The Lawrence Welk Show

The Lawrence Welk musical family reunites for a wonderful Christmas show originally broadcast in 1985. This special marks Lawrence Welk's last appearance with his full orchestra. The cast features Guy & Ralna, JoAnn Castle, Arthur Duncan, Norma Zimmer, Bobby Burgess, Ava Barber, Mary Lou Metzger, and many others performing traditional Christmas songs and carols.

A performance special that looks back at the long and illustrious career of bandleader Lawrence Welk. Includes a reunion concert of Welk stars at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and a segment about the restored Welk homestead in Strasburg, North Dakota.

In the 40 year holiday tradition of "The Lawrence Welk Television Show," the Musical Family of Stars gather at the Champagne Theatre in Branson, Missouri for an all new Christmas Reunion Concert. Hosted by Champagne Lady, Norma Zimmer, this program includes more than 30 favorite Christmas carols and musical numbers. Personal reminiscences of past holiday shows, with a special appearance by Fern Welk, the wife of the late Lawrence Welk, accompanied by many of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren make for a special holiday family reunion. Hosted By Norma Zimmer. Starring: The Lennon Sisters, Jo Ann castle, Anacani, Bobby Burgess, Eliane Balden, Ken Delo, Joe Feeney, Guy Hovis,Jack Imel, Mary Lou Metzger, Tom Netherton, Myron Floren, The Lennon Brothers and Gail, Lori Gier, The Osmond Brothers, The Lennon Daughters and Sons, Wendy Burgess, and Christopher Feeney and the Champagne Music makers under the Direction of Larry Cansler.

The spiritual legacy and "amazing grace" of Lawerence Welk lives on and his tradition of reverence for God and Country continues in this long awaited television special. Six stars of the Welk Musical Family, Norma Zimmer, Ralna English, Guy Hovis, Tom Netherton, Mary Lou Metzger and Bob Ralston celebrate America's favorite hymns and songs of inspiration.

The Welk Stars Through the Years is a very special salute to the much beloved entertainers who have been a part of Lawrence Welk's Musical Family for so many years. Using treasured photos from their own albums and scrapbooks, the program's host, Mary Lou Metzger, takes the viewer on a journey through the life and career of 18 stars, including her own. Many never-before-seen pictures make this unforgettable program a "must-see" for longtime fans and friends. The stars featured on this program, in both biography and outstanding musical numbers, are: Anacani, Bobby Burgess, Jo Ann Castle, Henry Cuesta, Dick Dale, Ken Delo, Arthur Duncan, Ralna English, Joe Feeney, Myron Floren, Guy Hovis, Jack Imel, The Lennon Sisters, Mary Lou Metzger, Tom Netherton, Bob Ralston, Jimmy Roberts and Norma Zimmer. Musical numbers include Ralna's "Amazing Grace" and Guy's brand new recording of the title song, "Through the Years." Also featured are "Exodus" by Jo Ann, "Have I Stayed Too Long at the Fair" by The Lennon Sisters, "Tiger Rag" by Myron and "Faith Unlocks the Door" by Jimmy. Using The Welk Group collection of archive photos, the final number, "Through the Years," pays tribute to most of the other members of the Musical Family, including band members, who were such an important part of The Lawrence Welk Show for over 50 years.