WELK MUSICAL FAMILY: July 2011

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Welk fashion of the 70s

From the 1976 Salute to Johnny Mercer episode, lets see what the men are wearing.....

Tom Netherton with a combination leisure suit and turtleneck, all grey.

Larry Hooper and Jimmy Roberts going a bit more colorful, light blue and brown....

Joe Feeney feeling a bit plaid, according to his jacket.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

From this 1963 black & white episode, here's the boys in the band with a medley of songs done in Champagne Style starting with Swinging Down the Lane, followed by Linger Awhile and finishes up with Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree.

And watch out for featured performances by Bill Page, Kenny Trimble, Bob Ralston, Dick Cathcart and Don Bonnee!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Always keep Sally Flynn in your heart

Cuz' today is her birthday today, and you know it's going to be a party!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

In a Penny Arcade

From 1978, here's the trio of Sandi, Gail and Mary Lou along with some stuffed, furry friends as they sing one of the lost hits from the 1970s.

It's a little ditty about fun at a penny arcade.

Monday, July 18, 2011

The lovely and talented Sheila Aldridge

And it's also her birthday today!

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Get your message on with the new Message Boards

I've been making some changes here on the webpage lately.

I decided to close down the Trading Post. Lets just say that I was able to accomplish my intended goals with that particular section.

However, not all the news is subtraction. I added a new feature to replace the Trading Post.

There's a new forum in town for debate, Welk Musical Family finally has it's own Message Board!

So come on and join, bring your friends, family, strangers and even your own worst enemy to start to discussion on all things Welk!

Here's the link: WELK MUSICAL FAMILY MESSAGE BOARDS

Friday, July 15, 2011

The 2011-12 Welk season show schedule has arrived!

Finally, after another season of repeats.....not only there will be Welk in 2011-12 but new episodes as well!

Here is the rundown from our friends at OETA, and I like the rest of you guys, I'm looking forward to the new season.

The new episodes are in all caps, repeats are not.

9-3-2011: LAWRENCE WELK'S PREMIERE SHOW
9-10-11: SONGS FROM THE MOVIES
9-17-11: DOWN ON THE FARM
9-24-11: Salute to the Swing Bands
10-1-11: Salute to the USA
10-8-11: SALUTE TO OUR SENIOR CITIZENS
10-15-11: County Fair
10-22-11: Tribute to Disney
10-29-11: Halloween Party

11-5-11: YOU'RE NEVER TOO YOUNG
11-12-11: TRIBUTE TO FRED ASTAIRE
11-19-11: THANKSGIVING
11-26-11: Tribute to Vincent Youmans
12-3-11: Highways and Byways
12-10-11: Do You Remember?
12-17-11: Songs of the 70's
12-24-11: CHRISTMAS
12-31-11: NEW YEAR'S SHOW
1-7-2012: Movie Songwriters with Henry Mancini

1-14-12: TOP SONGS FROM BROADWAY MUSICALS
1-21-12: 200 YEARS OF AMERICAN MUSIC
1-28-12: MEMORIES OF NAT KING COLE
2-4-12: THE ITALIAN SHOW
2-11-12: Love Songs
2-18-12: MARDI GRAS
2-25-12: SALUTE TO NEW YORK CITY
3-3-12: Big Bands
3-10-12: Grammy Award Songs
3-17-12: Keep a Song In Your Heart

3-24-12: THE IRISH SHOW
3-31-12: THE NORMA ZIMMER SHOW
4-7-12: EASTER
4-14-12: APRIL SHOWERS
4-21-12: 25th Anniversary Show
4-28-12: SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF L.A.
5-5-12: Great Entertainers
5-12-12: MOTHERS DAY SHOW
5-19-12: SALUTE TO COLE PORTER
5-26-12: There's Something About a Hometown Band

6-2-12: Childhood Memories
6-9-12: Famous Resorts
6-16-12: MY BLUE HEAVEN
6-23-12: SALUTE TO HARRY WARREN
7-7-12: AMERICA ON THE MOVE
7-14-12: Strike Up The Band
7-21-12: THE GREAT GEORGE GERSHWIN
7-28-12: From Polkas to Classics
8-4-12: Salute to Jerome Kern
8-11-12: SMALL TOWN U.S.A
8-25-12: Rhythm is Our Business