by the early 1950s, the singer saw his career in decline, his teen "bobby soxer" audience having lost interest in him as he entered his late 30s. in 1951, he went so far as to attempt suicide, according to one author. later that year, a second season of "the frank sinatra show" was aired on cbs, but failed to receive the same positive reception the first season had, with its host having lost his previous energy. later, sinatra was dropped from columbia.