Sergio Franchi

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Sergio Franchi (born Sergio Franci Galli; April 6, 1926 – May 1, 1990) was an Italian-born tenor and actor who enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame as a multi-media star and recording artist after being discovered on British television in 1962. After a trans-Atlantic taped audition, RCA Victor signed him to an exclusive seven-year contract. Sol Hurok managed Franchi's initial American concert tour with a debut performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Sergio Franchi was a favorite headliner in Las Vegas, and his cabaret and concert appearances filled the largest venues on four continents. His earliest ambitions and studies were directed toward an operatic career, but fate intervened as opportunities opened instead in popular and romantic music. Franchi performed musical comedies on stage, appeared on numerous television variety shows, and starred in a major motion picture. Throughout his career, Sergio Franchi was a generous benefactor and philanthropist, donating his time and talent to many causes. He became an American citizen in 1972. His performing career spanned thirty six years before his untimely death at age 64 due to cancer. After his death, a foundation was formed in his name to award scholarships to talented young singers.

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[edit] Early life in Italy

Sergio was one of three children born to a Neapolitan father and Ligurian (Genoa) mother,[1] Sergio, Mirella, and Fausta (born 17 years after the older two) were all born in the Lombardy District. This includes Milan, Cremona, and the smaller village of Codogno- where the family lived. Some geographical over-simplifications resulted in listing Sergio's birthplace as Cremona, and Fausta's (Dana Valery) birthplace as "near Milan."[2] Sergio Franchi stated for the record several times in later life that his birth place was Codogno, in the province of Lodi.[3][4][5] An uncle who owned a vineyard in Alassio (near Sanremo on the Italian Riviera) was instrumental in family life on various occasions.[2][5]

As a child, Sergio would sing for the family with his father, who played the piano and guitar.[2] At age ten, he sang a comic role as a hunchback in a school play.[1] Young Franchi formed a three-piece band at age sixteen to earn pocket money, and then later sang with a male vocal group in local jazz clubs. But,in spite of his musical talents, he soon followed his father's wishes that he pursue a career in engineering. Franchi pursued, but did not finish this training. He served his year of compulsory military service at age twenty—leaving with the family at age 21 (1947) to join his father in South Africa.[6] The senior Galli had been a successful businessman who owned several shops, but lost all of his assets during World War II and the German occupation.[2] After the war, he became friendly with a Captain in the South African medical corps who was stationed nearby. He soon followed the officer's suggestion that South Africa would be a land of more opportunity, and he immigrated to Johannesburg.[7] The family followed when Sergio completed his military training and when Fausta (Dana Valery) was four years old (1947).[6][8]

[edit] Career

[edit] Early career in South Africa

When the family arrived in Johannesburg, they found that the senior Galli (skillful as a craftsman in wood) had established a successful furniture factory.[2] Young Sergio Franci Galli began using his skills as an architectural draftsman and worked for his father as a designer of commercial and industrial interiors. He also began singing in informal concerts of Italian music.[6] His powerful voice attracted growing attention; one of the principals of the Johannesburg Operatic and Dramatic Society (JODS) tracked him down and offered him the leading role in The Gypsy Baron. (Franchi's sister, Dana Valery, played one of the children in this 1953 production.) Franchi's enthusiastically received debut was followed by leading roles in Pink Champagne (1953), The New Moon (1954), and The Vagabond King (1955).[9] Unfortunately, Johannesburg's once-thriving local opera season had collapsed after WWII, and it was not possible at this time to earn a full-time wage as a singer.[10][11]

Alessandro Rota, a successful operatic tenor in the Southern Hemisphere, came from Cape Town to Johannesburg in 1955 and helped form The National Opera Association. Rota began making a difference by producing operatic concerts, full acts from operas, and then full opera productions.[12][13] Under Rota's tutelage, Sergio Galli's voice matured, and he expanded his vocal range and technique.[6] Rota placed him in leading tenor roles in at least two full opera productions - Puccini's Madama Butterfly in 1957, and then Verdi's La Traviata in 1959.[11] Sometime after 1956, Franchi performed in the Johannesburg stage production of Grab Me A Gondola (1956 in music), and made his first recording with the cast.[14][15] During 1959 an English agent, James Gilmore, auditioned and hired Franchi for an upcoming musical production in London.[16] With these years of performing experiences, and aspiring to a career in opera, Franchi decided he would return to Italy. Beniamino Gigli, on a performing tour of South Africa, heard Franchi sing and encouraged him and his family in this regard.[7]

