Appearing As Himself
This page lists Sammy Davis, Jr.’s appearances in television shows where he ‘played’ a fictional version of himself. TV producers were often reluctant to cast Sammy in dramatic roles due to how recognisable he was. Appearing as himself was often a way to get around this.
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Cain’s Hundred 3-Apr-1962 The Swinger |
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The Danny Thomas Show (a.k.a. Make Room For Daddy) 3-Feb-1963 Rusty’s Birthday |
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The Patty Duke Show 3-Mar-1965 Will The Real Sammy Davis, Jr. Please Hang Up |
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Batman 12-Oct-1966 The Clock King’s Crazy Crimes |
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I Dream Of Jeannie 27-Feb-1967 The Greatest Entertainer In The World |
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Here’s Lucy 28-Sep-1970 Lucy and Sammy Davis, Jr. |
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All In The Family 19-Feb-1972 Sammy’s Visit |
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Chico And The Man 14-Feb-1975 Sammy Stops In |
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Love Of Life 10-Oct-1975 1 episode |
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Charlie’s Angels 7-Dec-1977 The Sammy Davis, Jr. Kidnap Caper |
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Archie Bunker’s Place 3-Feb-1980 The Return Of Sammy |
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Sanford 5-Apr-1980 / 31-May-1980 Dinner at George’s / The Benefit |
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The Jeffersons 1-Jan-1984 What Makes Sammy Run? |
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Gimme A Break! 16-Feb-1985 The Lookalike |
