Sammy Davis Jr.-his insecurities, Sinatra as a friend, Sammy's selfishness and more!

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Eileen Prose

Eileen Prose

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@man-bagdammit2297
@man-bagdammit2297 3 жыл бұрын
Love this man. So honest and well spoken. He had more talent in his pinky nail then 99% of entertainers today. These were stars ! The big entertainers of that era were worth your time and energy. RIP Sammy.
@dibujemaestro
@dibujemaestro 7 жыл бұрын
The man that interviews Sammy is kind and warm. That’s why this video is so lovely and deep.
@glamoraeblog
@glamoraeblog 6 жыл бұрын
I agree. His tone and body language are welcoming.
@paulbrewer2374
@paulbrewer2374 5 жыл бұрын
dibujemaestro I agree. You can see and feel the respect and admiration he has for Sammy.
@mikesears3078
@mikesears3078 4 жыл бұрын
Well said, yes you can feel the affection.
@WeyounSix
@WeyounSix 4 жыл бұрын
You can tell he knows a lot about Sammy too, which is a crucial respect element in interviews.
@askwillflynn
@askwillflynn 4 жыл бұрын
Because he doesn't have an agenda like so-called "interviewers" nowadays. Interviews are more like interrogations today.
@charleswinokoor6023
@charleswinokoor6023 4 жыл бұрын
That interviewer Tom Cottle was excellent. He asked strong questions, and Davis didn’t shy away from any of them.
@MrRoach-yo3mz
@MrRoach-yo3mz 7 жыл бұрын
Met and worked for Mr. Davis at 18 or 20 one night gigs here on the East coast as well as working as his bodyguard during the second inauguration of Ronald Reagan in DC... Mr. Davis was one of the most grounded and realistic celebrities that I ever worked for! ... When it came time to pay me for the inauguration bodyguard service, he gave me a cash tip that actually doubled my salary!
@hiltonjacobs8910
@hiltonjacobs8910 6 жыл бұрын
Mr. Davis does indeed seem like The Real Deal, much much more than an entertainer. Thanks for the story; I'm not surprised. You can *feel* where he's coming from. What an aMAZing man.
@FranTheMan78
@FranTheMan78 6 жыл бұрын
Dude is a class act.
@Mark-vi2ss
@Mark-vi2ss 5 жыл бұрын
great story,Lorna Luft said he was very good to her when she was starting out as an entertainer
@josephemmerling5860
@josephemmerling5860 5 жыл бұрын
Total class act
@lanesmith3471
@lanesmith3471 4 жыл бұрын
Still he was in with the devil nonetheless
@jeneanderson5252
@jeneanderson5252 4 жыл бұрын
This guy had more talent in his little finger than anyone in Hollywood NOW. No doubt in my mind
@capitalizingcapitalist1202
@capitalizingcapitalist1202 4 жыл бұрын
@Richard Page Foxx doesn't have near the level of charisma.
@downtownbobbybrown6237
@downtownbobbybrown6237 4 жыл бұрын
Dam right ! I just wish he did 'nt smoke those f 'in cigs !
@davidbenitez2650
@davidbenitez2650 4 жыл бұрын
Well your out of your mind with that statement
@novathestar3242
@novathestar3242 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah he was good but you sound stupid
@JasonFerguson1283
@JasonFerguson1283 4 жыл бұрын
I subscribed to your channel because you said this Jene!
@markarnold8014
@markarnold8014 7 жыл бұрын
Always a gentleman...........always a legend. Sadly missed, but never forgotten.
@mysterytrain3
@mysterytrain3 7 жыл бұрын
Love this guy. He truly was intelligent, in spite of what he thought about himself. Listen to the performers of today. Not many are even as close to being as articulate as Sam was in this interview. Not even close. RIP. You were the real thing, Sammy.
@gdedmonds2001
@gdedmonds2001 6 жыл бұрын
Mysterytrain3 you are exactly right, he was intelligent and spoke honest of his life.
@sharonjmartina6085
@sharonjmartina6085 6 жыл бұрын
There was only one.... and I don't like the glasses. Lol ...but like so what? Sammy is the greatest. How lucky is this interviewer?