[edit] Return to Europe

Leaving for Italy in 1959, Sergio Franchi scored some early successes. He was among the ten finalists in a La Scala competition with 250 other singers.[17] He was offered the role of Cavaradossi in Tosca, which he played in a minor opera house. Looking back in 1983 about hoping to make it in Italian opera, Franchi stated that he didn't think he was in his right mind: "I was a dreamer." At the time, all seemed bright, so he sent for his wife and children. Suddenly, there was no more work, and within a year Franchi was broke.[6] A Canadian newspaper summarized this period by stating that "Good things started to happen, but only after the door-knocking and counting pennies routine."[18] With family in London, and from his Italian base in Alassio,[5] Franchi began recording with Durium for the popular market.. having hits with "I tuoi occhi verde" and "Amore mio."[17] An album of Italian songs and several EPS (in both Italy and London) followed. As a result, Sergio Franchi was drawing enough attention in musical circles that some of his activity was being tracked on Billboard (Magazine).[19] Early in 1960 Franchi had played the role of Janni in the short-lived London production of The Golden Thread. His singing performance received favorable reviews.[20] His agent James Gilmore arranged several TV appearances for Franchi. Sergio Franchi appeared on ATV's "Startime."[21] And then, during a two-week engagement at the London Palladium,[22] he made two TV appearances on Sunday Night at the London Palladium; a show that launched the career of many performers, and the most popular TV show in Britian.[23] Franchi's second televised show was a breakthrough performance, and led to a cascade of events that catapulted Sergio Franchi into American stardom. In the audience that night was Norman Luboff, who called RCA Victor about the Italian tenor. An audition was arranged via four taped selections sent to New York. With RCA approval, Luboff facilitated Franchi's signature on an exclusive seven-year recording contract.[7][24] RCA Victor added the prestigious Red Seal designation.[25] Sol Hurok was engaged to provide bookings and direction for an American tour, and (while in London) Franchi recorded his first RCA Victor album-- "Romantic Italian Songs," to be released concurrent with his American debut.[26][7]

[edit] Stardom in America

The American debut: Ready to begin his tour, Sergio Franchi arrived in New York on September 25, 1962,[27] and RCA had already launched an all-out saturation campaign to launch his American career. Concurrent with the release of his debut album; RCA provided the industry introductions in Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cleveland, and New York. His album was also advertised extensively.[28][29] Sergio Franchi made his American television debut with an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on October 14, 1962;[1] and his Sol Hurok concert debut at Carnegie Hall on October 21, 1962. Singing the whole concert without a microphone, a New York reviewer commented favorably upon Franchi's "big, healthy voice," his penchant for ad-libbing, and upon Franchi's ability to establish instant rapport with his audience.[30] Ed Sullivan was in the audience that night and soon contracted for future Franchi appearances-- including a second TV appearance on his show the following week (October 28, 1962). [Sergio Franchi went on to become one of Ed Sullivan's "2 or 3 most favorite guests."][1] Within a week of these initial debut appearances, the feedback on sales of Franchi's first LP album proved most pleasing to RCA Victor.[31]


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[edit] Personal life

Yvonne Lindsey was a South African ballerina of English extraction who married Sergio on February 14, 1953. They had two children: a daughter, Greta Teresa; and a son, Roberto Danilo.[7] They divorced on December 31, 1981 in Clark County, Nevada.[32]

Sergio Franchi married his second wife, Eva (née Simone), in New York City on June 14, 1982. Eva had emigrated with her family to America from Budapest after the 1956 Hungarian revolt. It was a second marriage for both.[33]

Franchi and his sister, Dana Valery, purchased the 240-acre Farmholme property in Stonington, Connecticut in 1979.[2] He intended it a refuge for his retirement years. The property included several residences, and Sergio was instrumental in making it a family compound. By 1982 Franchi had relocated his father, stepmother, and sister Mirella and her children to his estate. The dates of his mother's, father's, and stepmother's deaths are unknown. His sister Mirella died three months after Franchi.[34]

