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Pic of the Day: Sammy Davis, Jr. appears in DC Comics!

Jul 2, 2020 | Blog Post, Pic of the Day

In July 1975, Sammy Davis, Jr. appeared in a DC Comics supernatural anthology series titled Ghosts, in a story about celebrity UFO sightings!

YouTube Tues: Jam Session on “The Steve Allen Show” in 1956

Jun 24, 2020 | Blog Post, YouTube Tues

Sammy Davis, Jr. in a jam session with Steve Allen, Roy Eldridge and Coleman Hawkins on the premiere episode of The Steve Allen Show in June 1956.

YouTube Tues: “Peace, Brother, Peace” in 1968

Jun 16, 2020 | Blog Post, YouTube Tues

Sammy sings “Peace, Brother, Peace” on Hollywood Palace in November 1968. Over 50 years later, it’s still relevant today.

30th Anniversary Tribute – 1925-1990

May 16, 2020 | Blog Post, Site News

On the 30th anniversary of Sammy Davis, Jr.’s death, here are 8 videos reflecting the many and varied skills which with he thrilled audiences for 60 years.

Reviews of Sammy’s albums completed

May 5, 2020 | Blog Post, Site News

Individual review pages have now been completed for all albums which Sammy Davis, Jr. released on Reprise, Motown, MGM, 20th Century, RCA and Warner/Curb, with ratings, context, and top tracks.

Tuesday 19th Feb: Documentary Premieres on PBS

Feb 19, 2019 | Blog Post

American Masters – Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me documentary premieres on PBS Tuesday, February 19 at 9 p.m. on (check local listings).

Song of the Week: “Lost In The Stars”

Feb 17, 2019 | Blog Post, Song of the Week

Sammy Davis, Jr. delivers a beautiful reading of Lost In The Stars, the act-closing song from the Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson musical of the same name.

Tribute to Paula Wayne

Nov 13, 2018 | Blog Post

Paula Wayne passed away on 9th November. She appeared opposite Sammy Davis, Jr. on Broadway in ‘Golden Boy’ before a long career singing and entertaining.