[Gail]

What an important month November has been in the life of FS! The Duets, Columbia collection, Sinatra mini-series, the AF of M strike (always the principled fighter…“undependable” that would be funny if it weren’t so ridiculous and insulting!) “'I'm going to go over there and punch that son of a bitch right in his nose, and if he's too old, I'll punch his son in the nose!” this is one of the things that makes me love – he is so feisty and just! The Medal of Valor and Screen Actors Guild awards, his personal triumphs and joys, and his personal losses and tragedies -- the musicians strike of ’44 (which could have ended a lesser talents career). One can read this November entry alone and learn so much about what kind of person was.

(From the Guestbook page and the online book Frank Sinatra: An American Legend by Nancy Sinatra )

NOVEMBER 2-3, 1984: In Las Vegas at the Golden Nugget, he did four shows in two nights.

NOVEMBER 2, 1979: FS and Dean Martin went on the campaign trail for Ronald Reagan at a benefit in Boston. Although he'd been a fundraiser for both Nixon and Ford, it was the first time he'd actually stumped this hard for a candidate and friend since John F. Kennedy in 1960. All told, his efforts would yield about $500,000 to the campaign's coffers.

OCTOBER 21–NOVEMBER 16, 1977: Another week at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe... [See October 21st]

NOVEMBER 2, 1977: A memorial dinner for Dolly Sinatra to benefit Villa Scalabrini was held at Las Vegas's Stardust Hotel, and hosted by Robert Conrad.

OCTOBER 30–NOVEMBER 2, 1975: And on to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

OCTOBER 26–NOVEMBER 2, 1970: He recorded many songs for the album Sinatra and Company... [See October 26th]

NOVEMBER 1-14, 1961: Dad did his own two weeks at the Sands. Eight of the shows were taped for a live album to be released by Reprise, but the album was scrapped.

NOVEMBER 2, 1959: Once again, FS appeared as a guest on Dean's NBC television show.

NOVEMBER 2, 1951: Frank and Ava applied for a marriage license in Manie Sacks' hometown, Philadelphia, where they hoped to avoid media attention.

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NOVEMBER 1-14, 1961: Dad did his own two weeks at the Sands. Eight of the shows were taped for a live album to be released by Reprise, but the album was scrapped.

Forty-five years later, that album was finally released as part of the Sinatra: Vegas box set.

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[SinatraFan]

Originally Posted by Bob

Forty-five years later, that album was finally released as part of the Sinatra: Vegas box set.

I'm glad it was finally released because that's my favorite live CD by Frank!

[Dan]

My favorite Live FS album is 'The Main Event'!!

(From the Guestbook page and the online book Frank Sinatra: An American Legend by Nancy Sinatra )

NOVEMBER 3, 1988: "Legends in Our Time" convention, sponsored by Anheuser Busch, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Frank performed a few songs, accompanied by Sammy and Liza.

NOVEMBER 3, 1985: In Los Angeles he attended the Princess Grace Foundation gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

NOVEMBER 2-3, 1984: In Las Vegas at the Golden Nugget, he did four shows in two nights.

OCTOBER 21–NOVEMBER 16, 1977: Another week at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe... [See October 21st]

NOVEMBER 1-14, 1961: Dad did his own two weeks at the Sands. Eight of the shows were taped for a live album to be released by Reprise, but the album was scrapped.

NOVEMBER 3, 1953: Within a month after debuting in his Rocky Fortune show [See October 6th], FS took on still another radio program, Perfectly Frank, a breezy, twice-weekly, 15-minute series in which he performed as both soloist and DJ for hits from other stars. This one had an eight-month run.

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[Nancy]

Bob, I know how much work and how long it takes to get this stuff pulled together. I just want you to know I appreciate that very much.

[Gregory]

Originally Posted by Nancy

Bob, I know how much work and how long it takes to get this stuff pulled together. I just want you to know I appreciate that very much.

I totally agree.

BTW, any chance of Perfectly Frank being released commercially one day?

Originally Posted by Nancy

I just want you to know I appreciate that very much.

You're most welcome, Nancy. It's my pleasure.

Now, about that pay raise...

(From the Guestbook page and the online book Frank Sinatra: An American Legend by Nancy Sinatra )

NOVEMBER 4–13, 1982: FS did his final stand of the year at Caesars Palace.

OCTOBER 21–NOVEMBER 16, 1977: Another week at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe... [See October 21st]

NOVEMBER 1–14, 1961: Dad did his own two weeks at the Sands... [See November 1st]

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(From the Guestbook page and the online book Frank Sinatra: An American Legend by Nancy Sinatra )

NOVEMBER 5, 1993: Taped the video for "I've Got You Under My Skin" with Bono in Palm Springs.

OCTOBER 16–20 AND NOVEMBER 5, 1984: FS went to Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Hartford, Westchester, New York City, Washington, D.C., Sacramento and San Diego for Republican receptions and fundraisers for President Reagan.

NOVEMBER 4–13, 1982: FS did his final stand of the year at Caesars Palace.

NOVEMBER 5–11, 1981: Back at Caesars Palace. He was forced to cancel the last three nights because of illness.

OCTOBER 21–NOVEMBER 16, 1977: Another week at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe... [See October 21st]

NOVEMBER 5, 1975: At the Century Plaza Hotel in L.A., Dad was master of ceremonies as the Scopus Award was presented to the great piano virtuoso Artur Rubinstein by the American Friends of the Hebrew University of Israel.

