Part 2 of The Rat Pack picks up in 1957, with Frank Sinatra in the middle of his legendary comeback, Dean Martin trying to establish himself as a solo act, and Sammy Davis Jr. dealing with the loss of his eye (and the racist backlash of his marriage to white actress May Britt). Increasingly, they perform together on stage and in the movies. Together with Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop, Shirley MacLaine and others, they made Vegas and Hollywood their playgrounds. One can only imagine the power and allure these giants of entertainment enjoyed.

Of course, nothing lasts forever. By the mid-60’s, many Rat Pack members were no longer on speaking terms and their once “hip” style of humor and music was falling out of favor—especially with the younger generation. From Ocean’s 11 to My Way, we chart the ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies of this fascinating group of friends and performers who managed, for more than a decade, to embody our notion of “being cool,” while leaving a lasting mark on popular culture.

Week 1 - The “Kings” of Hollywood—and Vegas! 1957-60

Week 2 - The “Kings” – part 2

Week 3 - The Rat Pack Rules Hollywood, Vegas—and now Washington! 1960-62

Week 4 - Tough Times for The Rat Pack—JFK Redux and Beatlemania! 1963-65

Week 5 - The Party Is Over (The Slow Fade) 1966-1970