Prairie Public invites the public to a free premiere event for their new documentary, Lawrence Welk: A North Dakota Farm Boy.
Born to German-Russian immigrant parents in Strasburg, North Dakota, Lawrence Welk built a strong work ethic and love for music growing up on the family farmstead. After touring the midwest in his 20s, he was scouted by ABC in 1955 to create the iconic "The Lawrence Welk Show," which still runs on public television stations today – including on Prairie Public.
"Lawrence Welk has long held a special place in the hearts of public television viewers,” said producer Barbara Gravel. “We're thrilled to highlight his German-Russian heritage and the family homestead in Strasburg, where he was born and raised. It's an honor to share the remarkable story of his life with audiences at a premiere screening in Bismarck."
The one-hour documentary will be shown at a premiere event on Saturday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck. Free tickets are available here.
Lawrence Welk: A North Dakota Farm Boy was produced by Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and Friends of the Welk Homestead. The documentary will air on Prairie Public on Monday, July 14.
About Prairie Public
Prairie Public, a nonprofit public media organization and member station of PBS and NPR, provides content and services utilizing television, radio, and digital platforms. Prairie Public is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, and serves the state of North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota, and southern Manitoba. For more information, visit prairiepublic.org.