3 - "Vaya Con Dios" Anacani / / (88 episodes, 1968-1980), Self - Trombonist Born June 28, 1954 Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Good Ol' Days trumpet player Featured Performer She began singing professionally at age 10. Self - guest star (1 episode, 1965), Self - daughter of Jack Imel 70 on the country singles charts that year. performed by Mary Lou, Gail, Sandi, Anacani, Arthur, Jim, Tom, Ken, "Carolina in the Morning" and "After You've Gone". (1 episode, 1955), Self - guest orchestra leader Songs Commemorating Lawrence Welk's 23rd year on television. Self - Singer (54 episodes, 1974-1982), Self Dick Dale sings "John Henry", Bobby and / / Self - Singer [--] The Lawrence Welk Show Welk had. "Sophisticated Lady", "In a Sentimental Mood", "The Girl That I Marry", "Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me", "Have I Told You Lately", Julie Miller of Spokane, Washington debuts. She started performing, and recorded records for some local labels. Self - Announcer You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Self - violinist If you don't watch it well you should it's entertaining, enjoyable, and the retro- ness of it all is truly magical. 1 - "Bye Bye Love" Clay Hart with Cissy, Mary Lou, Gail, Sandi, Bobby, Jimmy, Ava Marlene Barber (born June 28, 1954) is an American country music singer and performer. Self - saxophonist Featured Performer Self - Trumpetist (122 episodes, 1958-1982), Self Self - violinist / the piano "It Must Be Him", "Hey, There", "Mean to Me", 15 - "The Last Time I Saw Paris"sung by Ken Delo with Myron Floren on accordion Self - Singer / / 27 Seasons. A musical tribute of the "good old days" of vaudeville, She also made two appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. Self - guest star 4 - "Love Me All The Time"Anacani and Tanya / She was hired in 1976 after completing her studies. TV Guide / Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov) Barbara Boylan ", "Moon Over Miami", "Oklahoma! Self song. For the finale, children and parents are introduced and Santa joins them with 3 - "Have I Stayed Too Long At The Fair" Norma Zimmer 4 - "Eres Tu" Anacani Lawrence Welk Show Showstoppers Episode from 1979 42,063 views Jul 13, 2019 1 - That's Entertainment: Sherry, Sheila, Anacani, Gail, Kathie, Ava, Mary Lou, Ken, Jimmy, Jim, David, Rog Dislike. 4 - "Sing" Tanya Falan with Bob Smale at the piano Self - the Blenders (6 episodes, 1963-1964), Self Artist: Lawrence Welk and His Champagne Music. / [--] Lawrence Welk Show / Welk and the Music Makers perform "Varsity Drag" 11 - "Top of the World" Mary Lou, Gail, Tanya, Anacani, Norma, Ralna, Sandi with / (1 episode, 1959), Self - guest Champagne Lady / He entered and won several singing contests at the University of Nebraska, where he was starting quarterback. / This article is about the U.S. singer. 3 - "I Love You" duet by Guy Hovis and Ralna English. Self - junior band drummer / The song was only moderately successful, though, reaching only No. Self - Singer "Musical Salute to Happily Marrieds" "Danny Boy" (from "Londonderry Air") and "Moonlight and Roses". Trumpist 2 - "The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A." Ava Barber with husband Roger 00:50 - It's a Grand Night for Singing: orchestra introduction; Gail, Ralna, Jimmy, Mary Lou, Guy, Anacani, Ken, Sandi, Tom, Elaine, Bobby, Sheila, Roger, Ka. Self - violinist / "Maria Elena", "On the Sunny Side of the Street", / Self That's Entertainment ABC. (123 episodes, 1967-1982), Self / Ava Barber was born on 28 June 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. Self He and brother, David, dropped out of college to join the cast of the Lawrence Welk Show as a singing / guitar-playing duet in October, 1977. The Lawrence Welk Show is an American televised musical variety show hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk. / (51 episodes, 1958-1968), Self - Trombonist She is best remembered for her performances on The Lawrence Welk Show throughout much of the 1970s and early 1980s. / 30Nov1974 Sat [rerun 28Jun75] [LA Times, Daily Press, TVG] Favorite Love Songs 18 - "Unchained Melody" Bob Ralston at the piano & Charlotte Harris on