Off camera, she was an excellent cook, and her house was the site of numerous musical family gatherings like parties, showers and birthdays. When Anacani joined the show in 1973, Tanya would team up with her as a duo for many memorable numbers that also garnered praise from viewers. She also released a solo album off Ranwood Records titled, 'Let It Be Me' in 1969. Tanya sang many solo numbers during her tenure on the show, plus on occasion would team up with fellow Italians Bob Lido and Charlie Parlato for many comedic musical numbers. and romance blossomed, when they married in August she would later become the mother of two sons, Lawrence the Third (Buns) and Kevin. She made her debut on the show that New Year's Eve and when 1968 came around, was made a regular thanks to the overwhelming positive response from the audience. In late 1967, Tanya drew the attention of Mary Lee Schaefer, president of Lawrence Welk's fan club and impressed by her talents, was recommened to the Maestro to appear on his show. She also signed an exclusive performing contract with the Walt Disney Studios where at Disneyland, she had her own rock and roll band, Tanya and The Mustangs. Throughout her teenage years, she developed her talents not just in singing, but by mastering several instruments such as the piano, harmonica, cello, bass, drums and the xylophone.

A year later, she made her television debut on 'The Gene Norman Show' where she became a semi-regular. Her dad formed his own band in England while serving in World War II helped nurture her musical talents, which led her at age four began on stage at her uncle's famous restaurant in Los Angeles called 'Little Joe's'. Tanya was born in Glendale, California on May 4, 1948.the daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Falappino. We know her as either Tanya Falan, Tanya Falan Welk, Tanya Welk or today Tanya Welk Roberts, but when she was on the show and even today in concerts, she is one terrific singer and a very lively lady with a terrfic sense of humor and fun.īut we also remember her as Lawrence Welk's 'Italian Daughter In Law', who was once married to his son, Larry Welk Jr.

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