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28.01 [1107] The Lawrence Welk Show
14Oct1984
On Tour With Lawrence Welk
A special "road adventure" takes you on tour with Lawrence and his musical
family. All your favorites from those Saturday nights are here, including a
travelling bubble machine.
Highlights:
1- "Everything's Coming Up Roses" orchestra intro. Joe, Jack, Sherry, Anacani,
Michael, Ron, Kathie, Roger, David, Ava, Mary Lou, Bobby, Sheila, Arthur,
Elaine, Ken, Jimmy
2- "L-O-V-E" orchestra featuring Bob Havens on trombone
3- "You Needed Me" sung by Guy & Ralna
4- "On the Road Again" sung by Sheila and Sherry Aldridge & Roger and David
Otwell
5- "Ciribiribin" with Johnny Zell on trumpet
6- "New York,New York" sung by Ken Delo
7- "Tico Tico" with Myron Floren on accordion
8- "After You've Gone" with Jack Imel on marimba
9- "Charleston" danced by Bobby Burgess, Elaine Balden & Bob Ralston with
Sheila, Michael, Mary Lou, Jack
10- "The 1812 Overture" orchestra
11- "In the Mood" sung by Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
12- "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" orchestra, Lawrence Welk dancing with Mary Lou
Metzger
13- "The Beer Barrel Polka" with Myron Floren on accordion with dancers Bobby
Burgess & Elaine Balden
14- "Seventy-Six Trombones: orchestra
15- "Lida Rose" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Balden
16- "Till There Was You" sung by Joe Feeney
17- "Trouble" with Jack Imel
18- "76 Trombones" with Jack, Mary Lou, Ron, Gail, Michael, Kathie, Jimmy,
Sheila, Joe, Ken, Elaine, Bobby, Otwells, Anacani, Arthur, Sherry
19- "I Got Rhythm" sung and danced by Jack Imel & Mary Lou Metzger
20: "Ol' Man River" sung by Dick Dale
21- "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" sung by Ava Barber
22- "Queen of Hearts" sung by Ava Barber with Sheila & Sherry Aldridge
23- "St. Louis Woman" with Henry Cuesta on clarinet
24- "Back Home Again in Indiana" with Bob Havens on trombone, Johnny Zell on
trumpet, Henry Cuesta on clarinet
25- "Make the World Go Away" sung by Jimmy Roberts with Sheila, Sherry, Anacani,
Gail, Kathie
26- "He" sung by Kathie Sullivan
27- "Bill" sung by Kathie Sullivan
28- "Night and Day" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Balden
29- "Sway" sung by Anacani
30- Unidentified danced by Arthur Duncan
31- Unidentified danced by Bobby Burgess, Arthur Duncan and Jack Imel
32- "The South Rampart Street Parade" orchestra featuring Charlie Parlato on
trumpet, Bob Smale at the piano, Bob Havens on trombone, danced by Bobby,
Elaine, Anacani, Ken, Kathie, Michael, Mary Lou, Jack
28.02 [1108] The Lawrence Welk Show
15Dec1984
Christmas Reunion - Home For Christmas
The gang is all back for a Christmas reunion. This is a fun filled show with lot
of love and laughter and showing off the talentents of the growing children.
Highlights:
1- "Jingle Bells" entire cast
2- "Do You Hear What I Hear" sung by Anacani and husband Rudy
3- "Winter Wonderland" sung by Ken Delo
4- "Santa, the Happy Wanderer" danced by Bobby Burgess and daughter Becky, with
Myron Floren on accordion
5- "Merry Christmas From Our House to Your House" danced by Bobby Burgess and
Elaine Balden, with Myron
6- "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" with The Floren family
7- "Blue Christmas" sung by Jim Turner, also on guitar
8- "White Christmas" sung by Kathie Sullivan
9- "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" sung by Dick Dale
10- "Deck the Halls" sung by Mary Lou Metzger with Richard Maloof on electric
guitar
11- Medley of "Home for the Holidays"/"We Need a Little Christmas" sung by The
Lennon family
12- "The Christmas Song" sung by The Lennon Sisters
13- "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" sung by The Lennon Sisters
14- "O Holy Night" sung by The Lennon family
15- "T'was the Night Before Christmas" sung by Norma Zimmer
16- "Silver Bells" sung by Norma Zimmer & Jimmy Roberts
17- "Frosty the Snowman" sung by Guy & Ralna, with rhythmic gymnastics routine
by daughter Julie
18- Medley of Christmas Carols from the guest choir
28.03 [1109] The Lawrence Welk Show
25Dec1985
Christmas Reunion Show
Highlights:
1 - "Ring Those Christmas Bells" orchestra and singers
2 - "The Christmas Song" orchestra
3 - "Silver Bells" sung by Norma Zimmer and Jimmy Roberts
4 - "Feliz Navidad" sung by Anacani
5 - "Carol of the Bells" danced by Bobby Burgess and Elaine Balden
6 - "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" sung by Dick Dale and Sandi
Griffiths
7 - "O Holy Night" sung by Joe Feeney
8 - "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" with Jo Ann Castle on piano
9 - "Merry Christmas From Our House" orchestra; Lawrence dances with Mary Lou
Metzger
10 - "O Come All Ye Faithful" orchestra and singers
11 - "White Christmas" sung by Ken Delo and Kathie Sullivan
12 - "Blue Christmas" sung by Jim Turner, Ava Barber, the Otwell Twins, and the
Aldridge Sisters
13 - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson, and
Michael Redman
14 - "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (dixieland style) orchestra featuring
Johnny Zell, Skeets Hurfert, and Bob Havens
15 - "Let There Be Peace on Earth" sung by Guy & Ralna
16 - "The Parade of the Wooden Soliders" danced by Arthur Duncan, Mary Lou
Metzger, Elaine Balden, and Bobby Burgess
17 - Medley of "Joy to the World"/"Good King Wenclas"/"Deck the Halls"/"Silent
Night" orchestra and singers
28.04 [1110] The Lawrence Welk Show
Lawrence Welk: Television's Music Man
Lively, tuneful and nostalgic documentary about Lawrence Welk,
hosted by Kathy Lennon and including many show excerpts, clips from early
soundies and KTLA TV shows and mid-1980s footage of Lawrence at yearly summer
reunions in Escondido. Features interviews with Myron Floren, Barney Liddell,
Bobby Burgess, Guy & Ralna, the 4 Lennon Sisters, Arthur Duncan, ABC executive
Jack Minor, George Cates, Dick Dale, Jack Imel, Norma Zimmer, Ken Delo, Jo Ann
Castle.
