Sammy Davis Jr. Died Flat Out Broke With a Glass Eyeball

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Did you know that Sammy Davis Jr. had a glass eye and that he once married a woman he barely knew after being threatened by the mob?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - The Accident That Cost Him His Eye
02:30 - Rat Pack Was Originally Called 'The Clan' But Sammy Cried Foul
03:34 - Sammy's Tragic Marriages To Kim Novak and Loray White
05:08 - He Died Of Throat Cancer
06:06 - His Fortune Was Eclipsed By His Debts
06:58 - Outro
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History is full of some truly startling and downright unfortunate experiences, especially when it comes to the field of music.
From Jimmy Hendrix to Kurt Cobain and Elvis Presley, what it boils down to is if you're a rock star, the chances of your life coming to a quick and sudden end are exponentially greater than the average joe.
That being said, not every famous musician goes out in such a dramatic way. Some stars end up fading gradually as their lives slowly crumble around them.
In this video, we're going to be discussing a musical star that was quite possibly one of the most interesting musicians of all time - Sammy Davis Jr. Sadly, the way he left this world was far from what he deserved.
Sammy overcame racism to establish himself as a legend! He became a successful comedian, dancer, actor, and singer. And as a part of the notorious Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, he became known for starring in films such as Sergeants 3 and Ocean's 11.
Even though he amassed a great deal of wealth throughout his life, by the time of his death, Sammy Davis Jr. was completely penniless. Not only that, but he had also lost one of his eyes in a horrific accident that nearly killed him years prior.
Watch this video in full to learn how Sammy Davis Jr. Died Flat Out Broke with a Glass Eyeball.
Sammy Davis Jr. Died Flat Out Broke With a Glass Eyeball

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  • @FactsVerse
    @FactsVerse2 жыл бұрын

    *Who were the ladies the Rat Pack dated? Find out here: **kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJdousayipzfipM.html*

  • @lorenbeuke9494

    @lorenbeuke9494

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Archie Bunker encounter.

  • @lestercombs1871
    @lestercombs1871 Жыл бұрын

    An incandescent talent for the ages. Met him as a child in an orphanage. He sang for us and danced. Afterwords he sat among us and just had fun. I still miss a man I only met once.

  • @user-rm1br3sw7x
    @user-rm1br3sw7x7 ай бұрын

    Possibly one of the best entertainers of his time. Not only was he multitalented (singing, dancing, impressions, acting, comedy), he broke down some racial barriers with the assistance of his 'rat pack' friends. A real icon.😢

  • @philipjackett-simpson9886

    @philipjackett-simpson9886

    3 ай бұрын

    Definitely one of the very best

  • @kimpembleton2683
    @kimpembleton26832 жыл бұрын

    Not a glass eye. An artificial eye, or ocular prosthetic. Glass eyes stopped being produced in 1939. Sammy Davis Jr was fitted with an ocular prosthetic in 1954, which is actually made of dental prosthetic material. My husband is an artificial eye maker, an Ocularist. Glass has not been used for over 80 years. Please stop calling them glass eyes.

  • @jamesrender6701

    @jamesrender6701

    2 жыл бұрын

    Before he died , he lived in the best places and ate the best of foods and traveled the world countless times. He lived the life of a multi-millionaire. The IRS didn’t bother him while he lived. They came for everything after he died. Sammy lived. His friend Frank Sanatra gave his wife one million dollars after he died. RIP Sammy, one of the World’s greatest entertainers.

  • @jolenehendrickson8915

    @jolenehendrickson8915

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @offsnap7883

    @offsnap7883

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nobody cares

  • @kennethsummerssr1352

    @kennethsummerssr1352

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @Ease54

    @Ease54

    2 жыл бұрын

    At least he didn't have a wooden leg.

  • @jons.6216
    @jons.62162 жыл бұрын

    One of a kind and there'll never be another Sammy! Truly missed!

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    We absolutely agree! Thank you for your watching our video. Be on the lookout for the next one!

  • @larauch13
    @larauch13 Жыл бұрын

    As a child, I loved watching people dance. They had such joy on their faces. Sammy was one of my favourites.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. We're happy to know that you're a fan of Sammy. Which of his songs appealed to you the most?

