The best part of this series is the early years and I think that it is because that fits Casnoff's age. While by the time we get to 1974, we have bought into the actor as Sinatra, a combination of the younger Sinatra is a more compelling character, and the older Sinatra had changed physically and I think is harder to pull off. Not to mention that the second half flies by much too quickly.
In fact this is the only downside to this video, and it is a flaw that can be seen in many biographical movies, is that the early years and the rise to fame are covered very well and as the person ages, much of the career is glossed over. There were many ups and downs to his musical career both in the '50s and '60s that were not covered.
Sinatra is in full-frame transfer as it was when it originally aired in 1992. There are no extras. This is a disappointment in that it would have been nice to have some interviews, some clips of Sinatra singing, acting, giving interviews, etc. It's not like there isn't a lot of things out there on the man.
The bottom line is that while I would not call this a collector's edition without the extras, I would say that this is really a great miniseries on the life of "The Chairman of the Board." This is probably the best, most accurate rendition of the life of Frank Sinatra that is available today and at the price is affordable for anyone to own. If you are a fan of Sinatra, someone who wants to know more about music of the time, or just want a very entertaining movie experience, then I highly recommend Sinatra
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