Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)

[@johnnyreno7200]

I was a camera cable wrangler at this event...stage right, camera left...it was the very first production I had worked on ..I was 29 ..it was so exciting to be a part of it..such a class act Sammy Davis, Jr....I didn't realize what an awesome musician he was..and how many instruments he could play and play extremely well...it was a magical night..I'll never forget it....thanks for posting this..I haven't seen any of this since I had worked on the presentation...what a treat...RIP Sammy Davis, Jr.

[@stephenclemons9944]

WOW how you can really say you were in a house of greatness.✌🏿

[@kingofdespair]

that is brilliant man. A MEMORY x

[@vandellasturgis5171]

💜BEAUTIFUL⚘⚘ VERYHEARTFELT ❤❤

[@robertovellon2063]

​@@vandellasturgis517139:39 😂

[@mkbull123]

Did you continue in the business of entertainment with any cool stories?

[@RANDY4410]

I met Sammy by accident back in 1986 i was walking up 6 avenue in Manhattan with my girlfriend going towards Central Park and Sammy was coming out of this Hotel i think on 60 something street going to his Limo with 3 body guards we crossed each others path he stop right in front of me and said ''how you doing brother'' i said hello Sammy i was in shock he shook my hand he had all these rings on his fingers he was very polite it made my day.

[@scottmoore1614]

Wow! You’re a lucky man.

[@RANDY4410]

@@scottmoore1614 Yes i was he was very nice to me.

[@scottmoore1614]

@randy brooks I always thought that Sammy seemed like a great person who you would want to meet. I’m sure he was warm and gracious, just like you said. And I’m sure you were “star struck”, just like I would have been!!

[@RANDY4410]

@@scottmoore1614 Yes it was a treat for me and my girlfriend standing next to me i was 30 years old at the time great man i will never forget that

[@kingcassius2586]

BRUH.. when I first started reading this, I thought you were heading in the direction of "..I turned around the corner and someone punched me in the chest. I looked up and it was Sammy. I said "SAMMY!" and he said "Oops, I'm sorry. I thought you was someone else.'" I was about to reply "Yo LYING! You ain't ever met Sammy The Davis Jr."

[@eastons22126]

I'm here because of Eddie Murphy on JKL. Everyone here is so talented and so many great singers. Goldie Hawn singing? Tony Danza tapdancing? I never knew. This was essentially a eulogy for him while he was still alive since he passed shortly afterward. What a great performer Sammy was. And the lack of pretentiousness. The guest list was alphabetical- how unique. And at the end when he had a personal thank you for everyone that made them laugh. So genuine

[@alexwilliams9849]

Me too!

[@AngelsTable420]

Me too!! Lol

[@cilonen]

What did he pass from?

[@michellefernandez3155]

he passed away may 16, 1990 due to complications from not knowing how to use Google search. @@cilonen

[@jaylmw08]

@@cilonen from oral/throat cancer

[@NDB82]

So glad they gave him his flowers while he was still alive. SDJ deserved every bit of this recognition & love❣️ #LEGEND

[@AC-mp7cx]

MJ lit that up. THE GOAT

[@alanmorris7669]

Me too, because he died just a few weeks later.

[@honestperson6280]

This was recorded in November 1989 and aired early 1990 and, to this day, to watch Eddie Murphy, Michael Jackson, Clint Eastwood, Bob Hope, Bill Cosby, Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, Whitney Houston, Mike Tyson, Richard Pryor, Goldie Hawn and many others on one show is still amazing!

[@markasflood8196]

Yep! On ABC

[@rkmklz7562]

I grew up with all these people... Frank Sinatra... Sammy Davis JR...Tony Bennett.... the list goes on and on... From Childhood to teenager and young adult....now it is 2023...60 to 50 years later...I am still listening to these people and (Respect their Talent)... there is no One like this today!!!.. Legends Live On!!!

[@Butterfly-sp4hr]

Gregory Hines tribute to Sammy brought tears to my eyes. I miss them dearly.

[@MountTheodore72]

Sammy had one hell of a line up of stars; all to pay tribute to him. With longevity like that, he deserved every single bit of praise.

[@scretching08]

I was 25 years old in 1990 and watched it live. What a tribute, God bless you, Sammy.

[@KimVoni]

I was 13 years old! (lol) This is when people had class and it was enjoyable...performances are so different now....