28.05 [1111] The Lawrence Welk Show
21Nov1991
A Champagne Toast to the Big Bands (1991)
The best of the Lawrence Welk shows covering the Big Band era. The "Champagne
Music Makers" feature the music and archival footage of the major bands of the
time: Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Harry James, Tommy and Jimmy
Dorsey, Woody Herman, and a dozen others. Hosts: Myron Floren, Henry Cuesta,
Barney Liddell
(Original bandleader/performer in parantheses)
Highlights:
1 - "When Day is Done" (Paul Whiteman) orchestra, with Johnny Zell on trumpet
2 - "Let's Dance" (Benny Goodman) orchestra, with Henry Cuesta on clarinet
3 - "Song of India" (Tommy Dorsey) orchestra, with Barney Liddell on trombone
and the saxophone section
4 - "So Rare" (Jimmy Dorsey) Ken Delo, with Dave Edwards on saxophone
5 - "Bye Bye Blues" (Russ Morgan) trombone section
6 - "South Rampart Street Parade" (Bob Crosby) orchestra
7 - "Big Noise from Winnetka" (Bob Crosby) danced by Arthur Duncan with chorus
8 - "American Patrol" (Glenn Miller) orchestra
9 - "I'll Never Smile Again" (Tommy Dorsey) Tom Netherton, with Charlie, Jamie,
Dick, Kathie, Curt
10 - "Yes, Indeed" (Tommy Dorsey) Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson and Michael Redman
11 - "Green Eyes"/"Tangerine" (Helen O'Connell) Guy Hovis & Ralna English
12 - "Chattanooga Choo Choo" (Glenn Miller) Dick Dale, with Sandi, Gail and Mary
Lou
13 - "Tuxedo Junction" (Glenn Miller) orchestra, with Ava Barber
14 - "Rhapsody in Blue" (Paul Whiteman) orchestra, with Bob Ralston on piano and
Henry Cuesta on clarinet
15 - "When My Baby Smiles at Me" (Ted Lewis) orchestra, with Henry Cuesta on
clarinet and male chorus
16 - "Moonlight Serenade" (Glenn Miller) orchestra
17 - "Ciribiribin" (Harry James) Johnny Zell on trumpet
18 - "Take the "A" Train" (Duke Ellington) orchestra, with Bob Smale on piano
and Henry Cuesta on clarinet
19 - "Cherokee" (Charlie Barnett) danced by Jack Imel, Bobby Burgess and Arthur
Duncan
20 - "Begin the Beguine" (Artie Shaw) orchestra, with Henry Cuesta on clarinet
21 - "Bubbles in the Wine" (Lawrence Welk) orchestra
22 - "Woodchopper's Ball" (Woody Herman) orchestra, with Henry Cuesta on
clarinet, Bob Havens on trombone, Russ Klein on tenor sax and Bob Smale on piano
23 - "One O'Clock Jump" (Count Basie) orchestra, with Bob Havens on trombone and
Bob Smale on piano (under voice-over)
24 - "Frenesi" (Artie Shaw) Henry Cuesta on clarinet
25 - "Summit Ridge Drive" (Gramercy Five) Henry Cuesta on clarinet, Neil Levang
on guitar
26 - "Stardust" (Artie Shaw) orchestra
27 - "Panama" (Ray Anthony) orchestra
28 - "In the Mood" (Glenn Miller) danced by Bobby Burgess and Cissy King
28.06 [1112]
14Dec1991
Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show (1991)
Highlights:
1 - Medley of Old favorites: "Polly Wally Doodle"/ "Wabash Cannonball"/ "Little
Brown Jug"/ "Golden Slippers"/ "Skip to My Lou"/"Turkey in the Straw" with Myron
Floren on the accordion
2 - "Happy Feet" danced by Arthur Duncan
3 - "It Don't Mean a Thing If it Ain't Got That Swing" danced by Arthur Duncan
4 - Medley: "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You"/ "Who?"/ "Does Your Heart Beat
for Me?"/ "Lassus Trombone"/ "Heartaches" with Barney Liddell on trombone (and
whistling Heartaches
5 - "The Joint Is Jumpin'" with Jo Ann Castle on the honky tonk piano and
singing
6 - "The Twelfth Street Rag" with Jo Ann Castle on the honky tonk piano
7 - Medley: "String of Pearls"/ "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen"/ "Sentimental Journey"/
"Mood Indigo"/ "In the Mood" with Jack Imel on the marimba
8 - "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" with Henry Cuesta on clarinet
9 - "The Bourbon Street Parade" with Henry Cuesta on clarinet
10 - "Danny Boy" sung by Joe Feeney with Myron Floren on accordion
11 - "God Bless the U.S.A" sung by Joe Feeney
12 - "The Beer Barrel Polka" with Jo Ann Caslte
13 - "The Pennsylvania Polka" danced by Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan
14 - "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" sung by Jimmy Roberts
15 - "New York, New York" sung by Jimmy Roberts
16 - "That Old Black Magic" sung by Ralna English and orchestra
17 - "How Great Thou Art" sung by Ralna English and First Christian Church of
God choir
18 - "The Champagne Waltz" danced by Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan
19 - "Sleep" with Jack Imel on the marimba
20 - "The American Patrol" medley with Myron Floren on the accordion
21 - "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" with Myron Floren on accordion with
Cincinnati Boys Choir
22 - "God Bless America" entire cast
***************** 17-May-1992 Lawrence Welk died Age 89 (1903-1992) *****************
28.07 [1113] The Lawrence Welk Show
28Aug1993
From the Heart, A Tribute to Lawrence Welk and the American Dream (1992)
Regardless of the changing trends of musical fashion, from 1955 to 1982 The
Lawrence Welk Show was a perennial favorite with television audiences, as Welk
and his Orchestra offered up the light, bubbly melodies which made "The King of
Champagne Music" a national institution.This stirring tribute to the "King of
Champagne Music" includes guest performances from Barbara Mandrell, Dixieland
king Pete Fountain, Floyd Cramer and The Jordanaires, as well as appearances
from Welk regulars The Lennon Sisters, Jo Ann Castle, Myron Floren and others. A
performance special that looks back at the long and illustrious career of
bandleader Lawrence Welk. Includes a reunion concert of Welk stars at the Grand
Ole Opry House in Nashville and a segment about the restored Welk homestead in
Strasburg, North Dakota.
The Welk TV family, clarinetist Pete Fountain, the Jordanaires, pianist Floyd
Cramer and the Lennon Sisters salute Lawrence Welk at the Grand Ole Opry.
Host Barbara Mandrell.
Highlights:
1 - "Bubbles in the Wine" orchestra
2 - Medley: "I Am on My Way"/ "This Is My Country" orchestra, the Jordanaires,
Anacani, Ken, Tom, Guy, Ralna, Jo Ann, Arthur, Elaine, Bobby, Jack, Mary Lou,
Ava, Dick, Gail, Ron, Norma, Joe, Jimmy, Myron and host Barbara Mandrell
3 - "Our Love Is Here to Stay" sung by Barbara Mandrell
4 - Welk's early years - spoken recitation by Norma Zimmer
5 - "The Carnival of Venice" with Myron Floren on the accordion
6 - "Come Saturday Morning" sung by Dianne, Kathy & Janet Lennon
7 - Unidentified: Pete Fountain on clarinet
8 - "When the Saints Go Marching In" with Pete Fountain on clarinet with Jack,
Mary Lou, Bobby, Elaine, Guy, Ralna, Ron, Gail, Tom, Norma, Arthur, Anacani,
Ken, Ava, Dick, Joe, Jimmy
9 - "In America: Dick Dale with Jack, Mary Lou, Bobby, Elaine, Guy, Ralna, Ron,
Gail, Tom, Norma, Arthur,
10 - "Mention My Name in..." sung & danced by Mary Lou Metzger & Jack Imel
11 - "Oklahoma!" entire cast
12 - "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" sung by Gail Farrell & Ron Anderson
13 - "The Pennsylvania Polka" with Myron Floren on accordion
14 - "Chicago" Orchestra featuring Johnny Zell on trumpet
15 - "New York, New York" sung by Ken Delo
16 - "The Tennessee Waltz" sung by Ava Barber
17 - "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" sung by Jimmy Roberts
18 - "California, Here I Come" Entire cast
28.08 [1114] The Lawrence Welk Show
21May1994
From the moment the Lennon Sisters appear on the screen till the close of this
extraordinary special, you'll be enthralled with this nostalgic 1992 compilation
hosted by "America's Sweetheart of Song". Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet have
chosen achival black & white footage from their early days on the Welk show and
recent footage from a variety of "old haunts" at the Santa Monica Pier, their
family Victorian home and St. Monica's High School.
