Famous Graves - THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW Cast & Others

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Today I visit the gravesites of some of the cast members from THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW, a classic tv variety show from the 1960s, '70s and '80s. Lawrence Welk was a popular big band leader specializing in sweet music or champagne music. He played the accordion and also conducted the orchestra.
Gravesite tours include:
Lawrence Welk, Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California
Aladdin Pallante, Valhalla Cemetery, North Hollywood, California
Henry Cuesta, Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, California
Harry Mills, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California
Donald Mills, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California
Jules & Lois Herman, Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota, Minnesota
Gene Krupa, Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet, Illinois
Some of the other cast members are still alive, while others have been cremated and have no final resting place. Surprisingly, quite a few of them have gravesites that are unknown.
Thanks for joining me on another nostalgic road trip down memory lane to the cemetery.
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[@patmccoy8758]

I remember watching The Lawrence Welk Show growing up.

[@herecalico]

Yes, My Dad and Mom loved that show and watched every week. Us kids watched along too, but back then wasn't our cup of tea, but like you said, as we got older, i can apprciate those old shows, brings back good memories. I remember a lot of the performers on the show too. Remember Arthur Duncan, he was a african american gentlemen that was a great tap dancer. So many on there. Thanks for this video.

[@barbaraeggleston6858]

I remember watching Every Saturday night with my grandma

[@jfmthuglove]

Same here

[@emilybailey4457]

Nice memory😍

[@josephchappa3414]

Me 2

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

My mom loved The Lawrence Welk show and we watched it all the time. I continued to watch it as an adult and reruns are still on PBS.

[@judithmitchell4667]

I remember my mom curling my hair every Sat. nite while we all watched the show. My daughter's nickname is "Tiny Bubbles" like the Don Ho song. She was not amused until one night when we were watching The Lawrence Welk show (yes, the only child her age who knows the show probably) and the cast started singing "Tiny Bubbles". She doesn't complain about the name now that she knows she has her own song! ha-ha. Have a great day Steve. Blessings - Judith

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

What a fun memory. Thanks for sharing it with us Judith 😊👍

[@RhettyforHistory]

I love Lawrence's memorial marker. Definitely a nice tribute to him.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I agree it’s pretty neat 👍

[@1aikane]

My grandmother loved the Lawrence Welk show. We would watch the show after dinner on Saturday night.

[@victoriadevereaux8450]

It was my Mother's favorite show, watched it with Mom every Saturday. I love the bubbles!

[@kathyspanner3755]

My mom used to watch this every Sunday up til she passed away I used to love the Christmas shows you got to see the cast with there families

[@psychcorp4449]

I am humbled by your tenacity to drive the long distances. Your videos not only serve to inform us about the topic presented, but also show how much change has occurred with respect to societal tastes and values. The Lawrence Welk Show was a wonderful show from a simpler, arguably better, time. Thank you so much for keeping these memories alive. Stay safe.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

It really was a simpler time, wasn’t it? And a lot less traffic back then, too, LOL 😊 Thanks, PC!

[@glennbalent5153]

Another trip down memory lane with Steve! Awesome memories from Saturday night with my Gram..she loved the show! I still enjoy it today on PBS..Thanks Steve,made me feel young again,even if it was for only ten minutes..till next video.

[@bonniespenst369]

Brings back great memories, sitting with my folks, listening and watching the show...Enjoyed seeing emerging stars, such as Lynn Anderson and so on. Thanks Steve for another great vlog.

[@brucecox5884]

reminds me of all the Sat shows, Hee haw, LW, American Bandstand.

[@ald668]

Hi, Steve! I still watch the reruns, as the show reminds me of my dearly beloved grandparents.

[@marygarner5249]

THANK YOU FOR TAKEING US ALONG WHITH YOU😊

[@barbdixsonbrown424]

Mary Garner taking

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for joining me Marie 😊👍

[@larryboysen5911]

Watched both Lawrence [also my first name] and Mitch Miller with my late parents. Loved both shows. I'm 73 and remember these classic shows well!

[@kerridillon3120]

Lawrence Welk was my Grandma's favorite show. I watched it with her! ♡♡♡

[@clmaynor]

I remember watching Lawrence Welk on Saturday evenings at my Grandmother's house back in the day. I can't watch the show now without crying. Wishing for just one more day with the grandparents.

