Bandleader Lawrence Welk achieved fame with his bubbly “Champagne music” and beloved variety TV show — but the star’s grandson insisted his goal wasn’t to become a household name.

In honor of the iconic show that made history, here are five things you may not have known about this enduring musical ...

The "Life on the Homestead" celebration will feature hands-on activities, a tractor show, live music games and a special dedication of a life-size bronze statue of famed band leader Lawrence Walk.

"And a one, and a two …" In 1971, after two decades on the air, ABC cancelled "The Lawrence Welk Show," a musical variety series led by the German-accented bandleader and accordionist Lawrence ...

Minnesota native Tom Netherton (right) was one of the most popular stars of "The Lawrence Welk Show" in the 1970s. The show also starred South Dakota native Myron Floren, who later headquartered his ...

From the Heart: A Tribute to Lawrence Welk & the American Dream is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire ...

Arthur Duncan, who kept virtuoso tap dancing alive on ‘Lawrence Welk Show,’ dies Tap dancer Arthur Duncan early in his career.