"Sammy Davis Jr.: A Star Who Broke Boundaries" (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@kali3665]

You could give Sammy a 90 minute television appearance, and he would wing it perfectly, filling in every second. There has never been anyone like Sammy Davis Jr, and there probably never will be. Thanks for posting!

[@eileenbachemin1617]

I agree !!

[@UncommonWoman1611]

💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯 HE WAS THE ENTERTAINERS' ENTERTAINER❗❗❗

[@jillblase6820]

Jerry, you just brought a tear to my eyes with this documentary. My most favorite entertainer ever. Mr. Show Business for sure. Thank you for this one, a wonderful way to start the week off. Have a happy Thanksgiving and GOD BLESS you my friend. Augie and Jill Blase. Winter Springs , Florida🤠

[@gracieg7601]

Frank was always helping people. Not many people know that and don’t care for Frank. But he was a really good man.

[@gracieg7601]

Elvis and Frank both couldn’t stand people who were prejudiced against blacks.

[@eileenbachemin1617]

I love Jerry Skinner's documentaries!!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

All the 🌎 loves him.

[@cannellcooper5510]

ABSOLUTELY 💯

[@sandrahoward5695]

Me too! 🤗🤗Thanks Jerry x

[@grumpyoldwizard]

Sammy Davis Jr. was one of the greats. I always enjoyed watching and listening to him. Thank you for the memories.

[@annamil3615]

Yaya! It's a Jerry day. We have been watching for years! We pray for you and yours.

[@UncommonWoman1611]

🙇🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️💝💝💝🕊🕊🕊🍃🍃🍃

[@annamil3615]

@@UncommonWoman1611 hey there!! We have good taste! God bless ya!

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

This man was different. A great person gave us years of great comedy props to him

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Jerry, for this brilliant tribute to Mr Show Business, he was fantastic and extremely talented but also a great character that seemed to get through all his struggles but unfortunately a bad deal of the hand, ill health took him from us. As always Jerry, you have done him proud with your skill of covering his life in this documentary. Take care my friend and all the best. Stevie

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Steve, old friend. Jerry

[@geraldskinner63]

What a beautiful tribute Jerry! I also remember his two performances on “ Archie Bunkers place” He was the real deal. Thanks!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

God Bless you Jerry, and how you preserve so many parts of Americana. Godspeed, my friend.

[@tablerockkid8237]

Another great production about a very talented guy. Thanks Jerry for doing this one.

[@sandrafraser4759]

Thank you for the memories Jerry.

[@briancorbie4653]

Jerry listening to you tell these people story is like sitting under a tree in a field with a cool wind blowing gently. Thank you Jerry.

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

A great entertainer who made it look effortless. Rest in peace Sammy, you are not forgotten.

[@daved7024]

Thanks Jerry, I grew up listening to Sammy and the Rat Pack. His voice was like no other. What a great entertainer. RIP Sammy🥰

[@DrVonChilla]

Howdy, Jerry. Always great to see a new video from you. 😃

[@azmike1]

Wild! Sammy was a wild man. Gambled. Worked hard. A brilliant star. What a life. God bless Sammy Davis.

[@krisgett]

I hit Like before I started watching because your videos are ALWAYS outstanding! Thanks Jerry.😊

[@kaycox5555]

Lovely bio and memories - thank you again Mr. Skinner!

[@jmsiii4751]

Sammy was an accomplished speed shooter and pistol handler along with his other talents.

[@MichianaFisherman]

Sammy's performances on The Rifleman are some of my favorites!

[@scofab]

The first Cannonball Run too, as a priest with Dean Martin. Well done and thank you again Mr. Skinner. Your videos are always a joy to watch.

[@t.j.m3987]

Thanks...I always loved him on Laugh In ..Here Comes The Judge

[@2BESTdogBLUE]

Jerry Skinner..... What a DETAILED DOCUMENTARY this was! I learned more about Sammy Davis than I ever knew. You deserve a🏆

[@patriciaablett6309]

I loved Sammy Davis Jr. He was fantastic, fabulous, great dancer, could sing well also! My late husband thought he was the most talented of all? Gene Kelly & Fred Astaire were also marvellous dancers also, but Sammy almost topped them?

[@stanthrasher4815]

So much history! Simply the best!

[@XyrxesTube]

Great work Jerry! Thank you so much.

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Great job, as always, Jerry! I really appreciate and look forward to your videos--thanks and please keep them coming!