[@johnhungerford3814]

@@scretching08 I turned 26 the day before it aired 🤪

[@shawnburks6362]

All these black entertainers collectively will never EVER happen again. This was once in a lifetime

[@scottmoore1614]

Sammy passed the torch to Gregory Hines and now he’s gone, too.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

thats a fact. i always loved Sammy. growing up and seeing him was such a joy. . and all the performers that joined him for his 60th is a beautiful thing. you are right Shawn a once in a lifetime event .

[@Lamont24012]

Never say never

[@francoisbessing]

Things are that were before. This life manifests in cycles. We shall come together once more.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

@@francoisbessing Ive heard that before, but can't remember where or when. Was that from a song?

[@babe9293]

The way Jesse Jackson talked about how the walls were coming down around the world that led to Michael Jackson’s “You Were There” was absolutely brilliant. Sammy knocked down the walls for a lot of Black entertainers. This e best is one of th

[@babe9293]

This is one of the best tribute shows ever recorded. Thanks for posting!!!

[@AC-mp7cx]

MJ lit that up. THE GOAT

[@dmrwaallen9588]

Yes he did...like he sung...I gotta be me rest in Power sweetheart 💕

[@illinoisjones8003]

Silly. All that talk back then. "Look how far we've come" "Took the walls down" and now "glass ceiling" are positively ridiculous. There is and always a controlling hand playing with the "walls". Amazing Talented artists are always used and discarded. Read Sammy's last bio "Why me" basically he reveals this.

[@terrencemalbrough1173]

We'll never get a show today with a legendary line up like this show offered.

[@helenhamilton9561]

We No Longer Have Stars of That Caliber.

[@deborahbradford3306]

I agree

[@pika23]

I'm sitting here gob smacked at who all was there. Like Goldie Hawn? Jesse Jackson?

[@alexandrasoliz9388]

Sammy's performance brought me to tears. I know he's been around a long time. I'm glad he got up and performed to audiences how great of a tap dancer he is, Incredible!!

[@jacobd8086]

Hollywood talent peaked here. You had nearly all the best from old and modern Hollywood. Never will have a collection of stars like this again

[@scottmoore1614]

There will NEVER be another like Sammy. Amazing talent and total class. Today’s celebrities can’t hold a candle.

[@charlesbaker8150]

Class and Style. He moved entertainment forward with class and style.

[@annemccarron2281]

Michael Bluble comes pretty darn close!

[@uhuruchisanga9118]

He and everyoneryone in the audience knew he was dying and he had fun doing what he loved one last time

[@miamargareta9997]

SOSO TRUE ❤️❤️🌹🌹❤️❤️🌹🌹

[@НУРАСЫЛЗейлбек]

9iiiuci

[@stupendous1068]

I can still clearly remember the night I recorded this show on my own VCR. Unfortunately the old VHS tape has long since busted, but thanks to KZbin, I can once again watch this great show.

[@Webefree59]

Anyone that give this event a thumbs down would complain about a sunny day. I love this great piece of history. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@atirad8]

AMEN

[@ericgiles67]

AMEN, again

[@meyou5789]

You never really know why people thumbs down a video. Sometimes people do it because they don't like the subject matter, the outcome of an issue talked about not the coverage of it. Sometimes they thumbs down a video because of it's video quality, or sound quality or it's length or any combination of any two or three of those reasons. You never REALLY know why.

[@earlevans1519]

Cc ffg y8

[@AC-mp7cx]

MJ lit that up. THE GOAT

[@hikingadventures1017]

I have watched this several times and will watch it another 2 dozen times. This was when tv was worth watching! True trailblazer! RIP Sammy and to all the legends that were there, that have now also passed! Thanks so much for sharing!! This is a treasure!

[@mikethomas5231]

hiking adventures 101: Agreed.

[@bernardoschmidt]

Absolutely. I recorded it form TV at the time and have watched a million times.

[@janicecarter2836]

Mr.sammy Davis was a true,honest man,whooped to perform,and pleased people in his life!

[@terrencethornhill5624]

BRILLIANCE WAS SAMMY'S FIRST AND LAST NAME

[@janicecarter2836]

Loveto hear him sing" I gotta be me"

[@kwadwotuffour5529]

So glad to see people on here who are younger than me(born 1985), but still appreciate great music like Sammy's

[@mdionysus7746]

Same

[@divapie1]

This is so HISTORIC!!! I'm in tears...... SO many great legends gone!!!

[@DJRitty]

me too lol 4 times this shit got me, I had to fast forward here and there...

