The Frank Sinatra Collection: The Timex Shows Vol. 1: The Frank Sinatra Timex Show & An Afternoon with Frank Sinatra

First broadcast by ABC on October 19, 1959, The Frank Sinatra Timex Show was the first of four Timex sponsored television specials that Sinatra hosted. Guests include Dean Martin, Mitzi Gaynor and Bing Crosby, who join forces for a sparkling rendition of High Hopes and Jimmy Durante who brings his unique style to Baby, Won t You Please Come Home. First broadcast by ABC on December 13, 1959, An Afternoon With Frank Sinatra was the second of Sinatra s four Timex television specials. Introduced by Frank s good friend Peter Lawford, the show includes guest appearances from Hermione Gingold, The Hi-Lo s, Red Norvo s jazz combo, dancer Juliet Prowse and the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald who delivers stunning performances of There s A Lull In My Life and Just You, Just Me. Sinatra himself swings and sways through tracks such as I ve Got The World On A String, Love Is Here To Stay and Too Marvellous For Words.