/ (143 episodes, 1967-1981), Self - The Lennon Sisters Self - Singer [--] The Lawrence Welk Show She had a pair of hits, "Waiting At the End of Your Run" and "Bucket To The South." After her Welk days, Ava did television appearances, mostly on The Nashville Network and ran a theater in Pigeon Forge, TN with fellow Welk alumni Dick Dale for four years. "Inspired by the Great Classics" (5 episodes, 1964-1965), Self - guest star Ava Barber sings "You Are My Sunshine". Songs include, "Country Roads", "Why Me, Lord? / / 5 - "If I Were a Carpenter" Guy and Ralna / / (25 episodes, 1955-1959), Self (3 episodes, 1963-1964), Themselves - guest stars Watchlist. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 20.17 [866] The Lawrence Welk Show / Self - clarinet Self - Pianist On July 2, 1955 the Dodge Dancing Party (their sponsor, Dodge, renamed the show of course) debuted and across the nation future grannies thrilled at the toe-tapping beat emitting from their teletubes. Saxophonist He also has the distinction of singing for five US Presidents and performed at Carnegie Hall three times; in 1975 he sang for Pope Paul VI at the canonization of Mother Seton, the first native-born American saint.[7]. Self Barber still makes an occasional personal appearance locally, but shes perfectly content how her journey has brought her back to East Tennessee. Self In early 1974, the young couple, with the help of Ava's mother, sent out audition tapes to Lawrence Welk with hopes of being invited on his show. The Lawrence Welk Show is an American televised musical variety show hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk. 6 - "You Made Me Love You" saxophone section (Bob Davis, Dave Edwards, Dick / Norma Zimmer sings "Yesterday". (1 episode, 1965), Self - daughter of Larry Hooper any information on this series or any other tv series from the Bob Ralston offers "Carmen's Boogie". / Self - Violinist and Singer / "Faraway Places", "Red Sails in the Sunset", "Lazy River", / / [--] Lawrence Welk Show / In addition to his two sons, Feeney is survived by sons Joe Jr., of Escondido; George Patrick, of Las Vegas; Chris, of Los Angeles, and Matt, of San Diego; daughters Kathy Feeney of Glendale, Ariz. and Georgia Feeney of San Marcos, and nine grandchildren. ############ The Lawrence Welk Show ############ 1 - "Thats Entertainment: Dick, Sandi, Anacani, Tom, Gail, Jimmy, Ava, Joe, "Salute to Walt Disney Song Hits" Pianst Self - singer Self - Cellist Highlights: Self [8] He was survived by sons Joe Jr., George Patrick, Chris, Sean, Timothy, and Matt; daughters Kathy Feeney and Georgia Feeney, and nine grandchildren.[9]. 12 - Theme from "Love Story" orchestra featuring Bob Ralston at the piano & Dave A musical remembrance of the Maestro's long career. tuba Regular Performer / Salute to Famous Musical Families / 13 on the Hot Country Songs list in 1978. 08Mar1975 Sat [LA Times, TVG] / / 20.21 [870] The Lawrence Welk Show (16 episodes, 1957-1974), Self (101 episodes, 1955-1976), Vox She continued to perform throughout high school, and it was there she met her future husband Roger Sullivan, who was a talented drummer. (80 episodes, 1968-1982), Self The Band performs "Getting Sentimental" and "Contrasts". Self - Songstress and "There Goes That Song Again". without the specific consent of the author(s). Self - Guitarist Themselves-Singer When he wasnt singing, Feeney loved to fish and golf. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXTYhyvecKA. / The band concertizes Whitman's "When Day Is Done", (71 episodes, 1969-1980), Self Norma Zimmer sings "Dearly Beloved". / 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. / saxophone "Are You From Dixie? The Aldridge Sisters Self - guest star Highlights: By what name was The Lawrence Welk Show (1955) officially released in India in English? 