[@ericgiles67]

Yes,yes

[@nourishevolvethrive4164]

It’s really sad when you think about it. All of this was a time capsule really pure raw talent and beautiful

[@AC-mp7cx]

MJ lit that up. THE GOAT

[@planetzorn]

AMAZING TALENT!! Gregory Hines and Michael Jackson made quite an impression!! Of course, having Sammy tap with Gregory Hines was a moment of heaven.

[@davidmintz5333]

What a collection of legendary stars, there will never be another gathering like this one again.

[@jnadle1]

And another legendary announcer: Charlie O'Donnell!

[@Doonie310]

A bet half a kilo of cocaine was called consumed back stage

[@lovenlightman]

@Jay James Could be. But in ammy case with out his huge talent, he would not have become a huge Comidian and movie star.

[@medusabrown420]

@Jay James He had extraordinary talent! He couldn't keep it all to himself! Too much!! Rest in heaven Mr. Sammy Davis Jr.!!

[@Theo-pk1pv]

and bill cosby.....

[@Pinklaeti75]

Sammy Davis Jr. , Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Murphy 🤩😎 ...

[@rockchalk9078]

Bob Hope, Deano, …..

[@Jacson_23]

Rock Chalk No. Just Deano.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Don't leave out Nell Carter and Gregory Hines and even Debbie Allen.

[@craigmabry1392]

@Jay James no such thing as Lucifer tho or the devil or jesus etc

[@mikea6710]

Iron Mike Tyson

[@paulakpacente]

What a lineup of talent! But Sammy Davis Jr. did it ALL! Left us too soon. RIP Sir. Sadly we lost Gregory Hines too soon as well. There sure is a LOT of talent in heaven.

[@Z-ManTheOriginal]

This is the last of the greatest shows with the best of the best.

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

What a great time of television. Rip to the kings and Queens that have passed on..

[@A0.917]

Indeed!!! What a gem to find

[@Garrysullivanjones]

An incredible life Sammy Davis lived. I don’t see the dude resting in peace, he still bopping them crazy feet, between 49th and 56th street...👞🥾

[@jasonsprague3860]

This was Sammy Davis Jr's final public appearance...he passed away shortly after this aired...what a great man Sammy Davis Jr was...one of the greatest entertainers of all time..Michael Jackson as well RIP

[@camilleforever9214]

@James Henderson No, he is innocent. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKmxdZVohbuWpa8

[@janwintz89]

@@camilleforever9214 so miss sinatra

[@wrrmonrovia]

West Africa

[@nunyabiznes6243]

@@ParadigmShiftWEB3 tf are you talking about, this wasn't the Grammys

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

Celebrities live an interesting life. 1 John 1:9

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

This is a truly wonderful show, packed with some of the world's late, most beautiful people & finest talents, albeit gone too soon. A beautiful show & great memories to cherish & enjoy indeed. To hear & see Sammy Davis's childhood & life stories, my goodness, WOW!!! He was such an adorable child & when he tap danced here, i was simply mesmerised!! Just amazing! Here's the thing, we see so many Shirley Temple videos doing tap dancing/hard shoe dancing, yet here we have our own Sammy Davis Jr as a child prodigy, dancing like the true professional & with such exceptional talent & charisma, yet, we never really heard or saw as much of him as we'd have liked on film. I really think he's been quite underrated, maybe not by everyone as many did love & appreciate him, but still not appreciated enough, both within the US & globally. He was such a talented man & it's as though he was born to be on the stage, standing both front & centre, which he sure did! It's great that he was well recognised & so deservedly rewarded for his 60th Anniversary Celebrations, just prior to his sad passing. I loved him & boy do i miss him, as i miss all those who've died here. :-( May Sammy Davis Jr & all late stars here, rest in eternal peace & we thank God for the gift of their lives & the raw talent & joy, that they all brought their loved ones & all of us too. Thank you Reelblack, for sharing this with your viewers. We do appreciate all the effort, that you put into all of your awesome videos.

[@diasiacherese8079]

I was born in 98, and I never got to experience the beauty of my decade. Thank you for letting me be apart of the 90s. The commercials did it😂🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

This decade was full of class and fun miss it

[@KidFresh71]

What an ovation Michael Jackson got! Sammy & Michael were the top entertainers of the past 100 years.

[@Katzenhase]

No! Elvis!