[edit] Biographical bits and pieces

  • Columbia Pictures talked to Franchi as early as October, 1962;[35] and by 1964 He had already received several offers to star in films. He refused these offers because he did not wish to portray an Italian gangster. (He would have liked playing in a Western movie!).[36]
  • Sergio Franchi visited Elvis Presley on the set of Kissin' Cousins in 1964 and was made an "Honorable Colonel" by Colonel Tom Parker.[37]
  • After Franchi sang on his 1964 television special, Meredith Willson was so impressed by Franchi's interpretation of "Stella by Starlight" that he gave Franchi his framed copy of the original score presented to him (Willson) by Victor Young.[38]
  • In 1967, Sergio Franchi was photographed in a celebrity/socialite spread for a leading fashion magazine.[39]
  • Sergio Franchi had creative gifts outside of his musical accomplishments (voice, piano, & guitar).[40] He carried a sketch book with him on all of his travels,[7] and in later life devoted himself to painting in watercolor in his private studio.[1]
  • Franchi was an avid collector of fine art, Victorian kitchen ware, and rare pewter.[33][41]
  • Sergio Franchi's personal passion was collecting and restoring classic and antique automobiles. He was a long-time member of the Classic Car Club of America; won awards for his restoration work, and participated in many of their calvacades.[42][43] After his death, his important collection aroused strong interest and competitive bidding at Christi's Exceptional Cars Auction in 2006.[44]
  • In May 1968, Franchi sang The National Anthem for the Opening Day game (New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants) at Shea Stadium.[45]
  • Two of his appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show featured Franchi performances with famous male choirs. He sang Rogers and Hammerstein's "You'll Never Walk Alone" with the Welsh Choir on June 9, 1968.[1] Sergio Franchi met the Texas A&M Singing Cadets in December 1970 when they were both performing at the televised Miss Teenage America Pageant. They appear together shortly thereafter on The Ed Sullivan Show (January 21, 1971)[1] singing "No Man is an Island" - later recorded and released as a single.[46][47]
  • In October 1976, Franchi served as Grand Marshall of the world's largest Italian-American celebration - New York City's Columbus Day Parade.[48]
  • 1976 was the year Sergio Franchi was hired to do television commercials for Hills Brothers Coffee.[49]
  • As of 1987, Sergio Franchi still held the record for the biggest one-week attendance draw at the North Shore Music Theater.[50]
  • The lobby walls of the Westbury Music Fair are hung with memorablia from many famous performers. Among them, an 8X10 glossy photo of Sergio Franchi, and the annotated score of his big hit "Malafemmena."[51]
  • After his death, and as of 2002, more than a dozen couples have chosen to be married at Franchi's private chapel on the grounds of his Stonington estate. Some of them met at his Memorial Concerts.[52]
  • Sergio Franchi's great-grandnephew participated in the 2011 Memorial Concert playing tunes for visitors on Franchi's Steinway piano.[53]
  • While performing at the Framingham Monticetto in November 1963, Sergio Franchi sang The National Anthem at a fund-raiser attended by President John F. Kennedy.[54]
  • In May 1965, Franchi sang at a White House luncheon at the invitation of First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson.[55]
  • And, at President Ronald Reagan's invitation, Sergio Franchi sang a solo performance at the White House Rose Garden for the State Visit of Portugal on September 15, 1983.[56][57]

