Sinatra’s Personal Favor
Frank Sinatra was responsible for putting together President Ronald Reagan’s Inaugural Gala in 1981. He asked Carson to host the event. When Carson found out that the request came from Reagan, he said, “Ronnie does know that I answered my country’s call once already, doesn’t he?” Carson was referencing his time serving in WWII. He hosted the gala, however he wasn’t very happy about it.