence Welk Show
23Jan1982 [rerun 07Aug82] [Indianapolis Star]
European Show / Musical Tour of Europe
Highlights:
Ava Barber sings "Edelweiss".
Norma Zimmer sings "Wonderful Copenhagen".
Guy Hovis sings "Foggy Day in London Town".
Other songs, "Around the World", "The Poor People of Paris" and "The Brave Bulls".

27.21 [1095] The Lawrence Welk Show
30Jan1982 [rerun 24Jul82] [Indianapolis Star]
Morning, Noon and Night Melodies
Highlights:
The band performs "Canadian Sunset" and "Caroline in the Morning".
Anacani sings "Teach Me Tonight".
Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson dance to "Night and Day".
Kathie Sullivan sings "Most Unusual Day".

27.22 [1096] The Lawrence Welk Show
06Feb1982 [rerun 01May82] [Indianapolis Star]
Love Songs / In Love With Love
Highlights:
The band plays "This Can't Be Love"
Johnny Zell performs "You Made Me Love You".
Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson dance to "What Now My Love".
Joe Feeney sings "I Love You Truly".

27.23 [1097] The Lawrence Welk Show
13Feb1982 [Indianapolis Star]
Riverboat Cruise
To the strains of Kern-Hammerstein's world of "Showboat" music
the Welk Music Makers go on a "Riverboat Cruise".
Highlights:
The band performs "Old Man River".
Ken Delo sings "Down By the Riverside".
Guy Hovis sings "Dixie".
Other songs, Hoagy Carmichael's "Up a Lazy River".

27.24 [1098] The Lawrence Welk Show
20Feb1982 [rerun 08May82]
Tribute to Irving Berlin
Highlights:
1 - "Alexander's Ragtime Band" orchestra intro. Gail, Ron, Mary Lou, Michael, Norma, Jimmy,
Sheila, Roger, Sherry, David, Kathie, Ken

2 - "Say It Isn't So" sung by Anacani
3 - "Soft Lights and Sweet Music" orchestra
4 - "Remember?" sung by Guy Hovis & Ralna English
5 - "Cheek to Cheek" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson
6 - "How Deep Is the Ocean?" sung by Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston at the organ
7 - "Heat Wave" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
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8 - "Steppin' Out with My Baby" sung by Ken Delo
9 - Medley of songs from "Annie Get Your Gun": orchestra
10 - "Say it with Music" orchestra
11 - "Blue Skies" danced by Arthur Duncan
12 - "Doin' What Comes Natur'lly" sung by The Aldridge Sisters & the Otwell twins
13 - "What’ll I Do?" with Bob Ralston at the organ
14 - "When the Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam" sung by Jim Turner
15 - "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody" orchestra
16 - "It's a Lovely Day Today" sung by Ava Barber
17 - "Play a Simple Melody" sung by Dick Dale (also on clarinet) & Kathie Sullivan
18 - "The Piccolino" orchestra
19 - "God Bless America" sung by Norma Zimmer with Roger, Sheila, Michael, Mary Lou,
Ron, Gail, Ava, Jimmy, Elaine, Ken, Sherry, David
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-qSR0Gj9-4

27.25 [1099] The Lawrence Welk Show
27Feb1982 [rerun 19Jun82]
Weather Show
Highlights:
1 - "Button Up Your Overcoat" orchestra intro. Kathie, Joe, Sherry, Roger, Sheila, David, Ken, Mary Lou, Ron, Gail, Michael, Anacani
2 - "You Are My Sunshine" sung by Ava Barber
3 - "Raindrop Serenade" orchestra, featuring pianists Bob Ralston and Bob Smale
4 - "The Wayward Wind" sung by Anacani
5 - "The Rain in Spain" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson
6 - "A Garden in the Rain" sung by Jim Roberts
7 - "The Skaters' Waltz" danced by Arthur Duncan
8 - "Stormy Weather" orchestra
9 - "Look for the Silver Lining" orchestra
10 - "I Get the Blues When it Rains" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
11 - "The Rain, Rain Polka" with Myron Floren on accordion
12 - "Put on a Happy Face" sung and danced by Mary Lou Metzger & Jack Imel
13 - "Baby, It's Cold Outside" sung by Kathie Sullivan and Dick Dale
14 - "Misty" with Skeetz Herfurt on saxophone
15 - "Breezin' Along With the Breeze" sung by Ken Delo
16 - "It Never Rains in Southern California" sung by The Aldridge Sisters & the Otwell Twins
17 - "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" sung by Jim Turner (also on guitar)
18 - "Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella" sung by Anacani, Ken, Gail, Ron, Elaine, Bobby, Mary Lou, Jack

