The Lawrence Welk Show

"Say It with Music" opens this very first national television broadcast of the the Lawrence Welk Show.

Some of your favorite songs and themes from movies are heard in this entertaining show.

"How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm" gets us rolling on this "farm" show that aired first in 1973.

"Sweet and Lovely" opens the show and sets the mood for the following hour.

This was the first show on the newly forms Welk Syndication after the cancellation by ABC.

This tune filled tribute to the "young at heart" is filled with wonderful melodies, starting with "Dearie".

What would a county fair be without "Cotton Candy and a Toy Balloon"? Bob Ralston delights with "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down", Arthur Duncan invites everyone to "Meet Me In St.

The band excels on "The Good Life", while Clay Hart sings "Tie A Yellow Ribbon".

This program was based on Lawrence Welk's book of the same name.

Larry Hooper gets things underway in this Halloween show singing "This Old House" with the aid of some friendly ghosts.

"S'Wonderful" is the perfect choice to open a show saluting the great Fred Astaire.

This show features the score from the Broadway musical "No, No, Nanette" and the entire cast gets into the act for one of the greatest finales in the history of the Lawrence Welk Show.

"There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays" sets the mood for this holiday show.

This show from 1981 starts out "On The Street Where You Live" and takes us all the way to New Orleans and the "South Rampart Street Parade".

You'll probably remember every song on this show from "Que Sera, Sera" to "The Girl That I Marry".

The Champagne Music Makers present a "Winter Show" as they sing "Button Up Your Overcoat", JoAnn Castle goes all out on "Skater's Boogie", and the Lennon sisters sing one of their favorites - "It's A Marshmallow World".

This program is a tribute to the unforgettable songs of Nat "King" Cole.

We go back to 1966 to celebrate Christmas with Lawrence, his Musical Family, and their families.

From "This Could Be The Start of Something Big" to "Auld Lang Syne", this show is filled with happy holiday nostalgia.

A Champagne salute to Broadway musicals, this show features the great songs from 'The Sound of Music", and "My Fair Lady".

Lawrence and his Musical Family tell the history of America from folk songs to pop tunes.

On this second part of Lawrence's salute to the Bicentennial Guy and Ralna sing "Love Nest", and "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You".

Aladdin, the show's resident Italian, acts as the host for much of this show - and he does it with humor and verve.

This show features some of the great songs that have marked Sinatra's journey through the nation's musical life.

On this 1966 show we're invited to "Come To The Mardi Gras", the Lennon Sisters sing a whimsical "I Dreamed", and Natalie Nevins does a beautiful rendition of "Mr.

From the opening number, "New York, New York" to the finale - a toe tapping medley of "The Bowery" and "Sidewalks of New York", this show moves with the hustle and excitement of the Big Apple itself.

Lawrence has fun tracking down the origin of contemporary songs adapted from the classics.

This 1974 show salutes the songs the recording industry has called the "best".

In this show Myron Floren and JoAnn Castle team up for a rare accordion duet, Bob Ralston joins Bobby & Cissy for the 'Warsaw Concerto", and Arthur Duncan is "Runnin' Wild".

"It's A Great Day For The Irish" on this 1979 show.

Norma passed away in 2011 and this show is a tribute to her in the truest sense.

This show from 1979 opens with "Easter Parade" as pretty girls in gay nineties finery stroll on a flower-bedecked set with their handsome escorts.

This is the perfect show to welcome Spring!

"Take Your Girlie To The Movies" opens the show.

On this 1979 show you'll hear from Lawrence and the Band in a lively updated version of "Up A Lazy River" while Bobby & Barbara dancingly give you an idea of just what "L.

This show salutes show business greats like George M.

The irresistibly joyful song "Wunderbar" opens this sparkling tribute to the music of Cole Porter.

This black and white classic aired for the first time in 1966.

"Those Were The Days" sets the tone for this look back at our favorite memories from childhood.

Jack Imel does his hosting duties on this show from the Veterans' Memorial Museum in Branson, Missouri.

If you're ready to say "Let's Get Away From It All", come along with us!

