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Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on May 21, 2008
I suppose I will just come right out and say it — we’ve got mad love for The Rat Pack. There was no more popular group of hip dudes than Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop back in the 50s and 60s. When it came to Vegas, these guys were what was happening. And when it came to movies, they were pretty good as well.
And to celebrate their cool collective persona, Warner Home Video has decided to release The Rat Pack Ultimate Collector’s Edition. They have also decided to funnel five (5) free copies through us and on to some of our beloved readers. That’s right, we’ve got a hoppin’ giveaway, right out of the 1950s and into your DVD player. Now, in order to win this thing you’ve got to be a subscriber of our daily email updates. If you need to sign up, please use the form below:
If you are already subscribed, no worries — we count you, as well, as long as you come through with part two, which is to name your favorite member of the Rat Pack in the Sound Off section below. Sorry folks, but in order to win this prize you are going to have to choose between Dino and Frank. It’s harsh, but its life. As well, if you would like to leave a little explanation of your choice, we won’t argue.
Winners will be chosen on Friday June 30th and contacted via email, so enter soon! For more on the DVD set, here is a quick synopsis from the studio: “Frank and his boys get the high-end treatment with The Rat Pack Ultimate Collector’s Edition containing Robin and the Seven Hoods, Ocean’s Eleven, 4 For Texas and the first ever home video release of MGM’s Sergeants 3.”
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219 Comments
May 21st, 2008 at 6:17 am
Cool contest! There is no greater Rat Packer than Dino. He’s got my vote!
May 21st, 2008 at 8:16 am
None can do it better than the Candyman himself-good ole Sammy D!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:02 am
It is a tough choice, but Blue Eyes is the lynch pin that held that group together. Comparing output, it is an easier choice as Frank is dominate in film and music and it was his presence in both areas that helped raise the Rat Pack to be more than the sum of their individual parts.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:10 am
I like dean martin, the best out of the rat pack,he was Mr.Cool!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:33 am
I have to go with Frank - love the smile!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:50 am
Definitely Dean!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:51 am
Dino all the way! Vo-lar-e…whoa oh-oh-oh…
May 21st, 2008 at 11:17 am
My favorite is Frank!
May 21st, 2008 at 11:47 am
Frank Sinatra is my favorite. My father worked with him in the Tommy Dorsey orchestra.
May 21st, 2008 at 11:52 am
Frank Sinatra is my favorite.
May 21st, 2008 at 11:52 am
Dean Martin is my favorite
May 21st, 2008 at 12:13 pm
My fav is Frank Sinatra. Thanks for this giveaway.
May 21st, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Dino is my favorite. He always was able to keep a level head, and wasn’t completely tied down to Old Blue Eyes.
May 21st, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Frank all the way. Hope I get Oceans 11 .. never watched the rest.
May 21st, 2008 at 1:00 pm
SAMMY was my favourite! He’s one of those guys, who is so ugly that he’s cute!! I had a big crush on him when I was a youngin, wayyy back in the day!!
May 21st, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Frank is what makes the Rat Pack go round.
May 21st, 2008 at 1:57 pm
I love them all, but you can’t get much cooler than Frank. The Chairman of the Board ROCKS!
May 21st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Where I am from it has to be Dean Martin hands down. He frequented Wheeling, West Virginia, and I can even tell you Dean’s favorite type of pizza (DiCarlos). My mom’s uncle owned a pizza joint that he would frequent when in town, true Italian pizza with thin crust. Dean attitude and class defined the Rat Pack.
May 21st, 2008 at 2:44 pm
This would be a great win!!!!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 2:50 pm
A tough one to choose — but I’m going with Dean Martin!
May 21st, 2008 at 3:37 pm
It’s a very tough decision, and each of them had their own style and larger-than-life personalities. So since I have to choose one, I’m going with the one-and-only Mr. Old Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.
May 21st, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Dean Martin……..
May 21st, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Grew up watching the Rat Pack.
May 21st, 2008 at 4:12 pm
your AMC article stated your demographics were males 18-35 … given the information on this talkback … I would up the age limit
May 21st, 2008 at 5:40 pm
sammy davis jr.
May 21st, 2008 at 5:56 pm
My favorite rat pack member would have to be Joey Bishop
May 21st, 2008 at 5:56 pm
I always loved Dean Martin
May 21st, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Frank Sinatra of course!