27.26 [1100] The Lawrence Welk Show
06Mar1982
Tribute to Hoagy Carmichael
Highlights:
1 - "Old Buttermilk Sky" sung by Gail, Ron, Sheila, David, Sherry, Roger, Kathie, Ken, Mary Lou, and Michael
2 - "I Get Along Without You" sung by Norma Zimmer
3 - "Can't Get Indiana Off My Mind" orchestra
4 - "Two Sleepy People" sung by Guy and Ralna
5 - "The Nearness of You" sung by Gail, Ron, and Michael
6 - "Small Fry" sung by Jim Turner
7 - "Heart and Soul" sung by Anacani
8 - "Stardust" orchestra
9 - "One Morning in May" danced by Bobby and Elanie
10 - "Back Home in Indiana" orchestra
11 - "Lazy Bones" sung by The Aldrige Sisters and the Otwell Twins
12 - "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" danced by Arthur Duncan
13 - "Old Rocking Chair" sung by Dick Dale
14 - "Little Old Lady" sung by Kathie Sullivan with Jim, Guy, Ron, and Michael
15 - "In the Cool of the Evening" sung by Jack Imel and Mary Lou
16 - "Skylark" sung by Ralna English
17 - "Up a Lazy River" sung by Ken Delo
18 - "Georgia on My Mind" sung by Gail, Ron, Michael, Sheila, Sherry, David, Roger, Kathie, Norma, Jimmy, and Joe

27.27 [1101] The Lawrence Welk Show
13Mar1982 [rerun 26Jun82]
Songs of the Islands
Highlights:
1 - "Song of the Islands" orchestra intro. Norma, Jimmy, Sheila, Roger, Sherry, David, Gail, Ron, Michael,
Ken, Mary Lou, Jim, Kathie with Buddy Merrill on Hawaiian guitar
2 - "Sleepy Lagoon" with Johnny Zell on trumpet with orchestra
3 - "Lovely Hula Hands" sung by Anacani
4 - "The Hawaiian Wedding Song" sung by Guy & Ralna
5 - "The Banana Boat Song" sung by Jim Turner assisted by Mary Lou Metzger
6 - "Tinickling" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson
7 - "I Wanna Go Back to My Little Grass Shack" sung by The Aldridge Sisters & the Otwell Twins
8 - "Beyond the Reef" sung by Norma Zimmer
9 - Medley of songs from "South Pacific" orchestra
10 - "La Mer" with Henry Cuesta on clarinet with orchestra
11 - "I'll Remember You" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
12 - "The Hawaiian War Chant" sung by Mary Lou Metzger & Kathie Sullivan
13 - "Paradise" sung by Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston at the piano
14 - "Drifting and Dreaming" danced by Arthur Duncan
15 - "The Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai" sung by Ken Delo with Sherry, Sheila, Anacani, Mary Lou
16 - "Ebb Tide" with Bob Ralston at the organ
17 - "On the Beach at Waikiki" sung by Ava Barber with Buddy Merrill on Hawaiian guitar
18 - "Now is the Hour" sung by Guy & Ralna with Buddy Merrill on Hawaiian guitar and Sherry, David,
Kathie, Ken, Norma, Jimmy, Mary Lou, Michael, Gail, Ron, Sheila, Roger

