I got a question for you: On May 11, 1951, The Lawrence Welk Show began as a local program on KTLA in Los Angeles, the flagship station of the Paramount Television Network and the first television station in California. The original show was broadcast from the since-demolished Aragon Ballroom at Venice Beach.

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The important part for answering this question is: On May 11, 1951, The Lawrence Welk Show began as a local program on KTLA in Los Angeles, the flagship station of the Paramount Television Network and the first television station in California.
Therefore, the answer is May 11 , 1951.