Frankie Avalon on InnerVIEWS with Ernie Manouse

Former teen idol Frankie Avalon sits down with Emmy-winning interviewer Ernie Manouse to recount his glory days, and reveals the big break that helped launch him to superstardom and the TV icon who helped make it happen. Episodes of InnerVIEWS with Ernie Manouse are available on DVD at houstonpbs.org.

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[KonaCoffee247]

Funny he talks about marriage and respect. One of his sons got married and physically abused his wife. When she left, Frankie called her and threatened her with the best lawers he could afford. Now he financially supports his dead beat son, who doesn't pay child support.  He doesn't offer even a dime to help his grandkids, who's mother is in poverty, struggling to care for them, because she left his abusive son. Frankie is a jerk.

[KonaCoffee247]

There is no link. Just because something is posted on a website or a magazine doesnt make it true. It IS true because I know the family and the grandkids. All the talk about family in this video makes me sick. People should know the truth and not listen to his self promoting lies.

[Chewi863]

@KonaCoffee247 Can you provide a link? Otherwise it's just hearsay

[toolbass24]

I'm 17 and this guys music is amazing

[Landrew120880]

The Jackie Gleason/Al Martino story was great. Especially being from Philly myself.

[vsantore3]

Wow; amazing interview. You asked all of the right questions; it easily could have gone on longer. Avalon has had an incredibly durable career; this is the best career-spanning interview that I've seen.

[GlassSlipper722]

It's a wonderful interview.

I wished it could have been longer. There are so many wonderful stories to be told.

May God continue to Bless you Frank.