Sammy Jr Davis Videos

The Rat Pack is a nickname given to a group of popular entertainers. The most famous line up featured Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop.

After a horrible auto accident in 1954 Sammy Davis Jr. lost his eye. This could not hold back the energetic performer. In this clip learn a little more about this member of the Rat Pack.

As a member of the famed Rat Pack, he was among the very first African American talents to find favor with audiences on both sides of the color barrier, and remains a perennial icon of cool.

Throughout his long and lucrative career, Pat has had the opportunity to share the stage with such superstars as Jerry Lewis, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, Paul Anka, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Sammy Davis Jr.

This clip features some of the legendary Sammy Davis Jr.'s fancy footwork set to the tune 'Mr. Bojangles', which was one of Sammy's greatest hits. He was often billed as the 'greatest living entertainer in the world'.

Part of Sammy Davis Jr. routine often included impersonations of other celebrities. In this clip, check out Sammy's impersonation of Louis Armstrong.

The legendary member of the Rat Pack passed away on May 16, 1990 due to complications from throat cancer. His wife Altovise and his best friend Frank Sinatra were by his side at the time of his death.

Original Airdate: Oct. 25, 1963 A Hugh Hefneresque magazine publisher is murdered, and Burke goes undercover with a bevy of beautiful women to crack the case. Episode was written by science fiction scribe Harlan Ellison. Guest star: Sammy Davis, Jr.

Remember in 'All In The Family' when Archie drove a taxi & one of his passengers was Sammy Davis Jr.? Sammy leaves his briefcase behind & arranges to pick it up at Archie's house.and then the laughs begin!!

SAMMY DAVIS, JR. sings "What Kind of Fool Am I?" and then the classic medley of "She's Funny That Way" and "Hey There" all the while being heckled by Sinatra and Martin offstage. This rare footage is from a Rat Pack performance at the Copa Room at the Sands in Las Vegas. Ths show was filmed as just a home movie for Sinatra. The picture and audio quality are not the best, but it's still great to see the boys in action at their peak. I believe this is from 1...

Freddie Prinze roasts Sammy Davis Jr. in the "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts".

Saved the best for last from that infamous September 11, 1982 broadcast of "Texaco Star Theater: Opening Night," a 90 minute variety special saluting American musical theater on NBC.In seven minutes, Sammy and Carol sing a medley of just about every show tune imaginable. It's like being at happy hour in Marie's Crisis and Don't Tell Mama!

Rickles gets his turn on Dean Martin Roasts, this time its Sammy Davis Jr.

A LOST SINGLE FROM 1967!

I was 8 9 years of age and I begged my parents to let me see Baretta on friday nights on one of only two availble channels in Sweden at the time...one time when they said no i told them that I went to bed and then got hide under the sofa and watched my hero from there :

Sammy Davis performs his big world wide smash hit recording of "The Candyman" in this 1972 clip. The song was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and featured in the film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" the previous year, 1971. A great memory....

FROM THE GREAT LIVE ALBUM THAT'S ALL. A LITTLE JAM SESSIONS WITH SAMMY IN THE VIBES, BUDDY RICH, AND SAMMY'S DRUMMER MICAEL SILVA ON THE STOOL!!

Sammy being roasted by Freddie Prinze!This is probably one of my favorite Roast moments ever! I love the friendship and love between Sammy and Freddie.Most people don't know what an amazing actor Freddie Prinze was! He was phenomenal! George Lopez says it best,"The first time I saw Freddie Prinze I wanted to be a comedian...There's been 3 Latino's in the history of TV who have ever led a show. One is Dezi Arnez, one is Freddie Prinze..."and of course the third is George ...

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Sammy Davis Jr. Candy Man

A great interview with Sammy Davis Jr. talking about James Dean on the vintage TV documentary "James Dean Remembered".

HERE IS THE RARE VERSION OF THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC!

Billy Crystal impersonates Sammy Davis Jr. Samuel George Davis, Jr., better known as Sammy Davis, Jr. December 8, 1925 May 16, 1990 was an American entertainer. He was a dancer, singer, multi instrumentalist playing vibraphone, trumpet, and drums , impressionist, comedian, and Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor. He was a member of the 1960s Rat Pack, which was led by his old friend Frank Sinatra, and included fellow performers Dean Martin, Joey Bishop

1968 with Peter Lawford.

FROM THE COMPLETE DR. DOLITTLE SCORE LP

Rock a Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody 1968

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Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa battle it out with epic drumming on the Sammy Davis Jr. Show.

Okay, not a million pictures but you'll have to agree it's a crapload of pics. : This video was months in the making but it's finally done. Yihaa.There were tons of guest stars on Hunter and I used pics of some of them in this video. Here's a list of the actors/actresses pictured in this vid:Fred DryerStepfanie KramerCharles HallahanBruce DavisonJohn ShearinGarrett MorrisShelley Taylor MorganErik EstradaChaka KhanJames Whitmore Jr.Sammy Davis Jr.Miguel FernandesStephen J. Can...