About this season
From the moment Sinatra met each member of the Pack to their relationships with the Mob and the Kennedys, this intimate profile reveals what every fan has always wanted to know about THE RAT PACK.
Episodes (4)
1. The Early Years
Aired 19 February 1999 • 45 min
In a time when excess was cool and style was king, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop-THE RAT PACK- were the original bad boys.
2. The Road to Vegas
Aired 26 February 1999 • 48 min
In the early 50s, Sinatra's life and career were in crisis. His relationship with Ava Gardner dominated the tabloids, threatened his friendship with Lawford and ended his marriage. Follow the boys as they prepare to take Las Vegas by storm
3. The Summit
Aired 5 March 1999 • 46 min
In 1960 the Rat Pack, were on top, and they cemented their reputation as America's favorite showmen with a month long stand at the Sands Casino. Called the "Meeting at the Summit" it was unquestionably their finest moment.
4. Camelot & Beyond
Aired 12 March 1999 • 42 min
They were the biggest stars in America and they weren't afraid to throw their weight around. Follow Sinatra's role in getting John F. Kennedy elected President and explore the lasting impact The Rat Pack had on culture.