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Sergio Franchi ( , ; born Sergio Franci Galli; April 6, 1926 – May 1, 1990) was an Italian-American tenor and actor who enjoyed success in the United States and internationally after gaining notice in Britain in the early 1960s. In 1962, RCA Victor signed him to a seven-year contract and in October of that year Franchi appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and performed at Carnegie Hall. Sol Hurok managed Franchi's initial American concert tour.
Franchi became a headliner in Las Vegas, and starred in concerts and cabarets on several continents. His earliest ambitions and studies had been directed toward an operatic career, but he instead found his niche in popular and romantic music. Franchi performed musical comedies on stage, appeared on numerous television variety shows, and starred in a major motion picture. He became an American citizen in 1972. After gaining success, Franchi was a benefactor and philanthropist, donating his time and talent to many causes. For his longtime support of Boys' and Girls' Towns of Italy, he was posthumously awarded the title of cavaliere in the Order of Merit (Stella al merito del lavoro) by the Italian Government.
As a child, Franchi sang for the family with his father, who played the piano and guitar. At age ten, he sang a comic role as a hunchback in a school play. Young Franchi formed a three-piece band at age sixteen to earn pocket money, and then later sang with a male vocal group in local jazz clubs. But, in spite of his musical talents, he soon followed his father's wishes that he pursue a career in engineering. Franchi pursued, but did not finish this training.Brown, Carol (September 11, 1983). "Sergio Franchi takes over in Nine." The Day, New London, CT. The senior Galli had been a successful businessman who owned several shops, but lost all of his assets during World War II and the German occupation. After the war, he became friendly with a Captain in the South African medical corps who was stationed nearby. He soon followed the officer's suggestion that South Africa would be a land of more opportunity, and he immigrated to Johannesburg. Sergio Franchi Souvenir Program,(Raydell, New York,1974) The family followed in 1947 (Fausta was four years old)Chilvers, Garth & Tom Jasiukowicz (1994). History of Contemporary Music of South Africa, Part 1 (Toga Pub., Braamfontein, South Africa) when Franchi completed his compulsory military service at age twenty-one.
Alessandro Rota, a successful operatic tenor in the Southern Hemisphere, came from Cape Town to Johannesburg in 1955 and helped form The National Opera Association. Rota began making a difference by producing operatic concerts, full acts from operas, and then full opera productions.Sani, Gabrielle (1992). History of the Italians in South Africa, 1498-1989. (Zonderwater Block, South Africa)Malan, J. Pierre (1986). South African Music Encyclopedia, Vol. 3. Human Sciences Research Council. (Oxford University Press) Under Rota's tutelage, Franchi's voice matured, and he expanded his vocal range and technique. About his first experience with the fledgling opera company in a production of Carmen, Franchi later stated this initial experience was a disaster: He sang the tenor part in Italian, the baritone sang in Russian, and the soprano sang her role in French. The company quickly matured and Rota placed Franchi in leading tenor roles in at least two successful full opera productions - Puccini's Madama Butterfly in 1957, and then Verdi's La traviata in 1959. Some references also list Franchi singing lead performances in Verdi's Rigoletto and Puccini's La boheme. Sergio Franchi on Songs of Italy Internet Radio; retrieved March 21, 2012Stan Walker. Un Nuovo Grande Tenore, Sergio Franchi (Italian Edition of Romantic Italian Songs). RCA Italiana #10124, 1962, LP, liner notes.
Sometime after the 1956 London production of Grab Me a Gondola premiered, Franchi performed in a Johannesburg stage production of the musical, and made his very first recording with the cast. London Production of Grab Me a Gondola Retrieved January 3, 2012.
With these experiences, Franchi returned to Italy, aspiring for more opportunities to become an opera singer. While on a performing tour of South Africa, Beniamino Gigli had heard Franchi sing and had encouraged him and his family in this regard. In 1959 Franchi made an important contact with an English agent, James Gilmore, who encouraged Franchi to meet with him if he came to London.Christy, Marian. "The two lives of Sergio Franchi", The Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 18, 1983.