  • @avejoe
    @avejoe2 жыл бұрын

    Sammy was a great entertainer and performer with The Rat Pack. He's a True Legend.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, we feel the same way! Thank you for sharing your sentiments and for watching our content. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

  • @fjmugwump
    @fjmugwump2 жыл бұрын

    I had the privilege of seeing Sammy Davis Jr perform live at the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA, while he was at the peak of his game. The Circle Star was co-owned by Frank Sinatra. Sammy was WONDERFUL! I always loved him and cried when he passed. It pained me that he worked so hard to get whites to accept him. His wife Altovise instilled greater self-respect in Sammy toward the end of his life. None finer. None so talented since.

  • @Blackjesus3

    @Blackjesus3

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you see him in the 60s or 70s?

  • @onlythewise1

    @onlythewise1

    2 жыл бұрын

    why didnt he get darks to accept him and he could be happy with them ,ohhh money man

  • @jaeboston9228

    @jaeboston9228

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@onlythewise1 Why? He wanted to be accepted by everyone especially whites. He wanted to be mainstream and not regulated to the black "chitllin circut." He was so great at what he did, which was everything, his aspirations came true. Unfortunate, he didn't manage his finances well trying to keep up appearances. Great man and entertainer.

  • @onlythewise1

    @onlythewise1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jaeboston9228 he wanted money and to hang with the smarter white\brown dork ty speaking the full truth for once i promise your head won't fall off

  • @curiositeatv

    @curiositeatv

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@onlythewise1 unfortunately, he was under the delusion that the colorless were something special, mainly because that’s what they’ve always promoted in their hateful, dwindling society. Sammy was simply misinformed. The “darks” always accepted him, even when he didn’t have the good sense and self pride to accept himself. That’s just how the “darks” roll.

  • @anthonydecruz178
    @anthonydecruz1782 ай бұрын

    An uncle who introduced me to people like Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Ella and others when I was still at school, took me to see Sammy at the Prince of Wales theatre in 1962. I was 15, as we came out he asked me, ' well, what did you think?' I couldn't reply as I was dumbfounded, left speechless by the most fantastic performance ever. This diminutive, ball of energy, with an irrepressible electricity was simply unforgettable. Sammy's telepathic rapport with Drummer Michael Silva ,his Marlon Brando et other impressions, but especially his phenomenal dancing left a memory etched in me forever. After that, whenever I heard he'd be back in LONDON, I'd book to see him. My only concern, was that he smoked incessantly on stage. When his book 'Yes I can ' came out I immediately bought it , there's a chapter where he describes how Nat King Cole is struck down with throat cancer, but he never cut down, and his cigarettes were the longest I've seen. A complex,insecure individual, but an undoubted Genius!!

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 ай бұрын

    Very interesting, thank you so much for sharing your life story! We're very happy to know that you had a chance to meet Sammy.

  • @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety
    @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety2 жыл бұрын

    I loved his appearance on All In The Family. Everyone should see his groundbreaking performance!

  • @vickyabramowitz2885

    @vickyabramowitz2885

    2 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't stop laughing.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Us too! Thank you for bringing back memories. Be safe and have a great day ahead 💕

  • @gutenbird

    @gutenbird

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s what I was going to say. Thanks for saving me the time.

  • @jlgitto

    @jlgitto

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was priceless.

  • @steeplecab

    @steeplecab

    Жыл бұрын

    With the classic line only Sammy could say, "Archie, you're a guy that calls a spade a spade."

  • @missjody4142
    @missjody41422 жыл бұрын

    I have and will always be a big fan, Sammy Davis Jr. didn't get nearly the credit that was due to him. He had more talent in his little finger than most actors have collectively.

  • @kathleenking47

    @kathleenking47

    2 жыл бұрын

    4:19 Harry Cohn also tried to destroy the 3 stooges as well

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're happy to know that you're a fan of Sammy! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @hazelnut5621

    @hazelnut5621

    2 жыл бұрын

    He painted his little nail red to honor Satan.

  • @AC-kl8gi
    @AC-kl8gi Жыл бұрын

    I am devastated to learn Sammy was threatened for his life for being black. He always seemed so happy as a person. He handled it very well. Rip Sammy, and thank you Sir for such a wonderfully narrated documentary about this!

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. May Sammy find peace 🙏

  • @mrsx7944

    @mrsx7944

    7 ай бұрын

    You weren't devastated.

