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Over 100
Lawrence Welk Biographies of the Longest Running TV
Show In History!
The
Lawrence Welk Show was among the most successful
musical variety shows in American history and can be
watched on PBS
A wealth of talent entertained millions of people on TV with
what became known as Champagne music over its 30
year and 1,065 episode history.
As a member of the
Society of Professional Journalists, all biographies
have been independently researched and compiled to create
the most extensive Lawrence Welk biographical
data online.
This Weekend on PBS
"Christmas (1966)"
This
special episode from 1966 is hosted by
Bobby Burgess and celebrates the
Christmas season. The 1966 Christmas
episode is unique in that it features
the appearance of Welk's wife, Fern, and
two of Welk's grandchildren. After
viewing the 1965 Christmas special, the
grandchildren lobbied their mother,
Shirley Fredericks and Grandmother, Fern
Welk, to appear on the 1966 episode.
Other features include Lawrence Welk and his
Champagne Music Makers sing "Jingle
Bells", Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan
dance as Raggedy Ann & Andy in the "Doll
Dance", the Lennon Sisters sing "Star
Carol," Jo Ann Castle and Bob Ralston
perform "Frosty The Snowman" and "White
Christmas", and Aladdin sings the
holiday classic "Yes, Virginia, There Is
A Santa Claus".
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