@beachboi6196
@beachboi6196 4 жыл бұрын
@@sharonjmartina6085 those glasses were cazles had pair they realing in style in 80 sam had swagger ever body does have it
@piesusan17
@piesusan17 3 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis, Jr was a genius.
@1218kimber
@1218kimber 6 жыл бұрын
Interviewers back then were respectful, classy, focused on the (talented) guests. No political baiting.
@StellaAdler_
@StellaAdler_ Жыл бұрын
Exactly and especially if their guest is talking about how many paedophiles there were and are in Hollywood & someone like barbara walters jumps up and says “u’re ruining entire careers!” I was stunned. Interviews use to have class, great poise, respectful questions & demeanor.
@gerrydooley951
@gerrydooley951 7 жыл бұрын
I always felt that Sammy was one of the greatest talents ever. Singer, dancer, actor, impressionist and musician
@josepichardo2659
@josepichardo2659 4 жыл бұрын
And master of the single action pistol. Look it up, Sammy was nice with the pistol.
@gerrydooley951
@gerrydooley951 4 жыл бұрын
@@josepichardo2659 yes, he did a few TV westerns in the '50's that showed off his skill
@evanwolf6618
@evanwolf6618 4 жыл бұрын
And tell jokes .
@jublacabra
@jublacabra 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like he inspired creatives like Jamie foxx
@u.s.n.retired1995
@u.s.n.retired1995 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent, interview. Very respectful, which is something that doesn't happen today. I love Sammie's candor.
@mahbramah
@mahbramah 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, Sammy carried himself perfectly.
@markwest8960
@markwest8960 7 жыл бұрын
Valincia Pruitt , indeed! I'm a little young to remember much of him, but what I do remember are great memories! My parents loved him! Great, talented and very unique person! We need more Sammy type people these days.
@u.s.n.retired1995
@u.s.n.retired1995 7 жыл бұрын
Mark West Sadly I think that class and talent are obsolete. Sounds like you know enough about him though you're young. Your statement tells it all. Take care.
@tj-kv6vr
@tj-kv6vr 7 жыл бұрын
A little background, Sammy was a Black performer with a white wife and Jewish as well.. Today so called black leaders just talk the talk, Mr. Davis walked the walk.
@soapbxprod
@soapbxprod 7 жыл бұрын
If you'd like to meet Sam's mom... here's my interview with her, shot for my Emmy winning A&E Biography of The Rat Pack. SAM was the greatest all around showman of the 20th Century, sans pareil. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5ObgJmuecupl6M
@isabellalundgren8293
@isabellalundgren8293 4 жыл бұрын
Besides the fact that Sammy is one of the greatest entertainers in history, this interview also highlights another admirable aspect of who he was. He was not trying to portray himself as perfect, and despite the fact of discussing very unflattering aspects of his personality, he was not defensive or combative. He was brave, vulnerable and integrated- and therefor a true role model. I can´t imagine seeing a contemporary public person behaving in this matter, with such wisdom, truthfulness and self-reflection.
@bilalelharrasi2365
@bilalelharrasi2365 Жыл бұрын
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@memorymedia6188
@memorymedia6188 Жыл бұрын
Sammy was a luciferian. Most will just believe its just a coincidence that the number of views listed on this video by Google just HAPPENS to be stuck, for several years now, at SIX SIX SIX thousand... These predatory luciferians LOVE signalling to each other, right in your unsuspecting face...
@Rob_Kates
@Rob_Kates 7 жыл бұрын
It is nice to see his honesty and candor. He was a classy guy and a consummate entertainer.
@phnx4life
@phnx4life 4 жыл бұрын
A satanist as well..
@LenHummelChannel
@LenHummelChannel 6 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderfully HONEST interview from a truly remarkable human being. A STELLAR talent that few could ever approach. Frank and Dean loved and appreciated him enormously.
@malcolmcook7007
@malcolmcook7007 9 ай бұрын
Mr. Davis most Articulate and speaks well with faith, honor and Valor. You are truly loved, Admired and Respected!
@dwsan1tx
@dwsan1tx 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview. Listening to him reveal himself was gold. He reflects on his life and freely admits his human flaws and successes. Very interesting man.
