Jerry, you managed to give us your usual excellent bio, character study, and tribute all in a folksy storytelling manner. I loved it, and you did it all without once hearing The Voice. Super.

My now 91 year old Mom was a "Bobby Soxer & loved Frank. Ever since my Dad passed in November of 2019, I have been living with & caring for Mom. I got her a Smart TV about a year ago & was able to figure out how to cast my tablet to her TV. She is now watching this Bio. It's Sunday evening & not much on regular TV, so she is entranced with this. You always hear that the day will come when 1 of the children, (I'm 64 now), wiill be caring for an elderly parent. Well, the day is here, & out of 4 kids, I'm the oldest, I am the chosen one. It's so nice to be able to pull up these things on You Tube for Mom, & give me a break🤗💖😊! Thank you so much for this Bio. I appreciate it more than you know😉😚😊

A terrific short documentary. As a long-time Sinatraphile, I can tell you that this video nicely captures a good chunk of the major highs and lows of the great singer and actor. Sinatra probably holds the record among the legends of show business for reinventing himself so many times during his amazing life. And that should be an inspiration for us all.

In actuality, Frank was not only a great singer, but excellent actor....Extremely talented. I heard he never got over Ava.

Jerry, another amazing job. I was lucky enough to see Frank around 1986. He was performing with Red Skelton as opener. He was older but he still made the crowd swoon. What a performer.

This is another Jerry Skinner classic. So well put together with all the little details.

I have long awaited the day you would make a biography on Francis Albert Sinatra, Jerry. This production has been well worth the wait. I salute you and thank you very much for making this!

jerry skinner is the only person worth watching for these programs. congratulations and thank you.

About 6 years before I ever dreamed of getting into the stunt business , a friend of mine who was a huge fan of Sinatra took me to see him at the old Chicago stadium in Chicago, it y 1st concert ever, and there was Count Basie's orchestra , the lights deemed and out came Sinatra, he started singing " All the way, he had a glass of wine in ne hand , then some one threw him a rose, he picked it up , took the mike off it's stand and lay the rose where the mike had been. Maaaan! that was Style . I remember him in " Robing and the 7 hoods " , the part where he sang with Deano & Crosby You either got or you haven't got style ". I became an instant Sinatra fan. I didn't know my friend knew Sinatra, after the concert, he took me backstage where Sinatra was, and there's where I met him the 1st time, and the 1st time he ever pinched my cheek , as he told me ; " Thank you for coming ". As I mentioned in your video for Dean Martin , I hung out a lot at Deano's place, his restaurant, that's where I met him again many times , and I don't want to say I hated it, but, everytime he saw me he would pinched my cheek affectionately, this time he would say something like ; " Nice to see you " , saw him again when he was " Man of the week " in one of Dean's weekly roasts. The most beautiful love song for me he ever sang , and I play it for my wife on every anniversary is " My way of life " , which was in his " Cycles" l.p. I remember Dean saying " You guys know each other , uh? " I like Sinatra a lot, but I love Dean , and you could feel how much they loved each other.

Frank Sinatra HAD Tons of Great Talent..Loved his Music and Movies RIP and Come back often

A very thoughtful rendering of the life of Frank Sinatra, devoid of intrigue and malice. Thank you Mr. Skinner. All the best.

Good as always Mr. Skinner. A few extra things; Sinatra was always on the go, and it was said Sinatra couldn't even keep up with Sinatra. Frank intervened to bring Dean and Jerry back together after their decades long, nasty breakup. But Frank had enough of a bad reputation, Australia didn't want him performing in their country. He stepped in and convinced his friend Sammy Davis to quit his cocaine habit. Frank also told his band leader to fill the ensemble with twenty percent African American, when it was very hard for minorities to even get into a prominent band. When the band leader said he couldn't do it, Frank told him to get it done, and so it did. Frank also helped Sammy Davis behind the scenes to get his break, hiring him, never letting Sammy know. My Mother said, when Frank Sinatra sang, it was like he was singing to you only. I believe it was a Playboy poll that consistently ranked Sinatra as the most popular singer in America. He certainly did life his way.

Another great story Jerry thank you, great actor and singer she must have truly loved him staying faithful to him all those years and never remarrying.

Sinatra’s “Welcome home Elvis” special in 1960 was instrumental in the relaunch of Elvis’ career just out of his several years of service in Germany. Completely changing the way most of Elvis’ critics thought about him.

It is an absolute miracle that Frank Sinatra didn't suffer worse damage from his birth than he did. Many who are born just as Mr. Sinatra was often suffer lifelong handicaps that are more severe than the ones Frank did sustain. He was a very talented man. He wasn't perfect by any means, but I do admire his music. One of my favorites is actually a song that Frank detested. "Strangers In The Night." "That's Life", and "My Way" are a couple of others that I like.

