Happy Birthday Elaine!
An Old Timey Hallowe'en
9 hours ago
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Moments to Remember
....is sweet if one has not forgotten them.
This week's show was Do You Remember? It's a nice trip down memory lane to the days of youth gone by.
Here's the rundown of the show and song listings....one of the numbers is Guy & Ralna's rendition of "Moments to Remember"
This week's show was Do You Remember? It's a nice trip down memory lane to the days of youth gone by.
Here's the rundown of the show and song listings....one of the numbers is Guy & Ralna's rendition of "Moments to Remember"
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Where's Bobby and Cissy dancing today?
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Milestones & Memories - It's already been ten years?
This weekend while I watched the latest regularly scheduled Welk episode on WGTE (Toledo's PBS affiliate), WBGU (Bowling Green's PBS affiliate) was in mini-pledge mode that plenty of stations have been doing lately.
And what did WBGU show instead? Milestones & Memories!
On both nights! So in between the regular Welk show on Saturday and football on Sunday, I checked it out...
As I watched, it dawned on me that this special was taped in Branson ten years ago this month....hard to believe it's been that long.
When the special was taped, the Welk reruns were just starting Season 14 on public television, today as I write....were now in Season 24.
Since then, four more Welk pledge specials have been made, this website and blog has been launched, You Tube was created to showcase musical numbers from the show and Saturday Night Live has spawned a successful recurring sketch.
And on a somber note, a few of the original 47 members of the Musical Family that appeared on the special are no longer with us.
Barney Liddell - trombonist (d. 2003)
Henry Cuesta - clarinetist/reeds (d. 2003)
Helen Ramsey - Champagne Lady (d. 2004)
Myron Floren - accordionist (d. 2005)
Joe Feeney - Irish tenor (d. 2008)
Jayne Walton - Champagne Lady (d. 2010)
Big Tiny Little - ragtime pianist (d. 2010)
I believe that by watching this special, as well as the regular Welk show, it's a way of keeping these folks in one's memory as well as in your heart.
And what did WBGU show instead? Milestones & Memories!
On both nights! So in between the regular Welk show on Saturday and football on Sunday, I checked it out...
As I watched, it dawned on me that this special was taped in Branson ten years ago this month....hard to believe it's been that long.
When the special was taped, the Welk reruns were just starting Season 14 on public television, today as I write....were now in Season 24.
Since then, four more Welk pledge specials have been made, this website and blog has been launched, You Tube was created to showcase musical numbers from the show and Saturday Night Live has spawned a successful recurring sketch.
Barney Liddell - trombonist (d. 2003)
Henry Cuesta - clarinetist/reeds (d. 2003)
Helen Ramsey - Champagne Lady (d. 2004)
Myron Floren - accordionist (d. 2005)
Joe Feeney - Irish tenor (d. 2008)
Jayne Walton - Champagne Lady (d. 2010)
Big Tiny Little - ragtime pianist (d. 2010)
I believe that by watching this special, as well as the regular Welk show, it's a way of keeping these folks in one's memory as well as in your heart.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Saturday Night Ah-Fever
I'm guessing that John Travolta, when getting ready to film that blockbuster disco movie, learned those dance moves from both Jack Imel and Mary Lou Metzger.
Man I wish that was the case....
This week was the Salute To Swing Bands episode, here are the highlights and song rundown
Man I wish that was the case....
This week was the Salute To Swing Bands episode, here are the highlights and song rundown
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Bandstand of the Week
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Turn your radio on to Lawrence Welk!
Back before television, Lawrence Welk and his Music Makers had their own radio program.
And like the TV show, it was broadcast nationwide sponsored by Miller High Life, the Champagne of Beers.
My friend Kendrick found the following pair of rare radio clips of the Maestro and the Champagne Music Makers. For you younger fans, this should be a new experience, and for those who remember those days, I hope this trip down memory lane brings back memories.
The first clip is broadcast from Chicago's Trianon Ballroom
And this one is a live remote
And like the TV show, it was broadcast nationwide sponsored by Miller High Life, the Champagne of Beers.
My friend Kendrick found the following pair of rare radio clips of the Maestro and the Champagne Music Makers. For you younger fans, this should be a new experience, and for those who remember those days, I hope this trip down memory lane brings back memories.