@angelacarleton9575
@angelacarleton9575 7 жыл бұрын
To me Sammy Davis Jr had the MOST INCREDIBLE VOICE and GREAT DANCER - WHAT an ENTERTAINER! We were lucky to have him in our lives.
@sailingmylifeaway
@sailingmylifeaway 6 жыл бұрын
He was one hell of a gentleman, and boy could he dance. The last of the all-round entertainers. Don’t make them like Sammy any more.
@dancewomyn1
@dancewomyn1 7 жыл бұрын
So honest! This is probably one of the best interviews I've seen with Sammy. He was definitely one of a kind. I can't think of another performer who can top his extraordinary talent on so many fronts. Singer, Actor, dancer...A real show man!!
@raymocopo7340
@raymocopo7340 7 жыл бұрын
BTW, he was a great drummer. Check it out online. My brother is a pro drummer and is talented, too. But, Sammy is in another league. Amazing human!!
@whoiwan2b
@whoiwan2b 7 жыл бұрын
I agree. I am impressed with his honesty. He’s genuine.
@hiltonjacobs8910
@hiltonjacobs8910 6 жыл бұрын
An incredibly intelligent man. So grounded for such a mega-star. I sure admire him.
@memorymedia6188
@memorymedia6188 Жыл бұрын
Davis was a satanist. Most will just believe its just a coincidence that the number of views listed on this video by Google just HAPPENS to be stuck, for several years now, at SIX SIX SIX thousand... These predatory luciferians LOVE signalling to each other, right in your unsuspecting face...
@swingmanic
@swingmanic 7 жыл бұрын
To pick himself up off the floor as he did after the racist shit he experienced when in the army just makes me feel so much respect for him..He could have so easily become a broken, bitter and twisted old man, but he pushed past that and became an entertainer who'll never be forgotten.
@hiltonjacobs8910
@hiltonjacobs8910 6 жыл бұрын
@Walid Aladssani Right on. I say a pressure drop, oh pressure Oh yeah pressure goin' to drop on you I say when it drops, oh you gonna feel it Know that you were doing wrong.
@dashriproch
@dashriproch 6 жыл бұрын
A truly great man. He had more talent than any of his Rat Pack ginzo pals, but never bitched about it. He soldiered on, like we all must do.
@urekmazino6800
@urekmazino6800 5 жыл бұрын
@Walid Aladssani nope they'd rather blame all the other races for America's racism that started with them the white man.
@davy1972
@davy1972 5 жыл бұрын
@@urekmazino6800 It is a human condition, not one particular race. He mentions how being booed by his own people was one of the worst experiences.
@urekmazino6800
@urekmazino6800 5 жыл бұрын
@@davy1972 cause of the things he did back then 🤷‍♂️ I couldn't blame them
@ronjames6128
@ronjames6128 6 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely great guy!!!!...He seems honest and humbled in this interview. What an incredible talent!!!!
@rays2794
@rays2794 6 жыл бұрын
What a beautifully laid out interview. Sammy made a point to complement him before the interview ended, that’s a high honor. I wish Fallon, Kimmel and Conan would watch this and take notes. A good interview is not just entertaining, it’s informative. I know a lot about Sammy as a fan but never heard him open up like that. I’ve seen Sammy talk for long interviews, he loved to talk and be funny and charming. But this he went deep, I enjoyed it thoroughly.
@InstantKarma1970
@InstantKarma1970 7 жыл бұрын
Could hang with Sammy all day - a real conversationalist Sagittarian philosopher like his friend Frank Sinatra - so good so cool
@reelblack
@reelblack 4 жыл бұрын
From 1986.
@zencreature
@zencreature 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Lazarett
@Lazarett 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much !
@patricksmith3432
@patricksmith3432 6 жыл бұрын
Still one of the greatest entertainer who ever lived
@maynardferguson9599
@maynardferguson9599 4 жыл бұрын
Class act cat!!!
@ItsAGoodChannel
@ItsAGoodChannel 4 жыл бұрын
No, he's THE greatest, not one of them.
@ItsAGoodChannel
@ItsAGoodChannel 4 жыл бұрын
@Mazot Hortlak You're kidding, right?
@ItsAGoodChannel
@ItsAGoodChannel 4 жыл бұрын
@Mazot Hortlak Who in God's name do you think is better than him? Let me be clear, I'm talking about all around talent, not just singing and dancing.