NOVEMBER 5, 1969: Dad starred—and performed solo—in another TV special simply entitled Sinatra. Also this year: Because he had established scholarships for young musicians, UCLA showed its gratitude by making him an Honorary Alumnus, and, once again, Playboy named him Top Male Vocalist in their Jazz Poll.

NOVEMBER 1–14, 1961: Dad did his own two weeks at the Sands... [See November 1st]

LATE 1955: A California state senate committee launched an investigation into Confidential's charges about the wrong-door raid, and Frank was called to testify. "I drove DiMaggio to the general area," he swore under oath. "I never knew the address. I parked at a curb and DiMaggio met Mr. [Barney] Ruditsky, a private investigator, and another man with a camera. I was not present. Someone later said they went into the wrong door." He also denied any involvement in the beating of detective Phillip Irwin. No indictments were issued, and that seemed to end the matter. But Dad hadn't heard the last of it. [See September 1955 and following]

NOVEMBER 5, 1954: At the request of his friend Joe DiMaggio, Frank drove him to a Hollywood address. According to Confidential magazine—the supermarket tabloid of its day, noted for its sensationalistic approach to journalism and its sometimes threatening tactics—DiMaggio, private investigators and several other men crashed into an apartment in which they believed Marilyn Monroe, then separated from DiMaggio, was having an illicit encounter. Marilyn wasn't there and the apartment belonged to Mrs. Florence K. Ross, a 39-year-old secretary who didn't even know Monroe. The detectives had pointed out the wrong door.

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[Nancy]

They just wouldn't leave them alone. Dad said it had a lot to do with the fact that their names ended in a vowel.

(From the Guestbook page and the online book Frank Sinatra: An American Legend by Nancy Sinatra )

NOVEMBER 4–13, 1982: FS did his final stand of the year at Caesars Palace.

NOVEMBER 5–11, 1981: Back at Caesars Palace. He was forced to cancel the last three nights because of illness.

OCTOBER 21–NOVEMBER 16, 1977: Another week at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe... [See October 21st]

NOVEMBER 1–14, 1961: Dad did his own two weeks at the Sands... [See November 1st]

NOVEMBER 6, 1949: He performed on Guest Star, a radio show for the U.S. Treasury Department.

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[voice1]

NOVEMBER 5–11, 1981: Back at Caesars Palace. He was forced to cancel the last three nights because of illness.

Tell me about it....I had to go see Wayne Newton. I was there with a few pals during my senior year in college and Frank canceled on me!!!!

(From the Guestbook page and the online book Frank Sinatra: An American Legend by Nancy Sinatra )

NOVEMBER 4–13, 1982: FS did his final stand of the year at Caesars Palace.

NOVEMBER 5–11, 1981: Back at Caesars Palace. He was forced to cancel the last three nights because of illness.

OCTOBER 21–NOVEMBER 16, 1977: Another week at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe... [See October 21st]

NOVEMBER 7, 1972: The Nixon-Agnew ticket swept 49 states, demolishing George McGovern and Sargent Shriver, a brother-in-law of John and Robert Kennedy's.

NOVEMBER 1–14, 1961: Dad did his own two weeks at the Sands... [See November 1st]

NOVEMBER 7, 1951: Dad married Ava at the suburban Philadelphia home of Lester Sacks, Manie's brother, with Axel Stordahl as his best man. It was Ava's third marriage; her first two were to actor Mickey Rooney and bandleader Artie Shaw.

Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner on their
wedding day. They were married in
Pennsylvania at a friend's house on
November 7, 1951.

NOVEMBER 7–DECEMBER 17, 1945: Back in New York, Dad ran the gamut of audiences from teenage America to high society with three weeks at the Paramount, followed by two more in the Wedgwood Room of the Waldorf-Astoria.

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(From the Guestbook page and the online book Frank Sinatra: An American Legend by Nancy Sinatra )

NOVEMBER 8, 1984: On Soundstage 15 at 20th Century Fox, FS performed in the Hollywood Park Horse Breeders Cup gala. John Forsythe and Cary Grant also participated in the program.

NOVEMBER 4–13, 1982: FS did his final stand of the year at Caesars Palace.

NOVEMBER 5–11, 1981: Back at Caesars Palace. He was forced to cancel the last three nights because of illness.

NOVEMBER 8–14, 1979: Another week at Caesars Palace.

OCTOBER 21–NOVEMBER 16, 1977: Another week at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe... [See October 21st]

NOVEMBER 1–14, 1961: Dad did his own two weeks at the Sands... [See November 1st]

NOVEMBER 8, 1959: Frank and fellow Friars roasted Dean Martin in Los Angeles.

NOVEMBER 8, 1939: For Columbia, Frank recorded his last two songs with the James band: "Ciribiribin," a vocal version of James' theme song, and "Every Day of My Life."

A 1939 publicity shot of Frank and
performers Jack Palmer and Isabel
Miller, at the Panther Room in
Chicago's Hotel Sherman. Dad loved
the band and he loved James. When
Harry James died in 1983, Dad told
me, "He made it all possible for us."

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[Nancy]

When Harry James died in 1983, Dad told me, "He made it all possible for us."

I really love that quote.

[voice1]

November 8, 1986.....Frank is flown from his engagement at The Golden Nugget in Atlantic City back to LA for emergency surgery for diverticulitis, therefore missing his meeting with Tommy Lasorda's mother in Norristown, Pa and my wedding reception.

It will be in tomorrow's list, Rick.