  • @bobnesler4271
    @bobnesler42712 жыл бұрын

    On the "Fantasy Island" soundstage set (probably in the early 80s) Sammy was a guest star and the Property Master had a beautiful custom Peacemaker Colt SAA revolver for him. Sammy was delighted with the revolver, which he intended to use in his Vegas act with Jerry Lewis and did a lot of gun twirling tricks with it for all of us on the crew. WOW, was he great! I honestly didn't imagine that such fast draws and twirling tricks were even possible!

  • @susandysle5720
    @susandysle57202 жыл бұрын

    He was such a talented man. I loved the rat pack too. We don't have that kind of talent anymore. Makes me sad.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. Which song of the Rat Pack appealed to you the most?

  • @flyyyjr

    @flyyyjr

    2 жыл бұрын

    “….No further words need be spoken, you’ve said, all truths”!!! G-MOMMEE

  • @Neville60001

    @Neville60001

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FactsVerse, I do _not_ , and think that it's an insult to anybody working today (including anybody of color) in the industry.

  • @benjack8477

    @benjack8477

    Жыл бұрын

    We will NEVER see anyone with the amount of talent Sammy had again NEVER

  • @johnvoorhees7881
    @johnvoorhees78812 жыл бұрын

    Sammy and Dean were hysterical in "Cannonball Run". Legends 🙌

  • @trishlangford5773
    @trishlangford57732 жыл бұрын

    I have adored Sammy 💖 all my life. There was no one like him and never will be again. He was phenomenally talented. A true one off.

  • @jayceew.rabbit9358
    @jayceew.rabbit9358 Жыл бұрын

    Myself being an Alice in Wonderland buff, my favorite from Sammy Davis Jr is him being the Cheshire cat in an animated film and him singing, " what's a nice girl like you, doing in a place like this?!" May the rat pack be singing with the angels!

  • @jayceew.rabbit9358

    @jayceew.rabbit9358

    Жыл бұрын

    @ColonialBuckeye 😂 yeh I love it! " I gotta split! Like, bye!" 😄

  • @leadsolo2751
    @leadsolo27517 ай бұрын

    My Mom Loved his Singing & Songs - Sadly, She passed away today 😢 Hope She meets him up in Heaven ❤

  • @theodethomasa6358
    @theodethomasa63582 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Bojangles! That man sure could dance!

  • @joemomma3208
    @joemomma32082 жыл бұрын

    Irwin R Schyster gets the blame!

  • @Mark-yy2py
    @Mark-yy2py2 жыл бұрын

    Such a wonderful voice he had.

  • @robjones2408
    @robjones24082 жыл бұрын

    Sammy's "The Wham Of Sam" from 1961 is the must-have album. It matches Frank's "Songs For Swingin' Lovers" for sheer style and joy. A great entertainer. When he died, Frank paid for his funeral. Nancy Sinatra said her father's slow decline started after Sammy passed away. A class act.

  • @yankee2666

    @yankee2666

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sammy's death marked the slow decline of the entire entertainment industry,

  • @alextepe4309
    @alextepe43093 ай бұрын

    My favorite memory of Sammy Davis jr was when he guest starred on an episode of All in The Family. Sammy was one of the very few people that Archie would let sit in his chair and their conversation while Sammy waited for his brief case to be returned was timeless. Oh, and let’s not forget him kissing Archie on the cheek right before the camera flash went off. Sammy could be outright hilarious when he wanted to be 😅

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    3 ай бұрын

    Fun stuff, thank you so much for sharing your life story. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

  • @danialhowe9814
    @danialhowe9814 Жыл бұрын

    i was just a kid in his hayday but my recollection of him was always a happy upbeat man that could light up a room.

  • @jimwynne9202
    @jimwynne92022 жыл бұрын

    Years ago the story went around that he was in the army and almost beaten to death by anti-black soldiers and lost the eye from the beating.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Intriguing stuff, thanks for sharing this! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @frankwilson4717
    @frankwilson47172 жыл бұрын

    That's, Crazy! He's Been Performing, Since He Was A Kid!!!! What The Hell??!!

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite memory of Sammy was "Mister Bojangles" at a show in Las Vegas.