@dennisford6372
@dennisford6372 4 жыл бұрын
@@ItsAGoodChannel Exactly! He played all the instruments.🔥🎶🔥👍 Musical Marvel
@danielrobinson9270
@danielrobinson9270 7 жыл бұрын
This man was one of my idols as a kid growing up in the 80's what an inspiration he was even for a young man like myself who came along decades after Sammy Davis had already made a indelible mark on the world.
@M00159
@M00159 4 жыл бұрын
Talented man. Respect his honesty in this interview. R.I.P., Sammy.🙏❤
@weepair2
@weepair2 7 жыл бұрын
Back to the days when star meant star. Unlike today with nobodies prancing about on television.
@Nemo-un5rr
@Nemo-un5rr 6 жыл бұрын
ricky jurecki So True..
@robjohnson8214
@robjohnson8214 6 жыл бұрын
Entertainers and performers of earlier times seemed to be driven by artistic impulses. Today "entertainment" is product that is force fed to our bloated culture.
@youngw1ze
@youngw1ze 6 жыл бұрын
100% talent and charisma....
@rochellhenderson4532
@rochellhenderson4532 6 жыл бұрын
Queenofthegoofballs74 I gotta agree though it seems like a "get off my lawn " moment but yeah
@jfus9940
@jfus9940 5 жыл бұрын
@Queenofthegoofballs74 totally agree
@petec6159
@petec6159 7 жыл бұрын
Brutally honest. Respect!
@hiltonjacobs8910
@hiltonjacobs8910 6 жыл бұрын
Good Lord what an interview! Both men were fabulous here. Mr. Davis moved me to tears with his introspection, honesty, clarity, and beauty. Thank you so much for a *tremendous* upload!
@fishlanding
@fishlanding 6 жыл бұрын
this man was so gracious and inspiring .... peace, love and togetherness
@alexgeronimo8331
@alexgeronimo8331 5 жыл бұрын
when stars were stars !!!!!
@kevinpenneykevinpenney846
@kevinpenneykevinpenney846 6 жыл бұрын
A Man who gave much and went through much.. Thank you sir
@debbiecraig817
@debbiecraig817 6 жыл бұрын
I saw him live! WOW ! Records did him no justice! What a Voice!...
@hiltonjacobs8910
@hiltonjacobs8910 6 жыл бұрын
Lucky you! I'm envious =D
@markhouse578
@markhouse578 7 жыл бұрын
This man was an Amazing entertainer. And by all accounts a generous,gifted & lovely man. who cares about the Nixon thing.
@u.s.n.retired1995
@u.s.n.retired1995 7 жыл бұрын
mark house Well said and I agree.
@2dasimmons
@2dasimmons 7 жыл бұрын
YES! It's said BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES. Sammy Davis jr. was small but a HUGE TALENT! RIP DEAR SAMMY DAVIS JR.
@dancewomyn1
@dancewomyn1 7 жыл бұрын
Mark House...Absolutely!!
@blite13
@blite13 7 жыл бұрын
if you consider a satanist a "lovely man".
@Darrell1019
@Darrell1019 7 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear!
@ej3476
@ej3476 7 жыл бұрын
I saw Sammy perform at the old Carlton Celebrity Ballroom in Bloomington, Minnesota in the late 1980's. He left an indelible impression. Before or since, I have never seen a more talented, entertaining performer, and don't believe that I ever will. His blend of song, dance and comedy was far and away the best I have ever witnessed. Sammy, I can't speak to your personal peccadillos, except to acknowledge that we all have them, but I am truly blessed to have experienced your live performance. May your soul live on in heaven, and your legacy on earth.
@evelyncosten5428
@evelyncosten5428 7 жыл бұрын
My. granny took me to see Sammy for my 13th bday present. I saw him in Cherry Hill Nj. i was filled with joy and excitement when he performed Mr Bojangles. i was so proud I had the opportunity to see Sammy D. Dancing in Heaven with Gregory Hines.
@scorsese1
@scorsese1 7 жыл бұрын
I saw him in Vegas with Jerry Lewis in the late 80"s, Sammy is the greates entertainer of all time.
