Frank Sinatra The First 40 Years

On June 13, 1971 – at a concert in Hollywood to raise money for the Motion Picture and TV Relief Fund – at the age of 55, Frank Sinatra announced that he was retiring, bringing to an end his 36-year career in show business. This concert was held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angles. Vice President Agnew, his staff and the United States Secret Service, would be attending a concert at the Ahmanson Theater. Since this was a low Key event and no speech was scheduled for the Vice President there was very little publicity and only a few reporters covering the event, those that did were primarily from the entertainment community. After meeting with the Staff and Secret Service advance people, and were briefed with the details of the VP’s itinerary this is when we found out that it would be Frank Sinatra’s retirement concert.

Surrounded by a mix of talented ladies, host Frank Sinatra does his thing.

The first Timex Show from Frank Sinatra with friends Dean Martin, Bing Crosby and others.

This incredibly rare concert has only ever been released in Japan, making this collection a must-have for Sinatra fans. Entering his 70th year, Ol' Blue Eyes never sounded better. 01. Introduction / Instrumental Medley 02. The Lady is a Tramp 03. Fly me to the Moon 04. My Way 05. I´ve Got You Under My Skin 06. Something 07. I Get a Kick Out of You 08. My Kind of Town 09. Someone to Watch Over me 10. All or Nothing at All 11. Mack the Knife 12. Lucke 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

Acknowledged as one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century, Arena explores the rise of the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra from his early family background to overwhelming show business 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

Frank Sinatra, aka "Old Blue Eyes," was perhaps the greatest entertainer of the 20th century. This video features a revealing, honest and intimate portrait of Sinatra, from his storied boyhood in Hoboken, New Jersey, through his phenomenal career as a singing idol to hordes of bobbysoxers and his success as an Academy Award-winning actor. See what made Frank tick, and why, in this revealing film.

Mel Tormé hosts this retrospective of the most prolific period of Frank Sinatra’s career from the beginning to mid-60s. Told through interviews with colleagues and entertainment experts along with clips from live performances, film and TV.

In his five-decade career, the 1950s and 1960s were Frank Sinatra's Golden Age. He was at the top of his game in music, film and television, becoming the most popular artist on the planet.

First broadcast by ABC on April 21, 1977, Sinatra And Friends opens with Where And When, which features Dean Martin, Natalie Cole, John Denver, Tony Bennett, Loretta Lynn, Leslie Uggams and Robert Merrill. Sinatra performs duets of standards in different styles such as folk and disco in addition to each singer performing solo. It is all music and no talking, exactly the way Sinatra wanted it. Frank Sinatra was enjoying a remarkably productive period of creativity in his mid-sixties. The Man And His Music, first broadcast on November 22, 1981, finds him in sparkling form with the accompaniment of the great Count Basie and his orchestra. I waited 20 years to record with this giant of a music man, Sinatra tells us. Amidst many great moments, there are particularly outstanding performances of two of his later career hits Something and Theme From New York, New York .

Francis Albert Sinatra was born in the month of December 1915 to Italian immigrants in the town of Hoboken. Scarcely could there be more ordinary beginnings for a man that was later to become an entertainer the world would find it difficult, if not impossible, to replace. In this DVD we present a 45 minute selection of his finest songs, written by some of the world's most influential songwriters, including such hits as 'High Hopes' and 'Old Man River' all drawn from television appearances spanning his heyday period from the 40s to the 50s.

A Man And His Music + Ella + Jobim, was the third annual A Man And His Music special. It finds Frank paired with the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald. It is a truly historic and memorable event that showcases iconic performances from Frank and Ella, while also documenting the only filmed meeting of Frank and bossa nova legend Antonio Carlos Jobim. Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing opens with no introduction, just Sinatra. He is joined by the stunning Diahann Carroll and together they sing a spirituals medley including Nobody Knows The Trouble I ve Seen and Amen. Sinatra joins other guests, The 5th Dimension, for a version of Sweet Blindness . Sinatra is truly a one man show with the singer joined only by Don Costa & his Orchestra and no special guests. Being the last of his five sixties TV specials, his wit and banter is as engaging as ever as he narrates us through his movie clips with a lighthanded touch.

