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Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing (1968)
Director: Clark Jones
Cast: Frank Sinatra, Diahann Carroll
Runtime60 min
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Having established himself as a household name after his previous A Man and His Music specials, Frank Sinatra made a bold statement in 1968 by starring in an NBC television special celebrating black music and its cultural impact in the midst of the Civil Rights struggle. Featuring special guests Diahann Carroll and The 5th Dimension.
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Frank Sinatra fans and lovers of music-centric TV specials will appreciate the bold, culturally-conscious approach of 1968's Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing, which features Sinatra celebrating the influence of Black music alongside special guest Diahann Carroll.
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Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing is a television special starring Frank Sinatra, Diahann Carroll and The 5th Dimension recorded in November 1968 and broadcast on CBS. The title references Sinatra's attempts at engaging with the youth culture of the late 1960s. Don Costa was the bandleader. This special was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy, Variety or Musical Special.
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