The Connie Francis Scrapbook: An American Treasure

Produced by Mark Spellen and Chris Balton for Polygram Video, 1992
with assistance from Joe Garzilli and Pat Niglio
Location scenes at Disney/MGM Studios, Orlando Florida

Note: This video is no longer available.

Video Description (from cover box):

Connie Francis. As much a part of the American scene as Mom's proverbial apple pie. As Connie grew to become a musical legend, we also grew up with her; from the simple days of the fifties through the turbulent social changes of the sixties, and now, a continuing part of our lives in the new age nineties. Her voice and songs have captivated millions over the years, and her life is a scrapbook of America coming of age. In this video, Connie provides an intimate conversation with her fans. In her own words, she relates some of her life experiences which may have affected our lives too. Listen to Connie as she speaks about her deep, heartfelt relationship with Bobby Darin; how Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, a great songwriting team, worked with her in writing songs and Connie's personal career highlight "in a hell hole called Vietnam," of all places. All of these stories, and more, are presented here for you, Connie's friends and fans, for your enjoyment.

Connie's story is our story. the story of being American and enjoying its music and culture. This video is more than a portrait of Connie Francis, it is a true "American Treasure"; the Connie Francis Scrapbook.

Connie with a pink Cadillac (what else?) and American flag (Italian-Americans are most patriotic).

Connie describing how her father convinced her to record Whos Sorry Now on her last recording session in October 1957, even though Connie explained at the time she done 18 bombs so far and this next one was bound to be a loser (though fortunately this was not the case).

Dick Clark announcing Connie Francis as the new girl singer on her way to the top in 1958.

Connie describes Howie Greenfield and Neil Sedaka.

Connie gestures how girls piled their hair very high in the early sixties.

Connie describes how important it was for her to perform for U.S. soldiers and the praise she received of her performance in Vietnam.

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