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This is your source for news, links and notes from our program celebrating the life and career of the Entertainer of the 20th Century.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Sinatra

Remembering Frank Sinatra on this 96th Anniversary of his Birth

May You Live To Be 100

It's been one of the pleasures of my life to share these shows with you over the past few years. I'm so grateful to all of you who have listened, and especially to those who have gotten in touch.

Although I had planned to resume this Podcast in the Fall of 2011, I find that I have too many competing priorities. So I've decided to put an end to all of my Podcasting activities, at least for the time being. I will still continue to be active online elsewhere, and may be posting items of interest here from time to time as well. If you're interested in keeping up with my activities, here are some links.

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The archives of past shows will remain here on the site for as long as Blogger allows.

Thanks again for listening, and I hope that our paths will cross again.

"Cento Anni" my friends!

Brian

The Song Is You

Sinatra
December 12, 1915 - May 14, 1998

In observation of this solemn day, I'd like to share a post from two years ago, written for the tenth anniversary of Frank Sinatra's passing. It still represents my sense of things about as well as I could hope to state them.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sinatra family today.

Anything Goes

The L.A. Times reports on a DVD release of an old Colgate Comedy Hour adaptation of Anything Goes, starring Frank Sinatra and Ethel Merman.

"The new DVD release -- from the Archive of American Television -- features a 1954 televised staging of the musical starring Sinatra, Merman, Bert Lahr and Sheree North. (The musical aired on "The Colgate Comedy Hour" on NBC.) The DVD, which runs only 53 minutes, features a pared-down version of the musical that uses only a selection of the original score, with plot changes."

The DVD ought to hit the shelves next week. The classic Cole Porter musical is also being revived on Broadway next month, starring Sutton Foster, Colin Donnell and Joel Grey.

"Sinatra: Dance With Me" Extends Through April 30th

From Broadway World:

Wynn Las Vegas announced that performances of the new hit show SINATRA Dance With Me will be extended through April 30 in response to overwhelming audience demand.

Read More - Sinatra Dance With Me Extends It's Run at Wynn

Sinatra Biopic Project Moving Along

News today that Universal Pictures has named Scott Rudin as their producer on Sinatra, the Martin Scorsese film being made with the blessing of Frank Sinatra Enterprises. Rudin was producer of two Oscar-nominated films this year, True Grit and The Social Network. He's also currently producing The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Tina Sinatra is among the Scorsese movie's other producers.

Always nice to learn of progress on the project.

Frank Sinatra, Jr. | For Those Down Florida Way

The Palm Beach Post reports that Frank Sinatra, Jr. will be appearing at the Lyric Theater in Stuart Monday evening, March 7th.

From the write-up: "In this touching tribute, Sinatra steps away from his own repertoire to pay tribute to the man who remains a vivid presence in his life. The show includes such signature Sinatra songs as “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “One for My Baby,” “New York, New York,” and “Strangers in the Night.” There will also be reminiscences from Frank, Jr. – one of the few who unquestionably knew his father best."

I've never had the privilege of hearing Frankie in concert, but his recordings are oustanding. If you're in the neighborhood come Monday, I'd highly recommend the show.