The Untold Truth Of The Rat Pack

The Rat Pack were the epitome of cool in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. The quintet of performers — Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop — ruled both Hollywood and the Las Vegas club scene, and their connections went from the industry elite to the President of the United States to the country’s top mob bosses.
Although the group had drifted apart by the mid-1960s, their influence over pop culture can still be felt today. So what’s the real story behind this iconic group of friends? This is the untold truth of the Rat Pack.

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The original ringleader | 0:00
The not-so-heavy drinker | 1:21
The mastermind jokester | 2:40
Ties to the mob? | 3:57
Beefs within the group | 5:20
A Rat Pack mascot | 6:46
The Jack Pack | 7:55
Betrayed by JFK | 9:13
The end of the Rat Pack | 10:33

[GrungeHQ]

What were your thoughts on The Rat Pack?

[iloveoklahoma]

I grew up listening to the Rat Pack and I loved it. The sixties and seventies had a lot of phenomenal music, however, nobody came close to the Rat Pack. I still enjoy listening to them. My youngest son is 29 and he is an old soul. Frank Sinatra is one of his favorites. We listen to Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis and Nat King Cole, just to name a few. Brings back some amazing memories from my childhood. Much simpler times...❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍

[kevinbergin]

That is great that Dean Martin stood up for Sammy by not attending the Kennedy Inaugural. Seemed he also snubbed Lawford too.

[jonsmtrs]

I always loved Frank and Sammy since the 50s. As a singer bassist I tried out for a trio playing at Ceasars in 74. Frank sat in and got us the gig while playing in NYC. Just to have a distant connection with these guys was quite an honor.

[lexdee]

The Ratpack was an iconic group of well-known men in Hollywood that will NEVER be forgotten. Much love to all of them :)

[meepliss]

As a 15 year old IM JUST OBSESSED with the Rat Pack my personal favorite is Dino and I literally listen to him everyday the class and style of these times will not be forgotten to me. Dinos show is just the funniest thing and just so iconic. (I feel like I was born in the wrong generation) Sammy davis and frank Sinatra also have great music and good performances!

[karenwaddell]

My my mother worked in the cafe/bar on the Desert Inn golf course. Dean Martin came in. She waited on him.aid said he never had alcohol. But we loved Dean Martin show. This was in the the time frame of 62-65ish. I was. 10-13yo.

[alanaadams]

Davis was performing with the Rat pack in a casino. The Casino refused to allow Davis stay in the hotel and said he had to use the backdoor bc he was black. When Sinatra found out he said he would not perform there if Davis couldn't stay there Sinatra backed Davis all the way.

[johanprx]

The Rat pack actually started in the 40's with Spencer Tracy (as the leader) and a few other celebrities of which Sinatra and Bogart were part of. But this original Rat pack was kind of behind closed doors. They ask Sinatra to spread the word. That would eventually turn into the Rat pack we know and love.

[im_afraid_of_americans]

I loved the Rat Pack! I grew up listening to thier music and they don't make music like them anymore. My mother saved 2 TV guide's; one of Frank Sinatra and JFK. an I still have them! My parents used to listen to thier songs all day long: especially Ole Blue eyes. ❤🙂Gotta love the Golden years!

[michaelstacy]

They did represent an era that will never be repeated. I still enjoy their music, in fact, I am using some of their songs as inspiration for a novel that I am writing.

[BelievingRebel]

Judy Garland and her (third) husband Sid Lift were members of the original Rat Pack. David Niven was also a member. According to one of Garland’s biographers, the original Rat Pack’s motto was “Never rat on a Rat.”

[Patriot-oimj]

Both Sinatra and Martin were strong supporters of Ronald Reagan in the 80s.I worked on the campaign to re elect Reagan in 84 and had the great fortune of meeting them both. They were both great guys.

[donaldfeger]

The good ole days when people had class and knew how to party!

[stacynels]

I have and will always forever keep Joey Bishop solid in place as one of the Rat Pack Members.

[ghostcityshelton]

Poor Monroe was murdered and they made it look like a drug over dose because she stated she'll tell of the affairs she had with Jack & Bobby Kennedy.

[PeaceCommando]

Great post. I am somewhat curious about Johnny Carson's involvement with the Rat Pack. My favorite member is Dean Martin.

[meyerj]

All of them were smokers but Joey Bishop survived the longest until he was 89. He even had his own late night talk show on ABC called simply, "The Joey Bishop Show" featuring a then-unknown Regis Philbin and even appeared on the following game shows "Match Game 70s", "Celebrity Sweepstakes" and New York taped episodes of "Pyramid".

[joeymorvant]

Love Sinatra, Martin and Davis's music!

[u.s.n.retired]

Ocean's 11, one of my favorite movies. 💘 I'll always love and respect Mr. Davis, he was talented and put up with a lot of racist b.s.! I think all these gents were cool and great at their crafts.