Frank Sinatra: They Were Very Good Years

Season 1
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, proving to Hollywood that he isn't just a novelty or gimmick on set. Watch as he hits his lowest point in his life and then rises to the very top.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Bobby Sox Years
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    January 1, 1997
    46min
    TV-PG
    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. These are also the years Sinatra develops his unique vocal style and works his way into the hearts of the girls in bobby socks and socialites alike.
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  2. S1 E2 - The Hollywood Years
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    January 1, 1997
    50min
    TV-PG
    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. He redeems himself by fighting for the part of Maggio, in From Here to Eternity, against all odds and wins an oscar for his acting.
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  3. S1 E3 - Hollywood the Second Time Around
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    January 1, 1997
    48min
    TV-PG
    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, The Man With the Golden Arm, and High Society. He continues to act in MGM films all the way up to 1974 and even takes a stab at producing himself.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Swinging Years
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    January 1, 1997
    50min
    TV-PG
    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. Never have such a collection of name stars worked and played together so long.
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  5. S1 E5 - The Vintage Years
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    January 1, 1997
    50min
    TV-PG
    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. Sinatra attempted to retire for a while, but the old itch came back and he returned with the record Ol' Blue Eyes is Back.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Ted Newsom
Producers
Dante J. Pugliese
Cast
Frank SinatraBeverly GarlandEddie AlbertJames BaconElmer BernstienJoey BishopAl MartinoBarbara MarxBurt Kennedy
Studio
Multicom Entertainment Group (MEG)
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