They recall highly personal backstage memories and full-scale production numbers
featuring such Welk stars as Larry Hooper, Myron Floren and Pete Fountain. It's
superb entertainment form the glory days of television.
Highlights:
"It's Easy to Remember" sung by The Lennon Sisters
"The Best Things in Life Are Free" orchestra (as Peggy narrates)
"He" sung by The Lennon Sisters (1955 - first appearance)
"Tumbling Tumbleweeds" sung by The Lennon Sisters, their Dad and 3 uncles (1956
- second appearance)
COMEDY IN MUSIC SEGMENT
"London Bridge Is Falling Down" with Bill Page playing 9 different instruments
"The Sheik of Araby" with Buddy Hayes hamming it up on bass with violin section
"The Tiger Rag" with Bob Havens on trombone (with his foot!)
Untitled with Rocky Rockwell with string section
"The Blue Tail Fly" with Larry Hooper, Bob Lido and 2 unidentified male
vocalists
"Rock Around the Clock" with Buddy Merrill on electric guitar, Bob Lido on hot
fiddle, Bill Page on clarinet, Barney Liddell on trombone, Buddy Hayes on bass
and trombone section as bandmembers sing
"See You Later, Alligator" with Bob Lido (also on fiddle), Aladdin & Jack Martin
Unidentified Dixieland number with Pete Fountain (1959)
"The South Rampart Street Parade" with Bill Page on clarinet, Johnny Klein on
drums, Buddy Hayes on bass, Jerry Burke and Larry Hooper at the pianos with
orchestra
"Thank Heaven for Little Girls" with Aladdin with the Lennon Sisters, Larry Dean
and Maurice Pearson (1958 premiere)
MUSICAL FAMILY IN THE 50S
"Zip-a-dee-doo-dah" sung by the Lennon Sisters
"How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?" sung by the Lennon Sisters
"I Only Have Eyes for You" sung by Alice Lon
"Fascination" with Lawrence Welk dancing with Alice Lon
"I Could Have Danced All Night" sung by Alice Lon and Norma Zimmer (replacing
Dianne), Alice dancing with Jimmy, Dick, Jack & Aladdin (all singing)
"Why Do I Love You?" sung by Norma Zimmer & Jimmy Roberts (their very first
duet)
"A Bushel and a Peck" sung by Dianne Lennon & Larry Dean (Halloween 1958)
"Minnie the Mermaid" sung by Larry Hooper
"Oh Baby Mine" sung by Larry Hooper, Curt Ramsey, Jack Martin & Bob Lido
"Oh Happy Day" sung by Larry Hooper
"Gimme That Fourth-R Religion (Readin', Ritin', Rithmatic novelty song)" sung by
Larry Hooper with the Lennon Sisters, Alice, Maurice, Jimmy, Jack M., Larry D.,
Joe
DODGE COMMERCIALS
"Oh You Beautiful Dodge" sung by Larry Dean, Alice Lon, Dick Dale
"Brand New Dodge Today" (sung to the tune of "Camptown Races") - Alice Lon,
Larry Hooper, Bob Lido
"There's Never Been a Car Like Dodge" sung by The Lennon Sisters, Larry Dean
LENNON SEGMENT
"Swinging on a Star" sung by Lennon Sisters
"Little One/Daddy Dear" sung by Aladdin & Janet Lennon
"Take a Tip from the Tulip" sung by Janet Lennon & Rocky Rockwell (also dancing)
DANCING SEGMENT
Waltz - Lawrence Welk dancing with lady from audience (1956)
Waltz with Lawrence dancing with daughter Donna
"Under Paris Skies (Sous les Toits de Paris)" with Lawrence Welk dancing with
Peggy Lennon
"Polka" with Lawrence Welk dancing with Janet Lennon
Unidentified with Jack Imel on marimba
"Hernando's Hideaway" danced by Jack Imel, Bo Wagner, Cubby O'Brien
"The Little Old Mill" sung by Lennon Sisters, Jack Imel dancing with Janet
PIANO SEGMENT
Unidentified with Big Tiny Little on the honky tonk piano
Unidentified with Jerry Burke and Larry Hooper on pianos
"Just One of Those Things" with Larry Hooper, Jerry Burke and Big Tiny Little on
pianos
"Let's Take an Old-Fashioned Walk" with Larry Hooper, Jo Ann Castle, Jerry Burke
and Frank Scott on pianos
"Autumn Leaves" with Big Tiny Little at the piano with violin section (Dick
Kesner, Bob Lido & Aladdin)
LENNON SEGMENT
"Goodbye MyConey Island Baby" sung by Lennon Sisters and Larry Welk (1991)
"On the Boardwalk inAtlantic City" sung by Larry H., Dick, Maurice, Larry D.,
the Lennon Sisters (June 1960)
"Harbor Lights" sung by Lennon Sisters (1991) then switching to 1960 clip of
same song
"Little Darlin'"/ "Stand Up and Sing for Your Father an Old Time Tune"/ "Little
Annie Rooney" sung by Lennon Sisters and Dick Dale
"Greensleeves" sung by Lennon Sisters
FAVORITE MOMENTS
"Come Josephine in My Flying Machine" (in my new space machine) sung by Dick
Dale and Alice Lon, Larry Dean and Dianne Lennon (1958)
"Love and Marriage" sung by Dick Dale & Alice Lon
"Top Hat, White Tie and Tails" danced by Jack Imel & partly by Larry Dean
"My Wild Irish Rose" sung by Joe Feeney
"I Love Girls" with Rocky Rockwell (also on trumpet)
Unidentified Dixieland number with Pete Fountain on clarinet
Unidentified waltz with Lawrence Welk and Myron Floren on accordion
"Rhapsody in Blue" Orchestra
"Sentimental Journey"/ "You Made Me Love You"/ "A Summer Place" sung by Lennon
Sisters (as montage is shown)
28.09 [1115] The Lawrence Welk Show
09Dec1994
The Lawrence Welk Holiday Special (1994)
Great Moments and Memories of Christmas a three hour special.
Christmas music with Myron Floren, Jo Ann Castle, Ken Delo, Norma Zimmer and
other "Welk Show" regulars and their families over the years.
