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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Family Matters
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Nancy Sinatra interviews her father, while author Tom Santopietro explores what family meant to Sinatra.
The Playboy Interview
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
In 1963, Frank Sinatra was interviewed for Playboy Magazine author James Kaplan tells the story.
Sinatra On Television
Monday, November 02, 2015
Author Will Friedwald discusses Frank Sinatra’s evolution into the world of television.
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.
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.
Sinatra in Vegas
Monday, October 26, 2015
Author James Kaplan discusses how Frank Sinatra made Las Vegas what it is today.
A Proud Italian
Friday, October 23, 2015
Author Tom Santopietro explains how Frank Sinatra changed the status of all ethnic minorities in America.
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.
Good Friends, Fine Family
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Tom Dreesen and Will Friedwald explore Sinatra’s family, friends, and personal life.
The Superstar
Monday, October 19, 2015
Author Tom Santopietro regarding Sinatra the superstar - a tender tough guy with super human drive.
On the Bandstand
Friday, October 16, 2015
According to critic Will Friedwald, it was on the bandstand that Frank Sinatra was most comfortable.
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.
He Stood Tall
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Author Tom Santopietro takes us back to the amazing and storied 1950s comeback of Frank Sinatra.
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.