Frankie Valli - Portrait of a Legend

A Documentary Series from the early 1980's... Featuring James Darren and Maria Shriver as Hosts...
I found this in my old archives of stuff I recorded back then... I do not own any rights to the program, just posting it to KZbin for Entertainment purposes...

[@annemccarron2281]

Never had a voice lesson. No one on his family sang. Saw Frank Sinantra & decided he wanted to do that. Seems like he always had a lot of confidence! Unique voice. Unique man.

[@alfredgauci1604]

Frankie Valli was blessed with a special voice.

[@janicebernhardt6574]

Love.Frankie just saw him at 87-- so awesome still!

[@robertkelly1569]

Great! He's awesome!😊

[@glennmorgan937]

A truly has one of the best voices ever

[@lesasmith3979]

Franki is the Greatest Legend??? He is just a GIGANIC SUPERSTAR! Frankie will be the Greatest in all Music History!!! My Favorite Voice!!!!! Love to listen and watch him perform ! A real handsome man too!!!! Love Always!!! Lesa Elaine✝️🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✝️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rickrocchio8836]

My all time favorite group and lead singer. Attended his concerts for the last 50 years. My favorite song "Rag Doll". Just perfect!

[@lynnlehmann69]

Great profile on Frankie Valli! L.Lehmann

[@anaogle-watson9561]

Rag Doll is my favorite as well!

[@jesssands5349]

I just watched The Jersey Boys live, it was brilliant, funny and applauded as the the songs were sung because we recognized them and because they were sung well. For those too young and not born in time to witness their careers unfold, the show was a treat 🎉by watching the show you know he loved the music and singing.

[@superpatch12]

Just watched the Jersey boys . some of the best pop songs ever written and performed.

[@fvfs4ever]

And the Musical is simply "PRICELESS".

[@gloriajoass4397]

Adoration, I still love him, swear to god a big favourite

[@dulcemariaguzman6524]

MeGustaSuMucicaSuPeliculaMeGustariaTenerloTodoDeElYLas4Estaciones

[@susancece1]

I am 75 and he still is my all time favorite.

[@MsJanetLouise]

I'm 55 and they are one of my favorites.

[@kathyg.5742]

I’m 67, still love Frankie and every song he ever sang! No one like him! 💗👏

[@kathyg.5742]

@@Iceman868 So awesome that you love these songs from my youth. My 11 yr old granddaughter same. She wants all “Oldies” on in the car. Very cool! 😎

[@annemccarron2281]

Fate was with the group. Bob Gaudio is a genius songwriter & Franki has such a unique voice - not at all like other falsettos.

[@rosarioreside3327]

Thank you for putting up this Documentary about Frankie Valli And the Four Seasons I appreciated it was beautiful !(1/16/‘23)🌹

[@francinelima5963]

Can't get enough of Frankie Valli! I was in 6th grade the first time I heard the Four Seasons & followed them ever since! Frankie Valli is an inspiration ! One can see how he loves performing !He is loved by many & yet his humility stays intact! Bob Gaudio's writing talent in collaboration with Frankie Valli's unique style along with the harmonizing of the Seasons is phenomenal! Hope he stays strong & keeps performing so young people can get a chance to know him & also, understand what it is to be in the presence of a true legend!

[@diannegazzola1957]

James Darren I think is Italian, also, Frankie Valli had a voice that could never be matched.

[@thetoolhoarder204]

James is most definitely Italian - born James William Ercolani.

[@brendad3570]

@@thetoolhoarder204 I think Darren was / is from Philly - knew Rydell and Avalon

[@NancysTreasures]

I went to go see his show a couple of weeks. He was fantastic! I took a picture w him...a dream come true!!:):)

[@anaowings9187]

THAT'S REALLY COOL THAT YOU GOT TO TAKE PHOTO WITH HIM. HES A NICE GUY RIGHT MISS

[@clydeb7713]

Nancy you touched a legend. I only judge his singing contribution.