20.19 [868] The Lawrence Welk Show "The (8 episodes, 1962-1963), Self Songs include, "I Believe in Music", "Lovin' You", "Mr. Sandman", 10 - "The Trolley Song" Dick Dale & Gail Farrell / / Self - Trumpet The band presents a "Kismet" medley. / Songs Commemorating Lawrence Welk's 23rd year on television. / / / Bobby & Cissy dance to "Melody of Love". The band performs medleys from "Carousel" and "Nutcracker Suite". Guy and Ralna duet with "Orange Blossom Special". google_ad_width = 728; The Lennon Sisters will appear at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Riviera. Self - guest star We knew him as dad, Tim Feeney said in a telephone interview Tuesday from his home in San Diego. Self 27 Seasons. Tribute to the Fabulous Dorseys (1 episode, 1965), Self - daughter of Charlotte Harris / "Tribute to Duke Ellington" (2 episodes, 1964-1965), Self 20.32 [881] Welk's bandleading style and arrangement lead to the . / I saw too many people get the big head along the way.. Highlights: (6 episodes, 1960-1964), Self - guest star (8 episodes, 1958-1959), Self "Musical Salute to Happily Marrieds" / Featured Dancer / (4 episodes, 1967-1977), Self - guest star Guy and Ralna sing "Merry Christmas From Our House". "Spanish Eyes", "Chihuahua Polka", "Tea for Two", 7 - "Somethin' Stupid" Gail Farrell & Dick Dale Sekf / / They were featured as the Otwell Twins on the show and were frequently paired up with the two Aldridge Sisters when performing. / Norma Zimmer and Jim Roberts duet "True Love". (195 episodes, 1955-1968), Self (1 episode, 1955), Self - guest orchestra leader at the organ 19Oct1974 Sat Ken, Tom Highlights: (4 episodes, 1960-1965), Self - guest star / Since 2000, she has toured with former members of The Lawrence Welk Show and performed on her own. 14 - "John Henry" Dick Dale / 19 - "There's Something About A Home Town Band" Entire Cast and Marching Band Musical Tour of America *Note: Lawrence Welk discovered the Semonski Sisters (aged 7 to 18) on a recent Myron Floren on accordion\ Guest Self - Regular Performer Feedback below. 28Jun1975 [repeat from 30Nov74] / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nJVI1vyI3I, 20.03 [852] The Lawrence Welk Show Barber, accompanied by her husband on the snare drum, sang Country Rose during her first performance on the Welk Show in early 1974. Associate Proudcer Self - Singer / "Green Eyes", "Mambo Jambo" and "You Belong to My Heart". [--] Lawrence Welk Show One of television's most enduring musical series, The Lawrence Welk Show, was first seen on network TV as a summer replacement program in 1955. . / / He said, were getting ready to do a country-themed show and youd be perfect on it.. / Columbia Pictures' 50th Anniversary / / / (3 episodes, 1960-1961), Self - the Osmond Brothers They will be performing Friday, April 10 at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda. orchestra and above chorus / / 8 - "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Drown" Bob Ralston Self Self - Singer Self - violin / and "Days of Old Vaudeville". song. She was hired in 1976 after completing her studies. See production, box office & company info, Hollywood Palladium - 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Clay Hart sings "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World". Songs featured are from such films as "Casablanca", "Sound of Music", (75 episodes, 1971-1982), Self (7 episodes, 1955-1961), Self (3 episodes, 1963-1964), Self - guest star Highlights: 17 - "Yesterdays" Bob Ralston at the organ 20.11 [860] The Lawrence Welk Show / Self - Featured Dancer 18 - "Oh Henry!" / / Self Self / / Self and "The Happiest Girl In the Whole U.S.A." / Bob Smale at the piano (440 episodes, 1955-1982), Self Tribute to Duke Ellington / Salute to the late Duke Ellington 20.23 [872] The Lawrence Welk Show "Cotton Candy and a Toy Balloon" Highlights: / Self - organist Sullivan began singing in church and later at George Nelson Tremper High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin where she sang in the choir and also played cello in the orchestra. Sandi helps her little Jenni with "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer". / 2 - "The Raindrop Serenade" Bob Smale & Larry Hooper at the piano, Bob Ralston / / Self - pianist (36 episodes, 1976-1982), Self / Self - Regular