Ears & Bubbles

<p>Dancing for Mickey and the Maestro</p><p></p><p>Bobby Burgess known to generations of fans as a Mouseketeer on the original Mickey Mouse Club and then as a dancing star on The Lawrence Welk Show recounts his eventful life in this official autobiography full of humorous heartwarming tales and behind-the-scenes showbiz stories.</p><p></p><p>You'll meet Bobby's fellow Mouseketeers as well as the all-important people in back of the Mouse-ka-Camera including Mrs. Seaman who taught the Mouseketeers in the Red Schoolhouse on the Studio lot between film shoots and rehearsals and Jack the Clanker whose romantic designs on Annette Funicello brought out the beast in her protective parents.</p><p></p><p>Then Bobby takes you from the Mouse to the Maestro from the ears to the bubbles as he becomes one of the leading performers on The Lawrence Welk Show and shares his memorable encounters with the Hollywood elite his fellow Welk dancers and musicians and the often eccentric fans who enlivened the show's national tours.</p><p></p><p>In Ears & Bubbles you'll share the feel-good moments of Bobby's life including:</p><p></p><p>  Skyrocketing to fame on the Mickey Mouse Club and how rock 'n' roll was instrumental in getting Bobby his ears</p><p></p><p>  Landing a lifetime gig on the Lawrence Welk Show and how Welk built an empire on the basis of a handshake and family values</p><p></p><p>  Finding success as a businessman with the Burgess Cotillions and enjoying new happiness as a father and grandfather</p><p></p><p>  Bobby's poignant final meetings with his two showbiz fathers Walt Disney and Lawrence Welk</p><p></p><p>  Plus over four dozen photos from Bobby's personal albums</p><p></p><p>Put on your ears-and your dancing shoes-and join Bobby Burgess on a family-friendly up-tempo journey from ears to bubbles!</p><p></p>