Today in Frank Sinatra history

lorraine · #**1141** 02-19-2009, 01:42 AM

Lee, How wonderful!

Keep up the Good Work Allen, didn't realise you were Bob's Understudy? Bob's a bit of a Hard Act to Follow!!!!

***Nancy*** · #**1142** 02-19-2009, 08:16 AM

In case there are stupid people who still believe the garbage, this is worth reading again.

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FRANK SINATRA WINS THE FIGHT: In 1981 Sinatra applied for a gaming license in Nevada, and this time he had important facts read into the record. Here is how he brought that about. First, exercising his right under the Freedom of Information Act, he had the government disclose all their files on Frank Sinatra. He then turned these files over to the state of Nevada. In the post, the FBI had refused to turn over their files. (Part of their refusal may have been motivated by their knowledge that there was nothing incriminatory in them.)

The FBI files indicated that my father had been investigated endlessly for 30 years. (The early FBI files have him listed as a "Communist" because he appeared at a rally with Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and because he sang "The House I Live In.")

The files disclosed that there was no evidence of Mafia membership, Mafia affiliation or doing business with the Mafia. The FBI files also showed that the stories about Sinatra and members of the Mafia had come out originally as rumors printed in newspaper articles - rumors that were reported as rumors but were subsequently reported over and over until they were accepted as "facts."

Thanks, Allen.

Ted · #**1143** 02-19-2009, 09:57 AM

NSS Writes:

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In case there are stupid people who still believe the garbage, this is worth reading again.

It's funny, when President Obama's girls were confronted with the fact that their father was going to be the first African American President, their immediate reaction was "Yea, like, so what's the big deal"
Unlike those of us Baby Boomers or (Pre-Boomers), this generation seems to be unaware of the prejudices and inequities that used to be commonplace in American society.
Hopefully the stereotype of Italians and the mafia let alone the legacy of Frank Sinatra will soon be completely untarnished by the ignorant musing of dolts.

SinatraFan · #**1144** 02-19-2009, 11:54 PM

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

)

FEBRUARY 20, 1982: FS and Bob Newhart performed at a Myasthenia Gravis tribute to Ed McMahon.

FEBRUARY 8–MARCH 4, 1972: Stepping up his schedule of charity work... [See February 8th]

FEBRUARY 16–MARCH 1, 1967: FS did another two-week stint at the Fontainebleau... [See February 16th]

FEBRUARY 17–MARCH 2, 1965: He and [Joe E.] Lewis moved the act to the Sands for another two-week run.

FEBRUARY 18-21, 1963: During four days of studio sessions with Nelson Riddle... [See February 18th]

FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 11, 1940: The [Dorsey] band played a three-week engagement at the Meadowbrook nightclub in Cedar Grove, New Jersey.

[Dates of new entries highlighted in blue]

Gail · #**1145** 02-20-2009, 06:01 AM

Thanks Allen!

The day just wouldn't be the same without these entries

SinatraFan · #**1146** 02-20-2009, 11:47 PM

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

)

FEBRUARY 8–MARCH 4, 1972: Stepping up his schedule of charity work... [See February 8th]

FEBRUARY 16–MARCH 1, 1967: FS did another two-week stint at the Fontainebleau... [See February 16th]

FEBRUARY 17–MARCH 2, 1965: He and [Joe E.] Lewis moved the act to the Sands for another two-week run.

FEBRUARY 18-21, 1963: During four days of studio sessions with Nelson Riddle... [See February 18th]

FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 11, 1940: The [Dorsey] band played a three-week engagement at the Meadowbrook nightclub in Cedar Grove, New Jersey.

[Dates of new entries highlighted in blue]

George Lyons · #**1147** 02-20-2009, 11:50 PM

You're doin' swell, Allen!

raylinds · #**1148** 02-21-2009, 03:59 AM

I never ceased to be amazed by the fact that you can literally pick any date and there will be a list of truly amazing accomplishments by our beloved Francis. The man was a dynamo!

Gregory · #**1149** 02-21-2009, 06:40 AM

Thank for helping out Allen. Glad to see these entries continue in Bob's absence.

I get such a kick out of seeing dates with Tommy Dorsey. I'm probably not alone in wishing I could go back in time for just one performance.

Set Avatar · #**1150** 02-21-2009, 06:44 AM

Allen is the new Bob.

Gregory · #**1151** 02-21-2009, 06:48 AM

Then who is Bob going to be?

Set Avatar · #**1152** 02-21-2009, 06:50 AM

Well we all know Bob's.....your Uncle.

lorenzotedesco · #**1153** 02-21-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tina

Allen is the new Bob.

Allen is doing wonders with this thread. And I once thought Bob was irreplaceable. It is a good omen for this forum when a young fellow is given an opportunity to shine in this way.

SinatraFan · #**1154** 02-21-2009, 11:32 PM

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

)

FEBRUARY 8–MARCH 4, 1972: Stepping up his schedule of charity work... [See February 8th]

FEBRUARY 16–MARCH 1, 1967: FS did another two-week stint at the Fontainebleau... [See February 16th]

FEBRUARY 17–MARCH 2, 1965: He and [Joe E.] Lewis moved the act to the Sands for another two-week run.

FEBRUARY 22, 1962: Weeks after they announced their engagement - and days after Romanoff's party in their honor - Dad and Juliet changed their minds because they couldn't agree on how much time she should devote to her career.

FEBRUARY 22, 1948: In Los Angeles, he guest-starred on the Jack Benny Show.

FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 11, 1940: The [Dorsey] band played a three-week engagement at the Meadowbrook nightclub in Cedar Grove, New Jersey.

[Dates of new entries highlighted in blue]

Set Avatar · #**1155** 02-22-2009, 11:46 PM

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

)

FEBRUARY 8–MARCH 4, 1972: Stepping up his schedule of charity work... [See February 8th]

FEBRUARY 16–MARCH 1, 1967: FS did another two-week stint at the Fontainebleau... [See February 16th]

FEBRUARY 17–MARCH 2, 1965: He and [Joe E.] Lewis moved the act to the Sands for another two-week run.

FEBRUARY 23, 1963: Come Blow Your Horn finished filming a week early and $100,000 under budget.

FEBRUARY 20–MARCH 11, 1940: The [Dorsey] band played a three-week engagement... [See February 20th]

[Dates of new entries highlighted in blue]

***Nancy*** · #**1156** 02-23-2009, 05:25 AM

Hi, Bob! Welcome back.

Lourdes · #**1157** 02-23-2009, 07:14 AM

Welcome!

and thanks, Allen.

Set Avatar · #**1158** 02-24-2009, 12:29 AM

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

)

FEBRUARY 8–MARCH 4, 1972: Stepping up his schedule of charity work... [See February 8th]

FEBRUARY 24, 1970: Shooting began in Tucson on Dirty Dingus Magee, a period comedy western in which he played a thieving reprobate. FS in longjohns in Yerkys Hole, New Mexico, circa 1880. He needed this silliness after Grandpa died.

FEBRUARY 16–MARCH 1, 1967: FS did another two-week stint at the Fontainebleau... [See February 16th]

FEBRUARY 24, 1967: FS was among the stars who took part in an internationally broadcast radio show honoring the 25th anniversary of the Voice of America.

FEBRUARY 24–MARCH 10, 1966: In high gear on the club circuit, he went straight into a two-week gig at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach.

FEBRUARY 17–MARCH 2, 1965: He and [Joe E.] Lewis moved the act to the Sands for another two-week run.

FEBRUARY 20–MARCH 11, 1940: The [Dorsey] band played a three-week engagement... [See February 20th]

[Dates of new entries highlighted in blue]