May 21st, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Dino
May 21st, 2008 at 6:59 pm
…thanks for the contest; my favorite has got to be Dino…his tv variety show in the mid 60’s
& early 70’s were classic !!!
May 21st, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Frank could do it all. His performance in The Man with A Golden Arm was so realistic it was banned in several places.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:22 pm
My favorite is Joey Bishop, because he was such a nice guy. I wrote him a letter one time to let him know how much I appreciated him, and he called me on the phone! He wanted to know if there was anything he could do for me. There wasn’t, so he sent me an autographed photo. I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for him.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Peter Lawford has always been so sophisticated. Good looking. Pleasant voice. He has my vote. yummy.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:05 pm
I liked Dino, he always seemed funnier.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Dean Martin!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:41 pm
It has to be Joey Bishop.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:50 pm
DEAN MARTIN
May 21st, 2008 at 10:52 pm
1. Sammy
2. Dino
3. Frank
4. Peter
5. Joey
May 21st, 2008 at 11:42 pm
My favorite was Sammy Davis Jr. He was a brave man.
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:13 am
Frank
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:40 am
If we’re going for pure talent–the most talent, then my vote goes to Sammy Davis Jr, he had more talent then all of them combined.
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:53 am
Dino!
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:48 am
Dino….great singer and his movies made me laugh.
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:51 am
Dean Martin. Love the Lewis and Martin movies.
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:24 am
Dean Martin
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:33 am
Dean Martin
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:02 am
Frank Sinatra
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:03 am
Frank Sinatra
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:23 am
I love ole blue eyes, Frank Sinatra!
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:23 am
Definitely Frank!
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:50 am
Dean and Sammy are two of my all time favorites
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:36 am
old blue eyes for def!
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:44 am
Sinatra - of course!
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Frank,
i was told many years ago a black female singer was on stage, the crowd was giving her a hard time, Frank came on stage and was ready to fight the whole crowd.
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Dean ftw
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Dean Martin for me!
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Sammy Davis, Jr. was my favorite
May 22nd, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Frank Sinatra!
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Great prize. Thanks for all the excellent contests!
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:27 pm
the chairman of the board, of course
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Sammy Davis, Jr.
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Gotta be Dean!
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Sinatra for me!
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Has to be Dean Martin. He was an all-around entertainer.
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:46 pm
No one could ever be cooler than Sammy Davis, he’s the man.
May 23rd, 2008 at 10:01 am
Dean Martin is my fave.
May 23rd, 2008 at 10:17 am
Dino! The man knew how to party!
May 23rd, 2008 at 10:53 am
It always looked like these guys were having a great time
May 23rd, 2008 at 11:08 am
Classic!!
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:59 pm
It’s hard to choose, but I own more Dean Martin records, so he’s my pick!
May 23rd, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I like Frank Sinatra the best because of his career not only in music but also in acting.
May 23rd, 2008 at 2:07 pm
These guys started cool. Dino for me
May 23rd, 2008 at 3:09 pm
dean martin is my favorite of all time. he had such a great voice and of course he was so good looking.
May 23rd, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Dean and Frank can never be beat.
May 23rd, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Sammy all the way!
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Dean Martin - but no good reason really, thanks for the contest
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Frank & Sammy were the best. Deano also was real smooth when he sang. Picking a favorite is tuff probably Frank but don’t tell the others. Thanks for the contest.
May 23rd, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Sinatra
May 23rd, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Dean Martin, baby….
gkstratos@yahoo.com
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Dean Martin is a fav!!
May 24th, 2008 at 4:02 am
I think Dean Martin has them beat, he’s awesome
May 24th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Dear Martin is favotie
May 24th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Doo-bee-doo-bee-DO!
May 24th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
My mom would love this dvd. Please enter me in your contest. thank you
May 24th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
I can remember all these guys. Love to have
May 24th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Frank Sinatra I liked, but Sammy Davis was the bes.
May 24th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Dean Martin.
May 25th, 2008 at 6:56 am
love dean martin
May 25th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Dean Martin. I think he was my first star crush.