27.28 [1102] The Lawrence Welk Show
20Mar1982
Salute to the Working People
Highlights:
1 - "It's a Good Day" orchestra intro; David, Sheila, Ron, Gail, Ken, Mary Lou, Michael, Sherry, Roger
2 - "Leavin' on a Jetplane" sung by Guy Hovis and Ralna English
3 - "I've Got Rhythm" orchestra
4 - "Tea for Two" sung by Norma Zimmer & Jimmy Roberts
5 - "Rhythm Is Our Business" danced by Arthur Duncan, sung by Ava, Sherry, Sheila, Mary Lou, Gail, Anacani
6 - "Standin' on the Corner" sung by Ken Delo with Kenny Trimble, Dick Dale & Charlie Parlatto
7 - "Yes, We Have No Bananas" sung and danced by Mary Lou Metzger & Jack Imel
8 - "I'm Driving My Love Away" sung by Sheila & Sherry Aldridge & David & Roger Otwell
9 - "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" orchestra
10 - "The American Patrol" orchestra
11 - "Fly Me to the Moon" sung by Anacani
12 - "Cotton Fields" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
13 - "The Village Inn Polka" with Myron Floren on accordion
14 - "Do Re Mi" sung by Kathie Sullivan with the Aldridge Sisters & the Otwell Twins
15 - "Let's Go Dance Again" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson, sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
16 - "Waitin' at the End of Your Run" sung by Jim Turner (also on guitar) & Ava Barber
17 - "This is My Country" sung by Sheila, Roger, Kathie, Michael, Norma, Jimmy, Gail, Ron, Anacani, Joe, Sherry, David

27.29 [1103] The Lawrence Welk Show
27Mar1982
All Time Favorites
Filled with the fans' favorite songs,
"Music, Music, Music" opens the show and sets the mood for a look back at some great old songs.
Bobby & Elaine dance to the "Champagne Waltz", Myron Floren plays a rousing "Tico, Tico",
and "You'll Never Walk Alone" is sung by Norma Zimmer and the group.
Highlights:
1- "Music Music, Music" sung by Sheila, Sherry, David, Roger, Gail, Ron, Michael, Anacani, Ken, Kathy.
2- "The Champagne Waltz" danced by Bobby Burgess and Elaine Balden
3- "Sway Me" sung by Anacani
4- "I Cant help Falling In Love" sung by Guy & Ralna
5- "After You've Gone" with Jack Imel on the marimba
6- "In The Mood" sung by Gail, Ron and Michael
7- "Love's Been Good To Me" sung by Ken Delo
8- "Music Man" Medley The Champagne Music Makers
9- "The Sheik" with band featuring Johnny Zell, Henry Cuesta, Bob Havens, Russ Klein, Paul Humphrey
10- "Please Release Me Let Me Go" sung by Ava Baber, Jim Turner, The Otwell Twins and the Aldridge Sisters
11- "Cumana" with Bob Ralston on piano
12- Tribute To Bojangles Robinson danced by Arthur Ducan
13- "Old Man River" sung by Dick Dale
14- "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" with Henry Cuesta on clarinet
15- Unidenified Kathie Sullivan singing audience
16- "Tico,Tico" with Myron Floren on accordion
17- "You'll Never Walk Alone" sung by Norma Zimmer and singers

27.30 [1104] The Lawrence Welk Show
03Apr1982
Tour of Southern California
Highlights:
1 - "This Land Is Your Land" orchestra intro. Norma, Jimmy, Gail, Ron, Anacani, Bobby, Sheila,
Roger, Sherry, David, Mary Lou, Ken, Kathie, Michael
2 - "Say "Sí Sí"" orchestra
3 - "Y'All Come" sung by Ava Barber & Jim Turner

4 - "California Dreaming" sung by The Aldridge Sisters & the Otwell Twins
5 - "Music to Watch the Girls By" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson
6 - "I'm Walkin', I'm Talkin', I’m Hopin'" danced by Arthur Duncan, sung by Sherry, Sheila, Anacani, Mary Lou
7 - "Pass Me By" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
8 - "Far Away Places" sung by Guy Hovis & Ralna English
9 - "The 1812 Overture" orchestra
10 - "I've Told Every Little Star" orchestra
11 - "Let the Winner Lead the Way" sung by Dick Dale & Kathie Sullivan
12 - "It's a Small World" with Lawrence Welk, Myron Floren & Joey Schmidt on accordion, danced by Bobby & Elaine
13 - "La Vie en Rose" with Henry Cuesta on clarinet
14 - "Cielito Lindo" sung by Anacani with guitarist Neil Levang and Richard Maloof on bass
15 - "It Don't Mean a Thing If You Ain't Got That Swing" sung and danced by Mary Lou Metzger & Jack Imel
16 - "The Sound of Music" sung by Norma Zimmer
17 - "Runnin' Wild" sung by Ken Delo & the Hotsy Totsy Boys (Jack Imel, Richard Maloof, Bob Havens, Russ Klein, Charlie Parlato)
18 - "America the Beautiful" sung by Norma, Sherry, Mary Lou, Kathie, Sheila, Gail, Anacani, Joe, Roger, David, Jim, Michael, Ron, Jimmy

