Lawrence Welk Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LAWRENCE WELK
Born: March 11, 1903 in Strasburg, North Dakota
Died: May 17, 1992 in Santa Monica, California
Biography
LAWRENCE WELK (1903-1992) debuted with his band as a summer replacement on ABC in 1955, the weekly program became one of the network's most popular variety shows and Welk's "ah-one and ah-two" and "wunnerful, wunnerful" became catchwords. Between 1956 and 1963, Welk recorded ten Top 10 albums and had a No. 1 hit with "Calcutta" in 1961. After the show was cancelled by ABC, it became equally successful in syndication (1971-1982). Beginning in 1987, five years after Welk retired, reruns of his "champagne music" became a popular staple of public television, and after Welk's death, his band continued to perform at the Champagne Music Theater in Branson, Missouri.
1957-Shower-of-Stars (Performer), 1981-The-33rd-Annual-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1978-Mickey's-50 (in person), 1978-Walt-Disney's-Wonderful-World-of-Color (in person), 1976-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1946-Champagne-Music (in person), 1985-Heaven-Help-Us (Sound), 2007-Lawrence-Welk's-TV-Treasures (Other), 1996-Swingers (Sound), 2008-Yes-Man (Sound), 1970-Green-Acres (Sound), 2000-Family-Guy (Sound), 1978-1979-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1961-Here's-Hollywood (in person), 1968-The-Dick-Cavett-Show (in person), 1992-EBN:-Commercial-Entertainment-Product (Other), 1977-All-You-Need-Is-Love (Other), 2000-Chocolat (Sound), 1977-Good-Morning-America (in person), 1972-The-24th-Annual-Primetime-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1970-Here's-Lucy (in person), 1959-Disneyland-'59 (in person), 1983-Lawrence-Welk's-12-Days-of-Christmas (Producer), 1983-Lawrence-Welk's-12-Days-of-Christmas (Director), 1983-Lawrence-Welk's-12-Days-of-Christmas (Writer), 1983-Lawrence-Welk's-12-Days-of-Christmas (in person), 1982-Hour-Magazine (in person), 1979-The-Alan-Hamel-Show (in person), 1970-1971-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1967-1969-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1962-1964-The-Andy-Williams-Show (in person), 1962-The-Jack-Benny-Program (in person), 1956-Person-to-Person (in person), 2009-My-Music:-The-Big-Band-Years (Other), 1985-Lost-in-America (Sound), 2011-Baseball,-Dennis-&-The-French (Other), 1956-Jazz-Ball (Other), 1987-Good-Morning,-Vietnam (Sound), The-Lawrence-Welk-Show (Sound), 1950-Lawrence-Welk-and-His-Champagne-Music (Performer), 1955-1982-The-Lawrence-Welk-Show (in person), 1971-1979-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1969-Jack-Benny's-Birthday-Special (in person), 1968-The-Hollywood-Palace (in person), 1967-What's-My-Line (in person), 1957-The-Christophers (in person), 1957-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1998-The-Simpsons (Sound), 1949-The-Champagne-Music-of-Lawrence-Welk-and-His-Orchestra (in person), 1968-The-Lawrence-Welk-Show (Other), 2002-Gleason (Music Department), 2001-Lawrence-Welk:-Milestones-&-Memories---A-Musical-Family-Reunion (Other), 1974-1975-Dinah! (in person), 1952-The-Modernaires-with-the-Lawrence-Welk-Orchestra (in person), 1978-ABC's-Silver-Anniversary-Celebration (in person), 1939-Paramount-Headliner:-Champagne-Music-of-Lawrence-Welk (in person)
Theater Credits
Perfectly-Frank - Music (November 30, 1980 - December 13, 1980)
Style
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LAWRENCE WELK - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 63364Album leaf signed by Lawrence Welk, containing his name in ink as "Lawrence/Welk". Welk was a prominent accordion player and bandleader known for his popular ABC variety show from 1955 to 1971, which featured various performers and became a television staple.Price: $100.00
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LAWRENCE WELK - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 288133Tan card signed by Lawrence Welk, reading "Lawrence/Welk". Welk, known for the 1961 hit Calcutta, hosted a popular variety show from 1955 to 1971 and recorded ten Top 10 albums during his career.
Price: $100.00
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LAWRENCE WELK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 34137Album leaf featuring autographs from Lawrence Welk, Dinah Kaye, and Jerry Wallace, with Welk's note signed "To My Good Friend/George Sanders./In appreciation/Lawrence Welk". The verso includes signatures and notes from Kaye and Wallace, expressing thanks to George.
Price: $160.00
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LAWRENCE WELK - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 156309Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/'David Wood'/Musically yours/Lawrence Welk". Depicting accordion player and bandleader Lawrence Welk, it commemorates his iconic television program, which ran from 1955 to 1971, showcasing various popular performers.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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LAWRENCE WELK - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 192838Photograph signed: "Musically yours/Lawrence/Welk". This color photograph honors Lawrence Welk, the famous bandleader known for his popular variety show that aired from 1955 to 1971, showcasing various performers and achieving significant chart success.
Price: $160.00
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LAWRENCE WELK - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 192839Photograph signed: "Best Wishes/Lawrence Welk". This item is a color photograph of Lawrence Welk, the renowned accordion player and bandleader, known for his popular variety show that aired from 1955 to 1971 and continued in syndication.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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LAWRENCE WELK - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 02/02/1961 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 262530Contracts comprising autographs of Lawrence Welk and The Lennon Sisters document their agreement for a television appearance. One contract is signed by Welk for $10,000. The Lennon Sisters also sign a letter regarding their appearance on Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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LAWRENCE WELK - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 208258Postcard photograph signed: "Musically yours/Lawrence Welk". Captured after Lawrence Welk's debut with his band in 1955, the item commemorates his popular variety show, which ran until 1971 and showcased numerous performers.
Price: $140.00
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LAWRENCE WELK - MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 223623Magazine photograph signed: "Musically/Lawrence Welk". Capturing accordian player and bandleader Lawrence Welk, this item commemorates his iconic television program, which aired from 1955 to 1971, showcasing various popular performers and his memorable catchphrases.
Price: $140.00
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LAWRENCE WELK - NEWSPAPER PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 221889Newspaper photograph signed by Lawrence Welk, dated March 1957, from the "Enquirer's" My Favorite Photo series. This item commemorates Welk's influential television career, showcasing his impact on popular music and entertainment during his long-running variety show.
Price: $100.00
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LAWRENCE WELK - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/25/1954 - HFSID 34136Letter signed by Lawrence Welk, dated February 25, 1954, on stationery from "The Champagne Music/of/Lawrence Welk". Addressed to George Saunders, expressing gratitude for a guest appearance and mentioning enclosed passes for the Aragon Ballroom.
Price: $160.00