[@MNWILD43]

I'm always waiting for a Jerry upload. ✌

[@ShawnCaldwell11]

Mr Bojangles is my all time favorite song of his. I ❤'d him in Cannonball Run as well

[@cj3726]

A Legend Forever . The greatest icon that ever lived. little Sammy was so cute .

[@missdaisy5736]

I am about to watch this video for the third time Jerry. I recall those days, seeming like it is just not that long ago. You really did a short biography about Sammy Davis Junior, with very little time, but much information, and you did it so well thank you for this great work there, Jerry, and wife !

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Miss Daisy Jerry

[@Whimsey6]

Thank you, Mr. Skinner. Another treasure of a video.

[@andrewevans1658]

As always, a wonderful story/tribute!

[@normahird9059]

Dear Jerry..... What a fantastic vlog. That sweet southern golden sound of your voice really made a sincere video about Sammy. I do know that you have done research on Sammy. Thank you for this fantastic video. Now to ask a favor of you... please do a video about Rosa Parks. Thank you

[@TheStuport]

What I have always loved about your work Mr. Skinner is "The Holiday Atmosphere" that you share with us Fans in telling the story of the Feature you bring! I have said in the past that hearing you is like having you come into our kitchens and sit down at the table and have a cup of joe just like Family! My Parents were Military and The Rat Pack was part of their downtime away from serving their country! Mom and Dad especially LOVED "Frankie, Dino, Sammy" when they sang and acted! Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Perry Como to name a few were also on their old school FM Stereo! Thank you Mr. Skinner for always coming by for a visit! YOU Are Family Too! ❤ Cheers and Blessings From Ohio

[@deanbarr5740]

Another good one Jerry. Sammy was a true entertainer for sure.

[@deerhoda7574]

Sammy had a wonderful voice. Jerry thank you for sharing Sammy's story. Nicely done as always.

[@chachadodds5860]

Sammy Davis Jr., was THE consummate entertainer. I loved watching him as I grew up, and over the years, heard about his life events, but never knew anything about his background. Thank you, Jerry, for doing this piece on, Sammy. It's good to remember old favorites, who entertained us in the 20th Century.

[@monaleigh1862]

Hi Jerry - thanks for posting another great video. Mona Leigh

[@JerrySkinner1943]

How are you doing Mona as for me o.k. so far. Jerry

[@trishlangford5773]

There has never been a performer before or since who could hold a candle to Sammy. He was the most brilliant , multi talented star ever. He was taken from us far too soon. I've just adored him all my life. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bubberscat]

Another fascinating video clip. Always look forward to your presentations. Many thanks Jerry

[@stevemolina8801]

Growing up in my house one woke up on the weekends to Music by, Sammy,Frank and Dean.I still love it to this day! My Pop taught me its not the color on the outside that matters, its whats in the inside.

[@contessalouannec8064]

Sammy Davis was one cool cat as he would have said. WOW what a life he had. Thank You for sharing very educational.

[@amystabile7789]

I was lucky and blessed to know Sammy. My godfather was Jerry Lewis and they performed together at MGM/Bally's during the 80s every summer! He was a close family friend and one of my all time idols! He was so kind to me and showed me affection and I'll never forget how he changed my life! ✌️❤️

[@binbashbuddy]

Another one well done Jerry, as always. I was a big fan of Sammy, greatly enjoyed seeing this.

[@plymouthduster225]

Very interesting video as always Jerry. First time I seen him in anything was in a episode of The Rifleman. I didn't know that he was so young when he passed. RIP Sammy Davis J.R.

[@fintan3563]

Always an interesting and respectful biography, Mr. Skinner. Great job! 🏆🏆🏆

[@CapstoneTider]

My best memories of Sammy are on the Jerry Lewis Telethon and Dean Martin roast but he was all over media at the time. Mr. excitement to me at a young age. That Old Black Magic!

[@stephanievaughn1102]

Ii love to see him on the episode of The Rifleman where he played an outlaw/entertainer. He flipped that gun around like a pro!

[@MichaelAndersxq28guy]

Thank you for all your documentaries. We, your followers, appreciate you. Happy Thanksgiving 2022 to you and yours.

[@amethystanne4586]

Sammy Davis appeared in one episode of the TV show “All In The Family”. He gave a delightful performance.

[@ChocolateAristocrat]

Thank you for a beautiful and well presented video on the “ I’ve Got To Be Me” one and only Sammy Davis Jr. who took pride in his life and work.

