Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank
- Episode aired Dec 20, 1957
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
165
YOUR RATING
A special Christmas-themed musical-variety episode guest starring Bing Crosby.A special Christmas-themed musical-variety episode guest starring Bing Crosby.A special Christmas-themed musical-variety episode guest starring Bing Crosby.
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Frank Baker
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Mari Blanchard
- Caroler
- (uncredited)
Frank Bouley
- Caroler
- (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
- Caroler
- (uncredited)
Beatrice Hagen
- Caroler
- (uncredited)
Leon Lontoc
- Leon - Frank's Servant
- (uncredited)
Wilbur Mack
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Lana Merriss
- Caroler
- (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
- Shopkeeper
- (uncredited)
Bill Thompson
- Caroler
- (uncredited)
Guy Wilkerson
- Caroler
- (uncredited)
Norma Zimmer
- Caroler
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBecause Bing Crosby liked to pre-record his music in the morning and lip synch on film and Frank Sinatra preferred to record live in the evening, the musical "duets" were recorded ten hours apart with only soft piano accompaniment. Nelson Riddle overrode the piano with the orchestra during editing.
- Quotes
Bing Crosby: [accepting Frank's latest LP album] Why thank you, I'll treasure it always.
Frank Sinatra - Host: You'll play it, too, I hope.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Outsiders: Episode #7.1 (2022)
- SoundtracksMistletoe and Holly
(uncredited)
Written by Frank Sinatra, Doc Stanford and Henry W. Sanicola
Performed by Frank Sinatra
Featured review
A Video Christmas Card
WE FOUND THIS most pleasant half hour listed in the guide of Turner Classic Movies and figured that it was worth a look-see, if only once. We were pleasantly surprised to find that this was very pleasant, enjoyable and worthwhile to be recommended.
THIS IS NOT a "special", but rather an installment of THE FRANK SINATRA Show, a regular series. The program is only a half hour and that would appear to follow the customary format that was the norm for such Star oriented & titled shows. One need only look to all of the others to find the likes of: THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM, THE RRED SKELTON SHOW, DANNY KAYE and countless sitcoms that fit into this mold. (It was some years later that so many programs went to an hour; although there were always such types.)
AS FOR THIS particular example, it is a model for a concise, no wasted time, top notch TV show. There are no other guest stars, the show revolves around the two crooners; along with an ensemble that would rival a stage production.
THE VETERAN CONDUCTOR and composer, Nelson is credited as Musical Director and the play-list runs the table from the most modern songs, kiddie favourites and many traditional standards.
AS WE SAID earlier, this was a sort of sleeper that really surprised us. But not anymore, as Schultz wanted to keep it on our VCR for future Yuletide viewings.
THAT'S THE BEST idea you've had in ages, friend Schultz.
MERRY Christmas!
THIS IS NOT a "special", but rather an installment of THE FRANK SINATRA Show, a regular series. The program is only a half hour and that would appear to follow the customary format that was the norm for such Star oriented & titled shows. One need only look to all of the others to find the likes of: THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM, THE RRED SKELTON SHOW, DANNY KAYE and countless sitcoms that fit into this mold. (It was some years later that so many programs went to an hour; although there were always such types.)
AS FOR THIS particular example, it is a model for a concise, no wasted time, top notch TV show. There are no other guest stars, the show revolves around the two crooners; along with an ensemble that would rival a stage production.
THE VETERAN CONDUCTOR and composer, Nelson is credited as Musical Director and the play-list runs the table from the most modern songs, kiddie favourites and many traditional standards.
AS WE SAID earlier, this was a sort of sleeper that really surprised us. But not anymore, as Schultz wanted to keep it on our VCR for future Yuletide viewings.
THAT'S THE BEST idea you've had in ages, friend Schultz.
MERRY Christmas!
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- redryan64
- Dec 23, 2015
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