Performer (181 episodes, 1955-1968), Self - Guitarist / [--] Lawrence Welk Show One of the most successful and fondly-remembered shows in TV history, "The Lawrence Welk Show" featured musical numbers and skits, with host Welk leading the band. / (36 episodes, 1955-1980), Self Highlights: 05Jul1975 [repeat from 04Jan75] (6 episodes, 1958), Self https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQ1WAQ7i4M, 20.04 [853] The Lawrence Welk Show / Joe Feeney, a Nebraska-born tenor who crooned Danny Boy and other standards for 25 years on The Lawrence Welk Show, has died. Gail, Mary Lou, Tanya Self - Singerhoofer Self Ralna, Guy, Tanya, Ken, Mary Lou, Arthur, "I'll Never Smile Again" and "Once in a While". He also kept a garden and at one time raised horses on a ranch in Simi Valley, Tim Feeney said. 20.30 [879] The Lawrence Welk Show (133 episodes, 1957-1982), Self They are best known as members of The Lawrence Welk Show from 1977 to 1982. Famous Places / Songs for a Traveler Self - Regular Performer banjo / Regular Performer We met him (Welk) at the golf course, we talked and then I went to this tent and sang for him, recalled Barber. (4 episodes, 1956-1965), Self Clay Hart solos with "Holly, Jolly Christmas". Self - Guest star Carleton Showband 2010. (1 episode, 1955), Self - clarinet Please wait. (7 episodes, 1978-1981), Self - Announcer / "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover", "For You", / <Previous "The Lawrence Welk Show" Next> Season 20 (Syndicated) (1974-75) Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive . Avigail Yaacovy . Clay Hart sings "Please Release Me". / danced by Bobby & Cissy Let us know. "San Francisco", "Guadalajara" and "My Blue Heaven". Self - Trombonist It was the time of my life, but I didnt see it then because I was so young, remembered Barber. (1,147 episodes, 1955-1982), Self "Cielito Lindo", "Semper Fidelis March", "How Great Thou Art", "Favorite Love Songs" 03May1975 [repeat from 21Sep74] Clay Hart sings "Honey". Self - trombone (107 episodes, 1970-1982), Self - orchestra leader Self - Champagne Lady / as well as Lombardo's "Boo Hoo". out our Broadway experience / (3 episodes, 1970-1971), Self / "Woodchopper's Ball" and "Auld Lang Syne". "Consider Yourself", "Turkey in the Straw" and "Hey, Good Lookin'". 26Jul1975 [repeat from 11Jan75] Self - guitarist (109 episodes, 1967-1982), Self Self - accordian Bobby & Cissy dance "The Mouse-ka Dance". / masterpiece "Carousel". / Salute to Walt Disney Song Hits / Walt Disney's Merriest Song Hits / "Danny Boy" (from "Londonderry Air") and "Moonlight and Roses". Self - trumpet player 19 - "The Pennsylvania Polka" Myron Floren on accordion with Sandi, Gail & Mary "Honeysuckle Rose", "I Got Rhythm", "Tammy", I am quite happy that PBS is still showing it, and you should check it out. Self - Singer I'm a mere 16 year old, however my best friend and I love this show. Melodies by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak, Wagner fill the cast offerings. Self - trombonist Self 13 - "Cab Driver" Larry Hooper, Bob Lido, Charlie Parlatto, and Kenny Trimble / The once-popular show ran between 1955 to 1982, including 27 seasons on the ABC network, and still remains popular in reruns. 20.07 [856] The Lawrence Welk Show As was common in the 1950s, the name of the primary sponsor would be part of the show's official title. / / (113 episodes, 1961-1978), Self Return to The Self - trumpet 1 - "On A Wonderful Day Like Today" performed by Bobby, Jimmy, Tom, Ken, Cissy, Self - trombonist / Self - Regular Performer 20 - "Solamente Una Vez" impromptu duet by Anacani & her mother Highlights: Copyright The Classic TV Archive. / Regular Performer / She also made two appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. / / google_ad_height = 15; / Lawrence Welk Show" 6 - "All I Ever Need Is You" Guy Hovis & Ralna English Self - Trumpeter Self - Occasional Conductor / (2 episodes, 1976-1982), Self (5 episodes, 1961), Self - guest star Self - Trumpeter 20.10 [859] The Lawrence Welk Show "King of the Road", "Country Roads" and "Those Were the Days". / / Self - Clarinetist He came home and never told us he sang for the president.. / Have you any old videos, or tv guides? / Self - Regular Performer 20.05 [854] The Lawrence Welk Show / David Otwell. She sang numerous solos, and often was paired with Dick Dale in various numbers. