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S1 E2 The Hollywood Years

Documentary

TV-PG

50 minutes

Dec 31, 1998

Although viewed as a novelty and gimmick by producers, Frank Sinatra establishes himself as an actor in Hollywood. He lands main parts in musicals like Anchors Aweigh, but his career soon takes a nosedive in the new age of television.Featuring: Ann Miller, Ava Gardner, Betty Garrett, Ernest Borgnine, Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly, James Bacon, Jules Munshin, Sammy Davis Jr., Vera-Ellen

Season 1, 5 Episodes

Season 1 (5 Episodes)

Frank Sinatra: They Were Very Good Years - The Bobby Sox Years

The Bobby Sox Years,

Frank Sinatra's beginnings in Hoboken New Jersey, and how he discovers his passion for singing. We see as Sinatra performs with various groups and bands, eventually working toward performing solo.

Frank Sinatra: They Were Very Good Years - The Hollywood Years

The Hollywood Years,

Although viewed as a novelty and gimmick by producers, Frank Sinatra establishes himself as an actor in Hollywood. He lands main parts in musicals like Anchors Aweigh, but his career soon takes a nosedive in the new age of television.

Frank Sinatra: They Were Very Good Years - Hollywood the Second Time Around

Hollywood the Second Time Around,

Although he has hit his lowest in his acting career and personal life, Frank Sinatra doesn't give up on Hollywood. He works his way back up to the top through films like From Here to Eternity, Suddenly.

Frank Sinatra: They Were Very Good Years - The Swinging Years

The Swinging Years,

These were the years Frank Sinatra led a group made up of talented rowdies called the Rat Pack. The members include Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. They always had a ball performing together and even more fun off screen.

Frank Sinatra: They Were Very Good Years - The Vintage Years

The Vintage Years,

Some of Frank Sinatra's final film ventures in the changing world of Hollywood and America. Although he lost his parents during this time, his children made him proud by following his footsteps in their careers.

Details

Frank Sinatra: They Were Very Good Years

Documentary

TV-PG

1 Season

46 minutes

A blueprint of Frank Sinatra's personal and professional life from birth to retirement. He discovers his passion for singing early on and conquers the world of music. Sinatra then moves on to his dream of being an actor.

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