The first clip is broadcast from Chicago's Trianon Ballroom
And this one is a live remote
Monday, September 06, 2010
Salute to the USA, the first syndicated Welk episode
Happy Labor Day everyone! This week's episode, Salute to the USA kicked off another season of Lawrence Welk on public television!
I must say it was wunnerful, wunnerful.....
SALUTE TO THE USA, COMPLETE RUNDOWN AND SONG LISTINGS
I must say it was wunnerful, wunnerful.....
SALUTE TO THE USA, COMPLETE RUNDOWN AND SONG LISTINGS
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Caption This!
Saturday, September 04, 2010
New season starts tonight
Just a few thoughts as another season of Lawrence Welk on public television starts tonight...
Even though they're all repeats from last year, the weekly anticipation still stays stronger than ever!
Having Mary Lou Metzger and Bobby Burgess as co-hosts is working well, but in the future would like to see the return of the wraparounds by the Musical Family.
For once, maybe my station will finally show the Musical Tour of the USA from 1969, it ALWAYS gets pre-empted by those pesky pledge drives.
And speaking of pledge drives, will my station EVER show Marvin Hamlisch Presents: The Way We Were - The 70s? I say that because Guy & Ralna are in the show with some musical numbers.
And finally, for OETA when they are choosing new episodes for the 2011-12 season, I know that plenty of fans would like more classic black & white episodes but would guys also consider a few episodes from seasons 14 through 16 on ABC?
On that note, commence with the new season and happy viewing!
Even though they're all repeats from last year, the weekly anticipation still stays stronger than ever!
Having Mary Lou Metzger and Bobby Burgess as co-hosts is working well, but in the future would like to see the return of the wraparounds by the Musical Family.
For once, maybe my station will finally show the Musical Tour of the USA from 1969, it ALWAYS gets pre-empted by those pesky pledge drives.
And speaking of pledge drives, will my station EVER show Marvin Hamlisch Presents: The Way We Were - The 70s? I say that because Guy & Ralna are in the show with some musical numbers.
And finally, for OETA when they are choosing new episodes for the 2011-12 season, I know that plenty of fans would like more classic black & white episodes but would guys also consider a few episodes from seasons 14 through 16 on ABC?
On that note, commence with the new season and happy viewing!
Friday, September 03, 2010
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Musical Family Hair of the Week
Monday, August 30, 2010
2010-11 Welk schedule on public television
Here's the listing of shows scheduled to air this season, all repeats that have been recycled from the 2009-10 season courtesy of our friends from OETA.
1. SALUTE TO THE USA - September 4, 2010
2. SALUTE TO SWING BANDS - September 11, 2010
3. DO YOU REMEMBER? - September 18, 2010
4. BIG CITY USA - September 25, 2010
5. SEASON PREMIERE '76 - October 2, 2010
6. HIGHWAYS & BYWAYS - October 9, 2010
7. FARM SHOW - October 16, 2010
8. SONGS OF PERRY COMO - October 23, 2010
9. HALLOWEEN PARTY - October 30, 2010
10. SONGS OF THE 70s - November 6, 2010
11. MOVIE SONGWRITERS - November 13, 2010
12. THANKSGIVING SPECIAL - November 20, 2010
13. MUSICAL MEMORIES - November 27, 2010
14. FRENCH SHOW - December 4, 2010
15. WINTER - December 11, 2010
16. CHRISTMAS REUNION '85 - December 18, 2010
17. TRIBUTE TO BING CROSBY - December 25, 2010
18. TRIBUTE TO WALT DISNEY - January 1, 2011
19. COUNTY FAIR - January 8, 2011
20. KEEP A SONG IN YOUR HEART - January 15, 2011
