Sammy & Gregory Hines discussing Tap

from 1988

[@WITH-THE-BUSINESS.]

Gregory Hines: Simply the Best & Super Missed.

[@cardboardbox9977]

Nicholas Brothers were the best but yes Gregory is amazing

[@arthurgearheard4701]

Well, Fayard Nicholas not only said that Eleanor Powell was the best Tap Dancer, but the " BEST " Dancer PERIOD!

[@bmyra]

Definitely. Hines is the best and I miss him so much.

[@gentlespirit4]

I used to have lots of love and respect for the man that interviewed Sammy Davis Jr. & Gregory Hines but the moment he got on to them for hugging each other and said that he didn't have time for that on national TV..... I've got "nothing" for him anymore. That was totally unnecessary humiliation to bring to such historical giants of the rare art of tap dancing now. I do miss both of these late great tap dancing artist, who were both talented in other areas too such as singing and acting too. Rest in Heaven and dance on forever before The King of kings, Elders Davis Jr. & Hines, too.

[@ldv1981]

I thought that was very rude as well!😡

[@Miss_Myth]

I genuinely didn't take it that way. I'll admit it surprised me at first, but as I kept watching, it seemed to match the feel of the whole interview, from bith directions. Meaning I took it as him matching the joking tone that Gregory and Sammy often use - if there were another tapper with them in LA, say Sandman, and Gregory started hugging on him, I could see Sammy coming in and saying "Alright, knock it off" or whatever, and vice versa. They seemed to have a very warm conversation back and forth, I didn't notice any irritation or anything from the tappers.

[@gentlespirit4]

@@Miss_Myth Hmm... 🤔 After carefully watching the video again with your perspective in consideration I can see what you mean. 😉 And you're right. The kings didn't seem too bothered by the comment either. 🤴🏽🤴🏽💕💯 Thank you 😊 🙏🏽 so much for your valuable time & kindness in sharing your thoughts on this platform. I don't mind admitting that I make/have made mistakes and misjudged a situation. I appreciate how you were mature enough to share your thoughts with me without being disrespectful or attacking me I some way. Well done. I'm a mother of 4 adults, grandmother of 2, and a 3rd grandchild on the way. I enjoy meeting others through the same interests and show each other kindness & respect. You've quite honestly made my day. May peace, love, & blessings always be yours. 🤗🌺

[@Miss_Myth]

@@gentlespirit4 Thank *you* so much for accepting my thoughts so nicely! It's so impressive to see someone actually consider a contradiction without attacking back. I feel very much the same! Such a lovely response. 🥰 Thank you very kindly, peace, love and blessings back to you! 🥰❤️💐

[@vbear8501]

Gregory Hines’ dancing is jaw dropping!

[@RodZilla11]

I feel sad for this generation that all of this BEAUTIFUL HISTORY is lost to REALITY TV and FOOLISHNESS. I long for the day when we can return to this.

[@anthonyfreeman3258]

True

[@Gorgalathan]

There's still a world of tap out there that has so many amazing people doing amazing things. The news just doesn't cover it because it isn't mundane enough. Not sure what you're on about.

[@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY]

David Rodgers Not sure how old you are but I’m 52 my friend I feel ya and I know what you mean!

[@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY]

Georgia Davies I think what they mean is stuff like this while you are correct it’s still out there, this generation just doesn’t care enough about it. At the same time there’s a catch 22 while they don’t care about, it is there generation that allows our generation to all look at the same stuff together and enjoy it in there creation of social media cool huh?

[@yvettemcphee5116]

No! You're wrong. YM

[@luzcaicedo3580]

These two were one of the greatest and the best tap dancers that ever lived the face of this Earth..🌍 we miss you Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr..❤️😢

[@juliepritchett5537]

I miss you Sammy and Gregory. You both had so much talent. God Bless you.

[@brendaferrell6336]

never forget those who have paved the way for future generations.

[@trishlangford5773]

Two of the most fabulous dancers ever. They were absolutely fabulous.🤗

[@ashkiray]

If the dates are right, in 1988 Sammy wasn't that bad off. He really got sick in mid 1989 and he still whipped Gregory's but on his own Tribute show right before he died in 1990. He was a genius. The world was blessed to have those true Legends.

