The Lennon Sisters salute World War II with “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” in ‘Andrews Sisters style.’ Jack Imel performs “St. The Lennon Sisters sing, “My Man,” and Ralna English belts the Gershwin’s classic Broadway song, “Strike Up the Band.” Myron Floren and the Champagne Music Makers end this act with “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”Īct Two swings its way through the Big Band Era, World War II and the Fabulous ‘50s. Highlights of this act include the entire cast singing Irving Berlin’s rousing “This is a Great Country.” Guy Hovis performs “Coming to America” and Mary Lou Metzger, Jack Imel and Bobby and Elaine dance to a Cohan Medley. The special is co-hosted by Mary Lou Metzger and Tom Netherton and also features The Welk Champagne Music Makers under the direction of conductor John Bahler.Īct One of “Lawrence Welk: God Bless America” highlights 1900-1935, as Lawrence Welk and thousands of new Americans try to survive the hardships of World War I.
“Lawrence Welk: God Bless America” features 18 stars from the Welk Musical Family, including Anacani, Elaine Balden, Bobby Burgess, Jo Ann Castle, Henry Cuesta, Dick Dale, Ralna English, Joe Feeney, Myron Floren, Guy Hovis, Jack Imel, The Lennon Sisters, Mary Lou Metzger, Tom Netherton, Bob Ralston and Norma Zimmer. This two-and-a-half-hour PBS special pays a musical tribute to America’s freedoms, its leaders and its veterans, and to the patriotism Lawrence Welk held dear as part of the classic American success story of his life. LAWRENCE WELK: GOD BLESS AMERICA, one of the most dramatic patriotic music specials ever produced for public television, will be presented on Saturday, February 27 at 7:00 pm on WOUB. Special Episode: “LAWRENCE WELK: GOD BLESS AMERICA” – Saturday, February 27 at 7 pm