Tom Netherton From the Lawrence Welk Show — Soldier, Baritone, and Man of Faith
TLDR: Tom Netherton was a baritone singer on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1973 to 1982, discovered when Lawrence Welk’s friend interrupted his golf game … Read more
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Jo Ann Castle From the Lawrence Welk Show — Queen of the Honky-Tonk Piano
TLDR: Jo Ann Castle was the honky-tonk pianist on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1959 to 1969, famous for her lightning-fast ragtime solos and her … Read more
Robert Fuller After Wagon Train — Emergency!, His Texas Ranch, and Life at 92
TLDR: After Wagon Train ended in 1965, Robert Fuller spent several years in feature films before producer Jack Webb talked him into playing Dr. Kelly … Read more
What Happened to John Smith From Laramie — the Saddest Story in Classic TV Westerns
TLDR: John Smith played Slim Sherman across all four seasons as part of a Laramie cast that aired in more than 70 countries.” After the … Read more
Myron Floren From the Lawrence Welk Show —the Happy Norwegian Who Saved His Own Life With an Accordion
TLDR: Myron Floren was the lead accordionist and assistant conductor on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1950 to 1982, becoming one of the most recognized … Read more
Why Pete Fountain Left the Lawrence Welk Show — and Never Looked Back
TLDR: Pete Fountain was a featured clarinet soloist on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1957 to 1959, becoming one of its biggest stars almost immediately. … Read more
Why Lawrence Welk Fired Alice Lon — and Why She Refused to Come Back
TLDR: Alice Lon was the original Champagne Lady on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1955 to 1959, when Lawrence Welk fired her after claiming she … Read more
Guy Hovis and Ralna English Kept Performing Together for Decades After Their Divorce
TLDR: Guy Hovis and Ralna English were the most popular act on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1969 to 1982, beloved by audiences as a … Read more
Arthur Duncan Made Television History on The Lawrence Welk Show — and Almost Nobody Knows It
TLDR: Arthur Duncan was a tap dancer on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1964 to 1982, making him the first African-American regular on a nationally … Read more
Bobby Burgess From the Lawrence Welk Show — Mouseketeer, Dancer, and Still Going
TLDR: Bobby Burgess was one of the most recognizable faces on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1961 to 1982, dancing with three different partners over … Read more
Who Was Norma Zimmer, the Champagne Lady on The Lawrence Welk Show
TLDR: Norma Zimmer was the beloved “Champagne Lady” on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1960 to 1982, becoming one of the most recognized faces in … Read more
The Lawrence Welk Show Cast — Where Are They Now
TLDR: The Lawrence Welk Show ran from 1955 to 1982 and built one of the most loyal ensemble casts in television history, known as the … Read more
What Happened to the Lennon Sisters After They Left the Lawrence Welk Show
TLDR: The Lennon Sisters, Dianne, Peggy, Kathy, and Janet, spent 13 years as the most beloved act on The Lawrence Welk Show before leaving in … Read more
Zombie Plane: Chuck Norris’s Final Film Is Now a Posthumous Tribute to a Legend
TLDR: Zombie Plane is a 2026 action-comedy shot in Brisbane, Australia, starring Chuck Norris in his final film role alongside Vanilla Ice, Sophie Monk, and … Read more
Lil Jon’s Wellness Journey: How the Rapper Reinvented Himself Through Meditation
Lil Jon, the legendary “King of Crunk” known for screaming “YEAH!” at every party, has undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in entertainment history. … Read more
2026 Winter Olympics Comebacks: How Older Athletes Are Defying Age With Modern Sports Medicine
TLDR: The 2026 Winter Olympics feature amazing comeback stories. Lindsey Vonn, 41, is skiing on a robotic knee replacement. Figure skater Alysa Liu, 20, came … Read more