Highlights:
1 - "Jingle Bells" Whole cast
2 - "Sleigh Ride" with Myron Floren on accordion (1965)
3 - Unidentified orchestra with Jack Imel ringing the bells (1963)
4 - "Up on the Housetop" sung by Larry Hooper (1965)
5 - "The Christmas Song" sung by Dick Dale
6 - "The Happy Wanderer" with Myron Floren on accordion with daughter Heidi on
organ, sung by Jimmy, Kenny, Charlie, Curt
7 - "The Happy Wanderer" with Myron Floren on accordion as Bobby Burgess dances
with daughter Becky (1978)
8 - "Up on the Housetop" with Myron Floren on accordion as Bobby Burgess dances
with daughter Becky (1981)
9 - "Carol of the Bells" danced by Bobby Bugess & Cissy King, sung by Jimmy,
Kathie, Ken, Sandi, Gail, Larry, Mary Lou, Joe (1977)
10 - "Jingling" danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine Balden (1981)
11 - "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" withJo Ann castle on honky tonk piano
(1965)
12 - "Oh Tannenbaum" sung by Dick Dale with Kathy & Janet Lennon with Dick
Cathcart on trumpet, Bob Havens on trombone and unidentified clarinetist (1963)
13 - "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" sung by Bob Lido with Frank Scott
at the piano (1963)
14 - "The Holy City" sung by Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston at the organ (1963)
28.10 [1116] The Lawrence Welk Show
02Jun1995
Lawrence Welk Then and Now
Recorded at the Champagne Theatre in Branson, Missouri, this made for TV special
includes new performances by your favorite Musical Family stars, plus clips from
the tv program beginning with 1955.
Highlights:
1. The Sound of Music: Arthur, Dianne, Kathy, Janet, Peggy, Tom, Ken, Ralna,
Jack, Jo Ann, Bobby, Elaine, Joe, Lori, Henry Cuesta on clarinet, Myron Floren
on accordion and all the Welk chorus singers and dancers
2. Sleep: Jack Imel dancing and playing the marimba
3. Medley: Put Your Hand in the Hand / How Great Thou Art/ I'll Fly Away/ I Saw
the Light/ Oh Happy Day; Ralna English
4. Let's Face the Music and Dance: sung & danced by Bobby Burgess & Elaine
Balden
5. The Beer Barrel Polka: Myron Floren on accordion
6. The Tiger Rag: Myron Floren on accordion
7. The Main Event: The Lennon Sisters
8. Medley: Cotton Fields/ Autumn Leaves/ My Favorite Things/ You Made Me Love
You/Mississippi Mud/ Bye Bye Blues: The Lennon Sisters
9. Medley: Dream/ All the Things You Are: The Lennon Brothers and Gail Lennon
10. Medley: Fascinating Rhythm/ It Don't Mean a Thing If it Ain't Got That
Swing: sung & danced by the Lennon Sisters and the Lennon Daughters: Dee Dee,
Kristin, Betsy and Jennie
11. Medley: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot/ I've Got a Home: The Lennon Sisters, the
Lennon Brothers & Gail Lennon, the Lennon Daughters, the Cathcart Brothers
(Joey, Mike, Chris) and Tommy Gass
12. Medley: The Piano Roll Blues/ Boogie Woogie: Jo Ann Castle at the honky tonk
piano
13. The Twelfth Street Rag:Jo Ann Castle at the honky tonk piano
14. Sentimental Journey: orchestra with Michael & Lori Gier and new Welk singers
15. Medley: Ciribiribin/ I'm Getting Sentimental Over You/ In the Mood:
musicians and new Welk singers & dancers
16. Running Wild: danced by Arthur Duncan
17. You're a Grand Old Flag: The new Welk singers and dancers & featured
trumpetist
18. Dixieland Music: Henry Cuesta on clarinet with orchestra
19. Medley: O Sole Mio/ Arrivederci Roma/ Pagliacci/ Be My Love: Joe Feeney
20. Over the Rainbow: Lori Gier
21. You'll Never Walk Alone: Tom Netherton
22. The Lord's Prayer: The Lennon Sisters
23. Reprise of "The Lord's Prayer: Arthur, Dianne, Kathy, Janet, Peggy, Tom,
Ken, Ralna, Jack, Jo Ann, Bobby, Elaine, Joe, Lori, Henry Cuesta on clarinet,
Myron Floren on accordion and all the Welk chorus singers and dancers
24. Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn: Arthur, Dianne, Kathy, Janet, Peggy, Tom,
Ken, Ralna, Jack, Jo Ann, Bobby, Elaine, Joe, Lori, Henry Cuesta on clarinet,
Myron Floren on accordion and all the Welk chorus singers and dancers
28.11 [1117] The Lawrence Welk Show
24Dec1995
A Lawrence Welk Family Christmas
In the 40 year holiday tradition of "The Lawrence Welk Television Show," the
Musical Family of Stars gather at the Champagne Theatre in Branson, Missouri for
an all new Christmas Reunion Concert. Hosted by Champagne Lady, Norma Zimmer,
this program includes more than 30 favorite Christmas carols and musical
numbers. Personal reminiscences of past holiday shows, with a special appearance
by Fern Welk, the wife of the late Lawrence Welk, accompanied by many of her
children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren make for a special holiday
family reunion. Hosted By Norma Zimmer. Starring: The Lennon Sisters, Jo Ann
castle, Anacani, Bobby Burgess, Eliane Balden, Ken Delo, Joe Feeney, Guy
Hovis,Jack Imel, Mary Lou Metzger, Tom Netherton, Myron Floren, The Lennon
Brothers and Gail, Lori Gier, The Osmond Brothers, The Lennon Daughters and
Sons, Wendy Burgess, and Christopher Feeney and the Champagne Music makers under
the Direction of Larry Cansler.
Highlights:
1- Happy Holidays: Welk Musical Family and The Champagne Music Makers
2- Carol Of The Bells: Welk Musical Family and The Champagne Music Makers
3- The Most Wonderful Time Of The year: Tom Netherton
4- Christmas Medley: The Lennon Sisters
5- Winter Wonderland: Jack Imel amd Mary Lou Metzger
6- Santa Claus is Comin' To Town: Jo Ann Castle
7- The Skater's Waltz: Jo Ann Castle
8- The Christmas Waltz: Boby Burgess, Elaine Baldwin and Wendy Burgess
9- The Star Carol: The Lennon Sisters and Daughters
10- Some Children See Him: Guy Hovis
11- It came Upon A Midnight Clear: Anacani
12- Born In Bethlehem: Welk Musical Family and The Champagne Music Makers
13- Away In the Manger: Guy Hovis
14- What Child Is This: Anacani
15- Sweet Little Jesus Boy: Tom Netherton
16- Hallelujah Chorus: Welk Musical Family and The Champagne Music Makers
17- Sleigh Ride: Jack Imel
18- Jingles Bells Medley: The Osmond Brothers
19- It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas, Waiting For Christmas Day:
The Osmond Brothers The Lennon Sisters
20- Jingle Bell Rock: Bobby Burgess and Elaine Balden
21- White Christmas: Ken Delo
22- Jesu Bambino: Lori Gier
23- O Holy Night: Joe and Chris Feeney
24- Need A Little Christmas Medley: Welk Musical Family and The Champagne Music
Makers
25- May Every Day Be Christmas: The Lennon Brothers and Gail
26- Silent Night: Kathy and Janent Lennon and John Bahlor
27- Hark The Harold Angles Sing Medley: Brass Section
28- How Great Thou Art: Joe Feeney
29- We Wish You A Merry Christmas: Welk Musical Family and The Champagne Music
Makers
28.12 [1118] The Lawrence Welk Show
08Mar1997
To America With Love
The elegant Hosts, Myron Floren and Norma Zimmer and 16 Musical Family Stars
sing and dance their way through the best of 20th century American music,
including Big Band favorites, pop entertainment standards, patriotic, classics,
and inspirational masterpieces.