[edit] Philanthropy and benefit concerts

Very early in his American career, Sergio Franchi possessed the star power to be in demand as a draw for major charity and benefit shows. During his dual-billing cabaret show with Barbra Streisand at the Eden Roc Hotel, that were both recruited for the American Cancer Society Benefit (MC, Bob Hope) at the Paramount Theater in Palm Beach, Florida on March 17, 1963. Along with other stars, they performed before a capacity audience at what was called "the highlight of the season."[58][59] In 1965, Franchi (with Itzhak Perlman, Richard Tucker, & Vivienne della Chiesa) performed at Madison Square Garden-- raising $150,000 for the annual "Music Under the Stars" benefiting the American-Israeli Cultural Foundation.[60] Later that year Sergio Franchi joined MC Jack Benny and other stars (John Browning, concert pianist; Yoel Sharr, Israeli comedian; and Phyllis Curtin, Metropolitan Opera star) for a United Nations Delegates Concert on September 10.[61] Then, in 1967, New York City's WDNT held their annual fundraising (more than $125,000 anticipated) show, "13 Stars for Channel 13." Franchi joined Itzak Perlman, Shirley Verrett, & Buffy Sainte-Marie in the event hosted by Tony Randall.[62] Some notable benefits at which Franchi performed during the 1970s include Milwaukee's "Fight for Sight" benefit hosted by Bob Hope at Philharmonic Hall (1971);[63] and a star-filled Easter Seals telethon from Las Vegas at the enormous Sahara Hotel convention hall in 1972 (Raised a million dollars: Franchi performed and made a personal donation)[64]

Perhaps Franchi's largest fund-raising benefit of all (a political event), in 1982 he single-handedly raised over $600,000 during a three-day concert tour of Massachusetts on behalf of the re-election campaign of Governor King. Again the Franchi-fete was referred to as "the social event of the season."[65] But Franchi also responded to smaller local requests. In 1982 he performed at the Pawcatuck VFW in Stonington, CT to benefit the Jimmy Fund;[66] and performed in 1985 to raise funds to place a fountain in Garibaldi Square in New London, CT. He also donated time to help the group find a suitable fountain for the site.[67] In 1987 Sergio Franchi and his sister, Dana Valery, performed at the Pierre Hotel in NYC to support research for the Scleroderma Society.[68] In later life, Franchi donated prints of some of his watercolors for charitable sales.[69] When (in 1988) asked about his up-coming performance at Ninigret Park to benefit the Rhode Island chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Franchi stated; "When you've been as fortunate as I have, you have to do something for other people." Franchi cancelled a paid performance to assist the charity, and the show was expected to net over $100,000 for the MDA.[70]

Though extremely proud to have become an American citizen on October 13, 1972,[7] Franchi was a strong supporter of his Italian heritage. He became active very early with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), and regularly performed in benefit of the Boys' Towns of Italy and the Girls' Towns of Italy.[71] As of 1977 these organizations had assisted more than 200,000 children after WWII by building nurseries and day-care centers in poverty-stricken areas of Southern Italy; and by building facilities to house, school, and give vocational training to orphaned and abandoned children.[72] Some highlights of Franchi's support include a 1967 sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall;[73] and the 1970 25th Anniversary Benefit of Boys' Towns at Philharmanic Hall in New York City.[74] When Sergio Franchi performed for a benefit at the Civic Auditorium in Chicago, the Italian organizing committee arranged for Mayor Richard J. Daley and Governor Richard B. Ogilvie to proclaim May 13, 1969 as "Boys Towns of Italy Day."[75] In 1975 he drew a full house of 2,300 in Milwaukee at the Performing Arts Center to benefit Boys' Towns of Italy.[76] In Pittsburgh, Franchi performed benefits in 1975 and 1977 at Heinz Hall in support of these childrens' organizations.[77][78][72] But many of these benefits throughout his career were in local concert halls. (Larry King likes to tell a funny story about how he was recruited by a local organizer to MC one of these Franchi Boys' Towns benefits.)[79][80] In recognition of his support for them, the Boys' Towns of Italy presented Sergio Franchi with their prestigious Michelangelo Award. He was then posthumously awarded the title of "Cavaliere" (Stella al merito del lavoro) in 2001 by the Italian Government.[71]