  • @gwenniecase2810
    @gwenniecase28107 ай бұрын

    When he sing candy man, also when he has a dance off with Gregory Hinns!😢🎉

  • @KDC256
    @KDC256 Жыл бұрын

    I have several favorite Sammy Davis, Jr. television appearances..."All in The Family" and "Archie Bunker's Place." An appearance on an episode of "Fantasy Island" was especially touching. The segment was entitled "Michael," where Davis was a magazine publisher who sought to make amends to the people he wronged on his way to the top...they included a woman whom he loved, but married another woman from a wealthy family instead and his adult son. Michael admitted that he'd never told anyone in his life that he loved them, not even his own mother. Michael was able to make amends to his true love and his son and was ready to leave Fantasy Island, but Mr. Roarke told him that he had one more person to make amends with...his late mother (played by Esther Rolle), where he was finally able to tell her that he loved her; which was all she ever needed.

  • @gavinreid8937
    @gavinreid8937 Жыл бұрын

    The late choreographer/entertainer Lionel Blair did a Royal Variety sketch with Sammy, Lionel nervously asked Sammy if they could do these steps he wanted to try out & stood agog as Sammy asked straight faced. "How do you do that,show me.",

  • @lechatel
    @lechatel10 ай бұрын

    Came here from watching him doing a nice goofy skit on Hullaballoo with The Animals in which Sammy was able to do his Rex Harrison impression. (My Fair Lady had just been released) The Rain in Spain and a riff on how the English group spoke with a very stong and distinctly un-Rex Harrison accent. Great fun. He would have been only 40. He was very helpful to The Animals and other English bands that came over as part of the British Invasion in the 60's. I think he let them stay in one of his houses.

  • @bxpress6507
    @bxpress65077 ай бұрын

    What I remember most of Sammy back when I was young was him playing on cannonball run movies 😂😂 and Dean Martin was his rat pack sidekick in the movies too😊

  • @brianfuller757
    @brianfuller7572 жыл бұрын

    He was an amazing talent and an interesting character. And he did die in debt,owing almost 8M dollars to the IRS and others.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @harperstacey9604

    @harperstacey9604

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sammy's gambling addiction cost him millions. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

  • @williamlove3087

    @williamlove3087

    2 жыл бұрын

    The mob took a lot of his money too. The IRS was just a drop in the bucket. He also owe money to the mafia too.

  • @billtribble7197

    @billtribble7197

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@williamlove3087 lol lol. the mob would have cut his head off if he owed them money

  • @benjack8477

    @benjack8477

    Жыл бұрын

    Doesn't matter he had frank giving him millions

  • @pamelamcfadden337
    @pamelamcfadden3372 жыл бұрын

    It was Frank Sinatra that flew to Sammy , got him a good hospital, and took him to Franks' house in the desert to recuperate. Frank taught Sammy how to regain his balance by swimming and exercising in his pool.

  • @robwallace5245
    @robwallace52452 жыл бұрын

    What a talented man and a gentleman there are no words to say how magnificent entertainer he was

  • @kristiwallace2089
    @kristiwallace20892 жыл бұрын

    Cool glass 👀

  • @AL-qi4nh
    @AL-qi4nh7 ай бұрын

    My favorite moments are all the moments.. his younger years to older.. a smile and a personality like no other

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    7 ай бұрын

    Fun stuff, thanks for sharing! What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

  • @bobpiec
    @bobpiec2 жыл бұрын

    Funny thing is. Has anyone ever seen a hurst with a trailer hitch? We all die broke, maybe not with a glass eye, but we ain't taking anything with us.

  • @vickyabramowitz2885

    @vickyabramowitz2885

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're funny...but it's spelled "hearse."

  • @cubjr1936

    @cubjr1936

    2 жыл бұрын

    TRUE, My Good Man.👍 It's amazing how many people don't think about that. 👊 In real life Sammy could draw a six shooter in 4 tenths of a second. He used to beat Dean in quick draw contests. 🤠

  • @blainemccants1390
    @blainemccants13902 жыл бұрын

    The theme to barreta

  • @robinlindberg6339
    @robinlindberg63392 жыл бұрын

    I met Sammy years ago at a HEART fund raiser in Bloomington, Minnesota at a dinner club called the Carlton I believe. I photographer friend was hired do the shoot, and asked me if I wanted to go along. After Sammy gave his all in his performance, the curtain came down and I could see him just about drop when he was clearly out of sight. He gave it his all. People rush up to him after his performance, and I turned to my friend and said that... with all those people, we don't stand a chance of seeing him... Sammy heard me and told his body guard (?) that he wanted to see us in his dressing room.😍 WOW!!! I gushed with the usual, "I think you're great Mr. Davis," "I've been a long time fan..." ...But what do you say to a super icon??? So, instead of continuing my stupid act,... I thanked him for seeing us, and left him to get some privacy and rest. I recently found out that Sammy was a freemasonite, and an Alistair Crawley supporter. This saddened me deeply. I think the man was an astounding talent!!! Even as a tap dancing little boy!