Hosted by Myron Floren and Norma Zimmer,Bobby Burgess, Elaine Balden, Anacani,
Gail Farrell, Guy Hovis, Ken Delo, The Lennon Sisters, Jack Imel, Mary Lou
Metzger, Jo Ann Castle, Joe Feeney, Jim Roberts, Ralna English,
Lori Gier, The Lennon Brothers and Gail and The Lawrence Welk Orchestra under
the Direction of John Bahler
Highlights:
1- Seems Like Old Times; The Welk Musical Family and Champagne Music Makers
2- Glenn Miller Medley: Champagne Music Makers
3- Tangerine: Guy Hovis and Ralna English
4- Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree: The Lennon Sisters and Daughters
5- Near You: Jo Ann Castle
6- All I Do Is Dream Of You: Champagne Music Makers with Myron Floren conducting
and Norma Zimmer narrating film montage
7- I'll Be Seeing You: Gail Farrell
8- Marie: The Lennon Brothers & Gail Lennon
9- Does Your Heart Beat For Me: Jimmy Roberts with Dianne, Anacani, Peggy,
Kristin & Betsy
10- Se Dise en: Anacani
11- The Sugar Blues: Champagne Music Makers
12- Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen: Jack Imel on the marimba
13- Patriotic Medley: Myron Floren on the accordion
14- To America with Love: The Welk Musical Family and Champagne Music Makers
14- God Bless The USA: Guy Hovis
15- Hats Off To America: The Welk Musical Family and Champagne Music Makers
16- Yankee Doodle Dandy: Sung By Ken Delo Danced by Bobby Burgess, Elaine Balden,
Mary Lou Metzger, Jack Imel
17- The Battle Hymn Of The Republic: Ralna English
18- Hoop Dee Doo: The Welk Musical Family and Champagne Music Makers
19- (Have I Stayed) Too Long at the Fair: The Lennon Sisters
20- I Got Rhythm: Mary Lou Metzger and Jack Imel
21- The Impossible Dream: Ken Delo
22- Dancing in the Dark: Bobby Burgess and Elaine Balden
23- Theme from "Exodus": Jo Ann Castle
24- Precious Memories: The Welk Musical Family and Champagne Music Makers
25- My Tribute: My Tribute
26- In This Very Room: The Lennon Sisters
27- Faith Unlocks the Door: Jimmy Roberts
28- Amazing Grace: Lori Gier
29- How Great Thou Art: Ralna English
28.13 [1119] The Lawrence Welk Show
28Feb1998
Lawrence Welk's Favorite Holidays
Special includes highlights from Lawrence Welk's holiday shows from the late
1950s, 1960s and '70s. Hosted by Janet Lennon, Ken Delo, Norma Zimmer, Bobby
Burgess, Mary Lou Metzger, Jo Ann Castle who recall favorite holiday memories
and personal stories from their experiences on the show.
NEW YEAR'S PARTY
(excerpts from 1979 show)
1- I Love a Parade: orchestra intro - Bobby, Elaine, Ken, Ralna, Guy, Gail,
Jimmy, Sherry, Sheila, Ava, Kathie, David, Roger, Jim, Curt, Mary Lou, Joe
2- The Tiger Rag: Myron Floren on accordion
3- Moments to Remember: Tom Netherton, with Bob Smale on piano
VALENTINE'S DAY
(excerpts from 1966 show)
4- The Sweetheart Tree: The Lennon Sisters
5- Lover: Jo Ann Castle and Myron Floren on accordions
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
(excerpts from 1969 show)
6- Dance the Devil Away: danced by Bobby Burgess and Cissy King with Myron
Floren on accordion
7- Medley: My Wild Irish Rose/ When Irish Eyes Are Smiling/ Little Bit of
Heaven: Joe Feeney with Myron Floren on accordion
8- The Hat Me Dear Ol' Father Wore Upon St. Patrick's Day: Sung and danced by
Bobby Burgess, Jack Imel and Arthur Duncan, sung by chorus
EASTER
(excerpts from 1968 show)
9- Easter Parade: Sung by Charlie, Natalie, Bob R., Tanya, Dick, Jo Ann, Larry,
Sandi, Joe, Andra, Curt, Lynn, Jimmy, Norma, Myron, Salli, danced by Jack and
Arthur
10- Peter Cottontail: Sandi Jensen and Salli Flynn
11- The Lord's Prayer: Norma Zimmer with chorus
MOTHER'S DAY
(excerpts from 1968 show)
12- I Want a Girl Just Like the Girl That Married Dear Old Dad: sung by Dick,
Jimmy, Bob R., Bobby, Jack, Larry, Charlie, Steve with Jo Ann Castle at the
piano
13- Somewhere My Love: Jo Ann Castle at the piano (1998)
14- My Mother's Eyes: Jimmy Roberts
FATHER'S DAY and TRIBUTE TO LARRY HOOPER
15- The Anniversary Song: The Lennon Sisters and their father, Bill Lennon
(early 60s b/w)
16- Sunrise, Sunset; Ken Delo (1998)
Tribute to Larry Hooper
17- Ain't She Sweet: Larry Hooper (1968)
18- Minnie the Mermaid: Larry Hooper with Jo Ann Castle (1968)
19- The Thing: Larry Hooper (1968)
(Many other short excerpts feature Larry in a montage while the stars in the
studio reminisce about him)
4TH OF JULY
(excerpts from 1976 show)
20- Hail Columbia!: Gail, Tanya, Ken, Anacani, Tom, Mary Lou, Cissy, Jimmy,
Bobby and orchestra
21- You're a Grand Old Flag: Arthur,Gail, Jimmy, Tanya, Tom, Mary Lou, Cissy,
Bobby, Ralna, Guy, Norma, Ken
22- Mary's a Grand Old Name: JoeFeeney
23- Yankee Doodle Dandy: Ken Delo with Jimmy, Bobby, Tom, Guy, Arthur
24- Give My Regards to Broadway: Arthur, Gail, Jimmy, Tanya, Tom, Mary Lou,
Cissy, Bobby, Ralna, Guy, Norma, Ken
25- The Battle Hymn of the Republic: Cissy, Gail, Ava, Norma, Mary Lou, Tanya,
Ralna, Anacani, Joe, Bobby, Ken, Larry, Tom, Guy, Jimmy, Arthur
HALLOWEEN
(excerpts from 1980 show, except where noted)
25- Dry Bones: Larry Hooper, danced by Bobby Burgess and Cissy King (1969)
26- I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine; sung and danced by Jack Imel and Mary
Lou Metzger
27- Strangers in the Night: Anacani
28- Don't Get Around Much Anymore: Ken Delo
29- A Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl: Kathie Sullivan
VETERANS' DAY
(excerpts from 1967 show)
30- Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder/ Caissons Go Rolling Along/ Song of the
Coastguard/ From the Halls of Montezuma/ Anchors Aweigh: orchestra
THANKSGIVING
(excerpts from 1971 show,except where noted)
31- Home for the Holidays: Bobby, Arthur, Ken, Jimmy, Sandi, Salli, Gail, Mary
Lou, Dick, Cissy, Charlie
32- Jolly Holiday: Mary Lou Metzger dancing with Bobby Burgess, then Arthur
Duncan, then Jack Imel, sung by Charlie, Dick, Ken
33- Unidentified: Bob Lido and the Hotsy Totsy Boys
34- Bless This House: Norma Zimmer (1970)
CHRISTMAS
(excerpts from 1975 show)
35- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing: Gail, Ken, Joe, Guy, Ralna, Cissy, Bobby,
Anacani, Tanya, Tom, Mary Lou, Larry, Jimmy
36- Merry Christmas from Our House to Your House: Guy Hovis and Ralna English
37- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear: (off-screen chorus during montage of kids
opening presents)
NEW YEAR'S EVE
(excerpts from 1979 show)
38- Medley: When the Saints Go Marching In/ The Sheik of Araby: orchestra
39- This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Ken Delo
40- Auld Lang Syne: Norma, Ken, Bobby, Mary Lou, Jo Ann, Janet in studio (1998)
28.14 [1120] The Lawrence Welk Show
23Apr1999
Songs of Faith
The spiritual legacy and "amazing grace" of Lawerence Welk lives on and his
tradition of reverence for God and Country continues in this long awaited
television special. Six stars of the Welk Musical Family, Norma Zimmer, Ralna
English, Guy Hovis, Tom Netherton, Mary Lou Metzger and Bob Ralston celebrate
America's favorite hymns and songs of inspiration.
