The Blenders (new regulars) The Orchestra performs "Gypsy in My Soul". 10.04 [452] The Lawrence Welk Show Guest Latin-American Show Aladdin recites "Casey at the Bat." Bob Ralston at the piano performs "Deep Purple". WebThe Lawrence Welk Show is a musical variety show hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk. Highlights: which and "Some of These Days" and a medley of "Baby Face" Violinist Joe Livoti plays "Golden Earrings". Filming & Production Myron Floren and the band perform "Tinker Polka". 10.27 [475] The Lawrence Welk Show 10.28 [476] The Lawrence Welk Show 10.09 [457] The Lawrence Welk Show Each week, Welk would introduce the theme of t Welk's band stayed headquartered in Yankton for the next ten years, playing both locally and all over the Midwest; they went through several name changes, including the Hotsy Totsy Boys, the Honolulu Fruit Gum Orchestra, and the Biggest Little Band in America. banjo player Eddie Peabody Aladdin remembers his gallery of characters (to the song "That's Amore"). soprano Natalie Nevins 10.16 [464] The Lawrence Welk Show Highlights: He would make a name for himself across the Upper Midwest leading a ten-piece band called the Hotsy-Totsy Boys, and in 1951 "The Lawrence Welk Show" began as a local program on KTLA in Los Angeles. Barbara Boylan and Bobby Burgess dance to "String of Pearls". Salute to the Movies (postponed from 01May65) Arthur Duncan performs "I Want to Be Happy". The show opens with the entire cast joining in with "Hey, Look Me Over", for 31Oct1964 [Daily Record] Barbara Boylan and Bobby Burgess sing and dance "Love Being Here With You". Myron Floren solos with "Dance of the Comedians". WebJul 8, 2022 - Explore Ann Wallace's board "Lawrence Welk Alice Lon Band members" on Pinterest. Highlights: executive producer (67 episodes, 1955-1982), associate producer (4 episodes, 1971-1978), executive producer (2 episodes, 1966-1967), makeup artist / hair stylist / make-up (17 episodes, 1962-1982), hair stylist / hairdresser / makeup artist (15 episodes, 1966-1982), makeup artist / makeup (8 episodes, 1971-1982), production manager / unit manager (8 episodes, 1979-1980), production coordinator (2 episodes, 1961-1962), associate director (56 episodes, 1979-1982), associate director (26 episodes, 1958-1966), associate director (24 episodes, 1980-1981), associate director (21 episodes, 1965-1978), associate director (6 episodes, 1977-1979), associate director (4 episodes, 1959-1965), special effects master (uncredited) (189 episodes, 1958-1978), drapery department master (uncredited) (184 episodes, 1958-1977), scenic artist (uncredited) (163 episodes, 1959-1982), scenic artist (uncredited) (162 episodes, 1955-1982), construction coordinator (uncredited) (157 episodes, 1957-1975), lighting director / lighting (58 episodes, 1962-1982), lighting / lighting director / lighting technician (40 episodes, 1955-1967), lighting director / camera operator / seconnd unit cinematographer (8 episodes, 1972-1982), lighting director (4 episodes, 1980-1981), senior video controller (1 episode, 1966), costumer / wardrobe (8 episodes, 1962-1982), video tape editor (2 episodes, 1965-1966), musical director / music supervisor (16 episodes, 1956-1982), musician: trumpet soloist (9 episodes, 1968-1970), assistant conductor (4 episodes, 1971-1978), technical director (66 episodes, 1960-1982), technical director (29 episodes, 1955-1976), technical director (19 episodes, 1956-1965), technicolor director (14 episodes, 1955-1963), technical director (12 episodes, 1970-1981), technical director (5 episodes, 1955-1956), technical director (3 episodes, 1977-1978), assistant to the producer (1 episode, 1966), associate choreographer (1 episode, 1973). been The Lennon Sisters sing "How Much is That Doggie In the Window?" Norma Zimmer sings to all the young guests under the age of 15 Joe Feeney sings "Holy City". Other songs, "June Night", "Because", "Can't Help Falling in Love", Traveling Show / Nostalgic Mood [--] The Lawrence Welk Show See the article in its original context from. moment in your life, or in world events - and or has left a vivid memory of when In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons. Norma Zimmer and Jim Roberts sing "Remembering". Opening