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Lawrence Welk (1903–1992)

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The accordion maestro provided nearly two decades of squeaky-clean music and family entertainment on TV every Saturday night between 1955 and 1971 on prime-time, and for another 11 years in syndication. His trademarks included his "A uh-one, a uh-two" intro and a perpetual bubble machine. See full bio »

Born:

in Strasburg, North Dakota, USA

Died:

(age 89) in Santa Monica, California, USA
Lawrence Welk with a visiting Girl Scout troop, 1958. Lawrence Welk and his band with cars donated by his sponsor, Chrysler, 1958. Lawrence Welk with his guests at his annual picnic, 1957.
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2008 Yes Man (performer: "Emperor Waltz")
 
2000 Chocolat (performer: "Start The Day Right")
 
2000 Family Guy (TV series)
– Love Thy Trophy (2000) (music: "Bubbles in the Wine The Lawrence Welk Theme" - uncredited)
 
1998 The Simpsons (TV series)
– The Last Temptation of Krust (1998) (music: "Bubbles in the Wine The Lawrence Welk Theme" - uncredited)
 
1996 Swingers (performer: "Champagne Time")
 
1987 Good Morning, Vietnam (writer: "Kit Kat Polka" / performer: "Around The World", "Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight", "I'll Never Smile Again", "Kit Kat Polka")
 
1985 Lost in America (writer: "Bubbles in the Wine" / performer: "Bubbles in the Wine")
 
1985 Heaven Help Us (performer: "Clarinet Polka")
 
1967-1979 The Lawrence Welk Show (TV series)
– Music of Harry Warren (1979) (performer: "Shadow Waltz", "The Kiss Polka")
– Tribute to Harry Warren (1972) (performer: "Shadow Waltz")
– Music! Music! Music! (1967) (writer: "Lovable Doll" - uncredited)
 
1970 Green Acres (TV series)
– Bundle of Joy (1970) (writer: "Bubbles in the Wine" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (2 titles)
2002 Gleason (TV movie) (composer: song "Bubbles in the Wine")
 
1955-1970 The Lawrence Welk Show (TV series) (composer: theme music)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
1983 Lawrence Welk's 12 Days of Christmas (TV special) (executive producer, producer)
 
1951 The Lawrence Welk Show (TV series) (producer)
 
Show ShowActor (2 titles)
1957 Shower of Stars (TV series)
– Cloak and Dagger (1957)
 
1950 Lawrence Welk and His Champagne Music (short)
Lawrence Welk - Band Leader
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1983 Lawrence Welk's 12 Days of Christmas (TV special) (written by)
 
Show ShowSelf (29 titles)
1983 Lawrence Welk's 12 Days of Christmas (TV special)
Host/Musician
 
1982 Hour Magazine (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 September 1982 (1982) … Himself
 
1955-1982 The Lawrence Welk Show (TV series)
Himself - Host / Himself / Host
– All Time Favorites (1982) … Himself - Host
– Big City, USA (1982) … Himself - Host
– Carnival (1981) … Himself
– Highways and Byways (1981) … Himself - Host
– 25th Anniversary Show (1980) … Himself - Host
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1981 The 33rd Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Honoree
 
1979 The Alan Hamel Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 December 1979 (1979) … Himself
 
1971-1979 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 October 1979 (1979) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 December 1977 (1977) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 February 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 February 1972 (1972) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 November 1971 (1971) … Himself
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1978 Mickey's 50 (documentary)
Himself
 
1978 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Himself
– Mickey's 50 (1978) … Himself
 
1977 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 November 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1976 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 November 1976 (1976) … Himself
 
1974 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1974) … Himself
 
1972 The 24th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1970-1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.27 (1971) … Himself
– Episode #2.193 (1970) … Himself
 
1970 Here's Lucy (TV series)
Himself
– Lucy and Lawrence Welk (1970) … Himself
 
1969 Jack Benny's Birthday Special (TV special)
Himself
 
1967-1969 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.118 (1969) … Himself
– Episode #1.83 (1967) … Himself
 
1968 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.17 (1968) … Himself
 
1967 What's My Line? (TV series)
Himself - Mystery Guest
– Episode dated 28 May 1967 (1967) … Himself - Mystery Guest
 
1962-1964 The Andy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 December 1964 (1964) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 November 1963 (1963) … Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1962) … Himself
 
1962 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Himself
– The Lawrence Welk Show (1962) … Himself
 
1959 Disneyland '59 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1957 The Christophers (TV series)
Himself
– A Visit with Lawrence Welk (1957) … Himself
 
1957 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
– Lawrence Welk (1957) … Himself
 
1956 Person to Person (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #4.11 (1956) … Himself
 
1952 The Modernaires with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra (short)
Himself
 
1951 The Lawrence Welk Show (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
1949 The Champagne Music of Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra (short)
Himself
 
1946 Champagne Music (short)
Himself - Orchestra Leader
 
1939 Paramount Headliner: Champagne Music of Lawrence Welk (short)
Himself - Orchestra Leader
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2011 Baseball, Dennis & The French (documentary)
 
2009 My Music: The Big Band Years (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Lawrence Welk's TV Treasures (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Lawrence Welk: Milestones & Memories - A Musical Family Reunion (TV movie)
Himself '
 
1992 EBN: Commercial Entertainment Product (video short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
All You Need Is Love (TV series documentary)
 
1968 The Lawrence Welk Show (TV series)
 
1956 Jazz Ball (TV documentary)
Himself
 

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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

We cater to the people who want a melody as it was originally written. Our audiences want songs that tell a story. We don't want any song with questionable moral standards. See more »

Trivia:

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1989. See more »

Trademark:

Theme song: "Bubbles in the Wine" (1955 - 1970) See more »

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