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[Daily Post] Arthur Duncan

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Arthur Duncan left Pasadena City College and studying pharmacy to pursue a show business career.

Toured with the Jimmy Rodgers Show. After several years performing in Europe, Duncan was discovered by Lawrence Welk’s personal manager, Sam Lutz.

Arthur Appeared as a guest on the show, Welk offered him a permanent spot – 18 years – as a member of his Musical Family. Enjoy the Rhythmic Musicality and Clarity.

The clip is of Dr. Arthur Duncan in Cute with Frank Scott on Piano from a 1965 episode of the Lawrence Welk Show which aired from 1964 – 1982.

[Daily Post] Arthur Duncan

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Arthur Duncan tap dancing to Give My Regards To Broadway number from a 1967 TV episode of the Lawrence Welk Show. Enjoy…

[Daily Post] Dr. Arthur Duncan

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Dr. Arthur Duncan, A Tap Master and National treasure.Tap dancing to Blue Skies on the Lawrence Welk Show.

As a young man he left college to pursue a career in show business as a tap dancer and singer, he toured with the Jimmy Rodgers Show.

He was discovered by Sam Lutz, Lawrence Welk’s personal manager, invited to appear as a guest on the show, Lawrence Welk made him part of his Musical Family.

Arthur was the first African American performer on the popular Lawrence Welk Show, he danced and sang on the show from 1964 to the show’s finale in 1982.

You can still find Dr. Duncan teaching at Tap Festivals around the country and the world.

[Daily Post] Arthur Duncan

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To all dancers, dance enthusiasts and tap dancer, join us in celebrating today 9/25/1933 the birthday of Dr. Arthur Duncan, born in Pasadena CA.

Please check this Facebook ALBUM for some great pictures!!

Dr. Arthur Duncan received the 2004 Flo-Bert Award for Lifetime Achievement of Tap Artistry. Living Treasure in American Dance Award from the Oklahoma City University in 2005 & an honorary doctorate in Spring 2008. The Gregory Hines Humanitarian Award from the Gabriella Axelrad Education Foundation for his work with the Inner City Kids’ Non-Profit Dance Program. The clip is of Dr. Arthur Duncan performing “Cute” with Larry Hooper on Piano from the Lawrence Welk TV Show – 1979

[Daily Post] Dr. Arthur Duncan

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Arthur Duncan dropped out of college to pursue a career in show business, at which he garnered success as a tap dancer and singer. He toured with the Jimmy Rodgers Show. After several years of appearances in Europe, Duncan was “discovered” by Lawrence Welk’s personal manager, Sam Lutz. Appearing as a guest on the show, Welk offered Duncan a permanent spot as a member of his “musical family.”

Arthur Duncan gained fame as the first African American performer on the popular Lawrence Welk Show. Duncan danced and sang on the show from 1964 to the show’s finale in 1982.

Sit back and enjoy…watch how close to that piano edge he slides!!!! Dr. Arthur Duncan on taps and Larry Hooper on Piano… at the Lawrence Welk TV Show 1979.