21. ALL TIME FAVORITES - January 22, 2011
22. TRIBUTE TO THE BIG BANDS - January 29, 2011
23. SALUTE TO VINCENT YOUMANS - February 5, 2011
24. LOVE SONGS - February 12, 2011
25. FASHIONS & HITS THROUGH THE YEARS - February 19, 2011
26. RHYTHM IS OUR BUSINESS - February 26, 2011
27. SONGS FROM THE CLASSICS - March 5, 2011
28. MUSICAL TOUR OF THE U.S.A - March 12, 2011
29. TRIBUTE TO JEROME KERN - March 19, 2011
30. 25th ANNIVERSARY - March 26, 2011
31. EASTER - April 2, 2011
32. SONGS OF JIMMY McHUGH - April 9, 2011
33. TOP SONGS FROM BROADWAY SHOWS - April 16, 2011
34. BIG BAND DAYS - April 23, 2011
35. GRAMMY AWARD SONGS - April 30, 2011
36. CALIFORNIA SHOW - May 7, 2011
37. GREAT ENTERTAINERS - May 14, 2011
38. CHILDHOOD MEMORIES - May 21, 2011
39. MUSIC OF IRVING BERLIN - May 28, 2011
40. OCCUPATIONS - June 4, 2011
41. CARNIVAL - June 11, 2011
42. FAMOUS RESORTS - June 18, 2011
43. STRIKE UP THE BAND - June 25, 2011
44. LIVE FROM HAWAII - July 2, 2011
45. FROM POLKAS TO CLASSICS - July 9, 2011
46. WE CAN MAKE MUSIC - July 16, 2011
47. THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT A HOMETOWN BAND - July 23, 2011
48. SONGS BY JOHNNY MERCER - July 30, 2011
49. PLEASANT DREAMS - August 6, 2011
50. CAN'T HELP SINGING - August 13, 2011
51. TOUR OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - August 20, 2011
52. COUNTRY & WESTERN - August 27, 2011
1. SALUTE TO THE USA - September 4, 2010
2. SALUTE TO SWING BANDS - September 11, 2010
3. DO YOU REMEMBER? - September 18, 2010
4. BIG CITY USA - September 25, 2010
5. SEASON PREMIERE '76 - October 2, 2010
6. HIGHWAYS & BYWAYS - October 9, 2010
7. FARM SHOW - October 16, 2010
8. SONGS OF PERRY COMO - October 23, 2010
9. HALLOWEEN PARTY - October 30, 2010
10. SONGS OF THE 70s - November 6, 2010
11. MOVIE SONGWRITERS - November 13, 2010
12. THANKSGIVING SPECIAL - November 20, 2010
13. MUSICAL MEMORIES - November 27, 2010
14. FRENCH SHOW - December 4, 2010
15. WINTER - December 11, 2010
16. CHRISTMAS REUNION '85 - December 18, 2010
17. TRIBUTE TO BING CROSBY - December 25, 2010
18. TRIBUTE TO WALT DISNEY - January 1, 2011
19. COUNTY FAIR - January 8, 2011
20. KEEP A SONG IN YOUR HEART - January 15, 2011
21. ALL TIME FAVORITES - January 22, 2011
22. TRIBUTE TO THE BIG BANDS - January 29, 2011
23. SALUTE TO VINCENT YOUMANS - February 5, 2011
24. LOVE SONGS - February 12, 2011
25. FASHIONS & HITS THROUGH THE YEARS - February 19, 2011
26. RHYTHM IS OUR BUSINESS - February 26, 2011
27. SONGS FROM THE CLASSICS - March 5, 2011
28. MUSICAL TOUR OF THE U.S.A - March 12, 2011
29. TRIBUTE TO JEROME KERN - March 19, 2011
30. 25th ANNIVERSARY - March 26, 2011
31. EASTER - April 2, 2011
32. SONGS OF JIMMY McHUGH - April 9, 2011
33. TOP SONGS FROM BROADWAY SHOWS - April 16, 2011
34. BIG BAND DAYS - April 23, 2011
35. GRAMMY AWARD SONGS - April 30, 2011
36. CALIFORNIA SHOW - May 7, 2011
37. GREAT ENTERTAINERS - May 14, 2011
38. CHILDHOOD MEMORIES - May 21, 2011
39. MUSIC OF IRVING BERLIN - May 28, 2011
40. OCCUPATIONS - June 4, 2011
41. CARNIVAL - June 11, 2011
42. FAMOUS RESORTS - June 18, 2011
43. STRIKE UP THE BAND - June 25, 2011
44. LIVE FROM HAWAII - July 2, 2011
45. FROM POLKAS TO CLASSICS - July 9, 2011
46. WE CAN MAKE MUSIC - July 16, 2011
47. THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT A HOMETOWN BAND - July 23, 2011
48. SONGS BY JOHNNY MERCER - July 30, 2011
49. PLEASANT DREAMS - August 6, 2011
50. CAN'T HELP SINGING - August 13, 2011
51. TOUR OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - August 20, 2011
52. COUNTRY & WESTERN - August 27, 2011
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