The cast shares personal memories and stories as they introduce their own songs
and the hymns and gospel songs presented over the years on the Lawrence Welk
Television Show by the many Welk stars. Also featured on the show is a loving
tribute to Jimmy Roberts.
Highlights:
1- Amazing Grace: Norma, Bob singing and playing organ, Mary Lou, Tom, Ralna &
Guy
2- In the Garden: Norma Zimmer
3- His Eye is on the Sparrow: Norma Zimmer with Bobby, Cissy, Jimmy, Mary Lou,
Ken, Arthur
4- Tribute to Jim Roberts 1924 - 1999:
Abide with Me: Jim Roberts and Norma Zimmer
Faith Unlocks the Door: Jim Roberts
Old Rugged Cross: Jim Roberts with Bob Ralston on organ
5- How Great Thou Art: Ralna English and chorus
6- Put Your Hand in the Hand: Guy Hovis and Ralna English
7- Church in the Wildwood: Guy Hovis and Ralna English
8- Swing Low Sweet Chariot: Guy Hovis and Ralna English
9- Do Lord: Guy Hovis and Ralna English
10- Just A Closer Walk With Thee: Henry Cuesta on clarinet with orchestra
11- One Day at a Time: Guy Hovis with guitar
12- He's Got The Whole World: Tanya, Gail, Sandi, Mary Lou, Larry Hooper, Jimmy,
Arthur, Ken, Jamie
13- There is This Need: The Blenders
14- By and By Medley: Ron Anderson, Gail Farrell & Michael Redman
15- God Bless America: Norma Zimmer and Mens Chorus
16- He Touched Me: Tom Netherton with Tanya, Anacani, Ralna, Cissy, Joe, Guy,
Bobby, Ken
17- Suddenly There's a Valley: Bob Ralston on organ
18- God is Alive: Tom Netherton with chorus
19- The Lord's Prayer: Norma Zimmer
20- Norma Zimmer with Sherry, Gail, Anacani,Elaine, Sheila, Kathie, Joe, Otwells,
Jimmy, Ken
21- When the Saints Go Marching In: orchestra featuring Henry Cuesta on clarinet
and Bob Havens on trombone with Cissy, Bobby, Mary Lou, Ken, Anacani, Arthur,
Ralna, Guy, Norma, Dick
22- Count Your Blessings: Mary Lou Metzger
23- Why Me Lord: Clay Hart with guitar
24- I Believe: The Blenders, Jack, Bobby, Arthur, Jimmy, Joe, Dick Dale, Larry,
Curt, Dick Cathcart, Charlie, Bob Lido
25- Amazing Grace: Tom, Guy, Ralna, Norma, Mary Lou
28.15 [1121] Milestones & Memories A Musical Family Reunion (2001)
03Mar2001
Milestones & Memories A Musical Family Reunion
Lawrence Welk Milestones and Memories is an all new, two and one half-hour,
five-act musical reunion special, celebrating the Welk Show's remarkable
longevity and accomplishments.
The special includes over 30 favorite songs and musical numbers, plus a special
medley of 25 more songs in the final act, all performed on state at the
Champange Theatre in Branson, Missouri.
Highlights of the program include the first-time-ever performance by Bobby
Burgess and his three dancing partners, Barbara Boylan, Cissy King, and Elaine
Balden, and an exuberant piano duet by Jo Ann Castle and veteran virtuoso, Big
Tiny Little. Also included are exciting numbers by The Lennon Sisters, Pete
Fountain, Tom Netherton, Anacani, Myron Floren and Guy Hovis and Ralna English,
in one of their rare performances together on stage.
ACT 1 - THE NETWORK TELEVISION YEARS (1955-1971)
1. Milestones and Memories: whole cast
2. Say It with Music: whole cast
3. Beer Barrel Polka: Myron Floren on accordion
4. Al Jolson Medley (Swanee, I'm Sitting on Top of the World, You Made Me Love
You, Sonny Boy, Rock-a-bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody, Toot Toot Tootsie, My
Mammy): The Lennon Sisters (Dee Dee, Kathy, Janet, Mimi)
5. Night and Day: Bobby Burgess dancing with his 3 dance partners Barbara Boylan,
Cissy King & Elaine Balden
6. The Old Piano Roll Blues: Jo Ann Castle singing and on the piano
7. After You've Gone: Big Tiny Little on the piano
8. The 12th Street Rag: Jo Ann Castle and Big Tiny Little on pianos
ACT II - GETTING STARTED AND THE BIG BAND ERA (1930-1950)
9. My Blue Heaven: Pete Fountain on clarinet
10. Jazz Me Blues: Pete Fountain on clarinet, Jack Imel on drums, Bob Havens and
Barney Liddell on trombones, Johnny Zell on trumpet, Richard Maloof on bass, Big
Tiny Little on piano
11. It Had to Be You: Tanya Roberts
12. What a Little Moonlight Can Do: Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson & Michael Redman
with Henry Cuesta on clarinet 13, 13. There'll Be Some Changes Made: Dick Dale
14. With a Song in My Heart: Guy Hovis singing to Former Champagne Ladies Lois
Best, Jayne Walton, Helen Ramsay, Roberta Linn
15. If I Loved You: Norma Zimmer
16. Sing, Sing, Sing/ The Clarinet Polka" medley; Henry Cuesta on clarinet and
Jack Imel on drums
ACT III - THE SYNDICATION TELEVISION YEARS (1971-1982)
17. That's Entertainment: whole cast
18. California Dreamin': Sheila & Sherry Aldridge and David & Roger Otwell
19. It Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got That Swing: Arthur Duncan (singing and
dancing)
20. Hawaiian Wedding Song: Ken Delo
21. Everything is Beautiful: Clay Hart (also on guitar), Sally Hart, Sandi
Griffiths, Gail Farrell, Mary Lou Metzger & Jack Imel
22. Only You; Guy Hovis & Ralna English
23. Chukos Suaves: Anacani (singing and dancing)
24. My Heart Will Go On" (Tribute to Lawrence Welk)
Jo Ann, Tom, Ralna, Guy, Joe, the Lennon Sisters and whole cast
ACT IV - THE PUBLIC TELEVISION YEARS (1987- present)
25. The Wind Beneath My Wings; Ralna English
26. Cumana: Jo Ann Castle on piano
27. Southern Nights Ava Barber
27. Elvira: Jim Turner (also on guitar), Guy Hovis, David & Roger Otwell
28. My Tribute: Tom Netherton
29. Rhapsody in Blue: Bob Ralston at the piano with orchestra
30. America the Beautiful: Joe Feeney and whole cast
ACT V - MUSICAL FAMILY REUNION
Extended medley:
28.16 [1122] God Bless America (2003)
01Mar2003
One of the most dramatic patriotic music specials ever produced for public
television, will be presented nationally in March, 2003. This all-new, two-hour
PBS special pays a musical tribute to America's freedoms, its leaders and its
veterans, and to the patriotism Lawrence Welk held dear as part of the classic
American success story of his life.