[@lmmjm10377]

@@Katzenhasemy ass

[@pandora3586]

@@Katzenhase No

[@Katzenhase]

@@pandora3586 Yes, Sammy Davis Jr. would be the first one to admit it. He said that "The King" is the only one who he would rate 11 on a scale from 1-10.

[@kdjole5106]

@@Katzenhasegirl please that was before Michael Jackson destroyed him. Elvis’s danced as well as he played guitar which was mediocre. He had a nice voice though but don’t get it twisted. Sammy loved Michael Jackson. He even said how talented that man was. Honestly Jackie Wilson and James Brown were wayyy more talented than Elvis ever was. The man didn’t even write his own music

[@astutemoneymaker]

Ella Fitzgerald is a true treasure. She represented very well.

[@harrietsmith9021]

Check Ella out doing "Summertime". phenomenal !

[@AC-mp7cx]

MJ lit that up. THE GOAT

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

@@harrietsmith9021 The absolute BEST!!!!! I have her CD & when she sings "Summertime" nothing & no one can ever top her, period!! I'm in a trance, when i hear her sing that song. She was indeed, one in a million, a national treasure & irreplaceable. May she RIP.

[@vincenthannah7209]

Such a collection or authentic legendary talent. Michael and Whitney made the show for me. And Ms. Ella coming out there in her 80s and performing. We will never see this can of talent again.!

[@yashimongo9008]

Ikr I wish that was my generation

[@lisandretta6620]

The scene with Sammy and Gregory - just amazing!

[@kaymills2564]

Sammy Davis Jr wanted Whitney Houston to sing for him, now when a great legend like Sammy wants you to sing for him then u are on to something for real, she did excellent and Sammy was very happy.

[@MsColetha]

She still breaks my heart 🥀

[@cliffgaither]

Where was President Nixon ?!

[@b1bo840]

@@cliffgaither ask someone who cares

[@islezeus]

He was so appreciative of the recognition when he went through so much in his life, both good and bad that many couldn't handle. It's so good to see this as I didn't during the original run.

[@jojones2500]

This was a nice celebration for a true entertainment icon , Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. Mr. Frank Sinatra was a good friend and Gregory Hines was deeply influenced by Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. I really miss Whitney Houston may she and all those that have crossed over Rest In Peace .

[@thehashearthasheart7146]

it was Sammy, not Sammie.

[@sandywright6670]

Rat pack

[@suzettebennett2564]

Sammy Davis Jr.

[@yashimongo9008]

What about MJ

[@DarkSkies72]

How do you spell him name wrong when it’s in the title? Obviously you weren’t a fan of his. Dingbat.

[@vincenthannah7209]

Michael, no explosions no dancers, a mike was all he needed.

[@denaishumblyblessed8160]

Thank you so much for uploading this fantastic show for all to view! I really enjoyed watching it! I like watching the older award shows and honoree shows because they are so classy and the performances are elegant (no raunchy stuff or half naked women)! And the music was better back then as well. I enjoyed Eddie hosting the show. He was crazy and funny and his intro of Stevie was awesome! My girl Whitney was fabulous as always and of course, MJ is just a great entertainer! All the performances on here were great to watch! I must say I truly enjoyed Sammy and Gregory tap dancing together. Gregory solo and him wit Sammy was great! You can see the respect he has for Sammy! Again great show and appreciate the share! 😊🙏🆒👏

[@maryjocorbett572]

Michael Jackson’s brief, beautiful tribute to Sammy - Wow!

[@alexandermaxwell2511]

It was the greatest Performance of our time from a little boy 👦 on to the end Great performance Sammy

[@kaylenejantjes8113]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jennaejones5285]

Mrs. Ella Fitzgerald was doing her thang. I enjoyed her. Gone head Mrs. Ella 🙏😀❤

[@SteveBrant55]

His tribute starts right after Rev. Jackson's ... at 2:00:03 and it made me cry.

[@yashimongo9008]

His performance was the best

[@melvina628]

Sammy's voice is the best; it calls your soul back from your ancestors. This video is an amazing find! Thank you for posting it with all of the greats in one beautiful event honoring the greatest entertainer of them all. What a blessing.

[@txzbelle75]

Ha. I was in 9th grade when this aired. My Uncle and I always watched award shows and celebrations like this. We recorded this, because we always would replay them over and over. He died of AIDS in 1992. I have no idea where the recordings are, so thank you. I miss you Unc... ❤️

[@BushManu]

Man Whitney’s voice is smooth as silk here! Nowadays most female vocalists struggle and shout for notes she hit with ease

[@jojojana4455]

Warwick has her beat by a long shot.

