Sinatra: The First 40 Years
The legendary entertainer celebrates 40 years in show business, and also his 64th birthday. He receives ASCAP's 1st Pied Piper Award for service to lyricists, as well as a special Grammy Trustees' Award.
- Runtime
- 2h
- Released
- 1980
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1980
Storyline
The legendary entertainer celebrates 40 years in show business, and also his 64th birthday. He receives ASCAP's 1st Pied Piper Award for service to lyricists, as well as a special Grammy Trustees' Award.
Top credits
Frank Sinatra — Self
Paul Anka — Self
Lucille Ball — Self
Tony Bennett — Self
Awards
1 win & 0 nominations
See all awards →Did you know
• Don't be surprised by the inclusion of Red Skelton. In 1939, Skelton emceed a stage bill in Buffalo, with singers Frank Sinatra and Jo Stafford, and an acrobatic act, the under stander of which was Burt Lancaster. For a musical note that really goes back: Harry James, who gave Sinatra his first big break, with the "Two O'clock Jump." Sinatra sings "It was a Very Good Year," of course. The final segment will feature Sinatra in concert. The special was taped in Las Vegas. Nev. on Sinatra's 64th birthday. Dec 12.
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Mono
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
- Color
- Color
Photos 1