On this show JoAnn Castle makes "Hello Dolly" come alive and Arth;ur Duncan is a stand out with his tribute to Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.

This 1972 salute to the music of Harry Warren opens with "Lullabye of Broadway".

Howdy, partners!

This show boasts an eclectic mix of musical styles including the polka, waltz, country, Broadway, and patriotic songs.

This show is a classic black and white program from 1964.

When this 1972 show opens with "Of Thee I Sing" you know that wonderful music will follow.

The Band opens this show with the "Pennsylvania Polka" and the Lennon Sisters follow with a wistfully lovely "Serenade of the Bells".

Henry Mancini plays "The Days Of Wine And Roses" on this very special salute.

Myron Floren hosts this 1969 show that really showcases the talents of costumer Rose Weiss and the glorious sets of Chuck Coon.

This program from 1966 is filled with memorable melodies.

You'll find nothing but good old songs on this 1975 show.

Guest: Charlotte Harris. Soft winds, dreamy songs, catamarans skimming over blue waters, and the haunting music of Hawaii permeates this outstanding show.

Guest: Jack lmel. Lawrence and his Musical Family go to work!

Guest: Myron Floren & Family. Myron Floren hosts "School Days" and enjoys hearing the special memories of his four Burgess grandchildren who coax him to play their favorite songs.

Host: Bobby Burgess. Favorite songs that represent cities, states and other geographical sites are featured in "Big City, U.

Host: Mary Lou Metzger. This show chronicles the changes in fashions coupled with the changing musical styles from the 20's through the '50s with songs like "Alice Blue Gown" sung by Norma Zimmer.

Guest: Janet Lennon. This black and white classic features Aladdin giving Janet Lennon a "French Lesson" and Jimmy Roberts asking "Where Is Your Heart".

Guest: Ralna English. 1980 A 1980 saute to the songs of Jimmy McHugh includes Lawrence leading the band on "I Feel A Song Coming On", Ralna sings "Don't Blame Me", Arthur Duncan taps his way through "Doin' The New Lowdown" and the band and cast discovers "A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening".

Guest: Kathy Lennon. On this musical memory filled show Andra Willis sings "Love Me With All Your Heart", Bob Ralston plays a classic arrangement of "I Will Wait For You", and the Lennon Sisters ask "Where Are The Words".

Guest: Guy Hovis Airs. Lawrence and the gang take a musical trip to Europe.

Host: Jack Imel. Myron, Bobby & Cissy perform "Dancin' the Devil Away", Anacani sings "Magic Is The Moonlight", and Ava sings "The Wayward Wind" on this show from 1978.

Guest: Margaret Heron. This show pays tribute to the amazing vacation destinations in California.

Host: Anacani. While hosting this "Salute to Famous Musical Families", Anacani also shares some of her own family's favorite foods.

Guest: Tanya Roberts. As Lawrence says in his opening remarks, he's played almost every small town in the U.

Host: Clay and Salli Hart. This show is a tribute to the native countries of the many immigrants that settled in this country.

Host: Big Tiny Little. This is the only show ever taped in New York City, so what could be a more perfect opener than "Manhattan"!

Host: Barbara Boylan. The Mills Brothers guest on this classic black and white show from 1964, and of course they delight with their hit, "Paper Doll".

Guest: Big Tiny Little. This black and white classic opens with Lawrence and the Band performing "Cheek To Cheek", the Lennon Sisters sing "Til The End Of Time", and Dick Dale wants "One Dozen Roses".

Hosts: Norma, Randy, and Mark Zimmer. Week of December 21-27, 1972 This program opens with Lawrence joining the gang for "Jingle Bells".

Guest: Bob Ralston. Bob Ralston makes New Year's Eve a family affair with his wife, daughter and grandson.

Guest: Ken Delo. The Musical Family has fun paying tribute to various forms of transportation, from the opening number "Gotta Travel On" with everyone on three wheeled bikes!

Guest: Sandi Griffiths. This light-hearted show features songs with "colors" in their titles.

Guest: Norma Zimmer. This week's show, hosted by Champagne Lady Norma Zimmer, features a special salute to the "Indianapolis 500", the exciting and popular auto race.

