Here's another fun fact, pretending to be the Maestro in this spot is Pat Harrington, better known as TV's Schneider from "One Day At A Time."

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The Rainier Beer Waltz
Happy Birthday Kathie!
Highlights from Salute To The Armed Forces '68
Picture of the day (5-30-07)
Just returned home....
A "Perfidia" weekend coming up
....and here is his salute to the legendary Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
...plus there are times he needs to make extra money when times are tough, but always with a smile and a dance!
....finally, making it to the big time....with a little help courtesy of his friends!
He still dances today, wherever he goes....he makes new friends!
Arthur Duncan's best moves
Ghost Riders in the Sky
Picture of the day (5-23-07)
.....and there's the Sci-Fi classic Mystery Science Theater 3000
The beauty of the show lies with the cast making running commentary on these movies, with clever wisecracking riffs that run the gammit of popular culture, plus terrific comedy sketches and musical numbers in between!
It does have a little bit of that Welk magic in some way.
I wonder what it would be like if Joel and the Bots got to meet the Maestro and the musical family?
And also if the music makers were introduced to the Mads down in Deep 13?
I also wondered if the Mads forced either the Lennon Sisters, Sandi & Sally or the Hotsy Totsy Boys to watch "Manos: The Hands Of Fate."
Perhaps, imagine the crew from the Satellite of Love take part in one of the msuical numbers by the Champagne Music Makers singing some "Yellow Bird" or dance to "Calcutta?"
In reality....I have wondered if any of the music makers have watched the show...or perhaps are huge fans as well?
Now that would be really cool....in more ways than one!
Until next time, as Lawrence used to say...."Keep A Song In Your Heart"
or as Dr. F used to say....."Push the Button Frank!"
Lawrence Welk and MST3K, a match made in television heaven
Salute To The Big Bands
Happy Birthday Bobby!
Jo Ann's birthday surprise
Bob, Ava and Russ
Happy Birthday Natalie!
Picture of the Day (5-16-07)
It was just only a year ago today.....
Cissy's Wardrobe Malfunction to Carmen
First off......I like to wish all the mothers out there, including my own, a very Happy Mothers' Day today....and here in Toledo, the weather is very nice here as well!
This week's episode is a musical salute to Irving Berlin, I did a recap of that episode just a year ago when it first aired....you can read more about it by clicking on this link: SALUTE TO IRVING BERLIN
Happy Mothers Day and Irving Berlin
The Curt Ramsey Quintet
Casual Fridays
Picture of the day (5-9-07)
Everything is Beautiful....if you're Clay Hart
First aired back on February 4, 1967 originally on ABC....the music makers pay homage to Ol' Dixie, starting with the number "Are You From Dixie" plus there are several great instrumentals to get your feet tappin' such as "Carolina In The Morning", "Georgia On My Mind" and "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans" played by the fellas in Dixieland style!
We also pay a visit to Cabaret Lido run by Bob Lido where he treats you to some great Mardi Gras fun! Here, we are treated to great numbers such as "Down Yonder" with Jo Ann Castle at the 88s (piano), "The Mighty Mississippi" by Dick Dale and Larry Hooper's classic request "Mississippi Mud."
Our special guest for this week is Anita Bryant, the Florida Orange Juice lady, here with some of her numbers such as "Mame" and "Swanee." Say what you want about her, but I can admit this....Jane Curtin from the good' ol days of Saturday Night Live did a great impersonation of her!
And heading back to the Cabaret...we see Kathy Lennon and Steve Smith singing and dancing to "Whie We Danced At The Mardi Gras."
There we several great numbers in this week's show, such as the Lennon Sisters' "The Stars Fell On Alabama", "Sleepy Time Down South" by Norma Zimmer, "My Old Kentucky Home" by Jimmy Roberts and "Deep In The Heart Of Texas" tap danced by Arthur Duncan!
All in all....a fine show, it will have you speaking with a Southern drawl...y' all!
This week, in the hot seat is Kathy Lennon....who talks about her time on the show, and has fond recollections of the music makers such as Alice Lon and the members of the orchestra. It was a very pleasant and engaging interview, and Kathy still looks very beautiful and youthful today!
That's all for this week....you' all come back now, ya' here!
Goodnight Irene....now I am speaking Southern myself son.
Southern Fried Show
Cinco de Mayo and Derby Day
....and secondly, but most importantly, today is Tanya Falan Welk's birthday!
As a member of the Champagne Music Makers from 1968 to 1977, Lawrence Welk's favorite "Italian Daughter-In-Law" has thrillied audiences with her singing and her excellent sense of humor, and she is also a terrfic mother, grandmother and cook as well!
Happy Birthday Tanya.....now that's what I call amore!
Tanya Falan's birthday