Welk Media Contact:The Lawrence Welk Show
OETA - The Oklahoma Network, the statewide public television network with headquarters located in Oklahoma City, OK, produces the show for national distribution. The “wraparounds” (host segments featuring the Welk Stars) are taped every other year and feature original members from “The Lawrence Welk Show” introducing that week’s featured show. The stars bring the viewer up-to-date on their lives, their careers, etc. during these “wraparounds.”
Celebrating 25 Years on Public Television
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2011
“The Lawrence Welk Show” Celebrates 25 Years on Public Television
A major television milestone will be reached Saturday, September 3rd when “The Lawrence Welk Show” celebrates the beginning of 25 years of Champagne Music on public television. That day, viewers will also have the opportunity, for the first time, to see the 1955 premiere episode of "The Lawrence Welk Show."
Since 1987, more than 2.5 million fans of the longest-running, weekly-syndicated music/variety series have been tuning in each week to their local PBS station to watch Lawrence Welk and their favorite “Musical Family” members sing and dance.
Lawrence Welk Precious Memories
Lawrence Welk Precious Memories is a two-hour PBS special that abounds with spiritual hymns, inspirational songs and gospel medleys reminding viewers of their shared family values based on loving and heartfelt beliefs. This nostalgic special will lift your spirits, heal your heart and take you into the safe haven of your past with promises for a brighter tomorrow.
This PBS special was taped before a LIVE audience at the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson, Missouri in early September, 2004. The audience was thrilled by the songs of faith and responded with numerous standing ovations.