Sinatra - Gold Collectors Edition (A Man and His Music)

The Bobby Sox Years: Chronicles Frank Sinatra's early life as a struggling band singer from Hoboken, New Jersey. Rare archival footage and recordings trace young Sinatra from his birth in 1915 through the 1940's, when teenage girls screamed and fainted at the sexy singer with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey Orchestras. His solo debuts at the New York Paramount and the Hollywood Bowl climax this look into his earliest years.

The Hollywood Years: Sinatra's early film appearances led to roles in major hits like Anchors Aweigh, On The Town and Take Me Out To The Ball Game, with the likes of Gene Kelly, Jimmy Durante and Groucho Marx. With songs like "Saturday Night is the Loneliness Night of The Week" and "Night and Day," it seemed his success would never end. But a string of poor films and bad records nearly wrecked his career; Hollywood romances ruined his marriage. His voice gave out. His marriage to Ava Gardner floundered. He pleaded for a role in From Here To Eternity - which catapulted him back to the top.

Hollywood, The Second Time Around: With an Oscar for From Here To Eternity, Sinatra stayed on top through the 1950's with roles in Man With The Golden Arm, Suddenly, The Tender Trap and Young At Heart, as well as Guys & Dolls, during which he feuded with Marlon Brando. Sinatra redefined the record business with classic romantic LPs, and on a personal level, fought for equality and brotherhood in America and abroad.

The Swinging Years: With cronies Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra and "the Clan" were a singing hit in Las Vegas, Miami, and on the movie screen in Oceans 11, Sergeants 3, 4 Texas and Robin and the 7 Hoods. He even sang a debut with "the King," Elvis Presley. On his own, Sinatra starred in The Joker's Wild, Pal Joey and Can-Can. He was the ultimate bachelor, dating the most beautiful women in the world. This program features intimate interviews with Juliet Prowse, Stella Stevens, Beverly Garland, and Joey Bishop.

The Vintage Years: At an age when most men retire, Frank Sinatra remained active on-screen with action films like Von Ryan's Express, The Detective and Tony Rome, plus record smashes "My Way," "Strangers in the Night" and "It was a Very Good Year." There were continuous career rewards, ongoing press feuds, successes and scandals. Frank Sinatra lived life to the fullest, capping a unique career with sell-out concerts, TV specials and a lifetime of memories