[edit] Discography

Main article: Sergio Franchi discography

[edit] Filmography

Main article: Sergio Franchi filmography

[edit] References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f Russell, Gloria (June 30, 2007). "A new look for an old inn." The Westerly Sun. Westerly, RI.
  3. ^ Moorehouse, Rebecca (August, 1983). "A theatregoer's notebook: Latins are tender lovers." "Nine," Playbill, 46th St. Theater, I(11). New York City. ISSN 0745-9076. (p.12, Codogno is Sergio's hometown)
  4. ^ "Ask the Globe." (May 1, 1999). The Boston Globe. Boston, MA. (Sergio Franchi born in Codogno, Italy)
  5. ^ a b c Christy, Marian (September 30, 1983). "Sergio Franchi: From Italy to Las Vegas." The Boston Globe. Boston, MA.
  6. ^ a b c d e Brown, Carol (September 11, 1983). "Sergio Franchi takes over in Nine." The Day (New London). New London, CT.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Sergio Franchi Souvenir Program,(Raydell, New York,1974)
  8. ^ Chilvers, Garth & Tom Jasiukowicz (1994). History of Contemporary Music of South Africa, Part 1 (Toga Pub., Braamfontein, South Africa) ISBN 0620181214
  9. ^ Woolfson, Malcolm (1992). But the Melody Lingers On: The Inside Story of the Johannesburg Operatic and Dramatic Society--Its Shows, Personalities, Triumphs, and Tribulations. (Perskor, Johannesburg). ISBN 0628033931.
  10. ^ Roos, Hilde (2010). Opera Production in the Western Cape: Strategies in Search of Indigenization. Doctoral Dissertation, (Stellenbosch University). (Chapter 1 was especially valuable for reviewing the history of opera in South Africa).
  11. ^ a b Bob Borowsky Biography(Contemporary of Franchi in Johannesburg operas) Retrieved December 31, 2011.
  12. ^ Sani, Gabrielle (1992). History of the Italians in South Africa, 1498-1989. (Zonderwater Block, South Africa)
  13. ^ Malan, J. Pierre (1986). South African Music Encyclopedia, Vol. 3. Human Sciences Research Council. (Oxford University Press)
  14. ^ London Production of Grab Me a Gondola Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  15. ^ "African Music for Africans: Gallo Stars." (February 5, 1977). Billboard (Magazine). (Special 40th Annivarsary section about Gallo Records in Johannesburg. Sergio Franchi recorded first album. Year not stated.)
  16. ^ "Ask the Globe." (May 1, 1999.) The Boston Globe. Boston, MA (Gilmore auditions Franchi for London stage production.)
  17. ^ a b Sergio Franchi. Sergio Franchi Sings. Durium Records/The Decca Record Company Limited, London, 1960, 45rpm EP. Liner Notes.
  18. ^ "Regina date for Franchi." (October 26, 1970) The Leader-Post.Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  19. ^ Steinman, Sam'l. (December 12, 1960). "International Music: Italian Newsnotes." Billboard (Magazine). New York.
  20. ^ Ganzl, Kurt (1986). British Musical Theatre, Vol.2. (Oxford University Press, pp. 765-766). ISBN 019520509X.
  21. ^ Steinman, Sam'l (July, 25, 1960). "International Music: Italian Newsnotes." Billboard (Magazine). New York.
  22. ^ Sergio Franchi on Palladium Variety Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  23. ^ Sunday Night at the London Palladium Retrieved January 19, 2012
  24. ^ Wedge, Don (June 2, 1962). "Britian/Record Business." Billboard (Magazine). New York.
  25. ^ "RCA Victor signs Sergio Franchi to Red Seal pact." (August 18, 1962). Billboard (Magazine). New York.
  26. ^ "New Recordings/Classical." (October 6, 1962). Billboard (Magazine).New York.
  27. ^ Sergio Franchi. "Broadway-- I Love You!" RCA Victor, 1963, LP, Liner Notes.
  28. ^ Dewar, Cameron (October 20, 1962). "Boston." Billboard (Magazine). New York. (Intro party at Boston Sheraton)
  29. ^ "Victor gives all in build-up of Sergio Franchi." (October 6, 1962). Billboard (Magazine). New York.
  30. ^ H.K. (October 22, 1962)."Franchi in debut with song concert." The New York Times. (Carnegie Hall debut)
  31. ^ "Franchi zoom has Victor flipping." (Novenber 3, 1962). Billboard (Magazine). New York. (Shipped 50,000 albums during debut events)
  32. ^ Sergio & Yvonne Franchi Divorce Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  33. ^ a b Tuttle, Roberta (October 27, 1982). "Franchis' 'fairy tale house.'" The Day. New London, CT.
  34. ^ Dana Valery loses brother & sister within 3-month period Retrieved December 23, 2011
  35. ^ Adams, Marjorie (October 31, 1962). "Films seek a new star in music hall performer." The Boston Globe. Boston, MA.
  36. ^ Bacon, James (November 5, 1964). "Roles as Italian gangster refused by Sergio Franchi." The Dallas Morning News. Dallas, TX.
  37. ^ Cotton, Lee (1985). All Shook Up: Elvis Day-by-Day, 1954-1977. Rock and Roll Reference Series, Issue 13, p.237 (Pierian Press, Ann Arbour, MI) ISBN 0876501272
  38. ^ Sergio Franchi. Sergio Franchi: Live at the Coconut Grove. RCA Victor, 1965, LP. Liner notes.