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

@@jojojana4455 no she doesn’t

[@finderkeeperrrs]

@@jojojana4455 nope hahaha that you think so

[@dannac_8888]

Everyone was awestruck when her impact was applauded for and Eddie stole that moment like the Master of comedy that he is by shouting out his digits! I wish her moment went on forever, but if it had to end, he was absolutely hysterical in his method.

[@AC-mp7cx]

MJ lit that up. THE GOAT

[@astartejones4841]

I turned 38 years old that day. Good times . I also had the chance to see Sammy in concert at the Uptown Theater on Broad St in Philly. Pa.

[@bskrilz]

Oh man I ain't seen this in a long time I was eight years old when this special was out me and my mother watched it back in the day man straight up throwback💯💯 rest in peace Sammy Davis jr and everyone else that was in this special that passed on😪😪

[@BeautyFullSpa]

I remember watching this as a live broadcast. It is amazing to see so much talent on one stage considering that Sammy would be dead by May and so many others would follow him within 10 years. It is wonderful to have these time capsules to go back in time and really appreciate how they all entertained us. May their memory be a blessing to all!

[@jamesmiller3816]

Reel Black, you and your team, are hands down, the best KZbin channel. Your work is highly appreciated.

[@reelblack]

Thanks for the love, James

[@NDB82]

💯💯💯‼️

[@angelaboakye7578]

excellent

[@robertwalker8529]

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[@donjohnson9114]

we need a reelWHITE channel

[@jackiethompkins2190]

Dam everybody was there Sammy was very popular and had a lot of friends loved him my self Continue to rest in peace,

[@dorishampton2551]

I remember watching this in on TV what a show. There will never ever be another Sammy Davis Jr. I'm happy also that they did this while he lived. RIP SAMMY, WHITNEY, GREGORY PECK, GREGORY HINES, FRANK, MICHAEL JACKSON and to all the WONDERFUL and TALENTED men and women of days gone by that I have not mentioned, the ones who brought so much joy into peoples homes. THANK YOU, THANK YOU. REST WELL.

[@carolekearns4621]

Gregory Hines was a major talented star who appreciated other talents. The king of tap dancers, a great singer, and left this planet way too soon.

[@vibes3360]

The 80 and 90’s were incredible

[@keepcalm1224]

Incredible. It’s amazing how many of those people are no longer with us, (Ella Fitzgerald, Nell Carter, Gregory Peck, Gregory Hines (who both passed in 2003), Diahann Carroll, Michael Jackson, just to name a few) including Sammy. But it’s nice to know he got his flowers while he was still here. RIP legend.

[@DihelsonMendonca]

He had cancer already at that time. He was diagnosed in 1989. 3 months later, he would pass away. It´s sad, but I never saw a biggest celebration like that in my entire life.

[@bufnyfan1]

The story goes that the day after the funeral the IRS pulled up to Sammy's house and started carting out whatever valuables they could find to pay the estimated $3 million in back taxes he owed-his wife Aloise was so distraught she called Frank Sinatra who told her to tell them to stop and he would take care of the taxes

[@twalston01]

@@bufnyfan1 that story is false. He owed more than the estimated worth of his estate. His wife sold some things and auctioned off others. His Hollywood friends held a fundraiser to pay the bill

[@seanwhatshisname1831]

Yhea cause sanatra would receive rotten tomatoes for dry ass perfomance today

[@j2times2006]

Damn that’s one hell of an entertainment lineup

[@scottmoore1614]

Never be another one like it. Sinatra’s 80th birthday celebration also had an impressive lineup but I think this one tops it.

[@dustfreequeen5151]

Sammy Davis jr and Gregory Hines and the Nicholas brothers!!!! Whew! The absolute best!!!!!

[@noname-bf1ob]

The force of all this talent in one room could launch a rocket to the moon & back! 🚀 Remembering the joy Sammy brought into this world. Stevie Wonder...another powerhouse of talent!!

[@DKForeman]

14:08 I choked up when I saw a very beautiful and young Whitney Houston who had everything going for her at tat time. RIP Whitney Houston.

[@TheJoaniejoancansew]

"A Man Called Adam" is a masterpiece. Sammy performed magnificently

[@liztaylor85139]

I met Sammy's daughter in an airport years ago. She said she remembered card games in her living room with Sinatra and Dean. She said her father was somewhat absent... But loving. What an honor to hear a first tale. She NEVER said anything bad. Just that she wished she'd spent more time. Don't we all?

