Abracadabra
There are witches and warlocks
Out for some candy
Colin Miller – “Porchlight”
17 hours ago
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Richard Maloof....musician and master thespian
Here's an example, from the 1974 season opener titled "That's Entertainment"
It all began with the Maestro dancing with Cissy King to Myron Floren's rendition of the Clarinet Polka
"This girl is too wild for me!" says Lawrence, "Myron, you dance with her, I'll play the accordian".
And here's Richard to the rescue!
"Mister Welk, Mister Welk! I can play it on the tuba." Rich proclaims....
"Show me" as the Maestro accepts his challenge.
And there goes, playing the Clarinet Polka on the tuba....
Cissy and Myron are both impressed....
....as well as Lawrence!
"My boys are full of surprises"....quote the Maestro.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Laroon Holt
Monday, October 27, 2008
So many reeds....so little time
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Halloween Party
It's that time of year to dress up in your scariest costume, whether your a witch, ghost, mummy, Lehman Brothers CEO or Frankenstein....this week's Welk episode from 1978 should put you in the trick-or-treating mood.
Here are the highlights, and some great costumes as well!
Until next week....keep a song in your heart and don't get rocks in your trick-or-treat bag (like Charlie Brown does).
Here are the highlights, and some great costumes as well!
Bob Ralston as Count Chocula plays the organ to "Satan Takes A Holiday"
Norma and Jimmy is going medevial in the number "Make Believe"....
Only the Shadow knows when it's time for the cast to sing, "Me And My Shadow".....
The Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins are riding in the saddle again with "Ghost Riders In The Sky"....
And what are Gail, Sandi and Mary Lou up to this time?
I think they are singing "This Old House".
Until next week....keep a song in your heart and don't get rocks in your trick-or-treat bag (like Charlie Brown does).
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Welk the Vote!
And now, the results from my last Welk poll....
Concerning your favorite color of the Welk orchestra sportsjackets, 32% (18 votes) said you like the Baby Blues the best....
Concerning your favorite color of the Welk orchestra sportsjackets, 32% (18 votes) said you like the Baby Blues the best....
This was followed by Cherry Red at 18% (10 votes).....
In third place was Avacado Green at 14% (8 votes).....
.....followed by Navy Blue at 12% ( 7 votes)
....and rounding out the bottom two are Mustard Brown and Century 21 Gold, each with 10% of the vote (6 votes).
Don't forget to vote in the new poll!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Here's a haiku for you!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Canadian Sunset
From 1966, here's Natalie Nevins singing "Canadian Sunset" in which she also does an impression of a trombone!
You gotta see for yourself....
You gotta see for yourself....
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
David Joy
If you ever seen the 1969 Welk episode "Occupations", you might have seen the Dixieland number at the end of that show featuring Bob Havens, Russ Klein and a special guest playing the trumpet.
That mystery trumpter is David Joy.
Back in '69, David was only a teenager....about 15 years old but he plays one mean trumpet on those Dixieland Jazz numbers!
So far, I haven't found any info on him here on the 'net. He's one talented trumpet player and I am curious about what has he done since and if he still performs or not.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Hooray for Hollywood
This week, it's Hooray For Hollywood from 1975....here are the highlights!
Here's the opening number, "Take Your Girlie To The Movies"....
Next we have Cissy and Bobby dancing to "The Entertainer"......
....then we have Larry Hooper with Sandi, Gail and Mary Lou singing "Toot Toot Tootsie"
....and we finally have Ava Barber singing "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head"
Next week, it's a Halloween show....so keep a song in your heart and some candy apples in your trick-or-treat bag!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Ron Anderson
Friday, October 17, 2008
Tanya's own webpage
For of us Welk fans out there, Tanya is now online officially!
From what I saw, her site is excellent! It's filled with photos of her family, friends and then some.
And she also has some projects in the works....
Here's the link, TANYA WELK.COM
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Mimi Lennon
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Before they were Welk stars
Nothing beats a trip down memory lane with memories of the Musical Family, pre-Lawrence Welk!
Here's Ralna English singing at Six Flags over Texas in the mid-1960s....
Here's Ralna English singing at Six Flags over Texas in the mid-1960s....
Anacani as a teen idol in the Latin music world.....
...and Mary Lou Metzger as a child actor in the touring production of "The Music Man"
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Rock Around The Clock
From 1981, here's the Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins doing their Happy Days thing with their rendition of "Rock Around The Clock"
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Fashion Hits thru the ages
And after a long day of watching the Midnight Blue & Gold schooling the Maize & Blue on the gridiron, what better way to celebrate and relax with a nice Welk episode from public television?
This week, it's Fashion Hits Thru The Years from 1971, here are some highlights....
This week, it's Fashion Hits Thru The Years from 1971, here are some highlights....
Norma Zimmer is singing about her sweet Alice Blue Gown...(as in Alice Lon?)
Playing "Play Fiddle Play" is Neil Levang on guitar and Joe Livoti on violin....
Myron Floren and the girls get their polka on with "Hoop De Do"....
Next, the girls join Clay Hart with "Everything Is Beautiful".....
And the ladies join the fellers for the closing number, "Put On Your Sunday Best".
Next week, it's "Hooray For Hollywood" with Gail Farrell being interviewed. So until then, keep a song in your heart.
And GO ROCKETS!
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