The premiere of this special marks the 100th birthday of Lawrence Welk, who died
in May, 1992. Because his lifetime spanned most of the 20th century, "Lawrence
Welk: God Bless America" looks at our nation's history through the eyes and
experiences of this bandleader who achieved "The American Dream."
"Lawrence Welk: God Bless America" features 18 stars from the Welk Musical
Family, including Anacani, Elaine Balden, Bobby Burgess, Jo Ann Castle, Henry
Cuesta, Dick Dale, Ralna English, Joe Feeney, Myron Floren, Guy Hovis, Jack Imel,
The Lennon Sisters, Mary Lou Metzger, Tom Netherton, Bob Ralston and Norma
Zimmer.
The special is co-hosted by Mary Lou Metzger and Tom Netherton and also features
The Welk Champagne Music Makers under the direction of conductor John Bahler.
ACT ONE
1.This is a Great Country: entire cast
2. Coming toAmerica: Guy Hovis and cast
3. George M. Cohan Medley: Over There/ Grand Old Flag/ Yankee Doodle Dandy: sung
and danced by Bobby Burgess, Elaine Balden, Mary Lou Metzger and Jack Imel
4. Medley: The Man I Love/ My Man: The Lennon Sisters (Kathy, Janet, Mimi)
5. Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor: entire cast
6. Strike Up the Band: Ralna English and cast
7. Battle Hymn of the Republic: Myron Floren on accordion
ACT TWO
8. This is My Country: entire cast
9. St. Louis Blues March: Jack Imel on drums, with the University of Central
Oklahoma Percussionists
10. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy: The Lennon Sisters, with John Bähler on trumpet
11. The Sheik of Araby; Henry Cuesta on clarinet
12. American Patrol: danced by Bobby Burgess and Elaine Balden
13. Medley: Maple Leaf Rag/ Pine Top Boogie: Jo Ann Castle on ragtime piano
14. Armed Forces Medley: The Army Air Corps/ The Caissons Go Rolling Along/
Semper Paratus/ The Marines' Hymn/ Anchors Aweigh: The Champagne Music Makers
and the University of Central Oklahoma Band
ACT THREE
15. You'll Never Walk Alone; Tom Netherton and cast
16. Let There Be Peace on Earth: Guy Hovis and Ralna English
17. From a Distance: Anacani
18. Tie a Yellow Ribbon: Dick Dale and the Lennon Sisters
19. Born Free: Joe Feeney, with Bob Ralston on organ
20. Stars and Stripes Forever: Jo Ann Castle and Bob Ralston on pianos, with the
University of Central Oklahoma Band
ACT FOUR
21. God Bless the USA: Dick Dale, Tom Netherton, Guy Hovis, Joe Feeney with cast
22. Ragged Old Flag; Guy Hovis
23. Let the Eagle Soar: Guy Hovis and cast
24. Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance: Mary Lou Metzger and cast
25. America the Beautiful: Norma Zimmer
26. Amazing Grace: Ralna English
27. God BlessAmerica: Ralna English and cast, with the University of Central
Oklahoma Band
28.17 [1123] Precious Memories (2005)
04Mar2005
Lawrence Welk Precious Memories is an all-new, two-hour PBS special that abounds
with spiritual hymns, inspirational songs and gospel medleys reminding viewers
of their shared family values based on loving and heartfelt beliefs. This
nostalgic special will lift your spirits, heal your heart and take you into the
safe haven of your past with promises for a brighter tomorrow.
This PBS special was taped before a LIVE audience at the Welk Resort Theatre in
Branson, Missouri in early September, 2004. The audience was thrilled by the
songs of faith and responded with numerous standing ovations. "Lawrence Welk
Precious Memories" will premiere nationally on PBS in March 2005 (check local
listings).
"Lawrence Welk Precious Memories" features 15 stars from the Welk Musical
Family, including The Lennon Sisters, Ralna English, Guy Hovis, Jo Ann Castle,
Norma Zimmer, Mary Lou Metzger, Jack Imel, Tom Netherton, Ken Delo, Dick Dale,
Gail Farrell, Bob Ralston, and Joe Feeney. The special also features The Welk
Champagne Music Makers under the direction of John Bahler.
The first three Acts feature more than 20 songs of inspiration including
"Precious Memories," "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," "Ave Maria," "How Great Thou
Art," "He's Got the Whole World In His Hands," "Find Us Faithful," "Joshua Fit
the Battle of Jericho," "My Tribute," and "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep
You."
A special moment is highlighted in Act Three with a heartfelt salute to the late
incomparable clarinetist Henry Cuesta, who was a featured performer with the
Lawrence Welk Orchestra for more than 30 years. Act Four features a "Precious
Memories Medley" with the Welk Musical Family singing 12 all-time favorite hymns
and a special reading of "Footprints In the Sand."