[@thefourseasonsandme4374]

NancysTreasures no way a picture?!

[@janinebusch9126]

NancysTreasures MN

[@marlae.l.harrison9847]

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will always going to be my favorite group of all time.

[@jackievanderwerf892]

This year was my year I have seen him got my picture with him at 82 he is still the one for me !

[@joyceyolandastorch8964]

This is among one of the best interviews/biographies of Frankie that i have watched. I just adore him.I know it might sound crazy, but i wish i could have been with Frankie when he looked like he does in this interview. I fell in love with him from afar when we were both younger. I was an attractive singer back then . He looks pretty good for 87. Not many men do.

[@joyceyolandastorch8964]

If you were really Frankie Valli, you would have a special specific check mark on the right side of your name. Everything i said in the comments back then was completely true. We should have met back in the 1960s or 70s or a a few decades after. Its too late now. Life can be cruel sometimes.

[@oldschoolnow2493]

I have always loved the Four Seasons and fell in love with Frankie Valli as soon as I heard his voice way back in the 60's. I would give anything to see him....that would be a life long dream...

[@Trinity571]

I saw Jersey Boy's Show, recently at Showcenter on Monterrey; Mexico! Really wonderful! A tribute to Franki Valli and The Four Seasons!

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

That's cool! I went to see Jersey Boys in Boston, Massachusetts on August 9, 2009 with my mother and my maternal aunts at the Schubert Theater. Everyone rocked out to the songs.

[@243sigrun]

I just LOVE Frankie have always do and always will,I bougth a use rekord in mars 1972 and I playd the record over and over .I have always dream of to see him in consert but I never could I live in Iceland and he never came here. But I love him and thank him for his wonderful songs. with warm greetings from the land of fier and ice Iceland 🥰😘

[@greglessenger5413]

You're welcome to come here for a visit. Come see him in Las Vegas. I saw him recently and he even signed my album afterwards which I'm very proud of and have framed it on my wall.

[@ec7125]

I'm going too finally see the Legend tonite at the Honolulu Blaisedell Concert Hall, which is just Two hours away! My all time fAv songs Sherry and Oh What night since I was a kid, certainly inspired me to become a late bloomer performer now performing for crowds nightly in Waikiki.

[@marjorieknapper7207]

all frankie Valli songs are wonderful to enjoy all the tunes he recorded wonderful liked his music so early 1963

[@josebelindo1641]

Interesting live versions in this program I listed them above

[@ELD-te2sj]

I seen the Broadway show two years ago. It was awesome,!!! I will see it again and again, if I could. Now, my daughter plays their music, all the time. You could say these were good songs that you can understand!!will always listen to there music!

[@Frankamentise]

One of the greatest ever.

[@judithnipps8399]

I have been to three of his concerts since 2015, every one is great, the audiences are energized by his music, and I suggest that you find a way to see him in person. Concerts are wonderful!

[@PatrickRyan150]

YES! I love how everyone is on their feet, smiling, singing, and dancing. It's really an experience! Brings me back to simpler happy times!

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

That's awesome!

[@johncummings5350]

Driving to and from the Jersey shore as a kid....this band was part of every trip. The radio was filled with their songs....and the memories of these days at the shore will always remain.

[@gwynethpound3841]

So love Frankie and the Four Seasons. Love Frankie Valli’s voice gives me chills and goosebumps.

[@lizqb]

Saw Frankie two nights ago. Wow! He’s still got it! Great show!

[@glennmorgan937]

This man is 84 years old and still can sing

[@annemccarron2281]

Thank God he found a doctor who could stop his hearing loss!

[@eddierivera1860]

Love this guy and his music. Legend is right!!!!!

[@thepar7575]

A voice for the ages -what a range.