[@Senorzilchnzero]

I always wonder what is worse/better. A successful man who isn't there for his kids or a great father who is unknown and makes average salary.

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

@@Senorzilchnzero I hear you, but SD Jr had to work & he possessed such raw talents. He'd been a child prodigy, so it was in his blood & so meant to be. In a world back then, whereby being black was a crime in many ways & whereby life was difficult & hard to get by, for many people of colour, SD Jr was blessed with life opportunities & he made the most of them until he passed from this earth. He was a good person & a loving Father & @ the end of the day, the LOVE would always be remembered & would far outshine any memories of a bad Father, which for SD Jr, there were no bad experiences to remember, because he wasn't a bad Father. There are parents who are indeed very present, but this doesn't always automatically equate, to being a completely & consistently, loving, dedicated & respectful parent.

[@kisha4040]

@@Senorzilchnzero You know the answer to that question.

[@charlesstevens4247]

Im 66 years on earth now and the world has changed so much. The real things are gone, like real talent and its due to their own behavior.......no more variety shows because there is no variety.

[@raab1215]

Sad to think that Sammy's life ended just a few months after this It's as if this was the world bidding farewell to him

[@grantp33]

he said he didnt know what to do with his hands after drugs so he started cooking.. maybe this was what gave him life but i thought he was older than 65.. that is early.

[@ghanboy]

Wow. They did this at the right time, then

[@calivette2020]

It actually was farewell. They all knew he had cancer. He didn’t fight it. God bless all of them.

[@fayjafa3169]

OMG! Such a wonderful time in the history of the arts! Some of the greatest artists in American history were on that stage! Each GIANTS! in their own rights. I’m so happy I was born in the mid 50’s into a family of ten children. My eldest sisters were born in the 40’s my mom was born in 1918. So we were exposed to every type of popular entertainment from the 20’s all the way to the 90’s! I feel so blessed to have been born when I was. I feel that the field of entertainment has lost so much! The caliber of artistry has gone downhill IMHO! Thank goodness for all of the variety shows that showcased all of these artist and more! The earlier times will never repeat themselves again, but thank God! for KZbin and the internet to take us down memory lane!!! ❤️😊🙏🏽

[@powergrooverecords3748]

Explosive line up and performances, I love how Entertainment can bring people of all nationalities together, we should continue to create unity rather than division, Yah bless Mr. Sammy Davis jr. Rip

[@Mentagasm]

Thank you for posting this, this took me back to when i was 20 years old and all my heroes and Sheros were all in one place to honor the Goat at the time. When i was watching this in real time back when it aired it made me feel like a kid again. I feel like that right now. I truly appreciate your channel and all the folks at Reelblack for keeping our Heritage Alive. Thank you all again.

[@mattsmith4589]

So much spectacular talent it was almost overwhelming! Loved it!

[@frankquattlebaum1850]

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[@soulfyahmanagement3904]

I had this on video tape I recorded from the tv when I watched it in my twenties. Someone borrowed it and never gave it back some 40 odd years ago. So awesome to watch it again. Those were the days of real entertainment ❤Thank you for posting 🙏

[@SteveBrant55]

Sammy would have turned 95 on Dec 8, 2020. Thank you for making this great event available to his fans. I just finished watching the interview he did on Arsenio Hal's show about a year before this event. This is when KZbin is a blessing.

[@MrVoodoo75]

Nothing --and I mean nothing will ever top this (as a homage event) . Period. Gregory Hines was the preformance star that evening. Magical tap dance!

[@youngw1ze]

The coolest thing about this was that Sammy was still alive to recieve his flowers....

[@nohatenohypenohatenohype9779]

Yes true indeed , by all but THREE months ,

[@scottlavoie5405]

Sammy, we love you and you will never be forgotten!!

[@NupeWD1993]

I saw this live on TV with my parents and when Gregory Hines paid homage to Sammy, we lost it. ❤️❤️

[@camerona9067]

Thank you for this upload. Many of the best performers I grew up watching. Sammy Davis Jr., a legendary life. Also, thank you for not editing out the commercials. A tidal wave of 90's nostalgia.