May 25th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
sinatra
May 25th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Absolutely Dean Martin. He is “HUBBA-HUBBA-ZING-ZING-BABY HE’S GOT EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
May 25th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Sammy Davis was always my favorite
May 26th, 2008 at 1:29 am
It’s really hard to choose but guess I’d have to pick Sammy Davis Jr.
May 26th, 2008 at 1:42 am
Dean Martin. Though they are all great actors.
May 26th, 2008 at 1:57 am
It has to be the smooth stylings of Ol Blue Eyes
May 26th, 2008 at 6:42 am
Dean Martin
May 26th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Just watch a old Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra movie this morning, “Anchors Aweigh”. Frank was good and credits Gene Kelly with teaching him how to act and dance.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:59 am
frank without a doubt
May 26th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Joey and Frank
May 26th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Dean Martin was my favorite
May 26th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Frank was the class of the 1950’s
May 27th, 2008 at 1:48 am
dean martin!
May 27th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Dino, and make that a double.
May 27th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Has to be Dean Martin.
May 27th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Dean Martin is my favorite!
May 27th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
dean martin all the way
May 27th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
My favorite was always dean martin
Please enter me
Thanks
May 28th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Dean Martin.
May 29th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Sammy Davis
May 30th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Dino!
May 30th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Dean Martin…That’s Amore!
May 30th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Dean Martin
May 30th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Dean Martin
May 31st, 2008 at 9:44 am
I remember a performance by Sammy Davis on the old show Holywood Palace. It was the best.
May 31st, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Frankie - smooth. Thanks for the contest. great prize
June 1st, 2008 at 2:45 am
the Chairman of the Board all the way
June 1st, 2008 at 11:07 am
Sinatra!
June 2nd, 2008 at 1:55 pm
My favorite of the Rat Pack has always been Dean Martin.
June 2nd, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Dean Martin was always funny.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Every household needs “The Essential Dean Martin”!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Dean Martin
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Peter Lawford was the odd man out.
June 4th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Dean Martin
June 4th, 2008 at 11:52 am
dean martin!!!!
June 4th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Dean Martin…defintely the MAN
June 4th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Dean Martin - I loved his movies and his voice.
June 4th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Joey Bishop was a funny man, but lost among the giants
June 5th, 2008 at 3:10 am
Definitely Frank!! It was great getting to see his movies all last month on TV!!
I am in the process of building a collection of classic movies and this would be an AWESOME addition!!
June 5th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Joey Bishop is my fave for sure, but they were all great in their own right.
June 5th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Frank Sinatra was the leader of the pack
June 6th, 2008 at 7:50 am
Come on, they don’t call them the rat pack for nothing.
I couldn’t possibly pick one fav because they were all GREAT!!!!!
June 7th, 2008 at 1:50 am
Dino - who could resist?!
June 7th, 2008 at 3:04 am
Frabk Sinatra, bless his heart
June 7th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
My mom loved Frank Sinatra
June 8th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Grew up watching all these guys.
June 9th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Dean, loved him in the westerns as well as his voice.
June 10th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
The King of Cool- Dino!
June 11th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
I like Dino. I still remember that old show he had. Dating myself here I guess!
June 15th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Frank Sinatra, of course!
June 17th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Dino of course!
June 17th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
My fav Rat Pack’er was Dean Martin. Those celebrity roasts alone made him a classic in my books and the tradition has continued long after his death.
June 17th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I’ll say Joey–on the outside looking in–and crackin’ wise!
June 17th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Dino!
June 18th, 2008 at 11:04 am
Frank Sinatra All The Way. He’s got the charm he’s got the wise He’s got the wise crack. He’s got charizmah But Heres where Frank, Dino and Sammy Davis JR Tie it’s there music all three artists have the music that you never forget That is Where Dino, frank and Sammy Davis JR stand out. But Still Frank Sinatra is my pick all the way between The dino or frank question
June 18th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
My favorite was Dean Martin, count me in!
June 19th, 2008 at 1:32 am
Amore to Dino
June 19th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
cool
June 21st, 2008 at 12:29 am
Dino’s the man.
June 21st, 2008 at 11:03 am
Sammy Davis, Jr. No question about it.
June 21st, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Sammy Davis
June 21st, 2008 at 6:39 pm
I’d say Frank - had a very inspiring long individual career
June 22nd, 2008 at 2:16 am
DINO! How could I not pick him!?