cello Other songs include, "The Anniversary Waltz", "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody" Self Self - son of Joe Feeney From its move to network television in 1955 until the very early 1960s, the show's primary sponsor was Dodge. / 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. / / Self - trumpet Associate Proudcer Highlights: (71 episodes, 1972-1982), Self - Trumpist Self - saxophonist (2 episodes, 1964-1965), Self "Merry-Go-Round Broke Down", "Papa, Won't You Dance With Me? Self Guy and Ralna sing "Merry Christmas From Our House". Melodies by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak, Wagner fill the cast offerings. The Quintet performs "Whatever Will Be, Will Be" (Que Sera, Sera) / Ken Delo sings "Mexicali Rose". danced by Arthur Duncan. Self - Singer Self - Featured Dancer / without the specific consent of the author(s). ################# end of season 20 ################ "Candy Man", "Ride'em Cowboy" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee". Highlights: Including Teresa Brewer, Ruth Etting, Doris Day, Patti Page, Della Reese and Barbers mother, who was a big fan of The Lawrence Welk Show at the time, suggested that Ava send in her demos and a letter to Welk. / His last performance was in Syracuse, N.Y., in December. / / David and Leslie recently celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary. "The Waltz You Saved for Me", "Daddy", "Three Little Fishes" and "Adios". / (2 episodes, 1976-1982), Self [6] A son, Tim Feeney, said the family suspects he got the illness from years of exposure to second-hand smoke in clubs and casinos. / (16 episodes, 1957-1974), Self Chart success didn't come initially, but she released her first charting single in 1977 with the song, "Waitin' At the End of Your Run", a truck-driving song. (113 episodes, 1967-1981), Self / Trombonist "Hail Columbia Pictures' 50th Year" 05Oct1974 Sat [rerun 17May75] Feeney also had a rich career away from the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtQ1WAQ7i4M, 20.04 [853] The Lawrence Welk Show He never smoked a day in his life and the family believes he may have contracted the illness from decades of performing in smoky casinos and nightclubs, his son said. (unknown episodes), Self - Bridegroom <Previous "The Lawrence Welk Show" Next> Season 20 (Syndicated) (1974-75) Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive . (136 episodes, 1955-1968), Self - Guitarist / Self Episode Guide "Salute to Walt Disney Song Hits" Self - Singer (13 episodes, 1975-1977), Self 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. / Self - trombonist / Self - Regular Performer / / google_ad_width = 728; / 1 - "Cotton Candy A Toy Balloon" entire cast 20.11 [860] The Lawrence Welk Show (7 episodes, 1962-1964), Self - guest star 7 - "I've Told Every Little Star" orchestra Kathie also performed in a one-woman show as Jane Long around her home in Dallas, Texas. 20.08 [857] The Lawrence Welk Show / Watchlist. Self - Audience Member "Honeysuckle Rose", "I Got Rhythm", "Tammy", Regular Performer Self - guest star trumpeter (2 episodes, 1965), Self - guest star / 1 - "On A Wonderful Day Like Today" performed by Bobby, Jimmy, Tom, Ken, Cissy, / Bobby, Cissy, Mary Lou and Jack Imel feature Self - guest star 7 - "Why Me" Clay Hart (also on guitar) with Sandi, Tanya, Ralna, Gail Clay Hart solos with "Your Cheatin' Heart". Highlights: Highlights: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Metzger continues to perform with Welk alumni on concert tours, and regularly appears on pledge drives for PBS, which now airs The Lawrence Welk Show on more than 250 stations. Highlights: Myron Floren performs "Czardas". [1] He started singing as a boy soprano in St. Mary Cathedral,[2] his parish church choir and after graduating from St. Mary's Cathedral High School,[3] he landed a guest appearance on the show Youth Opportunity Hour. Self - guest star Through much of the late 2000s, she hosted the wraparounds of the show featuring interviews with members of the Musical Family, conducted by Metzger herself. 26Jul1975 [repeat from 11Jan75] The elder Feeney lived in San Marcos in San Diego County. Highlights: Musical career. (25 episodes, 1955-1959), Self and will also appear on the New Years program. 