[@rma3_3_3]

Mr Lawrence Welk had a great life and will always be remembered; growing up we ofcourse watched his program on TV, as my parents instilled music in us and I really love the big bands to this very day ~

[@aa64912]

I never missed the show if I could help it. I love all music

[@thekid4698]

My grandfather loved the Lawrence welk show I remember watching the show. With him in the 80s on p.b s in reruns thanks for the video Steve. a onea Ana twoa

[@karolinesmail489]

Good night .sleep tight.and pleasant dreams to you...here's a wish and a prayer that every dream cones true and. Now til we meet again ADIOS.AU REVOIR.AUF WIEDERSEN GOOD NIGHT!😘

[@herecalico]

yes, i loved that closing song, so nice!

[@nightfangs2910]

I'm glad you wrote it, I could see the bubble machine and hear the song, watching my grandparents watching the show, me waiting for the Walton's to come on then grizzly Adams

[@bigstyx]

Great gob!

[@alexgoeling8970]

I played it at my Dad's viewing. He was a big Lawrence Welk fan.

[@jda9193]

Iirc they played this song at his funeral. I think while lowering the casket.

[@jda9193]

My mom (RIP) and I watched this together. It was her favorite show. My favorites were the Christmas shows where the entertainers would introduce their family members.

[@tomtucker5812]

In the mountains of West Virginia, every Saturday night at 7 with my great aunt and uncle in the ‘60s.

[@pamelasmitley3712]

Wow, what great music they played. I watched the Lawence Welk show on every visit to my grandma's house. It was an awesome memory from my childhood. The Lennon Sisters were my favorite guest group. Thanks Steve for the memories!! 🙂

[@maddyhayes617]

Didn't Mr. Questa marry one of the Lennon sisters, or was that Dick Cathcart that married one of the Lennons?

[@bar-b9431]

Bobby Burgess has been a longtime friend. I recall him sharing the story of Mr. Welk's burial service, the Welk show family gathered around his casket at the cemetery and sang the familiar song that closed out the show each week. "Good night, sleep tight, and pleasant dreams to you, here's a wish and a prayer that every dream come true. And now, till we meet again, adios, au revoir, auf weidersehen. Goodnight!" I always thought that was a perfect send off for him. Bob has always said when Lawrence Welk hired him for his show, he knew he was perfect for the job because he'd been raised by Walt Disney.

[@lillianbeckwith995]

That was fun Steve,and yes I remember the show,my parents used to watch it every Sunday,I remember them dancing in the living room a few times, I also had a couple of dances with my dad, great memories,thanks so much!! Well you have yourself a great Thanksgiving Steve,until next time,be safe out there!!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Fun. Thanks for sharing that with us LIllian!

[@john-nu3xq]

My grandmother and I shared this show together from my child hood through adult hood. She would gently away back and forth and tap her fingers in time to the band music , and marvelled at the dancing we also shared love of bonanza ( the Cartwright family ) her fav , she would scoot her chair right up to the tv screen so she could see ( she lost a good portion of her sight as she was the first female film editor I'm Hollywood . Editing in those days ment hours of staring at film as a bright light benith the film was glaring into her eyes , she never complained she loved it . ) You did not get film credit in those days she worked on 100s of silent films she had box's full of old film clips ( hence the name cutting room floor . )Lol she could cut your only scene from a move with the clip of her scissors , and she did, she said with a chuckle she saved several carers by doing so . Her other fav we shared was the wonderful world of Disney wow great loving sweet memory. Keep up the great videos , you trigger so many memories of times gone by , and of missed loved ones bless you keep it up respects John in ca.

[@LawyerCalhoun1]

One show, his band was to play the Duke Ellington composition, "Take the A train". Welk, in his accented English, announced it as "Take a train", Very amusing.

[@frankdenardo8684]

A wun an a two

[@Unit38]

As a young chap back in the 60's. I remember my Grandparents watching him. The most interesting part of the show, at least to me, was all of the bubbles that would fly up behind the band. Back then, Batman, Combat and Capt. Kangaroo were my shows.

[@greghall1307]

Mama made me watch the show and now I'm glad that she did. I forgot to mention that I've been a member of Findagrave for many years. Greg Hall. Thanks Steve

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Greg. Thumbs up to all findsgrave members 👍 you’ve all made my visits a lot easier 👍

[@donna6368]

I was raised watching this every week. I now watch reruns of it every Saturday night with my g'baby.😍

[@philo5096]

Remember the Geretol ads. Pete Fountain got his start on the show. Remember that wig Pete Fountain used to wear, brutal. Man could he play, one of the all time greats .Up there with Benny, Artie and Woody.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

LOL 😊

[@mariacervantes5077]

Yes, I remember watching the Lawrence Welk show. TV was so different back then, those shows were for the whole family. Thank you so much for for all that you do. God bless you and safe travels💕 Have a great weekend 😁

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Maria, you too!

