Sinatra wanted to do a dramatic television series, while the ABC television network wanted him to host a variety show. The star and the network compromised - 13 variety episodes, 13 dramatic programs starring Sinatra and 10 dramatic episodes hosted by Sinatra. Due to the unpopularity of the dramatic episodes the format of the aired episodes changed to 22 variety episodes, four dramas starring Sinatra and six episodes hosted by Sinatra. The remaining four episodes on the contract were canceled.