Franchi then looked for work in Italy while his wife and children remained in South Africa. He began recording with Durium Records for the popular market, having hits with "more mio" and "I tuoi occhi verde." An album of Italian songs and several EPs and singles in Italy, London, and Canada followed (these recordings were eventually released for American audiences.) As a result of his personal appearances and recordings, Franchi began drawing enough attention to become tracked on Billboard.Steinman, Sam'l. (December 12, 1960). "International Music: Italian Newsnotes", Billboard, New York. In early 1960, Franchi played the role of Janni in the short-lived London production of The Golden Touch. His singing performance received favorable reviews.Ganzl, Kurt (1986). British Musical Theatre, Vol.2. (Oxford University Press, pp. 765-66); His London agent, James Gilmore, arranged several TV appearances for Franchi, and that work (and political changes in South Africa) allowed him to return to his family in London.
Franchi then made several appearances on ATV's Startime.Steinman, Sam'l (July 25, 1960). "International Music: Italian Newsnotes." Billboard, New York. And then, during a two-week engagement at the London Palladium, Sergio Franchi on Palladium Variety Retrieved January 3, 2012. he made two TV appearances on Sunday Night at the London Palladium; a show that launched the career of many performers, and the most popular TV show in Britain. Sunday Night at the London Palladium Retrieved January 19, 2012 Franchi's second Palladium TV show led to a series of events that launched Franchi's American fame. Viewing his performance that night was Norman Luboff, who alerted RCA Victor about him. A recording audition was arranged via two taped selections sent to New York.
With RCA approval, Luboff facilitated Franchi's signature on an exclusive seven-year recording contract.Wedge, Don (June 2, 1962). "Britain/Record Business." Billboard, New York. RCA Victor issued his records on the prestigious Red Seal label."RCA Victor signs Sergio Franchi to Red Seal pact", Billboard, August 18, 1962. He soon recorded his first RCA Victor album, in London. Plans for an American tour also soon followed."New Recordings/Classical", Billboard, October 6, 1962.
Ed Sullivan was in the audience that night and soon contracted for future Franchi appearances—including a second TV appearance on his show the following week (October 28, 1962). Franchi would later become one of Sullivan's "two or three most favorite guests,", and appeared 24 times. Sales for the debut record did well,"Franchi zoom has Victor flipping." (November 3, 1962). Billboard, New York. Sergio Franchi's first album a Pop Culture Event Retrieved April 13, 2012 peaking on the Billboard 200 at number 17 at the end of December. Sergio Franchi on allrovi.com Retrieved February 21, 2012 The year was concluded with successful concert appearances in Washington, D.C.'s Constitution HallHume, Paul. (November 13, 1962). "Handsome Tenor Displays Full-Bodied, Pleasing Voice." The Washington Post, Washington, DC and in Boston's Music HallDewar, Cameron. (November 17, 1962). "Talent Topics." Billboard, New York
Franchi made his nightclub debut at the Empire Room of the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.Chase, Sam. (January 19, 1963). "Ghost of Mario Stirs as Franchi Comes On." Billboard, New York While he was there he met Metropolitan Opera soprano Anna Moffo, with whom he was to collaborate on two RCA Victor albums that year. Franchi continued to have many successful appearances at many large venues, including one with Barbra Streisand, as well as more Sullivan television appearances. Cafe Pompeii, Eden Roc Hotel Retrieved February 21, 2012 American Cancer Society Benefit Retrieved February 21, 2012Leonard, Will. "Exciting Tenor, Comely Comedienne Brighten Cafes", Chicago Tribune, April 21, 1963.Phillips, Perry, "Night Sounds." Oakland Tribune, August 6, 1963.
He soon made his Las Vegas debut at the Sahara Hotel as the opening act for Bob Newhart.Scott, John L. "Entertainment", Los Angeles Times, October 2, 1963. These successful performances were interspersed with multiple European events."Billboard Music Week", Billboard, December 15, 1962. Franchi recorded three more albums for RCA Victor (see discography), all three of which peaked on the Billboard 200 pop charts in 1963. His debut album, Romantic Italian Songs continued on the Billboard 200;"50 Best Sellers (Stereo)", Billboard, January 19, 1963. He completed the year as the opening act for Juliet Prowse at the Cocoanut Grove.Ryon, Art. "Roundabout", Los Angeles Times, November 18, 1963.