[@annmenzzasalma3113]

Can you imagine your grandparents watching an episode of 90 Day fiancee or a Housewives of NJ or Atlanta with all the sex and cussing. On I love Lucy when they were in the bed they had to keep a foot on the floor. I wouldn't want those restrictions today but I would love some sense of decency in these shows or see them off the air all together.

[@thepozfromoz5166]

I remember the Lawrence welk show very well! Every Saturday night it was hee-haw Lawrence welk,then liberace. Watched those shows for many years....another good one Steve! 👍👍🙂🙂

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

thanks, as always, for sharing with us poz!

[@charlieirvin5423]

My Mom and dad watched Lawrence Welk show and they use to dance to his Music In the Middle of the living room floor and they Actually had Records to listen to him My mom always loved the Irish Tenor

[@donnsunderland2684]

The Irish tenor was Joe Feeney.

[@MrClassicalMusic1]

I watched to show almost every week with my parents in the 1970's. If you happened to be in a rest home on a Saturday evening, many of the TVs will be tuned to the Lawrence Welk Show reruns on the PBS Network.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

i'm sure :-)

[@kimbradley9595]

I was five years old and watch The Lawrence Welk Show all the time with my mom and dad it was the best thing and yes the bubbly it was great hello I'm Lawrence Welk

[@nancyaylward1176]

My Parents loved Lawerence Welk. Since we had only 1 tv, at 6 pm every Sunday we would sit and watch show with them. This is where I got my love for Big Band music and Ragtime music. My Parents used to dance to a song or two every once in a while. They were beautiful dancers. Thanks for the walk down Memory Lane!

[@johnellharris1366]

The memories, wow the talent every week was amazing.I could watch all the shows over and over. A very special time.

[@alichtenwalter]

When I was 5 , I stayed with my great grandparents. We watched Lawrence Welk every Saturday night. I still watch it every now and again on PBS. As a family we took our kids to see Lawrence Welk home in Strasburg ND

[@angelaw.325]

My grandfather’s favorite all time show. Also very calming for my mom as her dementia increased.

[@johnmadden3467]

To make it short and sweet I appreciate Lawrence Lawrence Welk of what he is or what The Lawrence Welk Show is very entertaining and whole and I enjoyed watching Lawrence Welk when I was a kid with my parents

[@karenrosenow9939]

Somehow I missed this one back in November! I remember every Saturday night, watching Lawrence Welk, dancing around the livingroom with my father. The names still roll off my tongue like family members--Myron Floren, Joe Feeney, Joanne Castle, Bobby and Sissy, Norma Zimmer (the Champagne Lady), I could go on and on. Thanks for the memory!!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

thanks, karen!

[@wesaoak]

I was raised on Lawrence Welk and loved his music and show even when I was a teen, I would often put off joining my friends at Church Youth Hut till after the Lawrence Welk Show.. TY for sharing with us. Take care on your travels.

[@wendymudkins668]

Hi Steve glad to see your weather is better than ours in the UK its tipping down with rain here so you bought us a bit of sunshine in your video love the video Steve thank you

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Glad I can help spread a little sunshine 😊thanks, Wendy!

[@shelleyUSATX]

Yes, I watched with my mom and dad. I still love music of all types thanks to this show.

[@stevendaniel5649]

Saturday night, popcorn and Lawrence Welk! You just took me back 60 years and so many memories of those not here. I am Thankful for you and your quality work. Happy Thanksgiving, friend. :)))

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Steven, happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@vickihough3825]

Paper Doll was my favorite of the Mills brothers. Loved when they performed it with Dean Martin on his variety show!

[@markwedge6205]

I remember watching the Lawrence Welk show. It was always enjoyable. Thanks for doing this video.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Mark 😊👍

[@karenanderson8943]

I only remember about 5 performers from the show. The dancers Bobby and Cissy come to mind. and the token black guy dancer. My Dad loved the show and watched religously. It's nice he's still on TV. Timeless music and entertainment. Thanks Steve, another goodie.

[@maddyhayes617]

Mr Duncan (Arthur)?