20.19 [868] The Lawrence Welk Show / Self - / Self - trombone Norma Zimmer and Jim Roberts duet with "Tea For Two". Self - Trombone Self - Singer That led to a meeting with Welk on a Nashville golf course in October of 1973. A tape of his singing was sent to Welk in 1956, resulting in a guest spot on the Los Angeles-based show. ############### season 20 1974-75 ############## Almost in a freakish sense. They first made their debut on the Lawrence Welk Show in December of 1955. Self - - Pianist Self - guest star Easter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9j-MoG1340, 20.02 [851] The Lawrence Welk Show King Tom Netherton sings "Chasing Rainbows" (from "Fantasie Impromptu"). Banjo 20.01 [850] The Lawrence Welk Show [Premiere] / (5 episodes, 1964-1965), Self - guest star / Self - Cellist Self - Regular Performer Self - Guest appearance A program of music recalling specific landmarks in Welk's 50-year career. Self Self Norma Zimmer sings "There's a Valley". (64 episodes, 1966-1981), Self - Saxophonist Dubbed "America's Sweethearts of Song," they recorded their first of many albums entitled "Let's Get Acquainted" in May of 1957. "Salute to Country Music" Self out our Broadway experience / Self - Occasional Conductor Self - Singer / When the show is shown in syndication on PBS, it contains color presentation clips filmed and hosted by surviving members of the Welk musical family. Lawrence Welk Milestones and Memories is an all new, two and one half-hour, five-act musical reunion special, celebrating the Welk Show's remarkable longevity and accomplishments. (26 episodes, 1967-1969), Self Roger Otwell. Among the local TV shows she performed on were The Bonnie Lou & BusterShow, The Jim Clayton Startime Show and The Porter Wagoner Show. "The Impossible Dream" from The Man of La Mancha, Clay Hart sings "I've Been Everywhere". Self - junior band trumpet (2 episodes, 1966-1967), Self - guest star / google_ad_client = "pub-4955165530873922"; The cast joins in with "Happy Days Are Here Again". Self - guest appearance 17 - "Shall We Dance" entire cast danced by Cissy and Bobby, accompanied by / at the organ Self [2] While he attended to his studies at the University of Nebraska, he entered several singing contests, which included a spot on the Arlene Francis program, Talent Patrol. / Tom Netherton sings "God is Alive". Guy and Ralna duet with "Song of Love". Klein, clarinetist Henry Cuesta Anacani sings "Stars in Your Eyes". / It was his life. Self - Saxophonist "S' Wonderful", "Stormy Weather", "Tennessee Waltz" and "Manhattan". Self - Singer The ensemble performs "Climb Every Mountain". The entire cast joins in for "Bye, Bye Love". Singing and playing the guitar since their days in junior high and in high school,[1] the brothers joined the Welk organization in October 1977, after attending Lubbock Christian College and West Texas State University teaming up with fellow sibling act The Aldridge Sisters as the popular quartet of The Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins, which was popular with viewers for the remainder of the Welk show's run [1]. Self - guest appearance 9 - "Games People Play" danced by Arthur Duncan Now 63, her piercing smoky blue eyes sparkle when she talks about the improbable journey she took. Self - Bassist tuba / Tanya Welk sings "Don't Get Around Much Anymore". "Cool Water", "Who Wouldn't Love You? Self - Trumpeter / The band performs medleys from "Carousel" and "Nutcracker Suite". "Cielito Lindo", "Semper Fidelis March", "How Great Thou Art", A musical rememberance of the Maestro's 50 years long career. (4 episodes, 1956-1965), Self Tours as part of the "Four Wunnerful Women" live show, with Lawrence Welk veterans, Ralna English, Gail Farrell and Mary Lou Metzger. 17 - "Yesterdays" Bob Ralston at the organ See production, box office & company info, Hollywood Palladium - 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. / This United States musical biography article is a stub. 11 - "Chanson d'Amour" Sandi Griffiths with Anacani, Cissy, Mary Lou, Gail, and Norma Zimmer sings "Sound of Music". 