Franchi's February 1964 appearance at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas attracted the attention of Time magazine, as his performance garnered more attention and popularity than that of the star performer, including getting "standing ovations and multiple encores.""Nightclubs: Present Incumbent." (April 3, 1964). Time, New York Franchi's singing, dancing, and comedy, were then prominently featured on six television specials.Gould, Jack. (January 3, 1964). "When the Pianist and Gag Writer Meet." The New York Times, New York.Freeman, Donald. (June 8, 1964). "Willson Musical Wins Top Praise." The San Diego Union, San Diego, CA"TV Stars at Chicagoland Music Festival." (August 1, 1964). (Chicago Tribune's TV Week, p.4, Chicago, IL)Bell, George H. (May 29, 1964). "Lovable Durante Steals Hearts at Auditorium." The Oregonian, Portland, ORGuzzo, Louis R. (June 2, 1964), "Franchi Walks Off with Honors in Durante Show." The Seattle Times, Seattle, WA Franchi made a noteworthy appearance at the "35th Annual Chicagoland Music Festival" in August 1964,"Huge Audience Thrills Stars of Music Fete." (August 17, 1964). Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL as well as starring in a performance at the Cocoanut Grove, as well as doing other events.Scott, Bob. (September 27, 1964). "Franchi to Fill Return Date." Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles While at Cocoanut Grove, he recorded his Sergio Franchi - Live! at The Cocoanut Grove album.Healey, Gerald M. "Wax Works." The Republican, February 14, 1965.Hedda Hopper. "Looking at Hollywood", The Times-Picayune, November 20, 1964.
1964 was a significant year for Franchi for professional and personal reasons. In a move to attract more mainstream pop audiences, RCA Victor switched Franchi from the Red Seal label to their standard black pop label. He also changed his professional representation to the William Morris Agency."Franchi Switches His Field...", Billboard, August 29, 1964. Although he had already received offers to star in several films, Franchi did not find a role he wished to play for a few more years.Bacon, James. "Roles as Italian gangster refused by Sergio Franchi." The Dallas Morning News, November 5, 1964. Franchi then moved his family from London to a Park Avenue apartment in New York City. He also filed the first papers in declaration of his intent to become an American citizen,Crosby, Joan. "America, Sergio Franchi Seem Made for Each Other", The Republican, October 18, 1964. among other endeavors.
Meredith Willson brought Franchi to the attention of Richard Rodgers when he was casting the leading role of the romantic Venetian shopkeeper, Renato Di Rossi, for the musical "Do I Hear a Waltz"."On Broadway." (April 11, 1965). The Sunday Times, Trenton, NJ"Producers in Hot Race for Top Disk Names." (January 23, 1965), Billboard, New York Rodgers provided $450,000 towards the financing of the show, and Columbia Records provided $105,640. Advance ticket sales of $900,000 indicated a lengthy run, despite mixed reviews.Moorehouse, Ward. (April 2, 1965). "Rodgers Seen Surviving Dull Musical." The Evening Times, Trenton, NJ Franchi liked the score and embraced the idea, although it meant giving up a large portion of a year's income from his concert dates. The Broadway show was the focus of Franchi's endeavors until the musical closed on September 25, 1965. Reviews were generally favorable for his singing. The song "Bargaining" was especially written by Rodgers to showcase Franchi's vocal dexterity and to provide comic relief in the score.Glover, William. (March 20, 1965). "'Hear a Waltz' cast Splendid, Lyrics Glow." San Diego Union, San Diego, CA The show continued to be popular and Franchi continued success with it.Kilgallen, Dorothy (May 12, 1975). "Voice of Broadway." Schenectady Gazette. Schenectady, NY"Benefit concert is given for Cultural Aid to Israel." (June 14, 1965). The New York Times.Lambro, Phillip (2007). Close Encounters of the Worst Kind. (Lulu, Morrisville, NC, p.50) (Composer helped arrange 1965 UN Delegates Concert)
In 1965, RCA Victor allowed Franchi to appear on the Columbia Records cast album of Do I Hear a Waltz?. His Live! at the Cocoanut Grove album was also released early in the year. He recorded The Songs of Richard Rodgers; and his evergreen Christmas album The Heart of Christmas (Cuor' Di Natale). Franchi's Live! and Christmas albums both peaked on the Billboard 200. Four other previously recorded albums from Europe were also released in 1965, as well two new singles. However, Franchi never had a hit single."Franchi Gives Masterful Singer, Showman Display." (March 18, 1967). Billboard, New York There is some anecdotal evidence that Franchi wished to have more influence on musical choices for his singles recordings.Campbell, Mary. (May 28, 1967). "Kaempfert's Composition Was Right for Sinatra." The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA Due to perceived injustices and dissatisfaction with RCA Victor, Franchi did not record another single for at least a year.