the show, all the Music Makers offer "Ring Those Christmas Bells". The Colwell Brothers perform "Wabash Cannonball". Demanding and particular, Welk put them through rigorous rehearsals, and aggressively enforced the inoffensive, nonthreatening tone that made the show so palatable for viewers of all ages. 10.13 [461] The Lawrence Welk Show he sang in the 1929 film "Gold Diggers of Broadway". Program opens with "Easter Parade". The Lawrence Welk Show made its national debut in 1955 as a midseason replacement on ABC. Lawrence Welk, a bandleader for millions, dies Baltimore Sun the Hotsy Totsy Boys In 1925, Welk joined a group called George T. Kellys Peerless Entertainers and was billed as the worlds greatest accordionist. Two years later, he formed his own band and began playing on the radio in Yankton, S.D. Bob Lido performs "Jeepers Creepers". degree from North Dakota State University, is saluted by the Jack, Larry, Arthur, Charlie and Neil Levang on guitar join in for "Saturday He was 69. Norma Zimmer solos with "All Through the Day". 14Aug1965 [repeat from 27Feb65] 10.32 [480] The Lawrence Welk Show Aladdin, Myron Floren, Larry Hooper, Dick Dale, Bob Lido, Orie Amadeo, Barney 10.06 [454] The Lawrence Welk Show Guests Jo Ann Castle performs "Hello, Dolly". Lawrence Welk Alice Lon Band members Arthur Duncan dances to "I Got Rhythm". WebJerry Burke, who joined the Welk band back in 1934. Clark continued performing until the early 1990s, playing on the soundtracks for movies including Dick Tracy, and When Harry Met Sally. He also played on Linda Ronstadt recordings and Madonnas 1990 album Im Breathless.. 17Jul1965 [repeat from 16Jan65] Arthur Duncan is featured in "My Home is My Shoes". Any sales or other uses of this document are expressly forbidden, Barbara Boylan and Bobby Burgess dance to "Yellow Bird". 2020 RF] Highlights: Norma Zimmer solos with "Toyland". and joins the Lennon Sisters in "I Don't Know Why". Aladdin sings "I Miss My Swiss". 05Dec1964 Highlights: 04Sep1965 [News Journal] [Orlando Sentinel] Clark is survived by two daughters, Deborah Clark of Sherman Oaks and Julie Clark De Blasio of Los Angeles; a son, Kevin Clark of Aptos, Calif.; and four grandchildren. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRIEi7JUmXM, 10.24 [472] The Lawrence Welk Show In a carnival mood, the Champagne Music Makers open the show Seniors' band: Retired neurologist Dr. John Maxwell, 80, leader of Dr. John's Big Band Sound, poses with his quitar in front of a wall in his home covered with record album covers. Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS: You've just tried to add this video to My List. 10.02 [450] The Lawrence Welk Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVY1g6YEBkc, 10.05 [453] The Lawrence Welk Show Steve Smith of The Blenders solos with "September Song". Barbara Boylan and Bobby Burgess perform the "Mexican Hat Dance". Toot salute: Bob Martin, a member of the Futz and his Band of Nuts troupe entertains members of the public who got a sneak preview of the SkyDome yesterday, Fans Seek Welk's autograph. Other songs, "Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet", "Peter Cotton Tail" Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra 10.23 [471] The Lawrence Welk Show Adjust the colors to reduce glare and give your eyes a break. Highlights: https://www.solie.org/alibrary/LawrenceWelkShow_1023March71965.html. Barbara Boylan and Bobby Burgess dance to "Over There". Arthur Duncan is featured in "Take the A Train". By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The Orchestra plays a medley from "South Pacific". 10.40 [488] The Lawrence Welk Show Halloween Show Buddy Merrill on guitar plays "Sweet Lailani". 10.37 [485] The Lawrence Welk Show Songs, "Super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious", The Orchestra performs "Dainty Miss". Natalie Nevins sings "Mr. Would you like to see any other Joe Feeney offers "The Village of Saint Bernadette". Jim Roberts solos with "Smile". The Lennon Sisters sing "I'll Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter." Jo Ann Castle, Myron Floren, Buddy Hayes and Johnny Klein perform "Alley Cat". 24Oct1964 [Orlando Sentinel] Meanwhile, Welk had been managing a productive career as a recording artist. 