[@wodisch44]

Sammy was probably the greatest allround entertainer of all. What a wonderful voice, passing always good mood- just appearing on stage. I love to hear him singin, his movies, the energy of this little great person while stepping. As a colored man that time chances were little so his carreer to get to the top was much more difficult and he had to work harder than everybody´s else.Only Sammy, Elvis and few more played in a leage that makes them unforgettible and immortal ! Thanks for many many hours of pleasure and happyness.

[@vivianclaiborne7653]

@wol-dieter Schmidt, I don't believe, you put Elvis Presley, in the same category with, ""SAMMY DAVIS JUNIOR""...... It's ""Stunning""....to me. Very few would agree with you!! Elvis Presley, from a little boy, would tip toe to a Window, of the Local Black Church, and that's how he got his first lessons, and began Strumming, his old Guitar. Sammy Davis Junior, was the best In our Generation and still is. Michael Jackson is a close second, so....""CLOSE"".....

[@harrietsmith9021]

?? Elvis ?? Auf keinen fall !

[@finderkeeperrrs]

Hell nah. Not Elvis 😂😂😂

[@alanmorris7669]

I'm so glad his friends paid tribute to him in this televised special, because he died just a few weeks later.

[@DKForeman]

2:05:20 RIP Queen Nell Carter - What a amazingly wonderful world of Talent and Voice.

[@iknown0thing]

Man that Tap dance battle at the end and all those moves Sammy pulled. So smooth so effortless. 👌

[@GLAS63]

I remember when this aired, amazing show. You know you're the man when you have Super Stars on the Stage and A listers in the audience too. Outstanding Crowd for a Great Man!!

[@angelafishburn7654]

I remember watching this when it was first on TV. It's very hard when you realize most of these people are no longer with us. Thank you for sharing this so we can relive these wonderful memories. I still tear up when he makes his initial entrance.

[@CarmenZynger]

Dionne for me, was the best singer of the night, and Sammy Davis, Jr. tapping like a genius. He was a beautiful man, inside and out. So marvelously talented. I grew up with Dad and Mom saying, Mr. Davis was the greatest entertainer of all time. Yes he was, and for us, he still is. Rest In Peace Sammy, you earned your glory with the Lord. Blessings ...

[@francoisbessing]

Even though that song and key were not fitting for Dionne Warwick she went ahead and sang the crap out of it with excellent diction and intonation and smiled her way through. She is a true Dame.

[@isjustisus1430]

Sadly, he chose Satan....so am not sure about him having earned his glory with the lord...but hey, who am I to say where he ended up?!

[@forgetmeknotts3044]

Whitney...hands down!!!

[@juerv1]

@@isjustisus1430 Idiotic comment.

[@iloveprettygirls9543]

Whitey actually but she's not even trying to outshine

[@MeanderingMikesManCave]

I am here because of Eddie Murphy on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show... 🙂

[@valeriefaustin296]

Me too

[@NathanThePrezPretlow]

I remember seeing this it was so bitter sweet knowing Sammy Davis had another year to live. But a what wonderful tribute to the greatest entertainer of all times.R.I.P. Sammy.

[@thehashearthasheart7146]

actually it was a few months

[@teetalksthereal]

@@thehashearthasheart7146 ain't that something 🤔

[@stupendous1068]

This show was taped in December 1989.

[@tatoclips]

Gone before I was born but still affects me so. That's a legend. That's Sammy Davis Jr.

[@CBear77]

Amazing show! So much love and honour throughout. You just don't get this anymore, hooray for youtube! 🙏

[@blondiebish]

Totally agreed.

[@nekocookiee]

When Frank said Sammy was his brother I had tears in my eyes ahhh they really cared for each other.

[@soniasonia2518]

I loved that he said that's a lot of bourbon under the bridge 😁

[@xavierlee5578]

I like watching this because of the commercials back in the 90s. Lol...seeing these commercials brought back memories of my childhood. Also this was a 💎 gem to watch.

[@sandrakenney567]

@xavierlee5578.this was about Sammys 60th anniversary celebration .and your talking how good the commercials are you for real.