I didn't know his mom died in a plane crash, terrible. Thanks Jerry. Always enjoy your videos.

How well you assembled this magnificent “Reprise” of Frank Sinatra, with such an incredible back-story along the way of his wonderful family, co-stars , and even those “in the background ” during his iconic life and career . Great job Jerry !

Jerry, Happy belated Veterans Day, from one Vet. To another. Glad your doing Frank. I always look forward to your post's as you do them in a way that is interesting, informative and respectful. Salute good sir. From Utah.

A genuine treat, thank you my friend for this wonderful time capsule & profile on a long time favorite, you did Frank justice & brought him back to life for me!

Jerry your the best at documentaries !!!.....

Wow what a life he had!!! Thanks for the memories Blue Eyes!! And thank you Jerry for the majestic history!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆👍🏻👍🏻

Jerry's the master of documentaries so clear captures the mood

Oh Jerry that was so beautiful and sad. Barbara living till 101, what a loving and loyal person she was. Her Son died a bit before her too, that must have been awful for her. I don't know what it is Jerry, or what it is that you have got, but you have my undivided attention whenever you narrate a story. Your voice is mesmerising and you have such sincerity in your words. God Bless you Jerry you are the best !! Extra big hugs x

Organised crime has always been in the music/entertainment industry. It was no different than than how it is now. Wild!! Another great one sir!!

Beautifully done, as usual. I loved it. Thank you so much for your dedicated work, you touch so many. . .

Jerry this is a great piece on Frank Sinatra thank you so for sharingb

Superbly super Jerry. This is one of your best. Keith Kuhn

Loved him singing THE SUMMER WIND

The most complete documentary ever...enjoyed it thouroughly

Love your biographies. It is so sad that he was unfaithful to his wife. But, he had a golden voice.

Well, it seems like my Mama spoke the truth. That one day I would outlive my idols. It happened to her so I guess she figured it would also happen to me; her side of the family seemed to outlive all of their friends and peers. She was a contralto singer from Ithaca, NY and some of her contemporary performers also played at the Chanticleer Club. She was critical and maybe a little jealous of their successes in her "neck of the woods". I could never understand her dislike for Frank Sinatra and her belief that Don Cornell was a family member. Getting into Family History research I could not prove it either way. But I was always in love with the romance of ballads even when I grew up to be a radio disc jockey. I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket, according to her, so I just played the songs and artists I loved in my 5-11 time slot on the airwaves. When you can't and you are a "wanna-be", the next best thing is to promote those who can. I have to admit the P R was far more fun and creative than the "doing" of the songs according to your own rendition. Thanks, Mom, without your push, look what I would have missed. My own brother was a singer/song writer in the New England area and got away from the mother who never believed in him and proved to himself how wrong she was in judging his talents. You have to admire anyone who has guts to know who and what they are and push through the negatives that will always come your way. The harder you are hit, the higher you learn to jump. Acknowledging your own gifts and talents takes precedence in knowing the costs of others in their efforts to succeed. Unfortunately, my brother was uncomfortable with me in his corner and headed back to where he started and where he was more comfortable. Strangers scared him and because of dealing with the audiences in my radio broadcasts, it just inspired me and scared him right back to where his comfort level was, back home. I think Sinatra's story might be just as interesting. I know he was a Jersey boy and that was where I graduated high school. Lots of Italians in our town and you should hear our "jam" sessions! WOW. We had a trumpeter who loosened up his lips playing the Flight of the BumbleBee. Between the trumpeters and the Italian singers our school block was always jumping and jiving. I was a dancer not a singer so when I was asked to perform at the USO, I taught them how to jive and left the singing to more of the vocal talent of our group.

Wonderful, splendid and candid documentary of Sinatra!! You really hit the mark, Jerry!!

An amazing life, loved Frank singing, rest in peace my friend.

A very concise yet detailed anthology of Sinatra. You have a quite mesmerising voice. I read a biography of Sinatra a few years back and I have to say not a very flattering one. This put me off Sinatra for several years. With time my opinions of him have mellowed, don't judge a man till you have walked in his shoes , what a pair of shoes to walk in !!!

The simplicity of his gravestone and its setting says a lot.

Simply superb! Thank you so much for your excellent biographies!

Thank you Jerry for another first class documentary. You always treat the subjects of your documentaries with dignity and respect while at the same time relating to us an honest story of their lives, the highs and the lows and when you have to address the negative and sad aspects of their lives you do so with compassion and understanding, thank you.

This is one of your best efforts, Jerry. Thanks so much for all you do, you’re one of my favorites. You’re one of a kind, man.

It's very nice knowing that Franks first wife, still cared for him. It seems that even though she certainly didn't like what Frank did, she ultimately wasn't bitter.

