The Lawrence Welk Show
Big Band Days (#640)
The Welk Show keeps the Big Band era alive and well, and this week's program is dedicated to that end. The brilliant clarinetist, Henry Cuesta, is the host and his own career and personal remembrances of the Big Band tradition bring an added dimension to the show. The band remembers Glenn Miller with "America Patrol" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo;" Tommy Dorsey is saluted with "I'll Never Smile Again." Henry and the Dixieland Band swing into "Summit Ridge Drive" and in a tribute to the modern day Big Band leader, Doc Severinsen, the band plays "Johnny's Theme." The show ends with a tribute to the father of all Big Bands, Paul Whiteman, and an outstanding arrangement of "When Day is Done." [57 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
All Upcoming Episodes
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Something About A Hometown Band (#1339)
This show boasts a mix of styles including the polka, waltz, country, Broadway and patriotic songs. [57 minutes]
- Sat, May 25, 7:00 PM on IPTV
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Childhood Memories (#1340)
"Those Were The Days" and "Small Fry" set the tone for this look back at memories from childhood. [57 minutes]
- Sat, June 1, 7:00 PM on IPTV
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My Blue Heaven (#1342)
Jo Ann Castle makes "Hello Dolly" come alive and Norma Zimmer sings the aria "One Fine Day." [57 minutes]
- Sat, June 8, 7:00 PM on IPTV
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Famous Resorts (#1341)
"On The Boardwalk In Atlantic City," "On Top Of Old Smokey," "Old Cape Cod" and more are performed. [57 minutes]
- Sat, June 15, 7:00 PM on IPTV
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Harry Warren Salute (#1343)
"Lullaby Of Broadway," "I Only Have Eyes For You" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo" are performed. [57 minutes]
- Sat, June 22, 7:00 PM on IPTV
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Country & Western (#1344)
"San Antonio Rose," "Ragtime Cowboy Joe," "Tennessee Waltz" and "Goodnight Irene" are performed. [57 minutes]
- Sat, June 29, 7:00 PM on IPTV
Past Episodes
These episodes of The Lawrence Welk Show aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Salute to Cole Porter (#1338)
- Mother's Day Show (#1337)
- Great Entertainers (#1336)
- Sights & Sounds of L.A. (#1335)
- 25th Anniversary Show (#1334)
- April Showers (#1333)
- The Norma Zimmer Show (#1331)
- Easter (#1332)
- The Irish Show (#1330)
- Salute to New York City (#1326)
- Mardi Gras (#1325)
- Love Songs (#1324)
- The Italian Show (#1323)
- Memories of Nat "King" Cole (#1322)
- 200 Years of American Music (#1321)
- Top Songs from Broadway Musicals (#1320)
- Movie Songwriters with Henry Mancini (#1319)