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. A tape of his singing was sent to Welk in 1956, resulting in a guest spot on the Los Angeles-based show. Cissy King performs "Tiny Bubbles". Welk and the Music Makers perform "Varsity Drag" / "Blue Velvet", "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" and "Bluebird of Happiness". Self She was discovered by Lawrence Welk . (5 episodes, 1959-1962), Self Self - Regular Performer Joe Feeney offers "Be My Love". Dinah Shore. Lou Self - trumpet / / Tommy Hunter and The Travelin' Men in 2009 (L-R) Steve Smith, George Mason, Tommy, Larry Nutter, Roger Sullivan. / Themselves Self - Violinist and Singer When The Lawrence Welk Show ended in 1982, Barber and her husband Roger returned to Knoxville, where they purchased their own bus and formed their own band, Sweet Apple. "Carolina in the Morning" and "After You've Gone". In 1974, she joined the Welk show as the "Country Gal" while pursuing her recording career. 19 - "Granada" sung by Anacani / Self - Regular Peformer The Lawrence Welk Show - filmed live from the Aragon - aired on May 11, 1951 and lasted until 1955, when the show was picked up by ABC and aired nationally. Self - choral conductor Episode Guide Self - guest star - gospel singer Performer - Organist Classic TV Archive Home Page. Highlights: [--] Lawrence Welk Show 4 - "Love Me All The Time"Anacani and Tanya (61 episodes, 1955-1970), Self The cast joins in with "Happy Days Are Here Again". The series aired locally in Los Angeles for four years, from 1951 to 1955, then nationally for another 16 years on ABC from 1955 to 1971, followed by 11 years in first-run syndication from 1971 to 1982. She is also known as a recording artist, her best-known hit being the song, "Bucket to the South", which peaked at No. Self - Orchestra Conductor "It Must Be Him", "Hey, There", "Mean to Me", Self The Semonski Sisters Clay Hart sings "Little Green Apples". ############################################## Regular Performer / 21 - "Pick Yourself Up" danced by Arthur Duncan with Mary Lou, Jimmy, Cissy, Two other children died. Season20(Syndicated) (1974-75) 6 - "Undecided" orchestra (6 episodes, 1958), Self / / Self - guest star and "Love Makes the World Go 'Round". Guy and Ralna sing "We're Gonna Hold On". "Button Up Your Overcoat", "Let Us Break Bread Togehter", Self - Regular Performer / 3 - "Rose Garden" orchestra Regular performer Buddy Merrill does "It May Be Silly". / Highlights: / [--] The Lawrence Welk Show A musical rememberance of the Maestro's 50 years long career. Highlights: After their second child was born, Feeney had to drop out of the university for financial reasons. "We Gather Together", "May the Good Lord Bless You and Keep You", In 1990, Barber and Sullivan went into business with Dick Dale and leased a theater located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, which they operated until 1996. (10 episodes, 1975-1977), Self 1950s. / / 3 - "Vaya Con Dios" Anacani / After their second child was born, Feeney had to drop out of the university for financial reasons. Self - guest star Songs such as "Cotton Candy and a Toy Balloon" and "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" are featured. Self - Performer ", "Moon Over Miami", "Oklahoma! As the \"Special Guest Star,\" Welk described him as, \"One of my personal favorites\". Self - Audience Member Lawrence Welk is very gifted in his role of band-leader. 