  39. ^ Town & Country (magazine), Vol. 120, Issue 4531, p. 237. (Hearst Corporation, New York, 1967)
  40. ^ "Sergio Franchi." (April 6, 1963). Billboard (Magazine). New York City.
  41. ^ Butto, Louis (October 29, 1969). "In the know." Look (American magazine). New York. (Photographed by Tony Vaccaro). (Franchi with his rare pewter collection.)
  42. ^ Classic Driver Magazine Retrieved December 06, 20111
  43. ^ Sergio Franchi's Rare Auto Collection Retrieved January 17, 2012
  44. ^ Bohlin, Virginia (May 28, 2006). "Check Your Watch - Good Time to Sell?" The Boston Globe. Boston, MA. (Christie's upcoming auction)
  45. ^ Sergio Franchi on the Ed Sullivan Show/YouTube.com comments Retrieved January 26, 2012
  46. ^ History of Singing Cadets with Sergio Franchi Retrieved December 23, 2011
  47. ^ Sergio Franchi (with the Texas A&M Singing Cadets). "No Man is an Island." Metromedia Records, 1971, 45rpm.
  48. ^ Sergio Franchi Grand Marshall for Columbus Day Parade Retrieved December 23, 2011
  49. ^ "Who's Who at the Music Fair." (August 10-15, 1976). Westbury Music Fair Program: Sergio Franchi.(Melvin A. Hoffman, NYC)
  50. ^ Santosusso, Ernie (November 13, 1987). "As Matrix closes its doors, Club Cabaret opens." The Boston Globe. Boston, MA.
  51. ^ Mead, Julia C. (December 12, 2004). "Those thrilling days of yesteryear." The New York Times.
  52. ^ Baldelli, Ann (August 30, 2002). "Eva Franchi carries on husband's legacy." The Day. New London, CT
  53. ^ Stanridge, Steven (September 6, 2011). "Coming soon: Intimate musical experience for 4,000." The Westerly Sun. Westerly, RI
  54. ^ "Talent topics" (November 16, 1963). Billboard (Magazine). (Sergio Franchi sings at JFK benefit)
  55. ^ Kilgallen, Dorothy (May 12, 1975). "Voice of Broadway." Schenectady Gazette. Schenectady, NY. (Sergio Franchi sings at one of Lady Bird Johnson's White House luncheons)
  56. ^ Regan Archives at University of Texas Retrieved December 23, 2011
  57. ^ Kirk, Elise Kuhl (1986). Music at the White House: A History of the Human Spirit, {p.354)(University of Illinois Press) ISBN 025201233X
  58. ^ 1963 American Cancer Society Benefit Retrieved December 29, 2011
  59. ^ "Tenor Sergio Franchi to join Benefit show." (March 14, 1983). Palm Beach Daily News. (One of biggest shows staged in West Palm Beach).
  60. ^ "Benefit concert is given for Cultural Aid to Israel." (June 14, 1965). The New York Times.
  61. ^ Lambro, Phillip (2007). Close Encounters of the Worst Kind. (Lulu, Morrisville, NC, p.50) ISBN 1430304014 (Composer helped arrange 1965 UN Delegates Concert)
  62. ^ "Channel 13 benefit to be aired Monday." (April 15, 1967). The New York Times.
  63. ^ Wilson, Earl (April 14, 1971). The Milwaukee Sentinel. Milwaukee, WI.(Sergio Franchi & Yvonne de Carlo featured at "Fight for Sight" Benefit)
  64. ^ Hall, Monty & Libby, Bill (1973). Emcee Monty Hall. (Grosset & Dunlap, New York) ISBN 044801551X
  65. ^ Bradlee, Ben (May 14, 1982). "Singer's Roadshow Nets King $600,000." The Boston Globe. Boston, MA
  66. ^ "Sergio Franchi Expected at Jimmy Fund Dinner." (December 26, 1982). The Day. New London, CT.
  67. ^ "Sergio Franchi Will Perform Benefit Concert." (August 15, 1985). The Day. New London, CT.
  68. ^ Thomassen, Robert A. (March 8, 1987). "Social events; Unusual causes and parties." The New York Times.
  69. ^ Bravin, Jess (February 8, 1989). "Art for those who know what they like: Celebrity." Los Angeles Times. (Sergio and Ted Kennedy sell paintings at charity benefit)
  70. ^ Johnson, Diane (June 26, 1988). "Music: Franchi doing benefit for Muscular Dystrophy." The Providence Journal. Providence, RI.
  71. ^ a b Songs of Italy Radio 2008 Retrieved December 29, 2011.
  72. ^ a b "Boys' Town Benefit Show By Franchi." (October 21, 1977) The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburg, PA.
  73. ^ Sternfield, Aaron (October 21, 1967). "Franchi puts on a peak show." Billboard (Magazine).
  74. ^ Loggie, Robin (October 10, 1970). "Sergio Franchi." Billboard (Magazine).
  75. ^ "Singer Franchi to Aid Benefit." (May 13, 1969). Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL.
  76. ^ Glad, Peggy Mulley (April 25, 1975). "Sergio Franchi fills the house." The Milwaukee Journal. Milwaukee, WI.
  77. ^ "Franchi Slated at Heinz Hall." (October 30, 1975). The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburg, PA. PA
  78. ^ "Franchi to do Boys Town benefit at Heinz Hall." (October 29, 1975). The Beaver County Times. Beaver, PA
  79. ^ King, Larry (1995). How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere. (with Bill Gilbert) (Three Rivers Press). ISBN 0517884534.
  80. ^ Levy, Michael (November 12, 1995). "King reigns supreme at book fair." Buffalo News. Buffalo, NY ("Sergio blew them away.")

