ALL-STAR PARTY FOR FRANK
SINATRA
Variety Clubs International salutes
Sinatra’s lifelong contributions to charitable causes with an "All-Star Party"
Television Special. The highlight of the evening was a moving speech by Richard
Burton. Appearing are: Carol Burnett, Richard Burton, Vic Damone,
Cary Grant, Monty Hall, Florence Henderson, Julio Iglesias, Howard Keel, Dionne
Warwick among many others.
1983 43 Mins
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BBC ARENA: FRANK SINATRA
The Voice Of The Century
Acknowledged as one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century, Arena
explores the rise of legendary, Ratpack crooner from his early family background
to overwhelming showbusiness success.
Interviews with friends, family and associates reveal a star studded career
in music and film alongside a fascinating private life of four marriages,
liaison with the Kennedy family, Las Vegas business interests and an alleged
association with the Mafia.
Packed with archive footage and many contributions from
stars such as Nancy Sinatra, Dinah shore, Tony Bennett, Vic Damone, Cleo Laine,
Sir Richard Attenborough ..among others.
1998 1 hour 35 mins approx
(UPDATED VERSION FROM DIGITAL TV
RE-SHOWN APRIL 2010 BBC FOUR)
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FRANK
SINATRA: THE MAN AND THE MYTH
Frank Sinatra...he was perhaps the greatest entertainer in
the history of American popular culture. This film features a revealing, honest
and comprehensive portrait of this American legend - from his boyhood in
Hoboken, New Jersey through his phenomenal career as a singer and actor. This is
an intimate portrait of Sinatra that explores the motivations behind how he
lived his life.
PBS TV 2003 55 MINS
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*FRANK
SINATRA: THEY WERE VERY GOOD YEARS
The life, loves and music of Frank Sinatra including
previously unseen clips and frank interviews with friends and associates in this
five-part programme. 'The Bobby Sox Years', 'The Hollywood Years', 'Hollywood
And The Second Time Around', 'The Swinging Years' and 'The Vintage Years'.
1998 RUN TIME 5 HOURS 2 DISC SET Special Collectors
Edition
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FRANK SINATRA IN CONCERT: ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL
1970
Recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall, London on
November 15th and 16th 1970. Sinatra loved to play London but due to his tight
schedules, these became very rare indeed. He is introduced by his long-time
friend Grace Kelly, the Princess Grace of Monaco. The two having previously
worked together on the wonderful 1956 MGM musical "High Society". During this 50
minute presentation, Frank performs glorious renditions of the songs that have
shaped his illustrious career, including "You Make Me Feel So Young", "My Kind
Of Town, Chicago", I've Got You Under My Skin", "Pennies From Heaven" and of
course Frank's theme tune the unforgettable "My Way". All recorded within the
sound of London's Big Ben. Recorded from high quality videotape, super
quality.
1970 52 MINUTES (COLOUR)
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OL' BLUE EYES IS BACK
Witness some of Sinatra's musical magic. Recorded on
September 20th 1973, "Ol Blue Eyes Is Back" was Sinatra's unforgettable TV
comeback. An NBC spectacular recorded in front of a specially invited audience
that was literally a "who's who" of Hollywood. Sinatra had only performed once
since announcing his retirement on June 13th 1971. In his own words, "he missed
the business" and this moving performance shows just how happy he was to be
back. Frank holds his captivated audience in awe, as he works his way through
one classic tune after another. Sinatra is joined on stage by his friend and
special guest, Hollywood dance legend Gene Kelly. Recorded from high quality
videotape, super quality.
1973 RUN TIME 50 MINUTES
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A MAN AND HIS MUSIC PART 2
A MAN AND HIS MUSIC PART II presents Frank Sinatra in a
1966 television special with his lovely boot-sporting daughter, Nancy. Songs
include: "Fly Me to the Moon," "Moonlight in Vermont," "On Broadway,"
"Downtown," "These Boots Were Made for Walkin'," "Luck Be a Lady," "My Kind of
Town," and many more.
1966 50 MINUTES
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A MAN AND HIS MUSIC 1967
The prospect’s an enticing one: Frank with Ella
Fitzgerald and Antonio Carlos Jobim backed up by Nelson Riddle’s fabulous
orchestra. And on A Man and His Music we’re not disappointed.