18 - "Unchained Melody" Bob Ralston at the piano & Charlotte Harris on cello / The finale features the Welk Choraleers singing "Say Si Si" danced by Bobby & Cissy. (1 episode, 1968), Self - guest star - harpist Self episode titles, air dates, production numbers, directors, writers, Feeney was the father of ten children with his first wife Georgia Lee Gryva, whom he met and married while they were at the University of Nebraska. Highlights: / Self - Singer / / (119 episodes, 1968-1982), Self Self - bass (4 episodes, 1958-1959), Self - junior band clarinet / Joe Feeney offers "O, Holy Night" and six young Feeney's sing "Let There Be Henry Cuesta on clarinet with orchestra Singing and playing the guitar since their days in junior high and in high school, [1] the brothers joined . / "Cool Water", "Who Wouldn't Love You? (195 episodes, 1957-1982), Self - The Lennon Sisters 20 - "All the Things You Are" orchestra / One of the most successful and fondly-remembered shows in TV history, "The Lawrence Welk Show" featured musical numbers and skits, with host Welk leading the band. 9 - "Games People Play" danced by Arthur Duncan The music is always cool, and the variety of music that is featured makes it a very different show each week. Self - guest star Neil Levang performs "Wabash Cannonball". The Band plays "Let Me Call You Sweetheart". danced by Arthur Duncan. Welk's encouraging response was all Barber and her husband, Roger Sullivan, needed. unit manager (17 episodes, 1981-1982) John B. Lee He was 76. / / But there was never that perfect confluence of events to make Barber a bona fide superstar. (124 episodes, 1960-1982), Self / "Alexander's Ragtime Band", "Blue Skies", "How Deep is the Ocean", They are best known as members of The Lawrence Welk Show from 1977 to 1982. / / Self - guest star Highlights: Myron Floren performs "Czardas". (123 episodes, 1967-1982), Self September Woodwinds / 07Jun1975 [repeat from 28Sep74] //-->, , CTVA Being a country singer brought her instant fame and she soon appeared on many television shows such as Nashville Now and Crook & Chase. Regular Performer All Rights Reserved. 25Jan1975 Sat [rerun 09Aug75] [Tampa Bay Times, TVG] 17 - "Sugartime" Ava Barber Tom Netherton sings "Chasing Rainbows" (from "Fantasie Impromptu"). UCLA Film and Television Archive / Writers Guild of America (wga), ############ The Lawrence Welk Show ############ (9 episodes, 1980-1982), Self trumpet player Self 18 - "Look for the Silver Lining" sung by Ava Barber Barber and her husband have stayed busy in the music business over the years. Tom Netherton sings "On a Clear Day". Songs, "Everything's Coming Up Roses", "Together Wherever We Go", Her mother was an avid fan of a popular television show at the time, The Lawrence Welk Show, and suggested that her daughter write to Welk. 12 - "The Clarinet Polka" Myron Floren on accordion with Richard Maloof on tuba, This Colorful World Self Today, she continues to perform, mostly at retirement communities for seniors, and has hosted wraparounds for Welk repeats aired on PBS. (2 episodes, 1963-1964), Self [--] The Lawrence Welk Show / Nevermind the saccharine-sweet and, sometimes just plain obnoxious skits; the Lawrence Welk Show ran nationally on ABC for nearly 28 years. unit manager (21 episodes, 1980-1981) John McElveney . / / 15 - "The Last Time I Saw Paris"sung by Ken Delo with Myron Floren on accordion Norma Zimmer sings "Paris in the Spring". Feeny studied at St. Benedict College in Atchison, Kansas, and at the University of Nebraska. 13 - "The Street Where You Live" sung by Tom Netherton. Self - the Lennon Sisters (64 episodes, 1966-1981), Self - Saxophonist From 1957 to 1982, Feeney was the featured tenor on the Welk show, which offered easy-listening champagne music and clean-cut, family oriented songs. / / 20.13 [862] The Lawrence Welk Show 16Nov1974 Sat [rerun 14Jun75] / 23Nov1974 Sat [News Journal] 2023 www.knoxnews.com. / danced by Lawrence & Cissy Self - Piano 14 - "Pretend" orchestra Self - guest star 17 - "Shall We Dance" entire cast danced by Cissy and Bobby, accompanied by / Self - Highlights: / 15 - "The Anniversary Song" sung by Norma Zimmer, danced by Lawrence & Cissy, Self - - Pianist When you have 10 kids, even in those days, things were expensive, said another son, Sean Feeney of La Costa. Self - saxophonist / Self Ken, Sandi, Tanya Almost in a freakish sense. / Self - organist