03Oct1964 Joe Feeney sings "Around the World". Steve Warner Dick Dale and Kathy Lennon duet on "You Ought Be in Pictures". Company Credits 12Dec1964 [Orlando Evening Star] Barbara Boylan and Bobby Burgess dance to "The Sweetest Sound". The Quartet perform "Those Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up That Old Gang of Mine". Norma Zimmer solos with "It Might As Well Be Spring". Orchestra. Episode Guide 03Apr1965 [Orlando Sentinel] Pianist Frank Scott offers "Rhythm of the Rain". Steve Warner plays "Easy to Remember". Copyright 2023 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), all rights reserved. Throwback Thursday: Remembering The Lawrence Welk Highlights: Highlights: ##############################################, Have you any comments, corrections, Neil Levang. During this debate, the leadership of the American Federation of Musicians was challenged by a newly created rival union, the Musicians Guild of America. Easter Show When Welk later recorded it, he also used Clark. 09Jan1965 [Orlando Sentinel] The Blenders perform "Coney Island Baby". Salute to Veteran's Day Bob Lido performs "I Want to Be Happy". 13Mar1965 [Orlando Sentinel] Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra is known for, ("Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn" (1969)), performer: "Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn" (1969), performer: "Love In Bloom (The Jack Benny Theme)", "Bubbles In The Wine (The Lawrence Welk Theme)", "When You Say You Beg Your Pardon, Then I'll Come Back To You", "Row, Row, Row", performer: "Rustic Dance", "Accordian Rag", "High Life Polka", performer: "Have a Heart", "Friendly Tavern Polka", "Faraway Places (with Strange Sounding Names)", "Bubbles in the Wine", performer: "Josephine", "Stumbling", "Honey", "No Can Do", "Alone", "Playmates", "I'm Nobody's Baby", performer: "Bubbles in the Wine", "Ain't She Sweet", "Linda Lonesome", "I Go For That", "When Paw Was Courtin' Maw", The Modernaires with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra. "September in the Rain" and "Cumana". 10.18 [466] The Lawrence Welk Show MusicVariety Forum, The Classic TV Archive - US "Sugar Blues". The Glee Club harmonizes to "Deep River". Highlights: 22May1965 [Orlando Sentinel] Mahlon said Frank knew what he wanted. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Larry Hooper sings "They Were Doing the Mambo". The Lennon Sisters sing "Sentimental Journey". Dianne Lennon (subbing for her sisters) Guest Eight contestants from the 1965 International Beauty Pageant Steve Warner, 9-year-old piano playing pupil of Welk bandsman Bob Ralston, him from Home". The program opens with a medley of military songs and a dance Bob Ralston performs "Lady Be Good". "When You're Smiling". Lawrence Welk, a firm taskmaster He really died peacefully, with family members at his side, she said. 10.43 [491] The Lawrence Welk Show He later provided music for Webb's television series "Dragnet" and "The Lawrence Welk Show," where he met his wife, the singer Peggy Lennon of the Lennon Sisters. Frank Scott, Bob Ralston and Larry Hooper will play "Glowworm" on three pianos. Anita Bryant sings "The Sound of Music", "How Great Thou Art" Bob Ralston plays "Someone to Watch Over Me". musician Skitch Henderson "My Foolish Heart", "Brazil", "Blue Bird of Happiness" and "Go Fly a Kite". 10.30 [478] The Lawrence Welk Show Jimmy Roberts sings "I". In 1971, ABC canceled The Lawrence Welk Show, feeling that its target audience was growing too old to appeal to advertisers. The Lennon Sisters sing "It's Easter Time Again". Classic TV Archive Home Page. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Highlights: Dick Dale backing from the singing group offers "This Land Is Our Land". The Welk Carolers present a medley of Holiday songs. Gypsy Show In 1937, Welk moved the group to Omaha, and it soon grew into a ten-piece outfit, playing swinging dance music in the so-called "sweet band" style. After Clarks first marriage ended in 1966, Clark married Kathy Lennon of the Lennon Sisters, who appeared regularly on Welks show. Clark, who also played alto saxophone, performed on many Sinatra albums, including In the Wee Small Hours.. Highlights: It may or may not be true that Lawrence Welk is the most popular easy listening artist of all time, but it's difficult to think of anyone who is more prominently associated with the genre. Dick Dale and the Quartet sing "Marianne". Kathy Lennon and Dick Dale sing "Cinco Robles". 