James Luce

James Luce appears in the following:

The Mensch

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

In 1971, Gregory Peck presented the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Frank Sinatra at the 43rd Academy Awards, comedian Tom Dreesen expands upon Sinatra the philanthropist.

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Sinatra and Basie

Monday, November 23, 2015

Quincy Jones speaks on his work with Frank Sinatra during the Sinatra/Basie recordings at the Sands with commentary by author Tom Santopietro.

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Two Sides of Sinatra

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Nancy Sinatra and comedian Tom Dreesen discuss Sinatra at home and on the road with commentary from author James Kaplan. 

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Sinatra and Riddle

Monday, November 16, 2015

It's no secret that the work of Nelson Riddle did wonders for Sinatra. In this segment Riddle and his son Christopher tell the story of how Riddle and Sinatra were introduced.

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Sinatra on The Tonight Show

Friday, November 13, 2015

Tom Dreeson comments on the 1976 hilarious appearance of Frank Sinatra on The Tonight Show, when Johnny Carson and comedian Don Rickles cooked up a surprise for The Chairman. 

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Sinatra does Bossa

Monday, November 09, 2015

In 1967 arranger and conductor Claus Ogerman took Sinatra and Jobim into the studio to record. Author Will Friedwald explores this spectacular episode in modern music history. 

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Family Matters

Thursday, November 05, 2015

Nancy Sinatra interviews her father, while author Tom Santopietro explores what family meant to Sinatra.

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The Playboy Interview

Tuesday, November 03, 2015

In 1963, Frank Sinatra was interviewed for Playboy Magazine author James Kaplan tells the story.

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Sinatra On Television

Monday, November 02, 2015

Author Will Friedwald discusses Frank Sinatra’s evolution into the world of television.

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Sinatra at the Paramount

Friday, October 30, 2015

Tony Bennett first met Frank Sinatra in 1942, at Sinatra's famous Paramount Theater gig. Bennett and author James Kaplan bring us back to 1501 Broadway. 

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The Daddy Daughter Duo

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Nancy Sinatra had two big records in the mid-1960s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin” and “Something Stupid” the first instance of a father-daughter number-one song in America.

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Sinatra in Vegas

Monday, October 26, 2015

Author James Kaplan discusses how Frank Sinatra made Las Vegas what it is today.

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A Proud Italian

Friday, October 23, 2015

Author Tom Santopietro explains how Frank Sinatra changed the status of all ethnic minorities in America.

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The Talent

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Author Adam Gopnik explores the musical talents of Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, Julie London and of course Frank Sinatra.

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Good Friends, Fine Family

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Tom Dreesen and Will Friedwald explore Sinatra’s family, friends, and personal life.

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The Superstar

Monday, October 19, 2015

Author Tom Santopietro regarding Sinatra the superstar - a tender tough guy with super human drive.

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On the Bandstand

Friday, October 16, 2015

According to critic Will Friedwald, it was on the bandstand that Frank Sinatra was most comfortable.

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The Legacy

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Author Adam Gopnik examines the contradictions in Sinatra, his musical choices at the end of his career and the enduring status of his life work.

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He Stood Tall

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Author Tom Santopietro takes us back to the amazing and storied 1950s comeback of Frank Sinatra.

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Sinatra and Bing

Friday, October 09, 2015

Author Will Friedwald discusses Bing Crosby’s influence on Frank Sinatra’s career in music, radio and film.

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