Radio & T.V.

Walter has a long-standing relationship with Radio and Television.  In addition to hosting his own programs, Walter has made several guest appearances on both local and prime time world-wide broadcasts.

  • Johnny Carson Show
  • Phil Donahue Show
  • Lawrence Welk Show
  • Jay Leno, The Tonight Show
  • Polka Variety Show
  • Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Tenn.
  • Rick Mercer Show
  • Tommy Hunter Show
  • Cult of Walt
  • Pig & Whistle Show
  • Canada’s Walk Way of Fame T.V Show, 2001.
  • Juno Awards Show, 1994.
  • 35 years, three radio shows on CHOW 1470 AM, Welland Ontario.
  • 17 consecutive years, Polka Time Channel 13 CKCO-TV Kitchener Ontario Canada
  • Channel 11 CHCH TV Hamilton Polka Party
  • Weekly TV Show Polka Rama, Regina Sask., (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
  • One hour TV show special filmed in Germany and Austria (1987)
  • One hour TV special CBC One More Time with Frankie Yankovic
  • One hour Christmas special for Television (1987)
  • Hosted 1 hour special Musikanten Stadl from Austria (Toronto) 1994
  • Special Guest, 30th Anniversary Show, Ansambel Lojze Slak, Slovenia
  • Inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Akron Ohio, (only Canadian) (1990).