<Tr> <Th> Original network </Th> <Td> KTLA (1951--1955) ABC (1955--1971) Syndicated (1971--1982) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Original release </Th> <Td> July 2, 1955 (1955 - 07 - 02)--April 17, 1982 (1982 - 04 - 17) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Lawrence Welk Show is an American televised musical variety show hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk . The series aired locally in Los Angeles for four years, from 1951 to 1955, then nationally for another 27 years on ABC from 1955 to 1971, and in first - run syndication from 1971 to 1982 . Repeat episodes are broadcast in the United States by Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations . These airings incorporate an original program--usually, a color broadcast from 1965 through 1982--in its entirety . In place of the commercials, newer performance and interview clips from the original stars and / or a family member of the performers are included; these clips are occasionally updated . </P> <P> On May 11, 1951, The Lawrence Welk Show began as a local program on KTLA in Los Angeles, the flagship station of the Paramount Television Network and the first television station in California . The original show was broadcast from the since - demolished Aragon Ballroom at Venice Beach . </P>

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