[@fernandovargas5339]

Maravilloso vi su show en las vegas en 1983 y ahora en 2021 sigue y canta igual Díos lo bendiga

[@christinenaylor4912]

He has a voice that feeds and calms the soul :)

[@julietremblay7978]

Nobody sounds like Frankie Valli, he’s one of a kind. Even the guys in Jersey Boys didn’t quite…Hey! Maria Shriver!

[@halbullard8515]

A true talent. Thank you for the music. :)

[@PatrickRyan150]

Discovered Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and love them. What harmonies and that incredible voice coupled with such awesome songs. My favorite is walk like a man.

[@barrysmith7710]

Mine too...that slide down on ...'crawling on the earth' is earth shattering

[@stjohnbaby]

Amazing talent

[@charlotteclayton5413]

Love watching all the different years of his music

[@barrysmith7710]

I think I must've heard Walk Like A Man when it was a hit, just 2 years before I was born. Have loved them ever since. That otherworldly voice...

[@colinturner4158]

Grease was huge for Frankie Valli

[@brucetowell3432]

Have loved their music for for over 60 na counting!. Just wished the groups composer, Bob Gaudio received more recognition.

[@annemccarron2281]

Bob is happy with his life. He doesn't need a lot of recognition. Great marriage & kids. He's a producer for many of Franki's productions. He's a modest guy. What a great combo they made!

[@lindaswift6486]

What a voice and beautiful person My dream for 51 yrs I'm dream to meet him top man xx

[@rosarioreside2993]

Thank you for sharing this video Portrait of a Legend of Frankie Valli😘

[@joyceyolandastorch8964]

On the comment i made before that seems to be missing. I mentioned how handsome he was in this interview and that i was so happy he got his hearing problem taken care of. Again, i say God Bless You, Frankie. ❤💞🍷🍷🎊🎉🎈🎈

[@annalucas6776]

I still go back over and over everything they did!

[@francinestgermain3746]

He is so cute even now at 84...Great Frankie Valli !

[@catdaddy3302]

I’ve loved his music since I was a kid in the early 60s. And I’m not even Italian! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@merseybeat1963]

Loved that guitar player with the see through guitar and Joey Long..looked played and sang great.

[@sueblackwood6843]

Went to see him at the o2 last month and loved it great singer

[@FredChristianImpact]

Great Interview Mr Frakie Valli is The Greatest Singer I ever heard.

[@dianepante590]

The real boss of NJ.....in my opinion.

[@anniesapp906]

Incredible super talent Frankie Valli and he,s humble.

[@joesmoke9624]

Part of the renaissance of music 🎶

[@josefinamartinez2251]

Beautiful songs ❤❤

[@antoniameli1880]

I like the song walk like a man.

[@Jameswilliamson405]

Saw 7times and met nice shy man

[@Mesala_m16]

Frankie Valli está en este canal de Francisco. Martinez- Conde Lagos y KZbin. Mésala. M- 16. Gracias por estar juntos con la leyenda. ❤️🌶🌶❤️❤️

[@nelsonriquelme2715]

Grácias Frankie privilegio de voz ....

[@russ4037]

I HAD A PICTURE WITH FRANKIE AT THE LATIN CASINO IN N.J.

[@thefourseasonsandme4374]

russ really?

[@vicocueva]

Disfrutando historia en 2021.

[@ruthneumann7612]

Hello Mr Valli. . I worked at St John's Cemetery. Which u were friends with my co worker. Diane westervelt

[@tulipanfuentes4599]

Siempre en mi corazón bello Franki

[@joyceyolandastorch8964]

I just saw the comment i put on here a couple of hours ago. I was just reading what i wrote and now its gone. I think it was a very nice comment. I hope that it wasnt removed by an outsider. There is a very big male celebrity that i do believe has feelings for me , but we have never dated or met in person. I think he would be very jealous if he saw me say something nice to Frankie. I hope you received my comment otherwise i will have to write it again. For all i know he might have deleted other comments i have made about concerts etc. I really hope not. 😱😁😃🤠🤓😎❤