Guest: Johnny Zell. This show opens with an undisputed masterpiece- George Gershwin's "Rhapsody In Blue".

Host: Mary Lou. This show is all about L-0-V-E!

Guest: Guy Hovis. Lawrence and the gang salute the genius of Johnny Mercer on this show from 1976.

Guest: Ava Barber. On this show the Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins delight with "Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree, Ava gives us her own rendition of "Heartaches", and Tom Netherton reminds us "You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You".

Host: Mary Lou Metzger. On this salute to the "Great White Way", Norma sings "Til There Was You" from The Music Man, Arthur makes "Hello Dolly" come alive, and Joe Feeney sings the haunting "Sunrise, Sunset" from Fiddler On The Roof.

Host: Bobby Burgess. Lawrence kicks off this show with an aptly titled "Rhythm Is Our Business" and to add a blazing blonde streak of excitement, presents super-talented Barbara Mandrell as his guest star.

Host: Bobby Burges. "Moon River", one of the most loved songs from the movies opens this 1981 program.

Host: Mary Lou. The 1970's come to life with "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree".

Host: Mary Lou. You'll have a renewed appreciation for the beautiful melodies of Jerome Kern when you hear the band play "Old Man River", I've Told Every Little Star", and "All The Things You Are".

Guest: Dick Dale. The Welk stars have fun down on the farm as they open this show with "Surrey With The Fringe On Top".

Host: Ralna. Raina hosts the annual Easter show surrounded by flowers, plants and evergreen entertainment.

Host: Gail Farrell. When 'Ain't We Got Fun" opens the show, you know you're in for a fun time!

Host: Mary Lou Metzger. "Teamwork", the show's opening number defines what it takes to create a Lawrence Welk television show.

Hosts: Elaine and Bobby. Bobby and Elaine's family members join them in hosting this 1979 show.

Host: Bobby Burgess. Lawrence has a dance with his Champagne Lady, Norma Zimmer on the opening song which couldn't be more appropriate- "The Anniversary Song".

Guest: Anacani. On this 1978 program we find Sandi, Gail, and Mary Lou "Swingin' On A Star'' and the band and singers are "On The Road To Morocco".

Host: Dick Dale. Things get rolling with "This Land Is Your Land".

Guest: Jim Turner. The Aldridge Sisters and Otwell Twins sing "Hot Diggity, Dog Ziggity", and Jim Turner, the special guest on this show adds his rich baritone to "The Twelfth of Never''.

Guest: Arthur Duncan. The whole gang climbs aboard an ocean liner for a cruise through sunny southern waters with Ava Barber singing "Love Boat" and Bobby and Elaine dancing to the Love Boat Theme.

Host: JoAnn Castle. JoAnn Castle hosts this lively 1967 salute to vacation songs.

Host: Johnny Zell. Lawrence Welk never forgot his roots in the Big Band Era and "Big Bands" was the very special season kickoff show in 1978.

Host: Rose Weiss. Wardrobe shares center stage with the music in this County Fair show hosted by Welk costumer, Rose Weiss.

Host: Bobby Burgess. This show spotlights the ways we get around.

Guest: Ken Del. Lawrence and the band kick off this Irving Berlin show with "Alexander's Ragtime Band".

Host: Bobby Burgess Airs: July 18, 2020 OAD: Week of February 22-28, 1979 From the opening number "String Of Pearls" through the closing "In The Mood" you'll feel like you've taken a trip back in time to the 1940's.

Host: Bobby Burgess. How many wonderful songs Walt Disney has given us!

Airs: August 1, 2020 OAD: January 3, 1974 This 1974 show salutes the songs the recording industry has called the "best".

Airs: August 8, 2020 OAD: January 13, 1968 In this show Myron Floren and JoAnn Castle team up for a rare accordion duet, Bob Ralston joins Bobby & Cissy for the "Warsaw Concerto", and Arthur Duncan is "Runnin' Wild".

You'll find nothing but good old songs on this 1975 show.

"Say It With Music" opens this last show on the ABC network.

