The Frank Sinatra Show: Welcome Home Elvis — DVD — Used
Two legendary entertainers share the stage in this historic television special. Filmed in Miami on May 12, 1960, The Frank Sinatra Show: Welcome Home Elvis celebrates Elvis Presley's return to show business following his U.S. Army service. Frank Sinatra hosts an all-star evening of music, comedy and classic variety-show entertainment, preserving a rare televised meeting of two defining stars of twentieth-century popular music.
Featured Performers
- Frank Sinatra
- Elvis Presley
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Peter Lawford
- Joey Bishop
- Nancy Sinatra
- Nelson Riddle Orchestra
- Leona Irwin
- Tommy Hansen Dancers
Performance Highlights
The show is particularly remembered for the Sinatra–Presley duet segment, featuring excerpts of “Love Me Tender” and “Witchcraft.” The complete edition-specific musical running order has not been independently verified; the DVD is presented as the complete original television program, including period sponsor segments.
Music & Hollywood Connections — Five Facts
- The special was taped on May 12, 1960, in Miami, shortly after Elvis Presley completed his military service.
- It was the final installment of a series of Frank Sinatra television variety specials sponsored by Timex.
- Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley famously performed portions of one another's signature songs together on the broadcast.
- Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop were closely associated with Sinatra's celebrated circle of entertainers.
- The original broadcast's sponsor segments are preserved in this archival presentation, providing a glimpse of early-1960s American television.
DVD Edition Details
- Title: The Frank Sinatra Show: Welcome Home Elvis
- Original program: 1960
- Format: DVD
- Genre: Music / Television Variety / Classic Performance
- Label: Quantum Leap / Wienerworld
- Catalog: DM-2499
- Approximate runtime: 60 minutes
- Region: Reported as Region 0
- UPC: 022891249993
- Condition: Used / Pre-owned
Archival video note: This program comes from vintage broadcast material. Picture and sound quality may reflect the limitations of surviving television recordings and may not meet modern HD standards.
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