[@heathercampbell2045]

Love him

[@waldipup9010]

What did it mean in the video at 18:30 "Frankie grows up and loses his falsetto"? And after that , no followup as expected , instead a performance of Ragdoll compete with the high notes? Was the explanatory segment deleted , as Frankie continued to perform in Concert "singing" the high notes? Much controversy over "Is he really singing or not"? Very hard for me , as I'd assume "not" , since he is to me by far the best singer EVER , but that's life , So much is made about his fantastic falsetto , which it is , but How about the best "regular" singing voice ever - by far!

[@susannesvlogs1857]

They don't make music like that anymore

[@Angela-bw7dj]

Sweeping outside the projects looked up and said hey Tess just cut a record Sherry go buy it

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Saw them 1976

[@red.5475]

Holy shit, it's Vic Fontaine!

[@FredChristianImpact]

Can You Please Download the Clips of the music I never saw before here in this interview ?

[@mrs.schmenkman]

Holy crap Maria must have been 18 years old

[@Colhogan06]

I bet the issue with getting his hearing fixed was a combination of him needing technology to catch up with him and then how many Doctors passed because they didn't want to be "the" Doctor that screwed up the "Legend" Frankie Valli's hearing even worse. It had to go through their minds.

[@angelnblue2151]

SGT Andy MP Corp Thanks for your insight. I never thought about it that way!! I think you are spot on!

[@fvfs4ever]

You don't have a CLUE!

[@jameseverett9037]

Hey, this guy [James Darren] was on the "Time Tunnel" series back in the 60s. I think his name was "Tony Newman" in the show.

[@jeffclark7888]

Correct. That was an underrated series.

[@jameseverett4976]

@@jeffclark7888 yup and if they did a modern version of it, I probably wouldn't even want to watch it because everything now has to be soaked to the brim in PC. There was a modern "retake" - not a perm. series - which was barely watchable and predictable as a clock.

[@joe7346]

The Mayor of Munchkinland!😅

[@ellenthorne8222]

Love Frankie and James, do have any more of this series?

[@aDiam9545]

Does anyone know where to find video or the footage of them doing this Don't think twice it's alright live?

[@pattiec8156]

Save it for me and Swearin to God are my favs...I am a singer too and had a tape so went to his house to see if he would help but he was not happy at all LOL as i snuck in past the guard house to the apts. He was really nasty and had on a red velvet smoking jacket..LOL..

[@merseybeat1963]

What was done to improve/solve his hearing problems ?

[@mitelyod]

Do you have the Grateful Dead programme ?

[@caitlinjoy6332]

Al Pacino is that you?

[@josebelindo1641]

5:26 SHERRY

[@josebelindo1641]

6:11 RAG DOLL

[@josebelindo1641]

6:16 STAY

[@josebelindo1641]

18:45 RAG DOLL

[@juansativo532]

Subiliminal

[@kande6916]

Frankie is although talented , he is not so much a legend as the media makes him out to be. All the members of the four season played a part in their success but Frankie decided he could make tons more money by screwing is band and go single. And he did just that. Left them dry and played off their hits as well as a couple come backs that were written by outside writers .

[@TinaAndersonRebelchick]

Yeah well he payed Tommy Devito’s debts off so it sounds to me like Tommy was the one who screwed Frankie!

[@rozamaioran206]

Ur right about that

[@annemccarron2281]

That's not how it was portrayed in the musical which, supposedly was 90 + % accurate.

[@carolynjohnson639]

Sour grapes

[@kristieingram2039]

I hate to be the one to piss in someone's cornflakes but.... Frankie Valli was a pervert.... Having an affair with a ( willing ) 16 yr old when he was 40 turns my stomach....Willing or not !!! To much of that going on these days... My love is for the drummer Gerry .... Now he had the voice and talent