[@coryd2668]

Funny you should have uploaded this tonight! Last night we were at our favorite old Vegas Italian restaurant called Casa Di Amore! There are screens all over the restaurant with pictures of old photos and many of the Rat Pack!! The entertainer sang quite a few of Sammy’s songs and pictures of Sammy were all over! All of us acknowledged that and spoke kind words of Sammy! And here you are tonight uploading a great biography of this fine man!! I just love how the world works! Thank you JS!! PS Happy Thanksgiving!!🦃🍁

[@JerrySkinner1943]

And Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours CoryD. Jerry

[@shawn78789]

Thanks for filling in a few questions I had and for the memories. 😔

[@NinaRossBusiness]

I just watched one of his videos on KZbin. Love Sammy Davis Jr.

[@marceau425]

Jerry👍👍🏻👍🏽👍🏿

[@candyflair7946]

Sammy Davis Jr. Was a household name when I was a very young girl.

[@susanwallace2258]

A fantastic star's life by a fantastic biographer! Thank you, Jerry Skinnner!

[@cannellcooper5510]

I Love To Listen To Jerry's Voice ... Makes His Stories Even More Interesting .. Thank You Jerry.. Please Continue Your Biographies 💥 GOD BLESS 💙

[@Lee-qp6gf]

What a great subject Sammy's life is. didn't know of most but really appreciate you covering it. A great man with more ambition than most. Cheers, Lee

[@3trilogy]

This is a great biography, Mr.Skinner. The impression that Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. were the inner circle of The Rat Pack…three amazing people.

[@exdus235]

A good read is Sammy's book YES I CAN

[@hollys2081]

Excellent as always, thank you Mr. Skinner!

[@UncommonWoman1611]

I REMEMBER THE SHOW WHERE GREGORY HINES KISSED SAMMY DAVIS' SHOES!!! 👞👞👞 JERRY, YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB ON THIS ONE, AS USUAL!!! YOU MENTIONED JEFF CHANDLER; WOULD YOU DO ONE ON HIM??? HE WAS ANOTHER ONE GONE TOO SOON!!! HE WAS MY HEART THROB WHEN I WAS A CHILD!!! THANK YOU, PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES!!! 🙇🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️💝💝💝🕊🕊🕊🍃🍃🍃

[@Spectrumpicture]

These documentaries are excellent case studies on why you should never smoke.

[@texasgina]

Thanks Jerry. I always loved Sammy Davis Jr as a kid. I had never heard the childhood stories about him. My mom told me about the racist Vegas hotel stories. My great grandparents lived in Vegas and my mom spent a lot of time there.

[@tonyadangerfield8640]

That was a Lovely Story Mr. skinner I love too hear your voice it's so relaxing too Me please more stories like this your the Best!!

[@LeRoi715]

Great human being he was! Thanks Mr Skinner!

[@pauletterichards4755]

Remember Sammy quiet well when I was growing up.

[@keymeter1917]

Hello Jerry, That was a lovely round up of Sammy Davis's life and achievements. I wasn't aware that he'd started in the game so young. I was aware that he did a regular routine with his uncle, but not his dad. And the only film I was aware that he'd acted in was ('Carmen') I think, I'm not entirely sure. And I'd happen to catch that film on KZbin during the Pandemic. He was absolutely brilliant in it, just outstanding really. Infact to me, he outshone Belafonte. I just wish he'd done a lot more acting.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Key, Sammy was a showman, no question about it. Jerry

[@HitGardenStudio]

ICON!!

[@weswalker1208]

Once again an excellent excellent job

[@geofffxdwg07]

Thank you again Jerry.

[@valeriegriner5644]

Wonderful video! Thanks for posting!

[@selenarose23]

Thank You That Was Wonderful...

[@alb.dersame]

I liked when Sammy made a few guest appearances on The Rifleman. He sure worked hard for his success, and definitely deserved it! To you Jerry, you are a legend as well. "Nobody" can tell a story better than you! You're such a natural. You definitely have a gift! Thank you for so many gripping, exciting, and entertaining stories! There's only 'one" Jerry Skinner!

