Thursday, June 11, 2009

Frank Sinatra & Jackie Gleason Out On The Town

I mentioned a few posts back about how good of friends Jackie Gleason was with Frank Sinatra. This picture is Frank sharing a laugh with Jackie Gleason at a Miami restaurant in 1964. They definitely look like they are having a great time. I wish I was at the table with these two cool cats.

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38 comments:

Melissa Hafting said...

I love this pic from LIFE magazine. Jackie Gleason and Frank looked like they always had a great time and many good drinks :).

Jackie always made me laugh and here he is doing the same thing to Frank. They both had great senses of humor. thanks for the pic Keith.

Unknown said...

great picture!

Diana said...

i love how genuine this looks. no paparazzi, just good old friendship.

Jim @ CoolStuffForDads.com said...

That does look like a good time, artwork on back wall was pretty cool. Cheers!

Witchcrafted Life said...

Love the decor of that restaurant and the beautiful gal in the background (behind Frank). Kudos to her for being able to stay in her seat with stars of that caliber inches away - I'd slowly be inching my seat closer in the hopes of striking up a convo with Ol' Blue Eyes :)


Wishing you a fantastic Thursday, Keith,
♥ Jessica

Mondo said...

Looks like they're about to move on to drinking port

Keith said...

Hey Mel. Thanks for the comments. Great hearing from you. I think Jackie and Frank look so cool together. They definitely look to be good pallies. I'm a big fan of Jackie. He's one of my favorite stars from that era. Glad you liked the pic. Cheers!

Keith said...

Thanks Kate.

Keith said...

Hey Diana. I agree. These guys definitely looked like great friends. Cheers!

Keith said...

Hey Jim. I love that art on the wall. Plus Frank and Jackie do seem like they are having a blast together.

Keith said...

Thanks Jessica. I would be going crazy if I was sitting that close to those two. I'm a big fan of both of them. I love the decor of the restaurant too. So many of these old restaurants were so awesome. Glad you liked this picture. Have a great day. Cheers!

Keith said...

Hey Dave. Yeah, I think you're right.

Nancy Sinatra Fan said...

This is a great photo. I really like both of these entertainers. I'd love to have dinner with them.

dino martin peters said...

Hey pallie Keith, all I gotta say is that all I wanna be is with our Dino...can't help my Dinoself....

Couture Carrie said...

Looks like a fun dining experience! Is that a bodyguard in the back or a waiter?

xoxox,
CC

www.janetteria.com said...

Awesome photo!

Keith,

Ur blog is really great! WOW!

XoXo

Syed said...

What a lovely photograph, they looks so happy. And I'm loving the wall of artwork in the background lol.

Anonymous said...

It looks like a scene from a movie.

Robert M. Lindsey said...

Jackie was quite a band leader also. I've got a few of his albums.

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erika sorocco said...

This is such an amazing picture!

jbfunky said...

How sweet it is!

Elizabeth Marie said...

I wonder what they're talking about!! Looks like a good joke :)

You are as cute as a banana! haha!

Keith said...

Hey Carrie. Glad you liked this photo. I'm not sure who that guy is. He could be either.

Keith said...

Hey Phoebe. Oops. Sorry I skipped over your response. I'd love to wine and dine with these cool cats. Cheers!

Keith said...

Hey pallie DMP. I totally understand. No problem there. That's what I like about ya. Cheers!

Keith said...

Thanks Janet. I really appreciate that. I hope you will stop by again. I love hearing from people. Cheers!

Keith said...

Hey Dapper. Thanks. Glad you liked this pic. Yeah, I love that wall too. It's so incredible looking.

Keith said...

Thanks Gingey. I could definitely see this in a movie.

Keith said...

Hey Robert. I know what you mean. I always liked Jackie's variety show. I've got some of his music on CD.

Keith said...

Thanks Erika. Glad you liked it.

Keith said...

Hey JB. So true, so true.

Keith said...

Thanks Liz. I've always wanted to be cute like a banana. lol I did think that was so hilarious. I do wonder what Jackie and Frank are talking about. I'm sure it's really cool.

Terence Sambo said...

gr8 foto, life mag has some amazing fotos in their archives

Some Like it Vintage.com said...

Wow, those were really the days. Jackie was super cool too, although I understand he had an ego bigger than any room he was in!

Hope you are well Keith, and thanks for voting for me!

Keith said...

Hey Terence. I know what you mean. I've been looking through Life's photos. So many great ones.

Keith said...

Hey Veronica. You are welcome about the vote. I heard Jackie had a big ego too. I probably would have if I was him. I do think it was ultra cool as was Frank. Cheers!

Unknown said...

this is so wonderful. I feel like I'm intruding on the most private of moments. what I wouldn't give to be a fly on a wall in this room...you really do find the most amazing photos. have a great weekend!!

Keith said...

Hey Chessa. Thanks so much. I appreciate that. I'm glad you enjoyed this photo. I do try to post really cool stuff here. I would love to be able to know what these two were talking about. Cheers!