Lawrence Welk Show
Welk's "champagne music" made for one of TV's most beloved series, first running on ABC from 1955 to 1971, then bubbling along in syndication until 1982.
Lawrence Welk Show Previous Broadcasts
Christmas (Episode #1317)
KQED Plus: Sat, Dec 22, 2012 -- 7:00 PM
We go back to 1966 to celebrate Christmas with Lawrence, his Musical Family, and their families. Lawrence makes his annual singing entrance on "Jingle Bells". You're guaranteed to fall in love with Barbara & Bobby as Raggedy Ann & Andy for the "Doll Dance". The Lennon Sisters sing the beautiful "Star Carol" while JoAnn Castle rocks the house with "Frosty The Snowman". Aladdin gives the show a perfect touch with the holiday classic "Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus". You'll want to watch this show with your whole family.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Dec 25, 2012 -- 5:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Mon, Dec 24, 2012 -- 11:00 PM
- KQED Plus: Sun, Dec 23, 2012 -- 1:00 AM
Tribute to Fred Astaire (Episode #1311)
KQED Plus: Sat, Dec 8, 2012 -- 7:00 PM
"S Wonderful" is the perfect choice to open a show saluting the great Fred Astaire. Bobby & Elaine dance "The Carioca", Jack Imel plays a memorable marimba solo on "Limehouse Blues", and the Aldridge sisters join the Otwell twins for "Three Little Words". Myron Floren plays a rousing "I Love Louisa" and the band shines under the direction of George Cates on "Dancing In The Dark".
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Sun, Dec 9, 2012 -- 1:00 AM









