There were many show favorites throughout the years including the Lennon Sisters, who were brought to his attention by his son Lawrence Jr. In this way, the viewer also played an important role in his "family" of regulars. Performers with favorable comments became more visible on the show. He meticulously compiled a "fever chart" which tallied pro and con comments received from viewers' letters. Part of Welk's success can be attributed to his relationship with viewers.
ABC's cancellation did little to stop Welk, who lined up more than 200 independent stations for a successful syndicated network of his own. ABC canceled the show in 1971, not because of lack of popularity, but because it was "too old" to please advertisers. The show ran on ABC for the first 16 years and was known in the early years as The Dodge Dancing Party. His format was simple: easy-listening music, what he referred to as "champagne music," and a "family" of wholesome musicians, singers, and dancers. Welk's show went on to last an astonishing 27 years.
Although the critics were not impressed, Mr. One of television's most enduring musical series, The Lawrence Welk Show, was first seen on network TV as a summer replacement program in 1955.
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