[edit] Further reading

  • Balboni, Alan (1996). Beyond the Mafia: Italian Americans and the Development of Las Vegas. Shepperson Series in History Humanities (Ed. Jerome E. Edwards). (Reno, NV). ISBN 0874172438.
  • Bessette, Roland L (1999). Mario Lanza: Tenor in Exile (New Ed.). (Hal Leonard Corporation). ISBN 9781574670448.
  • Brooks, Tim & Earl Marsh (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows. (Ballantine Books, NY). ISBN 9780345497734.
  • Cooper, Pat (2011). "The Yankee Franchi." In How Dare You Say How Dare Me! as told to Rich Hereschlag and Steve Garrin, pp 163–177. (Square One Publishers; Garden City Park, NY). ISBN 9780757003639.
  • D'Acierno, Pellegrinio (1998). The Italian American Heritage: A Companion to Literature and Arts. Garland Reference Library of the Humanities. (Routledge, NY). ISBN 0875303807.
  • Kirk, Elise Kuhl (1986). Music at the White House: A History of the Human Spirit. (University of Illinois Press). ISBN 025201233X.
  • Roos, Hilde (2010). Opera Production in the Western Cape: Strategies in Search of Indigenization. Doctoral Dissertation. (Stellenbosch University, South Africa).
  • Sani, Gabrielle (1992). History of the Italians in South Africa, 1498-1989. (Zonderwater Block, South Africa).
  • Sheward, David (1994). It's a Hit!: The Back Stage Book of the Longest-Running Broadway Shows, 1884 to the Present. (Watson-Guptil, New York). ISBN 0823076369.
  • Woolfson, Malcolm (1992). But the Melody Lingers On: The "Inside Story" of the Johannesburg Operatic and Dramatic Society-its Shows, Personalities, Triumphs, and Tribulations. (Perskor, Johannesburg). ISBN 0628033931.

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[edit] See also

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