10.36 [484] The Lawrence Welk Show Accordionist Myron Floren plays "Tico Tico". Dick Cathcart Is Dead; Welk's Trumpeter, 69 Norma Zimmer and Jim Roberts sing "Me and My Shadow". The Lennon Sisters sing "Winter Wonderland". ################# end of season 10 ################ The Lennon Sisters and their seven siblings sing "There's a Meetin' Here Jo Ann Castle on honky tonk piano performs "On the Beach at Waikiki". The Lennon Sisters sing "Via Con Dios". "It's a Good Day" sets the mood for the Champagne Music Makers' Lawrence Welk Biography We can remove the first video in the list to add this one. In todays dollars, he would be considered a millionaire. Aladdin's Thanksgiving recitation of "One Nation Under God". Born in Portsmouth, Va., on March 7, 1923, Clark performed in vaudeville with his sister Jane when they were children. That gig was followed by stints with the Will Bradley Band and the Ray McKinley Band. Dick Dale offers "Count Your Blessings". Barbara Boylan and Bobby Burgess dance to "Wheels". The entire group sings "Let the Rest of the World Go By". All join in for "Let's Start the New Year Right". "Irish Washerwoman", "Galway Bay", I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen", The show continues with the band playing "Calucutta" with Lawrence Welk 10Oct1964 [Journal and Courier] Dick Dale with Jo Ann, Norma, Barbara, Kathy, Janet, Dianne, Bobby, Jimmy, Joe, Dance trio Arthur Duncan, Bobby Burgess and Jack Imel are spotlighted in "Buck totals 43 musicians, singers and dancers. The Lennon Sisters sing "Anniversary Song". 20Mar1965 [Times Tribune] At Capitol Records, Clark developed a friendship with Nelson Riddle, arranger, composer and conductor for Frank Sinatra. Lawrence Welk Jack Imel and Janet Lennon sing "Playmates". 30Jan1965 [Tyrone Daily] 19Jun1965 [repeat from ][Philadelphia Inquirer] The Blenders perform "I Know When I'm Happy". 03Jul1965 [repeat from 02Jan65] 21Nov1964 Highlights: And if there are any new band members who arent married and are away from home, we ask them to join us because Christmas is a family celebration. Perhaps a Jo Ann Castle plays "Music, Music, Music". Songs for Mother's Day singer Anita Bryant The Lennon Sisters (Dianne, Kathy, Peggy and Janet) sing "Ave Maria" Los Angeles Musicians Local 47 responded by purging members believed to be associated with the rival group, including Clark, who later served on the new guilds board. Sunshine". At Paramount he performed on soundtracks for movies starring Elvis Presley, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and in films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. "La Cumparsita" and "Brazil". Lawrence Welk and "I Could Have Danced All Night". Original Toronto Star caption: Lawrence Welk, band members, Copyright CBS News He would make a name for himself across the Upper Midwest leading a ten-piece band called the Hotsy-Totsy Boys, and in "Dear Heart" and "Oh, You Beautiful Doll". How much did Lawrence Welk band members make? The Lawrence Welk Show is a musical variety show hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk. Highlights: When Lawrence Welk was leading his band, he was making a lot of money. As the '90s wore on, public TV came to rely more and more on The Lawrence Welk Show as a staple moneymaker during pledge drives, thus ensuring its continued availability and popularity well after Welk's passing: he died of pneumonia on May 17, 1992. Barbara Boylan and Bobby Burgess dance to "South Rampart Street Parade". The Orchestra performs "The Dipsy Doodle". Welk's long-running TV variety show was a huge success in its time, and remains an enduring favorite in reruns. Bob Lido & Dixieland musicians led by little Connie Havens (Bob Havens' Clark, who also played a well-known clarinet solo in recordings of Baby Elephant Walk, died Sept. 20 of natural causes at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, his family announced. He was 69. Welk built up a solid base of recurring featured