About this season
The Lawrence Welk Show is an American televised musical variety show hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk. The series aired locally in Los Angeles for four years, then nationally for another 27½ years via the ABC network and first-run syndication. In the years since first-run syndication ended, The Lawrence Welk Show has continued to reach new audiences through repeat episodes, broadcast in the United States by Public Broadcasting Service stations. These airings incorporate an original program—usually, a color broadcast from 1965 through 1982—in its entirety. In place of the commercials, newer performance and interview clips from the original stars and/or a family member of the performers are included; these clips are occasionally updated.
Episodes (3)
1. Salute to Big Bands of Yesteryear
Aired 19 September 1970
Guest Paul Fresque Highlights: Singer Paul Fresque, a recent Welk discovery sings "The Shadow of Your Smile" and "Love Me With All Your Heart". Norma Zimmer sings "Beautiful Love". Sandi & Salli duet with "Put a Little Love in Your Heart". Accordionist Myron Floren plays "Spanish Eyes". Guy Hovis and Ralna English present "Love of the Common People" Bob Lido and the Hotsy Totsy Boys do "Baby Face" Tanya Falan offers "If You Go Away". Songs, "Shadow of Your Smile", "Applause", "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" and "Born Free".
13. Salute to Walt Disney
Aired 12 December 1970
"It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas" "Let It Snow" "Winter Wonderland". "When You Wish Upon a Star" "Davy Crocket" "Snow White" medley.
14. Christmas Show
Aired 19 December 1970
Maestro Welk and his entire group forming a "Live Christmas card" sing "Jingle Bells". Norma Zimmer sings "Silent Night". Arthur Duncan dances to "Ring Those Christmas Bells". Guy Hovis and Ralna English sing "Sweet Little Boy Jesus". Joe Feeney sings "O Holy Night”. Other songs, "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing", "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" and "Joy to the World".