This man I was acquainted with. His people managed my then husband, a vocalist, and Standards genre artist. He, his friends, and staff were truly of genuine character and so kind to me. I adored them then and the memories now. Best Wellbeing to all ...

Thank you Jerry, excellent as always.

Good job, sir. Look forward to your next one.

Another great documentary. Your voice is a pure soothing balm. Thank you so very much, Mr. Skinner.

Excellent work, Jerry! I appreciate your narration also. Thank you

Some people have all the luck. He sang to Nancy when he was 15. I went over to Libby's house and sang outside her window, " I'm in the mood for love. " I was 11 she was 12. It didn't get me anywhere except asked in by her mother for afternoon tea. " I've Got You under My Skin " with The Nelson Riddle Orchestra is his best song.

Thank you Jerry, incredible my friend. So much information about one of my favorite people. I will watch this one everyday until your next documentary. You just keep outdoing yourself, just when I think it can’t get any better, the next one is over and above. Thank you so very much Jerry, please keep em coming. Augie and Jill Blase🤠

My mother would have enjoyed this video, she’s been a huge Sinatra fan since the 1950s, saw all his movies and bought all the albums she could afford, I grew up listening to Frank Sinatra. I remember when he retired in the 1960s, then came out of retirement in 1974, doing a concert from Madison Square Garden that was televised and announced by Howard Cossell, also Sinatra’s run-ins with the journalists in Australia, I think he had to flee the country. He lost his beloved mother when she was killed in a plane crash enroute to Vegas to see her son perform in March 1977. I can’t hear a Sinatra song without thinking of my wonderful mother, who passed away a few months ago at the age of 81. We are holding a memorial service for her next spring, giving more time for the relatives to plan and attend. My two siblings and I will be going through hundreds of old family photos to choose some for the slideshow, and decide what music to play. There’s no question as to the singer; it’s just picking the songs that remind us of her. There was and is only one Frank Sinatra-he provides the soundtrack to my childhood. Jerry, love your videos, you do a great job! RIP mom-hope Frank is singing for you up there and you have a front row seat!

BRAVO! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏BRAVO! A standing ovation for this wonderful, wonderful video Mr. Jerry Skinner. Thank you. I learned much. Over THIRTEEN POUNDS? His poor, poor mother! Jenn in Canada 🇨🇦

I am always happy to see these documentaries from Mr. Jerry. Besides that they are always great, it lets you know someone you follow on YT is OK. God bless you( and yours) Mr. Jerry.

Mr. Skinner for you, I will even watch Sinatra documentary.

Why do i love the narrator's voice so much? So relaxing.

I know know that this channel has a least 9 crazy people!🤔 For all Mr. Skinner's hard work putting this together he gets a thumbs down? ...Crazy!🤦‍♂️ I'd give you 2 thumbs up if I could, ......Thank You! ...👍 ....👍😁😉

Another great video Jerry love watching your videos. I find all of your videos very interesting and informative. Hope to see more videos soon.

BTW, Jerry, I enjoy your biographies and commentary more than all the others i have seen. You sir are a true gentleman. Thank you for your hard work. You have such a pleasant voice and demeanor, i often look forward to coming home after a batshit crazy day working in the emergency room at a large hospital, and relaxing to one of your selections. Remembering that we still value our heritage

Judith Exner Campbell was married to actor William Campbell, who played "Trelane" in "The Squire of Gothos" episode of Star Trek TOS.

Thank you Jerry , I loved it , You made a Wonderful Tribute to Frank Sinatra

Excellent as always, thanks for another enjoyable documentary. Nancy was something, wasn't she

Another fantastic look behind the scenes at the famous people who have gone down in history. Would you be able to make a video about Patrick Swayze's life please ??. x

Beautiful & brutally honest, thank you

An interesting story Jerry. Thank you for sharing

Thank you for the time and effort you put into this. It was well done.

Love the background music !

Frank Sinatra would have loved your biography on him. Your Biographies are so good and informative. Jerry, you are the best in your wonderful bios of people. Looking forward to seeing and hearing about celebrities. Thank you.

Thank you very much. I loved Frank Sinatra in The Manchurian Candidate and The Devil at 4 O'clock. But I love (still do) him most of all in Guys and Dolls, where he is quite the sport to step on a barbershop scale that shows he weighs only 125 lbs. So funny. He also shows great acting in the scene where his character Nathan Detroit is breaking up with the Vivian Blaine character, Miss Adelaide, in a funny song, "Sue Me." In mid-song, he pauses, looks at her tenderly and takes off his hat before proceeding with the next verse. It still breaks my heart.

He sure did it HIS way.what a sad life! A truly beautiful and fulfilling life is lived for God and others!

