The Frank Sinatra Show

Episode 1

J. Carrol Naish

Sat, Oct 7, 1950

Frank sings "When You're Smiling" and "Ol' Man River." In a pantomime sketch, Ben appears as Charlie Chaplin, with Frank as The Kid. J. Carrol Naish was the star of the popular "Life With Luigi" on radio, and plays the title character here in a sketch that provides viewers with a preview of what the show might look like in the new medium.

Episode 2

Episode #1.2

Sat, Oct 14, 1950

Episode 3

Episode #1.3

Sat, Oct 21, 1950

Ben Blue and Roberta Lee perform a sketch about dime-a-dance clubs. Sinatra and McCarthy duet. McCarthy performs a routine based on "42nd Street." Sinatra closes the show with a rendition of "Soliloquy" from "Carousel."

Episode 4

Episode #1.4

Sat, Oct 28, 1950

Episode 5

Episode #1.5

Sat, Nov 4, 1950

Highlights include Frank Sinatra and Nancy Walker performing "Let's Go Up to My Place" from 'On the Town' and a sketch featuring Frank playing the star of private detective radio series with Ben Blue as his inept sound effects man.

Episode 6

Episode #1.6

Sat, Nov 11, 1950

Episode 7

Episode #1.7

Sat, Nov 18, 1950

Episode 8

Episode #1.8

Sat, Nov 25, 1950

Episode 9

Episode #1.9

Sat, Dec 2, 1950

Episode 10

Episode #1.10

Sat, Dec 9, 1950

Episode 11

Episode #1.11

Sat, Dec 16, 1950

Episode 12

Christmas Show

Sat, Dec 23, 1950

Episode 13

Ben Blue, Georgia Gibbs, Garry Moore, Lew Parker

Sat, Dec 30, 1950

Episode 14

Episode #1.14

Sat, Jan 6, 1951

Episode 15

Episode #1.15

Sat, Jan 13, 1951

Episode 16

Episode #1.16

Sat, Jan 20, 1951

Episode 17

Episode #1.17

Sat, Jan 27, 1951

Episode 18

Episode #1.18

Sat, Feb 3, 1951

Jackie Gleason convinces Frank to buy a "hunting lodge" he recently inherited sight unseen. Frank decides to spend the next weekend visiting his newly purchased property and invites Jackie, June Hutton and the Heathertones to join him with disastrous results.

Episode 19

Episode #1.19

Sat, Feb 10, 1951

Episode 20

Episode #1.20

Sat, Feb 17, 1951

Episode 21

Episode #1.21

Sat, Feb 24, 1951

Episode 22

Perry Como, Frankie Laine, The Andrews Sisters

Sat, Mar 3, 1951

Episode 23

Don Ameche, Joan Blondell

Sat, Mar 10, 1951

Episode 24

Episode #1.24

Sat, Mar 17, 1951

Episode 25

Episode #1.25

Sat, Mar 24, 1951

Episode 26

Peggy Lee, Jack Gilford, Mary Raye and Naldi

Sat, Mar 31, 1951

Episode 27

Dagmar, Frank Fontaine, Harry Slate

Sat, Apr 7, 1951

Episode 28

Episode #1.28

Sat, Apr 14, 1951

Episode 29

Episode #1.29

Sat, Apr 21, 1951

Episode 30

Dagmar, Frank Fontaine, Henry Slate

Sat, Apr 28, 1951

Episode 31

Episode #1.31

Sat, May 5, 1951

Frank sings "Hello Young Lovers", "When Your Smiling" "If" and several duets with guests. Fine musical numbers and uneven comedy routines.

Episode 32

Episode #1.32

Sat, May 12, 1951

Episode 33

Episode #1.33

Sat, May 19, 1951

Episode 34

Episode #1.34

Sat, May 26, 1951

Episode 35

Episode #1.35

Sat, Jun 2, 1951

Episode 36

Episode #1.36

Sat, Jun 9, 1951