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3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 25 | unknown full episode list
Release Date:
2 July 1955 (USA) more
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One of the most successful and fondly-remembered shows in TV history, "The Lawrence Welk Show" featured musical numbers and skits, with host Welk leading the band. full summary
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Nominated for Primetime Emmy. more
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Cast

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Lawrence Welk ... Host / ... (22 episodes, 1955-1982)
Jimmy Roberts ... Himself (10 episodes, 1955-1982)
The Lennon Sisters ... Themselves (10 episodes, 1957-1967)
Norma Zimmer ... Herself (10 episodes, 1960-1982)
Bob Lido ... Himself (9 episodes, 1955-1982)
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Series Directed by
James Hobson (2 episodes, 1955-1982)
 
Series Writing credits
Bernice McGeehan (unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Ed Sobol .... producer (1 episode, 1959)
James Hobson .... producer (1 episode, 1964)

Don Fedderson .... associate producer (unknown episodes, 1955-1982)
Sam Lutz .... executive producer (unknown episodes)
 
Series Art Direction by
Charles Koon (2 episodes, 1959-1964)
 
Series Costume Design by
Rose Weiss (unknown episodes, 1955-1980)
 
Series Makeup Department
Joe Blasco .... makeup artist (2 episodes, 1979-1980)
 
Series Production Management
John B. Lee .... unit manager (1 episode, 1964)
 
Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Maury Orr .... associate director (2 episodes, 1959-1964)
 
Series Sound Department
Shawn Murphy .... sound mixer (unknown episodes, 1979-1980)
Dick Wilson .... sound mixer (unknown episodes)
 
Series Camera and Electrical Department
Truck Krone .... lighting (1 episode, 1964)

Jim Balden .... camera operator (unknown episodes)
Herm Falk .... camera operator (unknown episodes)
 
Series Music Department
Bob Calame .... composer: theme music (unknown episodes, 1955-1970)
Frank Loesser .... composer: theme music (unknown episodes, 1955-1970)
Lawrence Welk .... composer: theme music (unknown episodes, 1955-1970)
George Cates .... musical director (unknown episodes)
 
Series Other crew
Ted Hurley .... technical director (1 episode, 1959)

James Woodworth .... stage manager (unknown episodes)
 

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Memories of Lawrence Welk (USA) (repeat compilations title)
The Dodge Dancing Party (USA) (new title)
The Plymouth Show (USA) (alternative title)
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Runtime:
60 min
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Black and White (1955-1965) | Color (1965-1982)
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11 out of 14 people found the following review useful.
Classic TV that can't be beat!, 9 November 2003
Author: capnblutus from Toledo, Ohio

This show doesn't get the respect it deserves...sure it is known for it's tacky wardrobe and watered-down musical numbers critics say, but compared to the tripe on television today, the show is a gem. I have meet several members of Lawrence's musical family in recent live shows, and they are perhaps the most friendly, down to earth entertainers you'll ever meet...and that is something you rarely see today! Also, if you're into pop culture history, watching the show can teach you something....and learn about music too!

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