[@maryellengrayberg9146]

I watched The Lawrence welk show with my grandfather every Saturday night. I have such fond memories of that time. 😄

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing that memory with us Mary Ellen! 😊👍

[@paulineveloza4945]

I had to watch every Saturday, only few choices, and one tv in the 60's, so the adults won! I remember the lady who played the piano! In the summer, we would go to an amusement park between New Beford and Fall River in MA, called Lincoln Park!! They had stage shows, that were free, and I actually saw her in person. I now cherish these times, because my Dad died when I was 11.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

so sorry for your loss, pauline. how awful at such a young age. thanks for sharing his memory with us!

[@paulineveloza4945]

TY! I know he is around me at times, and some day we will be together again!!@@TheGraveyardChannel

[@ds99]

My grandmother would never miss his show. She used to say, “He’s such a handsome man and his show is so good.” I think she had a crush on him. 😂

[@frankdenardo8684]

ds99 good wholesome fun.

[@2012turok]

Steve what can i say ,,,,,,,another great video.....THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK..........Thank you.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

thanks, turok!

[@danhutson3460]

When we lived in Atlanta, GA in the 1950's & 60's my father's parents lived with us. The only TV we had was in the living room & whenever "The Lawrence Welk Show" came on, no one would not dare say a word or enter the room, as they would get a big "shush". After we moved from Atlanta in 1964, my grandfather had died & my grandmother moved in with two of her daughter's. My father continued to watch that show & eventually watched the reruns on a PBS station. Thanks for reviving those memories, Steve, as my grandmother passed in December 1977 & my father in October 2004.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi Dan, thanks for sharing this nice memories and the memories of your departed family members!

[@mikerunyan1]

My mother danced with Myron Floren when she went to see LW in Santa Monica many years ago.

[@mikerunyan1]

She said that he cut in on my moms date while they were dancing 😀

[@mikerunyan1]

My pleasure

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Cool!

[@luciledevries478]

Watched that every sunday night with grandma and grandpa . I loved the ladies dresses . Perfect hair .

[@gregrak9389]

Thanks for this upload, who could ever forget Welk's delightful accent? you'd think he was born in Germany and not in Strasburg, ND to immigrant parents.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

LOL I know I always did 😊

[@2snowgirl520]

His accent was the best!

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

I watched the show with my grandma. She loved him. For years after that I didn’t care. As I got older I started watching it on PBS. I still watch it. Brings back good memories.

[@carolynpurser7469]

I have fond memories of watching Lawrence Welk with my parents. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@chrisnutone4951]

Great Video Steve! I watched The Lawrence Welk show when it originally aired back in the late 1950s with my parents and grandparents. I then started watching it on PBS as its still being aired! Great memories, thanks again!

[@2snowgirl520]

We watched it a lot as it was one of the first tv shows to be in color. It took a while for all the shows to come on in color.

[@deannaharby5677]

As a kid, I never wanted to watch the show, but it would come on and then I could not tear myself away ! They don't make shows like that anymore,,,,,

[@projectw.a.a.p.f.t.a.d7762]

I was blessed to have my greatgrandparents play a huge role in my first 18 years of my life. My great-grandfather was born in 1911 and grandmother in 1915. I was born In 81 and don't remember the show. But I do recall my greatgrandparents talking about this show. Thanks!!!

[@gerripetress8168]

Hey Steve you handsome devil you. I remember going over to my grandmother Majewski house on a Sunday and watching Lawrence on TV. As I got much older I started watching him. Kids now a days wouldn't even consider watching re runs of this.

[@oliviasoliz5983]

Thank you steve for sharing my dad still watching reruns till this day he's 91 i remember watching it to.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

How cool is that. Thanks for sharing, Olivia 👍

[@alexbaker9967]

Thanks to grandma and grandpa I grew up with lawrence welk

[@asnormalasitgets2819]

My Mom and Grandma enjoyed watching Lawerence Welk. I enjoy your videos.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Norma! 😊👍

[@anncarr6510]

I watched as a youngster and on Sundays - so calm and wholesome.

[@bucklebunny6661]

Thank You Steve for sharing!! I can barely remember watching when I was very small . I always loved watching the bubbles . 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

lol, everyone loved the bubbles :-)

[@darellbell605]

I remember watching the Lawrence Welk Show. Sunday evening as a kid in the 70,s in Baltimore

[@raymondespinoza3333]

I also grew up watching the Lawrence Welk Show with my parents on Saturday Nights....liked the music and songs....