RUN TIME 50 MINUTES
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SINATRA AND FRIENDS 1977
Recorded in front of a studio audience at NBC TV in
Burbank on the 6th April 1977. It was a two day shoot which Frank interrupted in
order to perform the US National Anthem in front of a capacity crowd in Los
Angeles Dodger Stadium on the 7th. "Sinatra And Friends" is a fast moving trail
through Sinatra's personal phone book. He introduces many of Hollywood's elite
in his own inimitable style including, of course, fellow "Rat Packer" Dean
Martin. In addition to Dean, Frank introduces Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Robert
Merill, Leslie Uggams, John Denver and country star Loretta Lynn. Recorded from
high quality videotape, super quality.
RUN TIME 50 MINUTES
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THE MAIN EVENT
Filmed at Madison Square Garden, New York, in 1974,
this fantastic live performer captures Sinatra in front of a wonderfully
enthusiastic audience which included well-known celebrities Robert Redford,
Carol Channing, Rex Harrison and Walter Cronkite among others.
1. Intro by Howard Cosell; Medley 2. The Lady Is A Tramp 3.
I Get A Kick Out Of You 4. Let Me Try Again 5. Autumn In New York 6. I've Got
You Under My Skin 7. (Bad, Bad) Leroy Brown 8. Angel Eyes 9. You Are The
Sunshine Of My Life 10. The House I Live In 11. My Kind Of Town 12. My
Way
1974 50 minutes
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SINATRA THE FIRST 40 YEARS
The Sinatra Collection - Vol. 10
CONCERT/CELEBRATION FROM CAESARS PALACE LAS
VEGAS
With special guests: Gene Kelly, Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean
Martin, Tony Bennett, Lucille Ball, plus many, many more.
1979 78 MINUTES
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CONCERT FOR THE AMERICAS
It's 1982, Frank is 66 years old but sings and swings like
in the legendary Capitol days...even better. He travels along a wonderful career
of forty years filled with marvellous melodies and huge worldwide hits. The
sound of the Buddy Rich orchestra, conducted by Vincent Falcone Jr.-an usual
collaboration of the Sinatra stuff in those years is jazzy and fresh. Buddy Rich
himself takes an exciting ten-minutes segment to demonstrate his artistry with
the drums with his solo, a version of the WEST SIDE STORY theme THE JET SONG.
Another memorable segment comes when The Chairman of The Board and the
incredible guitarist Tony Mattola join to do versions of SEND IN THE CLOWNS and
QUIET NIGHTS OF QUIET STARS. Recorded from high quality videotape, super
quality.
1982 RUN TIME 85 MINUTES
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SINATRA IN JAPAN: LIVE AT THE BUDOKAN HALL,
TOKYO.
Celebrating Sinatra's return to Japan as a performer, after
an eleven year absence. While Sinatra is no longer at his prime here (he is 70
years old here after all), he exhibits a great voice, and delivers a passionate
performance. His voice is thin at times, and falters occasionally, and some
passages are 'spoken' rather than sung, but as a performer, Sinatra at his worst
is still far better than many performers at their very best. And this is Sinatra
far from his worst! This is Sinatra ready to rumble and give it his
all.
1. Introduction/Instrumental Medley 2. The Lady Is A Tramp
3. Fly Me To The Moon 4. My Way 5. I've Got You Under My Skin 6. Something 7. I
Get A Kick Out Of You 8. My Kind Of Town 9. Someone To Watch Over Me
10. All
Or Nothing At All 11. Mack The Knife 12. Luck Be A Lady 13. L.A. Is My Lady 14.
Strangers In The Night
15. Come Rain Or Come Shine 16. Pennies From Heaven
17. One For My Baby 18. Theme From New York, New York 19. You Are There -
Instrumental
1985 71 MINUTES
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FRANK SINATRA In
Concert
September 27, 1986 at the Palatrussardi, Milan,
Italy
Songs are: Fly Me To The Moon / Without A Song / What Now
My Love / I've Got You Under My Skin / Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered /
Where Or When / Witchcraft / My Heart Stood Still / New York, New York / Night
And Day / The Summer Wind / I Get A Kick Out Of You / Come Rain Or Come Shine /
L.A. Is My Lady / The Girl From Ipanema / April In Paris / The Lady Is A Tramp /
For Once In My Life / Mack The Knife / All The Way / Strangers In The Night / My
Way.
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SINATRA AT CARNEGIE
HALL
In 1980, Frank Sinatra performed a two-week
engagement at Carnegie Hall, which at the time, set a record for the venue by
selling out each show in just one day. The performances followed the release of
1980's Trilogy, Sinatra's ambitious triple-album comeback that featured
"The Theme from New York, New York." Sinatra mixes "Summer Me, Winter Me" from
that album with his hits "I've Got the World on a String" and "I've Got You
Under My Skin." This concert was recorded on June 25, 1980.
PBS 2009
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