@barbarabertke8571
@barbarabertke8571 7 жыл бұрын
Ed C ....beautiful statement, I agree wholeheartedly. Saw him live for the first time in 75....INCREDIBLE! JOLSON & DAVIS...two greatest entertainers EVER!
@jazzlover1723
@jazzlover1723 7 жыл бұрын
We saw Sammy at the Copa in NY back in the '60's and saw Sinatra live in concert in the '70's. Both were unbelievable...impossible to pick who is the "best".
@memorymedia6188
@memorymedia6188 Жыл бұрын
He chose to be a satanist. Or is it just a coincidence that the number of views listed on this video by Google just HAPPENS to be stuck (for several years now) at SIX SIX SIX thousand? These predatory luciferians LOVE signalling to each other, right in your unsuspecting face...
@NYCOURTREPORTER
@NYCOURTREPORTER 4 жыл бұрын
The Best and most talented Entertainer of all time! Also, a Pioneer on all levels. Thank you, Sammy, for being you!
@kawai99100
@kawai99100 4 жыл бұрын
At least he's honest. Most entertainers are very......selfish.
@szn7548
@szn7548 4 жыл бұрын
different times, people had spines
@ferregu12
@ferregu12 4 жыл бұрын
Unbelievably honest, I like this guy
@jimmyduncan7650
@jimmyduncan7650 7 жыл бұрын
Big man in a small package. Respect
@phantompower
@phantompower 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview and Sammy's brutal honesty is just amazing, I never knew much about him but I respect him so much just from the way he conducted himself in this interview.
@hughiedavies6069
@hughiedavies6069 5 жыл бұрын
I've just got interested in Sammy Davis jr. He seems multi talented and a very decent genuine honest man . I like his honesty .
@jamieostrowski4447
@jamieostrowski4447 6 жыл бұрын
Great interview...he speaks candidly from the heart. A good man, indeed.
@gionncaomhinmorpheagh4791
@gionncaomhinmorpheagh4791 5 жыл бұрын
Without doubt, Mr Sammy Davies Jr was one of the most fabulously gifted and supremely talented human beings to ever walk the face of the earth! When I listen to the sad sob-stories on various talent shows designed to bring out the "sympathy vote", I think of your man Sammy there and just what he had to overcome in his life to be even recognised as a "Mensch". What a simply colossal achievement! And all thanks to his indomitable spirit, quite incredible talent and, ultimately, to his belief in himself. The world will never see his like again. MsG
@01maggie
@01maggie 4 жыл бұрын
The Coolest man.... really miss him and the Rat Pack.
@josephemmerling5860
@josephemmerling5860 5 жыл бұрын
A great man who had class. His effort behind every performance was something to really see. What many people miss is his wonderful humor and endurance. I miss him and always will.
@eileenprose8472
@eileenprose8472 6 жыл бұрын
The interviewer is Tom Cottle...my friend and colleague. There are other interviews on my Channel. Thanks for watching!
@karenmiller9381
@karenmiller9381 6 жыл бұрын
Great interview this man Tom Cottle is a natural, just like two friends talking openly and honestly. Wonderful 🇬🇧 ❤
@beefsoda1
@beefsoda1 6 жыл бұрын
It was my pleasure.
@peterhobday
@peterhobday 6 жыл бұрын
A great interview --- Tom Cottle is, as Sammy Davis Jr says, "A pro". They are both pros. Sammy Davis performed on a BBC TV show introducing him to British TV audiences around 1964, and he was a huge hit. Who could not love him? Multi-talented performer who has no equal. Brilliant interview thanks.
@ericg1100
@ericg1100 6 жыл бұрын
Eileen Prose youre cool, lady!!!
@Soundofsilence-j4d
@Soundofsilence-j4d 4 жыл бұрын
I saw him TOM COTTLE AT 24. YEARS OLD WALKEN THREW PARK ST BOSTON. I WAS AFRAID TO SAY I KNOW YOU ON TV. TOM COTTLE. I WAS AFRAID HE BE SNODD SO I NEVER SAY HI.
@EatWell23QWB
@EatWell23QWB 6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding interview! I wish that Tom Cottle had conducted the interview with Sammy Davis Jr’s mother in 1997. It would have been much better. RIP Mr. Davis.
