Episode 225: "The Sammy Davis Jr. Show" (part 2)




BMA: Black Media Archive show

Summary: The second half of "The Sammy Davis Jr. Show" which showcased his talents in this Musical Variety series broadcast on ABC. This episode aired March 4, 1966 with special guests, The Supremes, The Andrews Sisters, Jonathan Winters, and Johnny Hartman. Sammy ranges all over his talented scale, from singer to comedian, impressionist, dancer, drummer, trombonist and vibraphonist. He was only the second Black to host his own show. Nat King Cole was the first in the late 50's.