Jo Ann Castle discusses her time on the Lawrence Welk Show from 1959 to 1969

Jo Ann Castle, often referred to as "The Queen of the Honky-Tonk Piano" by Lawrence Welk himself, made her debut on The Lawrence Welk Show in 1959. Introduced to Mr. Welk by Joe Feeney, Welk quickly hired her after hearing her accordion album. During her time on the show, she played piano, accordion and sang. Each week her upright piano was painted with a different brightly colorful design.

Dee Dee Lennon discusses her time on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1955 to 1968.
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Dee Dee Lennon discusses her time on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1955 to 1968.

2007 RFD TV Jimmy Sturr Show W/Joanne Castle
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2007 RFD TV Jimmy Sturr Show W/Joanne Castle

THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT LAWRENCE WELK FINALLY REVEALED!
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THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT LAWRENCE WELK FINALLY REVEALED!

25 The STUPIDEST Car Features Of The 1950s You NEVER SEEN Before!
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25 The STUPIDEST Car Features Of The 1950s You NEVER SEEN Before!

Jo Ann Castle Dies at 86 — Lawrence Welk's Queen of Honky-Tonk Piano Is Gone
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Jo Ann Castle Dies at 86 — Lawrence Welk's Queen of Honky-Tonk Piano Is Gone

( NEW ! ) THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW  ( Cast Members Who Have Passed)
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( NEW ! ) THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW ( Cast Members Who Have Passed)

People Who Messed With The Royal Guard and Regretted It!
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People Who Messed With The Royal Guard and Regretted It!

Big Tiny Little and Jo Ann Castle duet- “Sheik of Araby” (1958 or 59)
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Big Tiny Little and Jo Ann Castle duet- “Sheik of Araby” (1958 or 59)

Last Moments of Guy Hovis – The Quiet Death Nobody Saw Coming
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Last Moments of Guy Hovis – The Quiet Death Nobody Saw Coming

To Tell the Truth - 1962 Pulitzer winner; PANEL: Johnny Carson, Betty White (May 21, 1962)
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To Tell the Truth - 1962 Pulitzer winner; PANEL: Johnny Carson, Betty White (May 21, 1962)

Anacani discusses her time on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1973 to 1982
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Anacani discusses her time on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1973 to 1982

Jo Ann Castle with Boogie Woogie
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Jo Ann Castle with Boogie Woogie

Lawrence Welk Show - America the Beautiful from 1977 - Dick Dale Hosts
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Lawrence Welk Show - America the Beautiful from 1977 - Dick Dale Hosts

The Lawrence Welk Show Cast Then and Now 2026 | Is Anyone Still Alive Today? 😱
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The Lawrence Welk Show Cast Then and Now 2026 | Is Anyone Still Alive Today? 😱

Johnny Carson's HIGHEST Guests That Went Too Far He Ever Had on The Tonight Show
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Johnny Carson's HIGHEST Guests That Went Too Far He Ever Had on The Tonight Show

The Untold Story of Lawrence Welk—10 Disturbing Secrets His TV Show Never EXPOSED!
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The Untold Story of Lawrence Welk—10 Disturbing Secrets His TV Show Never EXPOSED!

03-09-1968 - Myron Floren, JoAnn Castle, Richard Maloof - Just Because
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03-09-1968 - Myron Floren, JoAnn Castle, Richard Maloof - Just Because

Ralna English on Lawrence Welk and life after divorcing Guy
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Ralna English on Lawrence Welk and life after divorcing Guy

Fred Astaire Refused to Believe Audrey Hepburn Can Dance — Until She Proved Every Expert There Wrong
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Fred Astaire Refused to Believe Audrey Hepburn Can Dance — Until She Proved Every Expert There Wrong

Gail Ferrell discusses her time working on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1969 to 1982
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Gail Ferrell discusses her time working on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1969 to 1982