Over the next several years, Franchi's career continued to grow. Franchi appeared in Las Vegas and many well-known places, and opened for or was opened by many famous celebrities. He also continued to have television appearances and in general, his popularity was very high. Mr. Pop History, Week of February 16, 1967 Retrieved June 7, 2012 Mr. Pop History, Week of July 25, 1967 Retrieved June 7, 2012 "Mr. Pop History", Week of January 8, 1968; retrieved June 7, 2012. Osmond Brothers open for Sergio Franchi in Sparks, osmondmania.com; retrieved March 11, 2012."People and Places", Billboard, January 15, 1966.Wilson, Earl. "It Happened Last Night", Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Wisconsin, April 2, 1967.Scott, John L., "Franchi Serenades in Westside Room", Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1967.Randazzo, Vincent. "Tenor Pleases Large Audience", The Times-Picayune, May 20, 1966. He also had performances internationally. Sergio Franchi at El San Juan Hotel, alhirschfeldfoundation.org; retrieved March 10, 2012.Advertisement by The Cave Theater Restaurant, Vancouver, British Columbia, April 6, 1967."Franchi Performs Here", The Register-Republic], April 24. 1968.Bellamy, Ralph. "Stage: Franchi Ill; Carlin well, and foul", The Plain Dealer, April 16, 1977.
In 1963, Franchi turned down an offer from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to star in a film on Mario Lanza's life story. Hedda Hopper quoted him as saying "If I did it well, I'd always be remembered as the man who played Lanza. If I didn't do it well, heaven help me."Hopper, Hedda. "Entertainment", Los Angeles Times, November 21, 1963. In 1968, he accepted a non-singing, supportive role in a United Artists film, but soon tired of these types of positions. He stated he preferred performing on Broadway, where each night was different and a challenge to make it new.Warga, Wayne. (October 19, 1969). "Stanley Kramer Swims Away From His Own Doubts." Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Golden Globe Nominees and Winners, 1970, imdb.com; accessed November 13, 2016.
After Franchi's Broadway role in Waltz, he continued to be considered for new roles on stage, but he did not return to Broadway for more than a decade. After recording several more albums for RCA Victor, Franchi's contract with the label expired in 1969 and he chose not to renew it. Instead, he signed with United Artists Records, with whom he had worked with briefly before."Signings", Billboard, June 19, 1971.
As the recording industry increasingly came to be dominated by the tastes of a younger generation, Franchi and many his contemporaries found their most popular reception in supper clubs.Marilyn Beck, "Franchi's New Ranch is in Hughesville" The Hartford Courant, February 28, 1969.
1977 and 1978 were not particularly good years for Franchi because of medical problems, family problems, and the way events unfolded for him.Bellamy, Peter. "Franchi Ill; Carlin well, but foul", The Plain Dealer, April 16, 1977. Mr.Pop History, Week of April 1, 1978 Retrieved June 7, 2012"Someone should remind Franchi: now that's Italian." (May 5, 1978). Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL"Franchi cancels." (August 5, 1978). The Republican; Springfield, MA"Entertainment in Las Vegas." (September 1, 1978). Seattle Daily Times, Seattle, WASergio Franchi. (October 4. 1978). Harrah's, Reno, NV, Advertising PostcardAdvertisement. (September 4, 1978). The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH"Entertainment in Las Vegas." (January 14, 1979). Seattle Daily Times, Seattle, WA"Entertainment in Las Vegas." (February 15, 1979). Seattle Daily Times, (Seattle, WA"Out of Town." (March 11, 1979). Seattle Daily Times, Seattle, WA"Entertainment in Las Vegas.' (May 18, 1979). Seattle Daily Times, Seattle, WANo Headline. (September 28, 1979). The Rockford Register Star, Rockford, IL"Franchi, Dana Valery, comedian Shaughnessy due." (October 5, 1979). The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH During this period, Franchi became estranged from his wife Yvonne, and (with their children now grown) he moved back to his Manhattan apartment. Contemplating some slowdown towards a future retirement and wishing to draw his extended family closer, Franchi purchased a 240-acre estate in Stonington in September 1979.