[@xavierlee5578]

@@sandrakenney567 yes I know that this was about Sammy Davis but i think you missed the point of being nostalgic! I am not sure why me having a moment bothered you soo much! 🤦🏽🤷🏼

[@VENUS.SE7EN]

Thank you for sharing this! I've only seen pieces of the celebration over the years, and I am overwhelmed with joy and love. I grew up watching most everyone who performed this night, including Sammy himself. I'm speechless at how beautiful the tribute was. It's sad, of course, because the world would lose him just a few months later, and most of those who spoke or performed have left us, too. That really gets me. Death is inevitable, yes, but some of the ones filled up with magic are gone. I look at the entertainment industry now with confusion. These were the days of quality and most young ones today don't even know these people's names. I don't understand. RIP Sammy, Altovise, Sinatra, Dean, Hope, Pryor, Nell, Diahanne, Whitney, Gregory H., Michael, Gregory P., and Ms. Ella Fitzgerald. Thank you all for making my world a little bit brighter. I'll never forget you and will always love you. Lastly, love and admiration to the presenters and performers still among the living: Debbie, Lola, Goldie, Clint, Shirley, Cosby, Eddie, Jesse, Q, Magic, Danza, Anita, Mike, Dionne, and Stevie.

[@741923bm]

A TOTAL CLASSIC, EXCELLENT TRIBUTE FOR SAMMY DAVIS JR.

[@debbieedwards711]

This is one hell of a special. They don't have this kind of talent around anymore. I loved when Gregory kissed Sammy's feet. What magnificent dancing!

[@nicoletanis3703]

The greatest performer of all time: Sammy did it all. He could sing, dance, act, tap dancer per excellence. One time two people were fighting for his tap dancing shoes. Magic, one of the great basket ball player, managed to get his autograph in 1990 during his 60 Anniversary Celebration. His contribution to the arts in the USA will be very hard to challenge. He was a gifted child with incredible talent.

[@leeshepard5718]

Often times, when a loved one dies there is regret...saying, "I wish I had told them how much I really cared." Leaving a sense of unfulfilled emptiness from a missed chance at good-bye. How wonderful for Sammy and loved ones they got this chance to show their love and admiration for him, before it was to late.

[@sensimania]

Wooooooow! The lineup on this event is phenomenal! So many amazing people in one building! I miss gala events like this. Thanks for uploading 💜

[@AC-mp7cx]

MJ lit that up. THE GOAT

[@massageandunwind8787]

Wow! Takes me back. Even the commercials aren’t the same anymore. I wanted to be able to do half of what Sammy could do.

[@nicoletanis3703]

Sammy Davis, Jr was a Super Talented Star. He also produced and was the lead actor in the movie called "The Trackers". I enjoyed hearing him singing Mr Bojangle. May he RIP. Legend never dies.

[@patflood2374]

An amazing tribute for a true icon.

[@scottied7299]

I'm so glad this was recorded and I'm so sad looking at everyone who isn't here anymore... Also, it was a nice touch including the commercials...a real look back in time.

[@jlionmenelik77]

That was totally different time back then.

[@Girlshushyourmouthtv]

Yes it was!

[@JustBree716]

Was it better or worse?

[@themaninthemirror7262]

Just Bree it was the best! Everything was positive

[@nicolehunter5927]

Yes

[@AquaBabyy]

@@JustBree716 better way better

[@divapie1]

The commercials are also Historic..... Nelson Mandela was still imprisoned.... WOW

[@StarZendonna1687]

Thank You Very Much Reelblack for showcasing this I was 3 Years Old when Sammy Davis Jr passed away 05/16/1990 and I didn't remember that then but now I do thanks to you

[@fandorjuve9129]

A GREAT PERFORMER, who put EVERYONE in his audience first, with disregard to political preference, and concentrated on entertaining all with his God given talent. A true American, and a beautiful human being, who used all of his talents to lift the world in the fellowship of the arts.We need more like Sammy Davis Jr.

[@vincentstrain2042]

Sammy was literally a social justice warrior through out his career!!!🤔

[@telikaandfam]

​@@vincentstrain2042exactly. He spoke out against hate and racism

[@just-ice7369]

Sammy was one of the greatest entertainers ever ,God Bless his soul.

[@khushisingh7403]

Those days there were a lot of real stars who enchanted people all over the world. Nowadays...well... quantity seems to be more worth than quality.

[@ghanboy]

True

[@Jcrash71]

Yeah the 80s was the last great decade

[@BOZ_11]

@@Jcrash71 you say that, but the music made between 1990 and 2004 is still being played on the radio quite frequently. That was basically hip hop's golden age

[@francoisbessing]

Nowadays I don't listen or watch any of it. I've gotten into anime cause it has the heart and emotion of the 80s and 90s. Its sad.

[@chuckers40]

For as sick as Sammy Davis Jr was, he shows the great Gregory Hines, that he still has game when it comes to tap dancing.