  • @jaeboston9228

    @jaeboston9228

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice tribute.

  • @robinlindberg6339

    @robinlindberg6339

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jaeboston9228 Thanks. I'm not really a celeb hound,.. but I really liked this guy. 🙂😔

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, thank you so much for sharing this information! We're very happy to know that you had a chance to meet Sammy. He is badly missed 🙏

  • @Lp-ze1tg
    @Lp-ze1tg2 жыл бұрын

    Owing irs can be scary.

  • @aldonco
    @aldonco2 жыл бұрын

    My late cousin was friends with him. He was a down-to-earth guy. At least he made his mark on the world. Rest in peace Sammy.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for confirming that Sammy is a down-to-earth guy! Makes us miss him more. May he find peace 😥

  • @tammyevans7333
    @tammyevans73332 жыл бұрын

    Talented man

  • @Michelles222
    @Michelles2222 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Bojangles...what a gem. Rest in peace brother.

  • @edwardberry7983

    @edwardberry7983

    Жыл бұрын

    He didn’t serve Jesus

  • @mrsx7944

    @mrsx7944

    7 ай бұрын

    He wasn't Mr Bojangles

  • @dorrittakach970
    @dorrittakach9702 жыл бұрын

    Talk about a multi-talented performer. Too much excess doesn't usually end well. He was a joy to see him sing..

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    We absolutely agree! Thank you for your watching our video. Be on the lookout for the next one!

  • @leesashriber5097
    @leesashriber50972 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a legendary man. Loved his voice and do to this day. God bless him. 🙏❤️🕊️

  • @pauldacus4590
    @pauldacus4590 Жыл бұрын

    I just saw him on I Dream Of Jeannie episode, filmed after he was blackballed from the JFK inauguration. Good job to the producers of that show!

  • @101egals
    @101egals2 жыл бұрын

    His quick draw routine with his Six Shooter

  • @TheSoundOutside
    @TheSoundOutside2 жыл бұрын

    I would gladly argue that all things considered, Davis was the most gifted performer of the 20th century.

  • @hotrox2112

    @hotrox2112

    7 ай бұрын

    I'd agree, in Entertainment standards the highest bar one can reach is referred as a Triple Threat. Sammy cleared that bar and beyond....

  • @saraconnolly843
    @saraconnolly8432 жыл бұрын

    I loved the fact that Rowen and Martin picked on him when he came on the show and he's like " I'm never combing back here." And a few episoodes in he's back. I loved him anonball Run too.

  • @ronaldmcallister3355
    @ronaldmcallister33557 ай бұрын

    I still miss Sammy. I remember when he appeared on "all in the family". God rest his soul.

  • @elisolomon8741
    @elisolomon87412 жыл бұрын

    Sammy Davis was the first person that I ever saw in concert. Sydney Australia in the late 60's. I was about 8 years old, my dad was away on business and my mum just had to see Sammy and she didn't want to go alone. I was mesmerized. I've been a fan ever since. I found a white gold ring under my seat that night and gave it to my mother. She still has it. Such a long time ago.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're happy to know that you had the chance to see Sammy live! Thank you for sharing your life story. Which song of the Rat Pack appealed to you the most?

  • @TheWlosser
    @TheWlosser2 жыл бұрын

    Loved Sammy in the dean Martin roast!

  • @vickyabramowitz2885

    @vickyabramowitz2885

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those Dean Martin roasts were hilarious.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Us too! Brought a lot of smiles 😁

  • @LulaRoberts
    @LulaRoberts7 ай бұрын

    He was the gentleman and the greatest entertainment of his time. There will never be another one in a 💯 years 👍👌

  • @2000Cowboys
    @2000Cowboys Жыл бұрын

    The book ( Deconstructing Sammy ) covers this very well.

