| The Frank Sinatra Show | |
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| Also known as | Bulova Watch Time |
| Genre | Variety |
| Directed by | Jack Donohue |
| Presented by | Frank Sinatra |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Marlo Lewis |
| Producer | Jack Donohue |
| Production locations | New York City, New York |
| Running time | 25 minutes/48-50 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | October 7, 1950 – November 13, 1952 |
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The Frank Sinatra Show (also known as Bulova Watch Time[1]) is an American television musical variety series hosted by Frank Sinatra from October 7, 1950, to April 1, 1952.[2] The series aired on CBS on Saturdays the first season and on Tuesdays for the second year.[3] As with many variety shows of the time, the show was broadcast live and was recorded via kinescope. Some episodes were 30 minutes long while others lasted for 60 minutes. At least one episode aired in a 45-minute time-slot.[4]
- ^ Seymour, Alan (June 17, 2023). "Ahead of the Pack: For the icons of A-lister cool, sartorial savoir faire extended to their wristwear". The Daily Telegraph. p. 9. ProQuest 2826551864.
Bulova, which at the time was still based in the US, was the watch brand of choice for Ol' Blue Eyes himself, although he also sported pieces by Gruen, Audemars Piguet, Cartier and Lucien Piccard. Bulova even sponsored The Frank Sinatra Show (also known as Bulova Watch Time), a US musical variety series hosted by the singer from 1950 to 1952. The brand continues its association with the late Sinatra to this day with a watch named and designed in his honour, which features his signature fedora hat at the 12 o'clock position.
- ^ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television: the Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 300. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
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