Prairie Public documentary celebrates life of North Dakota’s own Lawrence Welk

Born to German-Russian immigrant parents, Lawrence Welk built a strong work ethic and love for music growing up on the family farmstead in Strasburg, North Dakota. Today, he’s known for creating the iconic The Lawrence Welk Show, which still airs on public television stations around the country.

The film looks at Welk’s life and legacy through​ archive footage and interviews with people who knew him well – including his daughter, nieces, secretary, and Lawrence Welk Show cast members.

HOW TO WATCH

Tune in on Prairie Public on Monday, July 14, at 7pm
• Stream on-demand on the PBS app and our YouTube channel, beginning July 14.