1 - "Thats Entertainment: Dick, Sandi, Anacani, Tom, Gail, Jimmy, Ava, Joe, (83 episodes, 1955-1982), Self Henry Cuesta performs "Stardust". / Today, she continues to perform, mostly at retirement communities for seniors, and has hosted wraparounds for Welk repeats aired on PBS. / 4 - "Ol' Man River" orchestra featuring trombonist Bob Havens, saxophonist Russ / 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. . Other songs include, "Put On Your Sunday Clothes", Self - Trumpeter (4 episodes, 1955-1956), Self - father of the Lennon Sisters / / [--] Lawrence Welk Show / Self - Regular Performer "Green Eyes", "Mambo Jambo" and "You Belong to My Heart". Self - guitar Self - trombonist Self - Clarinet Player 6 - "All I Ever Need Is You" Guy Hovis & Ralna English 20.18 [867] The Lawrence Welk Show Golden Age of TV, which is missing from any episode guides on the web. 28Sep1974 Sat [rerun 07Jun75] [LA Times, The Gazette] 14Sep1974 Sat [rerun 26Apr75] 13 - "Gonna Get Along Without Ya" Ava Babar 5 - "Fun Going To The County Fair" Boby Burgess and Cissy King 20.21 [870] The Lawrence Welk Show Self - Singer Guitarist Norma Zimmer sings "Look For the Silver Lining". Singing and playing the guitar since their days in junior high and in high school, [1] the brothers joined . Self / (4 episodes, 1958), Self - The Lennon Family Self - Singer google_ad_slot = "3735484596"; Self - Singer 11Jan1975 Sat [rerun 26Jul75] [LA Times, TVG] (75 episodes, 1971-1982), Self [--] The Lawrence Welk Show 14 - "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" performed by Mickey McMahon, Johnny Zell, While growing up, Barber often played in her brother's band. (30 episodes, 1955-1968), Self - Announcer Other songs, "The Way We Were", "Maple Leaf Rag", / Self - Champagne Lady 16 - "Sunrise, Sunset" sung by Joe Feeney. remain intact. Self Tom Netherton sings "As Time Goes By". Self - guest star google_ad_width = 728; Self - Guitar Saxophonist / / Dick and Dale perform "Try a Little Tenderness". (61 episodes, 1955-1962), Self - Clarinetist (2 episodes, 1959), Self 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. 15 - "Dance Of The Comedians" Myron Floren (78 episodes, 1965-1969), Self Self Accordionist Ted Lewis' "Me and My Shadow". / He said, were getting ready to do a country-themed show and youd be perfect on it.. Peace". Her late-1970s single, Bucket To The South, reached No. But there was never that perfect confluence of events to make Barber a bona fide superstar. / Dodge Clay Hart solos with "Holly, Jolly Christmas". / Announcer (49 episodes, 1967-1982), Self - viola Self Self - Regular Performer 01Feb1975 Sat [rerun 16Aug75] [LA Times, Detroit Free Press] Self / to celebrate the maestro's 72nd birthday. As a Christian music artist, she released several Gospel music albums and has performed for charitable originations as World Vision. The band concertizes Whitman's "When Day Is Done", 1950s. Highlights: (133 episodes, 1957-1982), Self / Self - Trombonist Self - clarinet / / / / 16Nov1974 Sat [rerun 14Jun75] / On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Self - Organist "Welk's Irish Tenor, Joe Feeney to Appear", "Joe Feeney among trio bringing Welk music here", Lawrence Welk's Irish tenor made a career crooning 'Danny Boy', Joe Feeney Tenor Starred on 'Lawrence Welk', Joe Feeney, Lawrence Welk Show Singer, Dies at 76, "Lawrence Welk tenor Joe Feeney dies at 76", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joe_Feeney&oldid=1065147561, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 January 2022, at 02:23. / Self Bob Ralston offers "Carmen's Boogie". Self - Guest / [--] The Lawrence Welk Show (135 episodes, 1955-1978), Woodwinds From then on, he became a regular, Sean Feeney said. My mother said Ive been singing since my playpen days, said Barber. Highlights: 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. / Highlights: Songs featured are from such films as "Casablanca", "Sound of Music", Self - trumpeter Ken, Sandi, Tanya PRODUCERS. Regular Performer / She has done many reunion specials on PBS for The Lawrence Welk Show over the past number of years. (119 episodes, 1968-1982), Self "Ah-One and Ah-Two Band Story"