Beginning on May 9, 1983, he starred in the Tony Award-winning musical Nine and devoted 18 months to it, to generally favorable reviews. Later, in the 1980s, Franchi continued to perform at a number of popular venues in the United States.Spatz, David. (March 8, 2011). "Regis Philbin Moving On, Not Out." Atlantic City Weekly, Atlantic City, New Jersey"Entertainment/Best Bets." (January 25, 1985). The Times, Trenton, NJEntertainment Notice. (August 23, 1985). The Times, Trenton, NJEntertainment Notice. (October 13, 1985). The Times, Trenton, NJ Variety October 22, 1986 He intended to retire after his work on Nine, although he continued to appear in Chicago for his large fan-base there in 1985 and 1986, as well as other various places in the United States in 1987 and 1988.Vettel, Phil. (May 31, 1985). "The Ticket Booth." Chicago Tribune, Chicago, ILAdvertisement. (May 30, 1986). Rockford Register Star, Rockford, ILPrescott, David. (August 16, 1985). "Feasts of food and culture highlight Festa Italiana '85." Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL"Inc.lings." (January 31, 1986). Chicago Tribune, Chicago, ILNo Headline. (August 5, 1986). The Times, Trenton, NJ"News for Travelers/Italian Fest." (July 12, 1987). Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Il"Upcoming/Four-Day Italian Festival." (June 25, 1987). The Times, Trenton, NJHazlett, Terry. (May 19, 1988). "Wheeling Festival Books Sergio Franchi, Cooper." Observer-Reporter, Washington, PAJohnson, Diana. (June 26, 1988). "MUSIC: Franchi doing benefit for Muscular Dystrophy." The Providence Journal, Providence, RI His final Atlantic City appearance was in October 1987 at Trump's Castle.
In 1988, RCA re-issued the compilation album This is Sergio Franchi on CD. Also in 1988, he visited the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy. The festival inspired him to produce his own 12-track 1989 album, Encore. which contained the 1988 Festival winner, "Perdere l'amore," and four more songs never before recorded by him.Sergio Franchi. Encore, I.F. Productions, 1989, LP
On February 14, 1953, he married Yvonne Lindsey, a South African ballerina of English extraction. They had two children: a daughter, Greta Teresa; and a son, Roberto Danilo. They divorced on December 31, 1981 in Clark County, Nevada. Franchi married his second wife, Eva E. Simon, in New York City on June 14, 1982. Simon had emigrated with her family to America from Budapest (where she studied ballet) following the 1956 Hungarian revolt. It was a second marriage for both.Tuttle, Roberta (October 27, 1982). "Franchis' 'fairy tale house.'" The Day. New London, Connecticut.
Franchi and Simon purchased the 240-acre Farmholme property in Stonington, Connecticut in 1979. He intended it to be a refuge for his retirement years. The property included several residences, and Franchi worked to make it a family compound. By 1982, Franchi had relocated his father, stepmother, and sister Mirella and her children to his estate. The dates of his mother's, father's, and stepmother's deaths are unknown. Mirella died 38 days after Franchi. "Dana Valery" loses brother & sister within 3-month period, danacatalano.com; retrieved December 23, 2011.
In 1965, Franchi (with Itzhak Perlman, Richard Tucker and Vivienne della Chiesa) performed at Madison Square Garden—raising $150,000 for the annual "Music Under the Stars" benefiting the American-Israeli Cultural Foundation. Later that year Franchi joined MC Jack Benny and other stars for a United Nations Delegates Concert on September 10.