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you Steve for today's tour. The Lawrence Welk champagne lady Norma Zimmer is in Memory Garden Memorial Park, Brea California.

[@patrickeh696]

Watched with grandparents in the 60's-70's "Good night, sleep tight..."

[@jessicamarsh400]

I watched this with my grand parents ❤excellent memories.

[@crystalfields3054]

When I was a kid I used to watch this show with my grandparents I love The Lawrence Welk Show thank you for doing this and all the other shows ❤ from new jersey 🙏🏿

[@alnavarijo2100]

Are you kidding me ! I'm still watching reruns. QUESTA went to my high school in CC TEX. MAN do I feel old !

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

lol, join the club :-) thanks for sharing with us, al!

[@JesLovsu2]

Jo Ann Castle, Norma Zimmer, Bobby Burgess, and others are ones I remember along with the Lennon Sisters. So thank Steve for bring us along.

[@loisshockey9439]

My Dad and I still watch the show on Saturday night on our local PBS channel. It comes on right before the Antique Road Show.

[@emilybailey4457]

I Love the Lawrence Welk Show😊

[@DallasCityGurl]

Im surprised Lawrence didnt have a fancier head stone with plantings around it. I was born in 72 and even i know of lawrence welk and he was huge like Sinantra.

[@annmenzzasalma3113]

Funny two entirely different men. Wouldn't think of them in the same thought. Sinatra was definitely a big star much more so than Welk

[@deekay7149]

My precious grandmother watched his show I can barely remember. Thank you for bringing that memory back to me. I miss her so very much! I truly enjoy your videos, they are so educational! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@clarencejacksonjr.]

My grandfather loved his show!

[@lindab.716]

My parents were big fans. They watched every week. Myron Floren (accordionist) lived near them. Mom was always excited to chat with him at the grocery store. He also performed on a cruise ship to Hawaii they were on. Mom asked him to dance. She was thrilled to share a dance. Then all the other ladies lined up.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

how cool. thanks for sharing this with us, linda!

[@DS-vj1um]

I grew up watching Lawrence Welk and still watch in on PBS, love seeing the old hairs styles and fashion.

[@julienielsen3746]

Used to watch every week with my parents in the 60s and 70s. My favorites were the Christmas and Halloween shows. Arthur Duncan, Ava Barber, Jo Ann Castle.

[@74Spirit1]

I was raised on this show. Loved the reruns of the show and the later reunion shows. Welk's band combined orchestra with instruments found in jazz groups and country music(he rocked and rolled too along with singing church standards).

[@johnmadden3467]

I like Lawrence well, I like rap and hip-hop and R&B but I grew up watching Lawrence Welk my grandparents I appreciate what it is a good wholesome family show which they don't have anymore I think and I wish they would bring stuff back you know and I also miss the 80s

[@tinadavies7537]

Thanks for sharing xx

[@raypitt9350]

A great band leader and a great TV show I watched with my grandparents.

[@cierakitty]

OOhhh yes...Aladdin...I was 4 at the time...his voice was so emotional and smooth, when he told his stories my parents said I was as still as a mouse...eyes never left him. I remember Welk's band records of Yellow Bird, Baby Elephant Walk and Calcutta

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

What fun memories Bobbie! Thank you for sharing them with us. And all three of those songs are Great and bring back so many memories! 😊👍

[@ardensinn6004]

Lawrence Welk was always fun. Such pop and brightness. Everyone smiling and dancing. And he would say "wunnerful" 😅

[@rosezingleman5007]

LOVE the Mills Brothers! Thank you for this.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

For a short time my grandfather played for Lawrence Welk When he was starting up.. grandma made him quit had four children to support. Not much money back then.. Miss my grandpa.. He played the violin very beautifully..

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

thanks for sharing your grandpa's memory with us, raynona!

[@capnhawk51]

Being an accordionist, I enjoyed watching Lawrence Welk and Myron Florin perform. Thanks for another great video, Steve. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! ~ Vince, aka CapnHawk.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

not a lot of accordionists in the spotlight. that's cool. thanks for sharing, as always, CH! and happy thanksgiving to you, too!

[@AZguy55]

My parents and grandparents always watched Lawrence Welk, maybe they were right about a few things?

[@countrydj2]

My grandmother use to watch Lawrence Welk religiously when i was in grade school.

[@moriahwilliams8125]

I remember watching reruns with my family in the 90's. I had no idea that the show ran for so many years!

[@sandiatleo1550]

I remember watching with my family