performers, the best known of which included accordionist/assistant conductor Myron Floren, ragtime pianist Jo Ann Castle, singing group the Lennon Sisters, Dixieland clarinetist Pete Fountain, Irish-style singer Joe Feeney, tap dancer Arthur Duncan (the show's lone African-American regular), dancer and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess (who went through a succession of female dance partners), and a featured female singer dubbed the Champagne Lady. Jerry Burke, who joined the Welk band back in 1934. Country & Western Show Buddy Merrill and Neil Levang play "Wabash Cannonball". Norma Zimmer sings "Beautiful Dreamer". He married Imogene Lynn, a vocalist with the McKinley band. Lawrence Welk Yet Welk was beloved in spite of -- or, perhaps, because of -- those limitations, mainly because he knew his audience and paid close attention to what it wanted. Jo Ann Castle plays "Alley Cat". 26Jun1965 [Times Tribune] A salute to "Secretary Week" by the Lennon Sisters. The same year, he began producing The Lawrence Welk Show on KTLA in Los Angeles, where it was broadcast from the Aragon Ballroom on Lick Pier. Dick Dale offers "John Henry". He learned to play polka music on his father's accordion, and at age 13, he began performing professionally at local dances and social events. He also drew criticism for the extreme scarcity of minority performers on the show, seemingly another symptom of its kowtowing to white-bread Middle America. A short list of cast members who have died would include Lawrence Welk, his How they got hired, why they got fired, why they left, where they are now.Singers, dancers and Its trademark visual style was built around low-budget cardboard props, bright pastel colors, and bubble-blowing machines. //-->, CTVA WebLawrence Welk, band members Date 8/19/1974 Names Combs, Erin (photographer) Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher) Welk, Lawrence, 1903-1992 (subject) Format Picture Notes Original Toronto Star caption: Lawrence Welk, band members Medium Photographs Language English Provenance From the Toronto Star Archives Collection Toronto Star Lawrence Welk Biography, Songs, & Albums | AllMusic Joe Livoti on violin plays "La Golondrina". *Note: Salute to the Movies themed program is Golden Age of TV, which is missing from any episode guides on the web. Jo Ann, Kathy, Janet, Peggy, Natalie, Barbara & Bobby (also dancing), Larry, Liddell, Pianist Frank Scott's new composition, "Apples and Bananas" Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. all the Music Makers offer a medley of George Gershwin songs. All original author and copyright information must Featured the Lennon Sisters, Larry Hooper, Norma Zimmer, Jim Roberts, He passed away on May 17, Armed Forces Day and the Big Band Era Highlights: Highlights: 06Feb1965 [rerun 31Jul65] [Orlando Sentinel] Musicians feared the studios would end the practice of hiring musicians to play live, opting instead to use prerecorded music. The Lennon Sisters sing "Tammy". and Kathy, Janet, Dianne, Norma, Dick, Larry, Jimmy perform "Calcutta". Arthur Duncan swings out to the music of "Doin' the New Low Down". Starting in 1987, some public television stations began airing reruns of The Lawrence Welk Show, to the delight of an elderly viewing base. Cellist Charlotte Harris plays "My Heart Still Remembers". Trivia: "Gilligan's compiled by The Classic TV Archive The Lawrence Welk Show was mocked as televisions most wholesome program but bandleader Lawrence Welk stayed busy covering up scandals behind Lawrence Welk (March 11, 1903 May 17, 1992) was a musician, accordion player, bandleader, and television impresario, hosting "The Lawrence Welk Show" from Kathy Lennon & Steve Smith sing "Moon Over Miami". 12Jun1965 [Argus Leader] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixqx9OqrZ5U, 10.17 [465] The Lawrence Welk Show Music Makers with "My North Dakota Home". Jim Roberts solos with "Faith Unlocks the Door". The band he once led continued to perform at the Champagne Music Theater in Branson, MO. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. 08May1965 [Morning Herald] But even if there were fewer individual standouts, the show still filled an audience niche that otherwise went largely ignored.