27.31 [1105] The Lawrence Welk Show
10Apr1982
Easter Show
Highlights:
Lawrence Welk and the Music makers perform religious Easter music as well as an array of beautiful Springtime songs.
Included are a marvellous Easter Parade intro with all joining in the celebration.
Highlights:
1 - "Easter Parade" orchestra intro. Ken, Anacani, Ron, Gail, Jimmy, Norma, David, Sherry, Roger, Sheila, Michael, Mary Lou
2 - "Petite Fleur" with Henry Cuesta on clarinet & Skeetz Herfurt on saxophone
3 - "Jerusalem" sung by Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston at the piano
4 - "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise" sung by Anacani
5 - "Sunrise Serenade" wiyj Bob Smale at the piano with orchestra
6 - "Everything Is Beautiful" sung by Jim Turner (also on guitar)
7 - "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Niverson with Jack Imel, Mary Lou Metzger,
Michael Redman, Sheila Aldridge, Ken Delo, Kathie Sullivan
8 - "Put Your Hand in the Hand" sung by Guy & Ralna
9 - Unidentified: orchestra
10 - "The Bells of St. Mary’s" orchestra
11 - "Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good" sung by The Aldridge Sisters & the Otwell Twins
12 - "Spring, Spring, Spring" sung by Ken Delo & Kathie Sullivan
13 - "I'll Remember April" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
14 - "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" danced by Arthur Duncan with pianist Bob Smale
15 - "The Old Rugged Cross" sung by Norma Zimmer
16 - "Peace in the Valley" sung by Ava Barber
17 - "Springtime Polka" with Myron Floren on the accordion, danced by Bobby & Elaine
18 - Medley of hymns with the whole cast & the brass section

27.32 [1106] The Lawrence Welk Show [Final Regular Show]
17Apr1982 [rern 10Jul82]  (Taped circa 24-Feb-1982 see above)
Spotlighting Our Musical Family
Highlights:
Bobby & Elaine dance to "Calcutta".
All join in for "There's No Business Like Show Business".

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
24Apr1982 [repeat from 07Nov81]
"Great Movie Songs"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
01May1982 [repeat from 06Feb82]
"In Love With Love"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
08May1982 [repeat from 20Feb82]
"Tribute to Irving Berlin"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
15May1982 [repeat from 26Sep81]
"Gold Record Songs"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
22May1982 [repeat from 14Nov81]
"Big Bands Dance Time"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
29May1982 [repeat from 09Jan82]
"Musical Tour of Big Cities U.S.A."

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
05Jun1982 [repeat from 10Oct81]
"Great Entertainers"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
12Jun1982 [repeat from 28Nov81]
"Hit Tune Numbers and Letters Titles"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
19Jun1982 [repeat from 27Feb82]
"The Weather"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
26Jun1982 [repeat from 13Mar82]
"Songs of the Islands"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
03Jul1982 [repeat from 17Oct81]
"Great Grammy Winning Songs"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
10Jul1982 [repeat from 17Apr82]
"Spotlight On Our Musical Family"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
17Jul1982 [repeat from 12Dec81]
"Songs Inspired by Great Classics"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
24Jul1982 [repeat from 30Jan82]
"Morning, Noon and Night Melodies"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
31Jul1982 [repeat from 12Sep81]
"Music!, Music!, Music!"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
07Aug1982 [repeat from 23Jan82]
"Musical Tour of Europe"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
14Aug1982 [repeat from 16Jan82]
"Salute to Nashville"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
21Aug1982 [repeat from 03Oct81]
"Carnival High Jinks"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
28Aug1982 [repeat from ]
"Tour of Southern California"

[--] The Lawrence Welk Show
04Sep1982 [repeat from ]
"Salute to Working Folks"

[--] Memories With Lawrence Welk [Premiere]
11Sep1982

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