  • @carolgarber5209
    @carolgarber52092 жыл бұрын

    The All in the Family episode was hysterical. My very favorite though is his rendition of Mr. Bojangles. What absolute talent. He's gone and all we have is the trash they call talent today. No class, all freak shows. Love to all from Baltimore.💕💕

  • @weotalks2810
    @weotalks28102 жыл бұрын

    The GREATEST ALL AROUND PERFORMER EVER...HE WAS A ELITE MUSICAN,PLAYED 7 INSTRUMENTS.

  • @michaeltaylor1603
    @michaeltaylor16032 жыл бұрын

    Numerous appearances come to mind. The Kiss (All in the Family) Carol Burnett sketches, I Dream of Jeannie, Cannonball Run. He was like many that had lots of $$$ but, didn't manage it well. Benny Hill was really frugal.

  • @flyyyjr
    @flyyyjr2 жыл бұрын

    “….Sammy is the truest definition of don’t judge a book by it’s cover…A small stature too the 👁 👁 but, the talents of this man is beyond everlasting immeasurably unforgettable & stands any test of times”!!! R.I.P.’N in the creator’s talent show’s now”!!! G-MOMMEE

  • @reconranger1370
    @reconranger13702 жыл бұрын

    The Candy man Can!!

  • @stevestupka9966
    @stevestupka99662 жыл бұрын

    I loved it when he was on All in the family and gave Archie a kiss

  • @John_Michael2000
    @John_Michael20008 ай бұрын

    My favorite memory of Sammy was when he appeared as a guest on I Dream Of Jeannie as himself

  • @janettehernandez1384
    @janettehernandez13847 ай бұрын

    When he made an appearance on the Cosby show. I loved the blubers of that episode of the Cosby show Bill Cosby had Sammy Davis Jr. laughing so hard that he started crying.

  • @cadeevans4623
    @cadeevans46232 жыл бұрын

    Very talented guy could dance sing act the rat pack was awesome oh wow didn't know any of this Thanks s for sharing

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very much welcome and thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @anitarichmond8930
    @anitarichmond89302 жыл бұрын

    All hail the chief, Sammy Davis Jr. was a good guy and a hell of an Entertainer,who devoted his life to his craft Candyman, Mr Bojangles. 🎙

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more! Thank you for sharing your views on this. Which movie/tv series with Sammy included appealed to you the most?

  • @katjay3125

    @katjay3125

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was a satanist..lol

  • @Shanihardy38
    @Shanihardy382 жыл бұрын

    Wow what kind of title is that for a video broke with a glass eyeball wow

  • @ryanking290
    @ryanking2902 жыл бұрын

    His drum solo

  • @glindathegood4007
    @glindathegood40072 жыл бұрын

    LOL, Long ago when I was about 10/11 I was flying to London with My Parents. Since the Front Cabin was basically empty, Me & Mom (Dad was in the Cockpit) and a Bunch of 'hollywood people'. By this time in life I was accustomed to seeing famous people on airplanes. Well, the Other Group was Mr Davis and His wife Altovise. Mrs Davis complemented my Mom, stating that they did not even notice that there was a Young Child on board. LSS, My DAD came down and basically told me I HAD to go and say hello to Mr & Mrs Davis, they were very nice, and Mr Davis asked me what book I was so absorbed in reading, that I did not notice him, I think the book was a Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Davis' asked what we were planning on doing in London, I was excited to say that We were going to Hampton Court & to Harrod's for a new kilt. This turned out to be a memorable trip, because Mom & Mrs Davis exchanged hotel info. Mrs Davis then accompanied Mom & I on out trip to H.P. and a few other outings, We were guests of Mr Davis at his Opening night. For years afterward My Mom exchanged holiday cards with Mrs Davis, until everyone's passing.

  • @terrancenorris9992
    @terrancenorris99922 жыл бұрын

    Whenever I happen to hear the song "Candy Man".

  • @maryoberlander7390
    @maryoberlander73902 жыл бұрын

    My favorite Sammy memory? Why, the Archie Bunker kiss! It was so unforgettable. And one of the funniest things to happen on tv for years, before and after.

  • @peteramato9331
    @peteramato93312 жыл бұрын

    The one and only Sammy Davis, Jr. I am privileged to have seen him Growing up

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @nancyhoffman4784
    @nancyhoffman47846 ай бұрын

    I was just wondering because my grandfather had a glass eye also not sure about when he got his eye replaced 🤔🙏

  • @le0rivera953
    @le0rivera9532 жыл бұрын

    May he rest in peace... Four packs a day ..wow!

