Pages for Sammy’s TV series completed
Individual review pages have now been completed for all 4 television series created specifically for Sammy Davis, Jr. from 1953-77.
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YouTube Tues: Sammy on “Bruce Forsyth’s Big Night”
Sammy’s entire appearance on “Bruce Forsyth’s Big Night”, which aired 11 November, 1978. TV legend Forsyth was Sammy’s biggest show-business fan in the UK.
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Pic of the Day: With “Batman” creator, Bob Kane
Sammy Davis, Jr. with the co-creator of “Batman”, Bob Kane. Sammy had a cameo appearance in episode #45 of the 1966 Batman TV series.
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YouTube Tues: Sammy’s 1989 MDA Telethon performances
The Muscular Dystrophy Association last week posted 3 videos of Sammy Davis, Jr. which hold special significance – his last singing performances on TV.
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YouTube Tues: Live and unrehearsed on “Dee Time” in 1968
Is this the coolest video on the net, or what? This is Sammy Davis, Jr. singing “This Guy’s In Love With You” in 1968 on the UK talk show “Dee Time”.
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YouTube Tues: Sammy sings “The Gambler” at Caesar’s Palace
Sammy Davis, Jr. was a lover of all things country and one of his favourite country tunes was “The Gambler”, country music legend Kenny Rogers’ signature song.
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YouTube Tues: Sammy plays vibes on “Frankly Jazz”
In late 1962, Sammy Davis, Jr. made an appearance on “Frankly Jazz”, a local Los Angeles television program featuring jazz musicians.
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YouTube Tues: Eddie Cantor and Sammy
One of the more notable moments on Sammy Davis, Jr.’s road to success was his controversial appearance on The Colgate Comedy Hour on 17 February 1952.
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YouTube Tues: The Andy Williams Show 1962
This version of “What Kind Of Fool Am” on The Andy Williams Show would have to be one of the live versions closest to what he put on record. It’s sensational, despite the fact he’s seated on a stool!
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