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[Steve D.]

I watched TCM's broadcast of "Sinatra, A man and His Music. Part 2" last night. The color seemed more natural then the part 1 broadcast. I did notice that the entire show was just a bit soft focus. This may be a technical glitch due to the transfer from remastering the tape. Howver, it looked to be what we used to do on some shows, taped using TK-41 cameras, to lessen the sharpness of the image for a more "pleasing" moody look. Or to deal with softing the look of aging perfomers. This by using filters over the lens or adjusting the contours within the cameras electronics. The camera operator still maintained sharp focus through his viewfinder. The video operator adjusted the contours (picture sharpness) in the control room. The overall look of this show was subdued. The garish color. so apparent, on musical shows of the '50's and early 60's was not in evidence. This in the sets and costumes. A classy, almost, one man show, with guest star, Frank's daughter Nancy doing several solos and a duo with Daddy. Very nostalgic viewing. Next Sunday, Sinatra's third and final show of the series with guest Ella Fitzgerald.

-Steve D.