This was the first show on the newly formed Welk Syndication after the cancellation by ABC.

This tune filled tribute to the "young at heart" is filled with wonderful melodies, starting with "Dearie".

Some of your favorite songs and themes from movies are heard in this entertaining show.

"How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down On The Farm" gets us rolling on this "farm" show that aired first in 1973.

This is the very first national broadcast of the Lawrence Welk Show.

Things get going with "California, Here I Come", and then Bobby & Cissy dance to "High Society" in a replica of the Hollywood Palladium.

"Sweet And Lovely" opens the show and sets the mood for the following hour.

"S'Wonderful " is the perfect choice to open a show saluting the great Fred Astaire.

This show is a classic black and white program from 1964.

You'll probably remember every song on this show from "Que Sera, Sera" to "The Girl That I Marry".

"There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays" sets the mood for this holiday show.

This show from 1981 starts out "On The Street Where You Live" and takes us all the way to New Orleans and the "South Rampart Street Parade".

Things get underway with one of Perry Como's happiest hits - "Hot Diggity, Dog Ziggity", Guy and Ralna sing "If", and Kathie Sullivan sings the lovely "It's Impossible".

The Champagne Music Makers present a "Winter Show" as they sing "Button Up Your Overcoat", JoAnn Castle goes all out on "Skater's Boogit", and the Lennon Sisters sing one of their favorites - "It's a Marshmallow World".

Lawrence and his Musical Family pay tribute to Hoagy Carmichael, one of the greatest composers of the 20th Century.

This is the special that reunited Lawrence and his Musical Family for the first time following their phenomenal 27 year run on National TV.

From "This Could Be The Start Of Something Big" to "Auld Lang Syne" this show is filled with happy holiday nostalgia.

This program was based on Lawrence Welk's book of the same name.

"L-O-V-E" opens this salute to the unforgettable songs of Nat "King" Cole with a bang!

A Champagne salute to Broadway musicals, this show features the great songs from "The Sound Of Music", and "My Fair Lady".

Filled with the fans favorite songs, this show opens with "Music, Music, Music" and sets the mood for a look back at some great old songs.

This show features some of the great songs that have marked Sinatra's journey through the nation's musical life.

Our country gal, Ava Barber hosts this "Salute To Nashville" from 1977.

On this 1966 show we're invited to "Come To The Mardi Gras", the Lennon Sisters sing a whimsical "I Dreamed", and Natalie Nevins does a beautiful rendition of "Mr.

Aladdin, the show's resident Italian gentleman acts as the host for much of this show - and he does it with humor and verve.

Norma passed away in 2011 and this show is a tribute to her in the truest sense.

From the opening number, "New York, New York" to the finale - a toe tapping medley of "The Bowery" and "Sidewalks of New York, this show moves with the hustle and excitement of the Big Apple itself.

Lawrence and his Musical Family tell the history of America from folk songs to pop tunes.

On this second part of Lawrence's salute to the Bicentennial Guy and Ralna sing "Love Nest", and "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You".

Lawrence has fun tracking down the origin of contemporary songs adapted from the classics.

This show from 1979 opens with "Easter Parade" as pretty girls in gay nineties finery stroll on a flower-bedecked set with their handsome escorts.

Lawrence and the gang celebrate the natural beauty of "Spring" from the opening song with the band to Guy and Ralna singing "Listen To My Smile".

"April Showers" gets things started, Norma and Jim Roberts "Look For The Silver Lining", and Steve Smith sings about "April Love".

This black and white classic aired for the first time in 1956.

Jack Imel does his hosting duties on this show from the Veterans' Memorial Museum in Branson, MO.

This show boasts an eclectic mix of musical styles including the polka, waltz, country, Broadway, and patriotic songs.

"Take Your GirlieToThe Movies" opens this show from 1975.

When this 1972 show opens with "Of Thee I Sing" you know that wonderful music will follow.

Howdy, partners!

This 1972 salute to the music of Harry Warren opens with "Lullabye of Broadway".

From the opening strains of "When The Carnival Comes To Town" to the invitation to "Come Follow The Band", prepare to have fun.