The Rat Pack’s Las Vegas (2002)

"Rat Pack's Las Vegas" follows Frank Sinatra, Dino, Sammy, Joey, and Peter as they shaped the city's entertainment scene. The program explores their history, from Sinatra's early days as a Vegas star after setbacks in film and music, to the legendary "summits" at the Sands Hotel. It details the filming of "Ocean's 11," which brought many stars to Vegas. Rare footage captures the Rat Pack performing at the Sands' Copa Room, alongside rare photos of John F. Kennedy and other prominent figures of the era. The program also examines the racism prevalent in Las Vegas during the 1950s and Frank Sinatra’s fight to overcome it for his friend Sammy Davis Jr.