The Frank Sinatra Collection brings together some of Frank Sinatra's finest performances on television and in concert. This release combines a classic Christmas special from 1957 with a compilation from his 1950s TV shows.

First broadcast by ABC on October 19, 1959, The Frank Sinatra Timex Show was the first of four Timex sponsored television specials that Sinatra hosted. Guests include Dean Martin, Mitzi Gaynor and Bing Crosby, who join forces for a sparkling rendition of High Hopes and Jimmy Durante who brings his unique style to Baby, Won t You Please Come Home. First broadcast by ABC on December 13, 1959, An Afternoon With Frank Sinatra was the second of Sinatra s four Timex television specials. Introduced by Frank s good friend Peter Lawford, the show includes guest appearances from Hermione Gingold, The Hi-Lo s, Red Norvo s jazz combo, dancer Juliet Prowse and the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald who delivers stunning performances of There s A Lull In My Life and Just You, Just Me. Sinatra himself swings and sways through tracks such as I ve Got The World On A String, Love Is Here To Stay and Too Marvellous For Words.

Double bill of live stage performances by legendary singer and entertainer Frank Sinatra. 'In Concert at the Royal Festival Hall' captures Sinatra at London's Royal Festival Hall in 1971. The show includes hits such as 'One for My Baby', 'My Way' and 'You Make Me Feel So Young'. 'Sinatra in Japan' features a performance at Tokyo's Budokan Hall in 1985 which includes the tracks 'Fly Me to the Moon' and 'New York, New York' among others.

Double bill of live performances by legendary singer and entertainer Frank Sinatra. 'Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back', recorded for TV in 1973, features a guest appearance from the great man's former co-star Gene Kelly and includes tracks such as 'I've Got You Under My Skin', 'I Get a Kick Out of You' and 'Send in the Clowns'. 'The Main Event' features a performance from Madison Square Garden in 1974 which includes the tracks 'The Lady is a Tramp', 'My Kind of Town' and 'My Way'.

This 1962 Royal Festival Hall show was performed before royalty in London as part of a worldwide tour that Frank Sinatra undertook to raise money for children's charities and accompanied by the Bill Miller Sextet. Also included is the 1980 NY Carnegie Hall show which captures Frank Sinatra performing with a full orchestra. The concert was shortly after the release of his landmark 'Trilogy' album and showcases a number of songs from that album.

First broadcast by ABC on February, 1960, To The Ladies surrounded Frank Sinatra with a host of wonderful female performers for his third Timex sponsored television special. It s a mix of comedy, opera, dancing and great songs. Guests include Lena Horne, Mary Costa, Barbara Heller, Juliet Prowse and former First Lady and human rights activist Eleanor Roosevelt, who performs a moving version of High Hopes. First broadcast by ABC on May 12, 1960, Welcome Home Elvis was Frank Sinatra s fourth and final Timex special. It marked Elvis Presley s first TV appearance after coming home from military service. Elvis performs Fame And Fortune and Stuck On You whilst Presley and Sinatra join forces on great renditions of Witchcraft and Love Me Tender. Joining in the fun is the one and only Sammy Davis Jr. who delivers songs from Porgy And Bess, celebrity impersonations and a dancing contest with Peter Lawford.

After a brief flash-forward to Frank Sinatra as an old man, saying "I miss my guys," the movie's main narrative begins during high points in the solo careers of the Rat Pack: Dean Martin has become a big success despite the breakup of his partnership with Jerry Lewis; Sinatra's career is at its peak; Sammy Davis, Jr., is making a comeback after a near fatal car crash, and standup comic Joey Bishop is gaining exposure as an opening act for the other three. The Pack becomes complete when Sinatra reconciles with actor Peter Lawford, who has been ostracized since being seen out publicly with Sinatra's ex-wife, Ava Gardner.

Dean is joined by Frank Sinatra and their respective families for the Christmas show. Dean and Frank do a medley of standards. Frank Jr and Dino perform "How Do You Talk to Your Dad." Tina and Deana sing "Do-Re-Mi."

This fascinating biography of the lengendary "Blue Eyes" takes us on an informative and captivating excursion through his life and career. From his fledgling days to present stardom, his career is chronicled in infinite detail, including rare and never before seen footage.