@ryangerardcomedy425
@ryangerardcomedy425 6 жыл бұрын
What a candid, wonderfully honest man.
@dalearthur7493
@dalearthur7493 7 жыл бұрын
What a gift. He was a gift. Making that interview available to us was a gift. He was the best.
@The22on
@The22on 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent interviewer! Good questions, great respect, let him finish his answers, etc. Even Sammy was impressed. You can see him physically relax and almost hear him say to himself, I can be honest with this guy. He's not out to get me or exploit me. I've never seen the interviewer before, but I like the way he interviews!
@malcolmcook7007
@malcolmcook7007 9 ай бұрын
Mr. Davis a Man of Class and Style! You are the Greatest!
@VIRGONOMICS
@VIRGONOMICS 7 жыл бұрын
My man. I love Sammy, and always will.
@danarzechula3769
@danarzechula3769 Жыл бұрын
Very thoughtful and insightful responses from a legend. Very self aware not at all sf centered. Have always had a high opinion of him now it's even higher.
@MrRichiekaye
@MrRichiekaye 7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. I am grateful you made this available.
@mikehill3804
@mikehill3804 3 ай бұрын
The most brutally honest man about oneself I have ever listened to! Sammy was easy to love because of the love he gave. Great memories of my childhood come flooding back every time I hear or see him. RIP Sammy.
@Darrell1019
@Darrell1019 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this interview.
@rockie6890
@rockie6890 7 жыл бұрын
I remember many, many years ago, the very first time I saw Sammy was on early TV, with his uncle and his father. He totally blew me away with his talent and charisma. I remember I was 18 and dating a radio announcer and the first thing I did is tell him about this fabulous entertainer that was on his way to rock the world, and that is exactly what Sammy did. In this interview I very much respect his honesty and that came from him evolving and growing as a person, a spirit, and not without considerable pain. RIP dear Sammy. You did rock the world.
@B1970T
@B1970T 7 жыл бұрын
What an incredibly awesome and sincere interview. A Irreplaceable talent!
@gentleasa5728
@gentleasa5728 4 жыл бұрын
Than you! I can still see baby Sammy tap dancing, in my minds eye! That brought me back, and taught me much💯
@fionadotson3105
@fionadotson3105 4 жыл бұрын
Loved him!! What a talent way ahead of his time 🙏❤️
@baldilocks1914
@baldilocks1914 7 жыл бұрын
Classy guy
@aubreylater6580
@aubreylater6580 7 жыл бұрын
Baldi Locks Jdja2u. . 1IuIS
@jakelinemunoz5794
@jakelinemunoz5794 6 жыл бұрын
MerCuRio yel
@teamiro5491
@teamiro5491 7 жыл бұрын
she was one tough cookie,, his mother, sammy was a great singer and dancer ,actor such a talent the best i loved him he was a great man ,he is being so honest in this interview . but one thing you cant take away from him is that he was a great talent
@hardlines4
@hardlines4 4 жыл бұрын
A time when we had REAL entertainers!
@jimelmore9728
@jimelmore9728 4 жыл бұрын
Sammy was an all around talent. Sing, dance, comedy and just generally entertaining to watch.
@gregmack67
@gregmack67 4 жыл бұрын
I saw him at the Albert Hall I'm 1988, with Sinatra and Minnelli. He was amazing.
@travelseatsyellowlab
@travelseatsyellowlab 4 жыл бұрын
It's terrible that he only had three or four years of life remaining, and ended up being survived by both his mother and grandmother.
@minipawpaw
@minipawpaw 4 жыл бұрын
I've watched the American Masters bio of him again last week. That was an amazing, frank, insightful look this amazing man. In this interview with Tom Cottle, Sammy was so vulnerable and genuine. Thank you for posting this. I haven't seen Tom Cottle in so many decades. I used to watch his show all the time. Sammy was right...Tom is a professional in the best sense of the word.
@Silveryback
@Silveryback 7 жыл бұрын
I have never seen an interview with this man, but I love how he holds himself.
@maxwilson4748
@maxwilson4748 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Eileen! Great interview!
@beefsoda1
@beefsoda1 6 жыл бұрын
Sammy was so well spoken and so damn talented.