June 22nd, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I’ll have to take Dino but I adored Sammy Davis Jr
June 22nd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
My favorite was always Dean Martin. Great sense of humor.
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:46 pm
It has to be Frank. Please and thank you.
June 22nd, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Old Dino has always been my favorite. Thanks.
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:44 am
Sammy Davis Jr. could do it all.
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Joey Bishop, he was seriously underrated.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Old Blue Eyes all the way!!!! Im 28 and grew up listening to Frankie and watching Rat Pack movies. I am a 50’s girl in my heart most definitely.
June 24th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
lets hear it for Old Blue Eyes; Frank Sinatra; many thanks SW
June 24th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
I always loved Dean Martin!!
June 25th, 2008 at 8:04 am
ole’ blue eyes is my favorite.The USPS recently issued Frank his very own stamp
June 25th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Dino
June 25th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Dean Martin is the best.
June 25th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Frank for sure!
June 25th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I Love Dean Martin.
June 25th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Dino is my choice.
June 25th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Sinatra
June 25th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Frank Sinatra is my favorite. WHatta crooner!
June 25th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
sammy davis jr of course he overcame so many adversities
June 26th, 2008 at 1:40 am
Without a doubt, DINO! What I wouldn’t give to share a glass of scotch with him!
June 26th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Dean Martin was the sexiest!
June 26th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
dean martin. he defines cool
June 27th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Sammy Davis- shaboingboingggg..
June 27th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
I like Joey Bishop.
June 27th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
dean martin is my favorite
June 27th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Dean Martin; I loved his TV show…
June 27th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
dean martin :)
June 28th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Frank Sinatra!
June 28th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
My favorite has got to be “old blue eyes” himself!!! Who else? Frank is the greatest!
June 28th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Dean Martin!! Love that voice!
June 28th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Chairman of the Board himself Frank Sinatra
June 28th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Dean
June 28th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Dean
June 28th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Dean Martin
June 28th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I loved Dean Martin and good old blue eye’s, but Sammy Davis Jr. was most favorite of the group.
June 29th, 2008 at 12:16 am
Dean Martin!
June 29th, 2008 at 12:48 am
Dean Martin
June 29th, 2008 at 4:54 am
Sammy, of course!
June 29th, 2008 at 5:45 am
Dino is my favorite!
June 29th, 2008 at 7:45 am
I love Frank!
June 29th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I would pick Dean!
June 29th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Frank! (That’s even my son’s name … although I’m not saying I named him after Sinatra or anything … I’m not saying that, see.)
June 29th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Dean Martin, baby…
gkstratos@ yahoo.com
June 29th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
I liked Frank Sinatra the most!
June 29th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Frank Sinatra
June 29th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Frank Sinatra
June 29th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Sammy Davis Jr., HE IS THE COOLEST MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U DIG THAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LONG TIME FAN OF THE CANDYMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 29th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Dean Martin of Course! His voice was good but more than that I loved his lifestyle.
June 29th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Dean Martin
June 29th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
DEAN MARTIN!
June 29th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
dean martin
June 30th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Dean Martin is my favorite.
June 30th, 2008 at 12:18 am
Dean Martin
June 30th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Dean Martin is the man!
June 30th, 2008 at 12:36 am
Frank Sinatra is my favorite!
June 30th, 2008 at 1:36 am
My favorite member is Frank Sinatra :)
June 30th, 2008 at 1:55 am
I like Frank Sinatra the best out of the Rat pack members. Dean Martin is a close second.
June 30th, 2008 at 2:03 am
Old blue eyes, Frank Sinatra,he was the leader of the rat pack
Count me in to win
June 30th, 2008 at 9:53 am
I think I need to pick Dean. Thank you for this giveaway!
June 30th, 2008 at 10:28 am
This is real tough.. they’re all great. I’d have to go with Dean Martin.
June 30th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Dean Martin for sure!!
June 30th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
This would be so awesome. Thanks.
June 30th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Dean Martin all the way! Wow…I swoon for that crooner.
June 30th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Mr. Sinatra
June 30th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I always liked Dean Martin best
June 30th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
frank sinatra i have always liked him
July 1st, 2008 at 3:27 am
Everyone knows that deans the man
July 6th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Old blue eyes ,Frank