ACT I
1. "I'll Fly Away" entire cast
2. "Precious Memories" entire cast
3. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" sung by Guy & Ralna
4. "His Eye Is On the Sparrow" sung by Norma Zimmer
5. "Eyes of a Child" sung by Dick Dale
6. "Ave Maria" sung by The Lennon Sisters
7. "How Great Thou Art" sung by Ralna English and cast
ACT II
8. Medley: "Do Lord"/ "Will the Circle Be Unbroken"/ "I Saw the Light" with Jo
Ann Castle on piano
9. "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" sung by Mary Lou Metzger and cast
10. "You Can Do Anything" sung by Gail Farrell, also on piano
11. "Old Bones" with Jack Imel
12. "What a Wonderful World" sung by Guy Hovis
13. "Find Us Faithful" sung by Tom Netherton and cast
ACT III
14. "Joshua Fit theBattle ofJericho" sung by Ken Delo
15. "My Tribute" sung by Gail Farrell
16. "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You" Bob Ralston on organ
17. Medley: "Climb Every Mountain"/ "You'll Never Walk Alone"/ "The Impossible
Dream" sung by Joe & Chris Feeney
ACT IV (Gail Farrell on piano, Bob Ralston on organ)
18. "Precious Memories" entire cast
19. "Old Rugged Cross" sung by Tom Netherton and cast
20. "Love Lifted Me" entire cast
21. "Peace in the Valley" sung by Dick Dale and cast
22. "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" sung by Gail Farrell
23. "Count Your Blessings" with Jo Ann Castle and cast
24. "Rock of Ages" entire cast
25. "Little Brown Church in the Vale" entire cast
26. "Just a Little Talk With Jesus" entire cast
27. "Sweet Hour of Prayer" sung by Ken Delo and entire cast
28. Recitation: "Footprints in the Sand" by Guy Hovis, with cast humming Sweet
Hour of Prayer
29. "Just As I Am" with Jack Imel and cast
30. "Amazing Grace" sung by Ralna English, Guy Hovis, Joe and Chris Feeney and
cast
31. "The Lord's Prayer" sung by The Lennon Sisters and cast
32. "Precious Memories"" (reprise): entire cast
33. "Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn" entire cast
28.18 [1124] Lawrence Welk TV Treasures (2007)
17Mar2007
Lawrence Welk's TV Treasures, is the first all-encompassing documentary about
the legendary television series, <em>The Lawrence Welk Show.</em> It features
entertaining, rarely seen footage from more than 50 years of the longest-running
series on national television, as well as outstanding never-before-seen archival
performances by members of the Welk Musical Family, starting with the earliest
days of the show.
Fourteen members of the Welk Musical Family are interviewed for this special,
and include, Ava Barber, Bobby Burgess, Jo Ann Castle, Dick Dale, Ken Delo,
Arthur Duncan, Ralna English, Guy Hovis, Jack Imel, Dee Dee & Janet Lennon, Mary
Lou Metzger, Rocky Rockwell, and Norma Zimmer. They vividly describe how the
weekly show was produced and tell many "behind the scenes" stories viewers will
enjoy. In addition, Costume Designer Rose Weiss and Larry Welk, the son of
Lawrence Welk, discuss the early days of the show and how it evolved from a
"band" showcase into a full-fledged weekly series.
Part one of "Lawrence Welk's TV Treasures" describes how the show's remarkable
27-year run on national commercial television began. It ends with a special
tribute to the extraordinary band members, who perform a medley from "My Fair
Lady."
Part two of the PBS special highlights the astonishing "overnight" popularity of
"The Lawrence Welk Show" and the public's fascination with the Welk stars, which
continues even today. The tabloid press doesn't write about the Welk Musical
Family now, but at one time, the Welk Stars were the darlings of the fan
magazine world, along with Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy and The Beatles.
Love and marriage within the Musical Family is discussed and the 'soap opera'
aspect of the show is laughed about by various performers.
Part three of "Lawrence Welk's TV Treasures" explains how "The Lawrence Welk
Show" was produced each week, from concept to broadcast, with producer/director,
Jim Hobson, who worked on the show for 27 years on commercial television.
Marimba-playing Jack Imel, a member of the Welk Musical Family, also served as
associate producer of the series and discusses ABC's decision to cancel the
series, and Welk's quick and ultimately successful move into national
syndication.
Part four features a special segment on the humor and hi-jinks of "The Lawrence
Welk Show." It opens with a tongue-in-cheek "champagne music" version of the
"Counter-Revolution Polka" and looks back at some of the funniest moments in the
history of the series.
The special also includes segments from the first black and white show on July
2, 1955, to the last syndicated show on commercial television. Many of the clips
will mark major milestones along the way, including Jo Ann Castle's "surprise"
birthday cake presentation by Lawrence Welk, and the 500th show, taped in 1965,
which featured a guest appearance by all four Lennon Sisters and their seven
brothers and sisters.
Excerpts from dozens of musical numbers will be seen on "Lawrence Welk's TV
Treasures," including some of the few shows shot "on location" in places like
Pacific Ocean Park, the Aragon Ballroom and Escondido, California. The Lennon
Sisters are featured singing on a ferris wheel…Tom Netherton sings from the
Goodyear Blimp…and the entire cast is seen around the pool of the Welk Resort in
1965, on the first color show.
28.19 [1125] The Welk Stars Through the Years (2009)
28Feb2009
The Welk Stars: Through the Years, salutes 18 members of the Lawrence Welk
Musical Family.
Hosted by longtime Welk singer and dancer Mary Lou Metzger, the program features
a collection of outstanding musical production numbers from the last 10 years of
Welk television specials on public television.
Members of the Welk Musical Family featured in The Welk Stars: Through the Years
are Anacani, Bobby Burgess, Jo Ann Castle, Henry Cuesta, Dick Dale, Ken Delo,
Arthur Duncan, Ralna English, Joe Feeney, Myron Floren, Guy Hovis, Jack Imel,
the Lennon Sisters (Dee Dee, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), Mary Lou Metzger, Tom
Netherton, Bob Ralston, Jimmy Roberts and Norma Zimmer.
These featured Welk solo and group artists are spotlighted in short biographies,
illustrated by their personal collections of photographs. The stars and their
family members share one-of-a-kind photos, most including treasured childhood
snapshots, as well as current, never-before-seen photographs.
Highlights of songs performed in this special include Myron Floren's "Tiger
Rag"; "Sing, Sing, Sing" by Henry Cuesta; "Amazing Grace" by Ralna English; "God
Bless the U.S.A." by Guy Hovis; "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" by Norma Zimmer;
"Exodus" by Jo Ann Castle; and many more.
A comprehensive tribute to members of the Welk Musical Family, underscored by
the song "Through the Years" recorded by Guy Hovis, is the touching finale of
The Welk Stars: Through the Years.
Highlights:
1. "Hoo Dee Doo" with Orchestra and Singers
2. "Have I Stayed Too Long At The Fair" sung by The Lennon Sisters
3. "Tiger Rag" with Myron Floren
4. "Dancing In the Dark" danced by Bobby Burgess and Elaine Balden
5. "Sing, Sing, Sing" with Henry Cuesta and Jack Imel
6. "Amazing Grace" sung by Ralna English
7. "The Impossible Dream" sung by Ken Delo
8. "Chukos Suavos" sung by Anacani
9. "There'll be Some Changes Made" sung by Dick Dale
10. "Exodus" performed by Jo Ann Castle
11. "God Bless The U. S. A." sung by Guy Hovis
12. "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" sung by Norma Zimmer
13. "Faith Unlocks The Door" sung by Jimmy Roberts
14. "You'll Never Walk Alone" sung by Tom Netherton
15. "Rhaspsody In Blue" with Bob Ralston
16. "Running Wild" danced by Arthur Duncan
17. "Winter Wonderland" sung by Mary Lou Metzger and Jack Imel
18. "Old Bones" with Jack Imel
19. "How Great Thou Art" sung by Joe Feeney
20. "Through The Years" sung by Guy Hovis
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