[@carpenter5575]

Wow! These documentaries are great but always make you sad in the end when ol death comes calling

[@nyclady27]

Wonderful! 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌻

[@lovingmayberry307]

Great video as always, Mr. Skinner. I've always been a big fan of Sammy's. 😊 Speaking of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, check out the book called "Lewis and Martin," written by Jerry Lewis. I always loved Dean, but thought Jerry was just a loudmouth, until i read this book. It truly is a lovestory and showed a compassionate, loving side of Jerry I wouldn't have thought existed. One of my favorite books of all time. 💙

[@donf3877]

I saw a interview with Jerry Lewis decades ago, when he was so large he was unrecognizable. One of the drugs he had to take was responsible for the massive weight gain. The interview was going well, until the interviewer started bad mouthing Dean. It only took a VERY SHORT time, before Jerry had enough. Jerry "explained" rather angrily that, if it hadn't been for Dean... he wouldn't be interviewed.... because he would have never made it in show business. That it was DEAN that was the talent. That is was DEAN that was the natural comedian. That it was DEAN that was responsible for their success. And, that he didn't blame Dean for getting tired of being just the straight guy... when he had more talent in his pinky... than Jerry had in is whole body. When Frank talked Dean into surprising Jerry at his telethon, Jerry was touched. But... in only a few minutes... it reverted back into Dean being the straight man for Jerry. Out of respect for Dean, Jerry ended the segment quickly... since he could see Dean was getting uneasy about it. When Dean lost his son, Jerry knew he would never get over it... and he didn't.

[@3trilogy]

@@donf3877 Thank you for this bit of info.

[@stephaniehale3379]

Great bio as always Thk u!

[@douglasruss2889]

Sammy was....'One of a kind' ! RIP.

[@mikeorclem]

thanks again jerry.

[@LindaCasey]

💜💜

[@LindaRath-ni5zs]

😂Sammy was one of are all time greats. Anything you gave him to do he would make it even Better he had good rhythm and was always funny

[@MTknitter22]

Thank you Jerry. A memorable documentary. The original Oceans 77 was still the best one. It’s awful Kennedys used Sinatra like that.

[@coldbreeze6344]

Best all round entertainer

[@vivianlove5157]

Thank you....

[@royboy9361]

Jerry, you are the best!

[@redpat8832]

Great talent! 👏🔥👏🔥👏

[@rs4425]

Well done, Jerry.

[@danleehill]

Great job Jerry

[@jjamo5]

Thanks Pal

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Sammy Davis could do everything!

[@jimd8008]

As with all your episodes nicely done

[@Croonerrich]

Excellent

[@1949ala]

went to see him in Las Vegas and during his act, he said I have a friend here to entertain you. it was Bill Cosby, and Bill did about half an hour of Humer, it was great ps he also danced and did impersonations

[@johnwick9579]

Master performance Jerry

[@1339LARS]

Fantastic !!!!!! //Lars

[@timepoet77]

The Candy Man was thoroughly detested by Sammy Davis Jr. He hated the lyrics especially, calling them "syrupy" and saccharine. And yet it revived his career. Talk about irony.

[@12yearssober]

He was on the rifleman

[@UncommonWoman1611]

@JEFFERY EPSTEIN, I SAW THAT EPISODE, HE PLAYED A MARKSMAN; MADE ME WONDER IF HE REALLY WAS A SHARP SHOOTER HE PLAYED HIS ROLE SO WELL!!!

[@12yearssober]

@@UncommonWoman1611 He was in 2 episodes I believe. He was really good with gun tricks. Not so much shooting but other tricks and quick draws. It was part of his act in different performances long before he appeared on the show. Definitely a very interesting talented man!!!

[@anthonywilliams4100]

Jerry, Ciro's in LA is pronounced See-rose not Cairo. Grew up in Vegas. The Rat pack performed in the Copa room at the Sands, which is were the Venitian now sits. Grandfather worked the Sands and actually I met Mr. Dean Martin as a boy, and Sadly as a man serving in the USAF at March AFB in Riverside CA, I was detailed to do the recovery at Capt. Dean Paul Martin's F4 crash site of Mt. San Gorgonio, the same mountain Frank Sinatra's plane Carrying Mr Sinatra's mother crashed into 10 years earlier killing all aboard. Frank, Dean and Sammy all have streets named after them in Las Vegas. Thank you for the excellent work as usual Jerry.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Antony for your wonderful comments. jerry

[@JoeMarks-g2v]

Musicians all new that Sammy was a much better singer than Frank Sinatra, and a better showman. If you saw Sammy perform live, you would never forget it. Sammy was just inctedible.

[@CARRJ142]