  • @jaeboston9228

    @jaeboston9228

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can't handle my 1/2 pack. No kidding, wow!

  • @janinecox256
    @janinecox2562 жыл бұрын

    His only Vice was besides the drugs was that he was generous to a fault but when he needed help no one was around but he didn’t die bitter but with dignity!

  • @barbarajernigan1171
    @barbarajernigan11712 жыл бұрын

    I remember Sammy Davis Jr. as a great entertainer. Oh how he could act, dance and sing. My best memory of him was he tapped dance the late great Gregory Hines and other great tap dancers. I miss him also because he was a proclaimed Jewish man.🤗😍

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful message to Sammy! We're happy to know that you loved him. Which role of his appealed to you the most?

  • @barbarajernigan1171

    @barbarajernigan1171

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FactsVerse I can't remember the name of the movie where Sammy Davis Jr, Gregory Hines and a few of the other great tap dancers did a routine together commemorating the good old days of tap. 😊

  • @nonosays
    @nonosays7 ай бұрын

    Sammy was never married to Kim Novak. He was married, and had a daughter with, Mai Britt, who is ABSENT ENTIRELY from this video.

  • @gregoryboyd7176
    @gregoryboyd71768 ай бұрын

    Here's a story that's floated around Hollywood and 'Vegas for decades: during the time that Altovise Davis was battling the IRS for a settlement, she was so broke she opened Sammy's Forest Lawn crypt and retrieved several pieces of jewelry from his body including an engraved wrist watch Frank Sinatra had given him. In addition, the $1,000 in cash that had been placed in his jacket pocket as likewise removed. This story was given credence when a few years later that same easily-identifiable watch [that was well-known to have been buried with him] was sold at auction.

  • @damondurham5683
    @damondurham56832 жыл бұрын

    Oh baby round and round I go up and down I go like a leaf that's caught in the tide if I could stay away what could I do

  • @ginnyhogan6386
    @ginnyhogan63862 жыл бұрын

    No, it was Lauren Bacall, not Angie D that came up with the name of the group. originally Bogarts pals!

  • @tyrannosaurusburke
    @tyrannosaurusburke2 жыл бұрын

    Sammy Davis Jr. died the exact same day as Jim Henson. Unfortunately, they never worked together, which is too bad because Davis would have been a great "Muppet Show" guest.

  • @robertdragoff6909
    @robertdragoff69092 жыл бұрын

    Sammy was a a class act from beginning to end… My favorite song is a toss up, between…. Candy man And I gotta be me! And of course the Rat Pack movies Ocean’s 11, Robin and the 7 Hoods, and Sargents 3…. When he died I was stunned and saddened…. But he lives on in old tv shows, and movies. RIP Sammy

  • @jaeboston9228

    @jaeboston9228

    2 жыл бұрын

    When he and Frank died my eyes got watery. I too loved those Rat Pack movies and he was remarkable on the Rifleman. The way he twirled them pistols showed me he could do it all.

  • @vickyabramowitz2885

    @vickyabramowitz2885

    2 жыл бұрын

    SAMMY Davis, Jr. did a cover of the song "Mr. Bojangles." I liked the version sung by "The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band" but SDJ sang his version in a way that broke my heart. He was a master entertainer whose like will never be seen again.

  • @robertdragoff6909

    @robertdragoff6909

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vickyabramowitz2885 It’s a pretty good guess that the mold that Sammy came out of has long since been broken.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Sammy and for sharing your favorite songs. Be safe and have a great day ❤

  • @gimcrack555

    @gimcrack555

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe Sammy didn't like to sing the Candy Man. I do like the song. The other song I like from Sammy was The Beretta TV theme song call Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow.

  • @patriciawilson7744
    @patriciawilson77442 жыл бұрын

    I remember Sammy Davis Jr. when I was a little girl. What I remember about him was that he was a little dude that was very, very talented. He could do it all in the entertainment field. He was a great singer, dancer, tap dancer, movie star etc. I remember his wives also. Kim Novak was one of my favorite actresses in Hollywood. I remember also that there was a controversy about his marriage to Kim, but I did not know, as a child, 🧒 to what extent, and that he had married Altovise to get certain people off his back. My family and I really liked her. She seemingly had a 👍🏾 nice mannerism about her. I knew also that he wound up with a glass eye from an accident. A pity and shame that he had to adhere to the tax collectors for unpaid taxes, as much as he accomplished in life. We 💕 loved you Sammy. Do Rest In Peace. ✌🏽

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Sammy! Be safe and have a great day ahead 💗

  • @alteredstateskustom
    @alteredstateskustom2 жыл бұрын

    My best memory of Sammy was from The Cannonball Run Movies! His chemistry with Dean Martins was genuine and fun to watch! And his appearance on All in the Family! That kiss was legendary!

