The Lawrence Welk Show

The Lawrence Welk Show: Summary

Originally on:ABC
Status:Ended
Premiered:July 2, 1955
Last Aired:April 17, 1982
Show Categories:Variety Shows

Welcome to The Lawrence Welk Show guide at TV.com.

The Lawrence Welk Show was good old fashioned family entertainment at its best with all kinds of music, particularly from the Big Band Era. The show had a close-knit group of singers, dancers, and musicians known as the "Musical Family."

The Lawrence Welk Show made its national television debut on July 2, 1955. It was originally filmed in black and white and then it went into color September 18, 1965. The show was on Saturday nights on ABC until 1971 when the network canceled the show; that year, it went into first-run syndication with new episodes being produced until 1982. Reruns began airing until 1983. There were also two Christmas reunion specials, in 1984 and 1985.

On October 3, 1987, reruns of the The Lawrence Welk Show began airing on PBS, where they continue to air to this day. These shows were hosted by members of the Musical Family until the 2005 season, when Mary Lou Metzger interviewed former members of the Musical Family after each show.

Below is a list of Lawrence Welk PBS specials:

2001 - Milestones and Memories
2003 - God Bless America
2005 - Precious Memories
2007 - Lawrence Welk's TV Treasures Welcome to The Lawrence Welk Show guide at TV.com.

The Lawrence Welk Show was good old fashioned family entertainment at its best with all kinds of music, particularly from the Big Band Era. The show had a close-knit group of singers, dancers, and musicians known as the "Musical Family."

The Lawrence Welk Show made its national television debut on...

Christmas Reunion

Aired: Wednesday December 25, 1985

Members of the Musical Family reunite for a holiday show filled with timeless Christmas carols.

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The Bottom Line: "Ahead of its time"
When I was young I thought this was my dad's show. Now that I'm older I realize what a fool I was when I was young. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Ahead of its time"
I can see how some people say that there are problems with The Lawrence Welk Show but I personally think that it is still very enjoyable. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Classic"
A show with some of the best singers,dancers,and performers.
The cast is very friendly. They play music and dance. ...Continue »
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