In 1957, Timex sponsored a series of variety show specials starring Frank Sinatra, broadcast on the ABC television network. The last in the series, taped on 12th May 1960 in Miami, was perhaps the best of all, featuring Elvis Presley, upon completion of his National Service.
This DVD, remastered from the archive tape of the original show in its entirety, including the sponsor’s promotional segments. Whilst the quality of reproduction does not meet modern technological standards, it is a rare record of two of the most popular performers of the twentieth century performing together.
1. It’s Very Nice (performed by Frank Sinatra)
2. Frank’s Time Machine (Frank Sinatra and Joey Bishop)
3. Witchcraft (performed by Frank Sinatra)
4. Timex promotional segment
5. Come On Bess (performed by Sammy Davis Jnr.)
6. Oriental Wedding Celebration
7. Leona Irwin and the Tommy Hansen Dancers
8. Sammy Recalls the Oscars (Sammy Davis Jnr.)
9. Shall We Dance (Sammy Davis Jnr. and Peter Lawford)
10. Timex promotional segment
11. Fame and Fortune (performed by Elvis Presley)
12. Stuck on You (performed by Elvis Presley)
13. Love Me Tender/Witchcraft medley (performed by Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley)
14. Timex promotional segment
15. Love Makes You Feel So Young (performed by Frank and Nancy Sinatra)
16. Let’s Dance (Nancy Sinatra)
17. Goodbye (Frank Sinatra)
The Frank Sinatra Show – Welcome Home Elvis [1960, DVD]
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