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    We remember Cannonball Run too! Thank you for the trip down memory lane. Made us miss Sammy more and more 😥

  • @jpw311
    @jpw3112 жыл бұрын

    I was driving on santa monica in B H,, I was looking at a chrysler lebaron convertible next to me that he was driving we cought eyes and he smiled

  • @ronaldrickard3551
    @ronaldrickard35512 жыл бұрын

    His recording of The shelter of your arms

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your favorite song of Sammy! Which comes in at second place?

  • @johnnyjames7139
    @johnnyjames71392 жыл бұрын

    I frequently drive under the railway bridge whose abutment is where Sammy had his accident.

  • @lianefehrle9921
    @lianefehrle99212 жыл бұрын

    It was his music. I don’t remember much of the rat pack.

  • @ROCKIN-AL
    @ROCKIN-AL2 жыл бұрын

    I learned something here, I know of him as a great entertainer, that's all

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're happy to know that you learned something new about Sammy! What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @ROCKIN-AL

    @ROCKIN-AL

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FactsVerse that is a wide open question, I can come up with a metaphorical million things 😆

  • @ROCKIN-AL

    @ROCKIN-AL

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FactsVerse I'd like to know more about the 4th rat pack member (his name escapes me at the moment, it does for many as Frank, Deano and Sammy were singers AND actors, the other guy was only an actor and least remembered)

  • @N3880R
    @N3880R2 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Bojangles

  • @earnold9099
    @earnold90992 жыл бұрын

    When he was on The Cosby Show

  • @susangutrugianios2241
    @susangutrugianios22412 жыл бұрын

    Love Sammy ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're happy to know that you love Sammy! What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

  • @mrScififan2
    @mrScififan22 жыл бұрын

    I always loved him as a kid.

  • @KatKiddEnt
    @KatKiddEnt2 жыл бұрын

    I do enjoy your videos a lot, but, one thing that a lot of content creators do that is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me is, not take the time to make sure that people’s names are pronounced correctly. His wife’s name was pronounced AL-TOE-VEES. Other than that, great video!

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @robertr8386
    @robertr83862 жыл бұрын

    I was fortunate to see sammy davis jr.perform live in concert ,many times.i actually saw him on broadway in golden boy.years later i attended his revival of stop the world i want to get off,in new york city.sammy wasnt one of the greatest entertainers,he was the greatest.he always gave his all,especially on the annual jerry lewis telethon.

  • @timsullivan3715
    @timsullivan37152 жыл бұрын

    Sammy was so cool when he appeared on All In The Family.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @mygrammieis
    @mygrammieis2 жыл бұрын

    He was sooo talented and still missed by millions 🎶❤️✊💁🏻‍♀️

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    We absolutely agree! Thank you for your watching our video. Be on the lookout for the next one!

  • @katjay3125

    @katjay3125

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @joedias7946

    @joedias7946

    2 жыл бұрын

    This man did nothing for the blacks. He did more for Jewish cause then black. Chicken liver ed uncle.

  • @debscom2
    @debscom22 жыл бұрын

    The title of this is totally disrespectful!

  • @luckyguy600
    @luckyguy6002 жыл бұрын

    Mr Bo-Jangles

  • @laquetaworley4791
    @laquetaworley47912 жыл бұрын

    I love when Sammy Davis Jr was on the Cosby show guest star ✨

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Us too! What is your favorite role of Sammy?

  • @CharlesCoderre-yv1cu

    @CharlesCoderre-yv1cu

    2 жыл бұрын

    even he would have improved that dungheap of a show

  • @Kuhladestkyicky
    @Kuhladestkyicky2 жыл бұрын

    Glass eye, glass eye, glass eye, glass eye, glass eye, glass eye, glass eye, glass eye, glass eye.

  • @harperstacey9604

    @harperstacey9604

    Жыл бұрын

    Peter Falk who played columbo and Sandy Duncan also had a glass eye. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

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