[@marcsmith3881]

An amazing piece of history.

[@barbaradavis8452]

Gregory Hines at his best. I loved him in White Nights with Mikail Barishnokav, dont know if i spelled his name right, 2 of the best dancers of our generation. RIP Gregory. But from 2 differents countries what an amazing couple of, dancers to watch. To see them dance together was a treat indeed.

[@christinatweet6580]

a dream movie, few more lovely AND entertaining........

[@HawaiiMT1957]

Free Style...You Go Gregory Hines ! RIP !

[@MrHammer102]

Wow! I've never seen this footage. I met Gregory in 1992; he came into a sneaker store I was work at in Manhattan with his son to buy some sneakers. He was just a regular guy; not many people knew him, but he just came into buying some sneaker for his son.

[@Vinniegret]

Gregory Hines. What a beautiful dancer, a beautiful man. What a loss 😢 much too early.

[@nicolegreen1599]

Sammy could tap the metal off shoes. Both of them were amazing!!

[@contact1araya]

Samy davis Jr. the most distinguished man in hollywood EVER!!!

[@TimothyJonSarris]

As I remember Koppel was forever doing interviews with people like Netanyahu, however this type of incredible enriching experience was too far and too few in between. Thank you for helping us to remembering how beautiful television could be.

[@Omega1st]

Magnificent Talent Sammy Davis Jr, Steve Condos and Gregory Hines.

[@Pearlruby718]

TED KOPPEL was a riot. Just dance hug later 😄😄 Koppel really seemed to enjoy this. I know I truly did. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@christinatweet6580]

In his day, Ted Koppel RULED. Few did better interviews than him and Dick Cavett.

[@verahoward9422]

Fortunately, in colleges throughout America, you can take a Tap class as an elective for academic credit. I did and it was really fun!

[@yvettemcphee5116]

Thanks, that's so good to know!! I will definitely be doing so this coming Fall semester. YM

[@Rock2HAL]

wow! thanks for posting. Gregory is my favorite tap dancer! I like Sammy too though but Gregory is my fav! Still so hard to believe he is gone but I guess he is tap dancing up in Heaven with Sammy now. Heidi

[@hawkrider88]

Wonderful, marvelous talents...all!

[@Blackjesus3]

this is great sammys so amazing

[@memphisbandman]

"No, no, no, no, no...I STOLE most of my stuff..." BWAAAAAHAHAHA!!!

[@hutchmusic-ux5mi]

What a superb man, so humble in recognising his influences, so generous in recognising the up-and-coming stars. An immeasurable loss.

[@ogkeedah]

Muy Excellente!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us Joe.

[@TraciMann]

I think Sammy passed in 1990, so this is historical footage!!!

[@shawnstylie]

You are entitled to your opinion but Steve Condos is a tap legend. He even appears in the 1988 film "Tap with Gregory Hines. He died in 1990 at the age of 71 after giving a solo tap performance in France. He was sharing the stage with the Nicholas Brothers and Savion Glover. I wish I could tap 1/10th as well as Steve.

[@GuitarzanOO50]

Steve Condos was 70 years old here!

[@bellumsemper2654]

4:13 - left stomp, right stomp, left stomp - right toe, toe, heel (you put the toe down twice and and then drop your heel) - left heel drop for the accent - stomp right - left heel drop - stomp to the right with the right foot - left heel drop - stomp with right coming back in - left toe, toe, heel - toe click - straight from toe click, bring both toes back down hard enough to sound and maintain the rhythm - stomp right - two left heel drops bringing the left foot forward

[@dianewentz9400]

Bellum Semper: sounds like you've taken tap dance lessons.

[@jandenning9762]

They are both missed.

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan.

[@GMCMusic2008]

Steve Condos is over 70 years old in this video, about 30 years older than Hines. That is unbelievable that he can dance so well. Had Hines lived to his 70's, he'd have hoped to be as good as Steve at the same age. All three of those guys are tap legends.