In 1967, New York City's WNET held their annual fundraising. Franchi joined Itzhak Perlman, Shirley Verrett and Buffy Sainte-Marie in the event hosted by Tony Randall."Channel 13 benefit to be aired Monday", The New York Times, April 15, 1967. Some notable benefits at which Franchi performed during the 1970s include Milwaukee's "Fight for Sight" benefit hosted by Bob Hope at Philharmonic Hall (1971), and a star-filled Easter Seals telethon from Las Vegas at the large Sahara Hotel convention hall in 1972, where Franchi performed and made a donationHall, Monty & Bill Libby (1973). Emcee Monty Hall. (Grosset & Dunlap, New York); On June 3, 1984, Franchi was a featured performer at the "7th Annual Lions Sight & Hearing Telethon" on New Orleans' WGNO-TV."7th Annual Lions Sight & Hearing Telethon", The Times-Picayune, June 3, 1984.
One of Franchi's largest fund-raising benefit was a political event in 1982, where he helped raise over $600,000 during a three-day concert tour of Massachusetts on behalf of the re-election campaign of Governor King.Bradlee, Ben (May 14, 1982). "Singer's Roadshow Nets King $600,000." The Boston Globe. Boston, MA In later life, Franchi donated prints of some of his watercolors for charitable sales.Bravin, Jess (February 8, 1989). "Art for those who know what they like: Celebrity." Los Angeles Times. (Sergio and Ted Kennedy sell paintings at charity benefit) Franchi was a longtime supporter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and performed frequently on the annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. When in 1988 he was asked about his upcoming performance at Ninigret Park to benefit the Rhode Island chapter of the MDA, Franchi stated: "When you've been as fortunate as I have, you have to do something for other people." Franchi cancelled a paid performance to assist the charity, and the show was expected to net over $100,000 for the MDA.
Franchi was proud of both his American citizenship and his Italian heritage. He became active very early with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), and regularly performed in benefit of the Boys' Towns of Italy and the Girls' Towns of Italy. Songs of Italy Radio 2008 Retrieved December 29, 2011. While visiting back in Italy, he was recruited to perform what was possibly his first Boys' Towns Benefit Concert at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, on May 4, 1963, of which many more followed.Boys' Towns of Italy Gala Benefit Concert. (May 4, 1963). Souvenir Program. San Francisco, CA Franchi's support for these children's organizations also included a 1967 sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall.Sternfield, Aaron (October 21, 1967). "Franchi puts on a peak show." Billboard.
As part of the 1970 celebrations of the Silver Jubilee of Boys' Towns of Italy, Franchi performed in benefits at New York's Philharmonic Hall,Loggie, Robin (October 10, 1970). "Sergio Franchi." Billboard, New York City. and at New Orleans' Municipal Auditorium. Franchi performed in New Orleans for a Boys' Towns Benefit with Dana Valery in 1974.Ball, Millie (October 27, 1974). "Franchi-Valery Brother Sister Act Not Always So." The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA In 1975 he held a benefit concert at the Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee for the Boys' Towns of Italy.Glad, Peggy Mulley (April 25, 1975). "Sergio Franchi fills the house." The Milwaukee Journal. Milwaukee, WI. In Pittsburgh, Franchi performed benefits in 1975 and 1977 at Heinz Hall in support of Boys' Towns."Boys' Town Benefit Show By Franchi." (October 21, 1977) The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, PA."Franchi Slated at Heinz Hall." (October 30, 1975). The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, PA. PA"Franchi to do Boys Town benefit at Heinz Hall." (October 29, 1975). The Beaver County Times, Beaver, PA More boys Benefit Performances occurred in New Orleans in November 1977, occurred."Franchi Sets Concert Here." (November 6, 1975). The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA"Boys' Towns of Italy Gala Benefit Concert." (October 23, 1977). The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA along with a performance in New York on March 17, 1980.Knickerbocker, Suzy (March 23, 1980) Syndicated column. Mobile Register, Mobile, AL Many of the children's benefits throughout his career were in local concert halls.* Sergio Franchi profiled by Larry King)
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