@bsdml
@bsdml 6 жыл бұрын
Underneath all the legendary glitz and glamour was a truly authentic human being. Always loved this guy, but now I love him even more, after watching this interview.
@SadeWatkins
@SadeWatkins 3 жыл бұрын
this is GOLD
@Gabriel-lm7jw
@Gabriel-lm7jw 6 жыл бұрын
When celebrities had talent!
@mkaiser29
@mkaiser29 4 жыл бұрын
What a well spoken individual, he was obviously extremely smart, really interesting.
@bdflatlander
@bdflatlander 4 жыл бұрын
Love Sammy Davis Jr. Great and talented entertainer and he gained some valuable insight to himself and his life as he got into his senior years. I found his honesty in this interview very refreshing.
@tammyrobinson6409
@tammyrobinson6409 5 жыл бұрын
I wished he didn’t smoke but everybody smoked back then. Perhaps he would not have died from throat cancer. He was a very rare talent and there is none his equal still
@oldwestguy
@oldwestguy 4 жыл бұрын
Truly one of the greatest all-around entertainers of the 20th century. Along with Judy Garland, Bobby Darin, and possibly one or two others, Mr. Davis perfected the art of song, dance, and acting with a unique style that captivated audiences.
@Sylviasdaughter-po8we
@Sylviasdaughter-po8we 7 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see him perform, he was a total pro, had the audience eating out of his hand. A total entertainer.
@greggh
@greggh 6 жыл бұрын
The more I learn about Sammy, the more I like him. He was very honest and blunt about his failings in this interview.
@tqoliver
@tqoliver 7 жыл бұрын
A good interview from one of the all time great performers.
@chrisgillard6129
@chrisgillard6129 2 жыл бұрын
I clicked onto this because I was thinking back to when I was a kid watching the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Sammy sang Mr. Bojangles with a beautiful tap dance and it was amazing. I wept. I think the whole audience did. Beautiful human being. R.I.P.
@mikeymike1621
@mikeymike1621 7 жыл бұрын
Sammy was a class act all the way! Thank you for sharing.
@mnmdisney
@mnmdisney 4 жыл бұрын
60?! I grew up watching Sammy, hes cool 😎 and I appreciate his honesty completely ❤ love n light our friend!!
@aprilhernandez4840
@aprilhernandez4840 4 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis jr. Gone but never forgotten, true TALENT ❣
@Kamoblue
@Kamoblue 6 жыл бұрын
I love that this is the first thing that comes up when you look for Sammy's interviews. This one is so very candid and relaxed. I really appreciate the legacy Sammy left, the work he put in, and hardships he faced, and his honesty about everything in between. I've got a lot of love for him.
@kenrowland7864
@kenrowland7864 4 жыл бұрын
A True Sagittarius ....Honest and Philosophical
@ltkreg
@ltkreg 7 жыл бұрын
I think this is the best interview of Sammy Davis Jr that I've heard.
@harrylazard
@harrylazard 4 жыл бұрын
The secret to really finding out about a person is asking uncomfortable questions in a respectful way. Wonderful to find out about the feelings about this under-rated (today) celebrity. No one growing up today knows how big Sammy was in his time...
@gloriaasbury-covington6339
@gloriaasbury-covington6339 7 жыл бұрын
Another excellent interview! This guy is a real pro. l wish l knew his name. Mr. Davis is a treasure now in the Black community. l think most people didn't "get" him or the type of music he sung. In many ways there wouldn't have been a Ray Charles as a crossover artist if it wasn't for Sammy. l still miss him. And l loved his book "Why Me?".
@gloriaasbury-covington6339
@gloriaasbury-covington6339 7 жыл бұрын
I8thumper THANK YOU!!!!
@motly93
@motly93 7 жыл бұрын
he is black, his father was a black man
@gerrydooley951
@gerrydooley951 7 жыл бұрын
If you can use being black to your advantage ,why not. I would bet there are more downs than ups in that kind of situation. Also, you mentioned Obama, as if everything is his fault, really? I mean come on. He looks black and was treated as such.
@tiffanymcclintock1986
@tiffanymcclintock1986 7 жыл бұрын
+Stormy D. that is the type of comment that comes from a young punk. Sammy carries himself like a man's man why cause he doesn't talk like he is street trash u say that GO FUCK YOURSELF YOU PIECE OF SHIT
@chrisbatten2010
@chrisbatten2010 7 жыл бұрын
Stormy D. - I guess you were never taught that a persons character means way more than any race.
