[ playing polka music ] mr. welk always wanted me to play a polka. [ playing swing music ] [ cheers and applause ] whoa! one more time? one more time? look out! look out! one, two, one, two. [ cheers and applause ] the welk show on the abc network for 16 years was unexpectedly cancelled in the spring of 1971. but lawrence welk didn t miss a beat. in part 3, he goes on to bigger and better things with his musical family. here s robert allen executive producer of this largest ever reunion to tell you how important it is for you to call this station right now. thank you. wow, what energy. jack imel and henry quecuesta playing sing sing sing. would you like to see this in your home over and over? go to your telephone and dial the toll free number on the screen and ask for lawrence welk milestones and memories video and we d love to send this to you as our way of saying thank you. this home video has 25 additional minutes of performances not seen in this broadcast. ladies a