They did a lot of G rated feature films that kids loved. ‘The Lawrence Welk Show’ was mocked as television’s most wholesome program but bandleader Lawrence Welk stayed busy covering up scandals behind the scenes The once-popular show ran between 1955 to 1982, including 27 seasons on the ABC network, and still remains popular in reruns. I remember Hailey Mills especially, but there were many others. Disney had so many stars back in the 60s. Memorable moments from 'Lawrence Welk Show'-related TV specials are interspersed with profiles of Welk artists, including singers Anacani, Ralna English, Guy Hovis, the Lennon Sisters, Mary Lou. If we get started on the Mouseketeers, that would probably be a large group too. Who were the Samanski sisters? Lawrence Welk was on TV from 1955 to 1982 plus a lot of specials afterwards PBS once or twice a week. We might end up with a hundred people to profile just with Lawrence Welk and his cast and band. Guy was married to Ralda? but they divorced and he married Cissy. Singer Jim Turner married the girl who sang the country songs. Mary Lou Metzger married the bass player. A massive fan campaign ensued to bring her back Welk finally relented, but she said no. He accused her of 'showing too much knee' and said he didnt tolerate 'cheesecake' on his show. We used to invite all these entertainers into our living room in 16 inch black and white back in the 1950s! It will be fun to see who they really were.īobby Burgess married Myron Florin's daughter. Welk fired Alice Lon, the original Champagne Lady, in 1959-on-air-for crossing her legs on a desk during a number. It would be fun to see how Annette Funicello connects to the tree too.
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