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Dick Dale(1926-2014)

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The Lawrence Welk Show
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Dick Dale was born on 14 September 1926 in Algona, Iowa, USA. He was married to Marguerite Gappa. He died on 26 December 2014 in Algona, Iowa, USA.
BornSeptember 14, 1926
DiedDecember 26, 2014(88)
BornSeptember 14, 1926
DiedDecember 26, 2014(88)
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Top Tunes and New Talent (1956)
Top Tunes and New Talent
TV Series
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The Lawrence Welk Show (1955)
The Lawrence Welk Show
7.0
TV Series
  • Soundtrack("Mississippi Mud", "The Banana Boat Song", uncredited, "For Sentimental Reasons")
Lawrence Welk: God Bless America
7.6
TV Special
  • Self
  • 2003
The Lennon Sisters in The Lawrence Welk Show (1951)
The Lawrence Welk Show
8.3
TV Series
  • Self (1951-1955)
  • 1951

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  • The Lawrence Welk Show (1955)
    The Lawrence Welk Show
    7.0
    TV Series
    • performer: "Mississippi Mud"
    • performer: "The Banana Boat Song"
    • performer: "For Sentimental Reasons"
    • 1958–1978

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The Lawrence Welk Show
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The Lawrence Welk Show

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  • Born
    • September 14, 1926
    • Algona, Iowa, USA
  • Died
    • December 26, 2014
    • Algona, Iowa, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Marguerite GappaNovember 23, 1949 - December 26, 2014 (his death, 4 children)

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    Co-owned the "Rainbow Music Theater" in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with Lawrence Welk alumnus, Ava Barber, from 1990-1995. His youngest son, David W. Dale, spent two seasons performing with him there.

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