@philiptonee6334
@philiptonee6334 7 жыл бұрын
Very intelligent man Sammy. Insightful interview.
@georgebanks7347
@georgebanks7347 6 жыл бұрын
SAMMY WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE ARCHITECT OF ENTERTAINMENT!IN HIS OWN RIGHT TILL THIS DAY!!! UNSURPASSED. LOVE YA CANDY MAN!!!
@bryanfindley1438
@bryanfindley1438 7 жыл бұрын
..great personality, and talent... good interview
@SuburbanDon
@SuburbanDon 6 жыл бұрын
Wow I always thought he was just a blow hard.
@LenBoatman
@LenBoatman 6 жыл бұрын
Sammy at 60, describing his own development from 53 to 60. Fantastic interview by Tom Cottle; perceptive, incisive, compassionate. Sammy's appreciation was evident at the end and both parties acquitted themselves well.
@TWBs
@TWBs 7 жыл бұрын
He tried and he was a Complete Entertainer.
@StellaAdler_
@StellaAdler_ Жыл бұрын
I’m sure that I not only “speak” for myself, is that we all miss honest, candid replies from people in the entertainment industry. An interview such as this one - from a decent interviewer with lovely questions, to the guest who would always answer candidly and honestly, we sure do miss that. Today, every single thing is thought out and rehearsed - from instagram & what they post, to replies they give to journalists. Even if they seem casual & honest, it’s all very well prepared in advance and carefully thought out.
@monicaraesmith
@monicaraesmith 7 жыл бұрын
I thought Sammy was super old when he died but he was young only 64....then again I was very little so he did seem old to me but now my mom is near his age and she is living it up.
@sharifs649
@sharifs649 4 жыл бұрын
Tbh it look like that Hollywood lifestyle had taken his time
@paulettewebb6807
@paulettewebb6807 4 жыл бұрын
Mr.Sammy Davis Jr. was one of the most classy poised men I have ever seen while I was growing up. He could sing, act, dance, and also was a great impressionist . What a class act! What a generous down to earth Man that he was. You will never be forgotten. Thanks for all the class act memories you have left us for generations to come!
@koa2341
@koa2341 7 жыл бұрын
I partied with this guy at Harrahs Villa in Tahoe- A really nice, fun guy.
@chingdowkenpo
@chingdowkenpo 7 жыл бұрын
thats amazing, when did you guys hang out?
@koa2341
@koa2341 7 жыл бұрын
+Hellcrasher Porter It was about 67-68- He was playing at Harrahs and staying at the Villa. An incredible place that you could drive a boat right under the house. Sammy really was a fun guy who liked to party. Living, growing up in Tahoe, I came across many celebrities. Billy Preston was a friend of mine and I lived half a summer with Santana.
@ethanwashoe5868
@ethanwashoe5868 7 жыл бұрын
That's awesome I grew up in Reno and spent a lot of time in tahoe
@markilew250
@markilew250 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks @Tahoedirt for sharing your amazing story on SD Jr. and Lake Tahoe at Harrah's. Did you get to meet or know Barbara McNair too? I've been trying to learn more about her and from what I noticed, she often performed at Tahoe at Harvey's. Which I heard is kind of connected to Harrah's. I know in March 25-April 7, she performed at the Harrah's (one rare time) with Bill Cosby. In June 1967 for a few weeks she performed with Dean Martin's uncle at Harvey's. I would love to know what all stars you gotten to meet and know from the Rat Pack to Barbara McNair! I love those legends of that era!
@williamklahre2659
@williamklahre2659 6 жыл бұрын
tintinesk5 haha you would think he would've mentioned the king . If in fact he was telling the truth .
@Dr170
@Dr170 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed having to listen to this with just one ear. Fills me with solidarity for Sammy's own physical handicap.
@kevinwilke9375
@kevinwilke9375 4 жыл бұрын
Most talent ever. I met him briefly in '82 he was genuine.
@stevensupreme781
@stevensupreme781 4 жыл бұрын
2021 yes sir! Excellent interview, but simply not long enough!🏆
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