by David Krell | Mar 8, 2013 | David Krell
In 1995, Nancy Sinatra made a comeback culminating in the cover and a photo spread for the May issue of Playboy. She also toured for the first time in more than two decades, made a new album, and re-released vintage tunes. Nancy Sinatra secured her place firmly in...
by David Krell | Mar 7, 2013 | David Krell
When Nancy Sinatra co-starred with Elvis Presley in the 1968 film Speedway, she fulfilled a prophecy of sorts that began about eight years prior. Frank Sinatra and Timex teamed for a series of specials on ABC logically titled The Frank Sinatra Timex Show. They aired...
by David Krell | Mar 6, 2013 | David Krell
Jack Benny was an icon of 20th century comedy. With an eponymous radio show and television show, he dominated comedy from the 1930s through the 1970s. Benny added to his credits with television specials. Jack Benny’s New Look premiered on NBC on December 3,...
by David Krell | Mar 4, 2013 | David Krell
1967 was quite a year for Nancy Sinatra, the daughter of the Chairman of the Board. She starred in a prime time television special and achieved #1 song status. Sponsored by Royal Crown Cola, Movin’ With Nancy aired on NBC on December 11, 1967. Predictably,...
by David Krell | Mar 3, 2013 | David Krell
Seductive songs. Soft sounds. Sex symbol. Sinatra. No, not that one! Nancy Sinatra. Any discussion of Nancy Sinatra logically begins with the song turned anthem for the women’s lib set. Undeniably, Nancy Sinatra secured her place in popular culture with her...