[@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY]

And now savion glover carries on for both guys

[@ldman906]

Big Time age difference but very fantastic and this is before Zo om and social distancing

[@adrienneglesinger8846]

😍😍😍😍

[@CharlestonAlley]

l love it.

[@jdavid2896]

Nicholas brothers are the one and only.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

Why's Eleanor Powell forgotten?

[@yvettemcphee5116]

Is Ted Koppel still alive? If he is he must look back at this brilliant footage of one of America's most beloved and greatest icons as he demonstrates rhythm, style, talent and beauty which The Idiot reporter Ted Koppel has never demonstrated, and ask himself: Why would I be so boringly inappropriate. He was so nauseatingly disrespectful towards the two guests. Sammy Davis and Gregory Hines love tap dancing and they both celebrate each other's talent so much they can't help but to embrace and laugh and demonstrate the love they feel for one another and for the love of the tap dancing craft!! But the idiot Ted Koppel more than once insisted on squelching that joy on nationaltelevision. Why? I think Ted Koppel was jealous of their freedom, talent, and happiness. And I also think he was trying to convey some kind of evil White racial reporter control over two powerfully successful African American men. Why couldn't he just be normal and show everyone in America how much he truly admired Sammy and Gregory without the disrespectful rubs. Grow up Koppel!! I will always love, respect, and admire my favorite entertainer of all time. Mr. Sammy Davis Jr.!!!!!!! He deserves all respect and accolades. Ted Koppel deserves none. Yvette M.

[@oOMonkeyMagicOo]

Classic video, Great post.

[@MyJOSE2013]

Hines was a jovial man

[@Vinniegret]

When I hear thunder, I think it’s the great ones in a challenge in heaven.

[@teresapuppo1388]

Due grandi

[@sukierain9675]

Hine, Hines & Dad? What happened too those two?

[@acucello]

"the other guy" is one of the best tapdancers... Sammy Davis Jr... ring a bell?

[@albertbrown359]

Ted Koeppel doesn't have the slightest idea of the JOY.

[@harrymills2770]

Ted Koppel is so hip.

[@kathyellis2350]

Sammy, reincarnate because you were amazing!

[@amazmace]

Did you have a head injury? Is there a gas leak in your house? "The other guy".!!! What the hell is that? The other guy is the greatest performer that ever lived--Sammy Davis Jr. The other guy. Have some more shrooms. You have no idea.

[@amazmace]

I get it, sorry. I didn't even pay attention to that other guy. I thought you were disrespecting my man, Sammy. And you're right, Gregory is terrific.

[@shannonbowman5990]

😊

[@mahaliabarnes8195]

That anchor is .........🤬

[@johnsdao3917]

Two treasures 😊

[@lilcicero77]

Great video, but very ungenerous when asked about the next generation not to mention the women, who were almost single-handedly responsible for the tap revival in the 1980's without which this interview would never have taken place.

[@yvettemcphee5116]

Dan Rather don't tell them to get up. How about you shut up! YM

[@yvettemcphee5116]

Gregory Hines clearly beat Steve what's his name in the tap dancing challenge. Yvette M.

[@maddtappin]

Steve Condos??? you don't know how ignorant that comment makes you.

[@bjnc1]

@amazmace Sammy Davis jr. was one of the biggest uncle toms.

[@yvettemcphee5116]

You didn't personally know Sammy Davis so you don't have the right to comment on his character. I bet he was a better person than you. He did something with his life and left the world a better place for gracing us with his talent and at the same time fulfilling his purpose on Earth. You on the other hand are only someone who needs to senselessly label others to feel better about your hopeless life. Get out of here and stop draining all the goodness out of beautiful stories like the brilliant life of the Master entertainer, Sammy Davis Jr. His life and legacy is something that a jealous want to be like you will never achieve. Get lost! YM

[@hazzyhugh8729]

The mofo was Rude..no time for hugging. Arrogant prickk...Black brothers express ourselves in our own ways we don't care about time.

[@TapDanceExchange]

This video is pretty much Tap Dance 101 🫡🙌