And mr Skinner you have such a sweet voice and all ways give the greatest details in all you're stories you always tell the true facts love you on your you tube channel Sally

Thank you Mr Skinner for Sinatra's documentary. You make it so very interesting l feel as if l was right there. You make people happy.. Nice profession. 👍 🍃🕊

100% accurate without any mistakes. Thank you very much for this excellent presentation.

I enjoy all your folksy commentary comprehensive bios.. well done my friend Jerry 👍 keep them coming !

Who would have thought that Ol' Blue Eyes almost died when he was born?

It had to be so nerve racking living the life he lived. Knowing so many & knowing so much!!… “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. In other words, follow not only what your business partners are doing, but what your competitors are involved in as well.”

Another winner Jerry! What surprised me is Frank Sinatra's grave. Such a small headstone for such a HUGE larger than life star.

I love your documentaries. Your channel is #1. Thank you.

Relativly new sub here! Greatly appreciate your videos!! 🙏🙏🙏

Very good Jerry!❤️👍🏻

Great job, Mr. Skinner...as always!

Excellent documentary-bio as always! You distill the essence of your subjects in the most concise and essential manner possible. Great stuff👍🏼

Wow...you have done it again My Dad loved Frank Sinatra

Mr. Skinner thnx for a great story of a great man loved every minute of the video.

I remember when his mom died in a plane crash at the San Jacinto Mountains. Even today when I look at those mountains I think of the accident, that's how much the acvident shocked me. I think those are the same mountains Dean Martin's son crashed. I think his last wife Barbara didn't get along with his kids. When she died, last year, Frank Jr had already passed, but the girls didn't come to the funeral. Nancy, I think, sent flowers. Please correct me if I'm mistaken.

Excellent as always Jerry. Loved every minute! X

This guy really didn’t need to go out and have a life of his own, he already had three of them and lived them all together at once!

Gee, he had so many hits, I was kinda surprised NY NY was the biggest! I also was suprised you didn't mention Nancy's singing. She had that hit song about "boots keep walking ", something like that. I had always heard about the rumors of Sinatra and the mob but it always seemed to get covered up. I was suprised that he was right in the middle of all the big mafia bosses. I didn't know there was so much of that the states. Very interesting Jerry! You brought out information that mostly was not covered & you did it in a way that flowed nicely & gave a great overall Bio instead of just hearing bits & pieces here & there over the years. Very well done! Quite a rascal though, I think.

I enjoyed this tremendously. I wish you would do more on like Judy Garland. Red Foxx. and a few more even do some on the royal family. That would really be interesting

Wonder why there was no mention of Nancy Sinatra's career. He talked extensively about his son, but nothing about his more famous daughter

Mr Skinner. This is my first view of your channel. I love your voice. Subscribed. :-) Have a wonderful day!

This is my favorite channel on KZfaq...

Nancy Barbados Sinatra got the last laugh 101 years of life.

Such Class Jerry Skinner - Such Class ! At my late father's funeral ... " I DID IT MY WAY ... "

Spot on!!! Great episode. Thank you!!

He wasn't a good man but he sure could sing! Never any respect for Frank but big respect for the documentary.

Only for his grandma we would never have heard this incredible intertainer , a great Italian woman

It happened in Brooklyn. Thanks, Mr. Skinner. So much detail. I have seen all of your great biographies. I think Frank Sinatra is your best work yet. Did you once work for law enforcement?

Trivia: I was 21 working at an after hours cocktail lounge in Eastside Manhattan called "Mann's'" for the owner, Michael Mann. It was there I met everyone from Mickey Mantle to Otto Preminger. One rainy night a nice middle aged chauffeur stood at the bar sipping a Coke. We became engaged in chit chat when he mentioned he was waiting for his "boss" Frank Sinatra I was thrilled....my heart racing..."Do you think you could introduce us?" In his raspy voice, the chauffeur replied, "Do you know where he is right now? He's upstairs with 3 Asian girls." I suddenly felt sick to my stomach....Poor Mia, I thought. About a month later I met Tisa Farrow, the image of her beautiful mother Maureen O'Sullivan, who was then working in a Grenich Village Mexican Restaurant called El Jardin. ..I wanted to tell her to warn Mia what Frank had done..but by then the tabloids were announcing their divorce. Money breeds entitlement...I was so naive...

Dear Jerry, thank you for another fantastic biopic. Vielen Dank from Germany.

Thank you Jerry for another masterpiece.

I like the historical references to Sinatra's parents with the mob connections which infiltrated his whole life as a performer and kept him in a certain sense "in thrall" of underworld gangsters. One wonders at the story about the punctured ear drum, though. Thanks for a good bio!

Another excellent biography! Thank you so much for posting! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍😊

Another great video Jerry thanks🤠👍

You just keep getting better an better.