[6] In his book The Forgotten Network: DuMont and the Birth of American Television (2004), David Weinstein claims that the surprise popularity of the DuMont Television Network series Life Is Worth Living in 1952 was the final blow that led to the cancellation of The Frank Sinatra Show.

He notes that controversy surrounding Sinatra's affair with Ava Gardner, along with several unpopular singles, had caused ratings to slip.

[9] After the show's first episode, John Peyser was brought in to be the director, remaining in that position for 32 weeks.

He pointed out that Sinatra's schedule affected the quality of the show, as the star arrived from Los Angeles each Friday morning and returned home immediately after the Saturday broadcast.

[11] Despite those problems, the review said that Sinatra had "bigtime TV potential", noting his "considerable charm, ease, and the ability to sell a song".