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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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!!!

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

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!

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

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

The scene with Sammy and Gregory - just amazing!

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.

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

OMG that Eddie/Mike Tyson bit was HILARIOUS!!! It seemed so impromptu too!!

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

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.

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😂🤜🏼🤛🏼

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

What a historic collection of talent in this show!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michael was my favorite ❤️ miss you so much Sammy and Michael.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

The 80 and 90’s were incredible

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

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.!

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

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

Rip To A Great Singer, Actor & Dancer Sammy Davis Jr, We Still Miss You Always

This was power packed talent. Celebrity galore.

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.

Sammy Davis lived to hear these great 80’s music.

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!!

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 RU-vid and the internet to take us down memory lane!!! ❤️😊🙏🏽

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

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... ❤️

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 RU-vid, I can once again watch this great show.

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

Michael Jackson just looks ravishing 😩😩😍😍

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

Sammy was one of the greatest entertainers. I’m happy he was able to witness the love and admiration everyone had for him. He is dearly missed.

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

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!

What an amazing show. I have not watched it all yet. I never knew Goldie Hawn could sing.

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

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 RU-vid is a blessing.

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

Miss shows like this… they used to have many shows like this in the 80’s… Giving Legends their flowers

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

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 🙏

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

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.

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

You're honouring Sammy by starting off with Ol' blues eyes, ending with Ella, and sandwiching Stevie, Whitney and Michael in the middle. And to boot, getting Eddie to MC the whole thing! Awesome.

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

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.

I absolutely adore Sammy Davis, jr, he is an awesome entertainer.. A classic guy..

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

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.

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

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😪😪

Gregory Hines...Legend!

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

I watched this with my father it was on one Sunday night way back to the early 90's, I was a kid then. It's a big piece of refresh as I only remembered the Micheal Jackson part.

When they had legends on TV . ♥️♥️

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

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!

This might be the greatest show that ever happened, really!

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.

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

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.

Look at all these legends in one place...

Dang, I still miss him, even after all these since he has been gone. He and his family were close to my family. PS. Memories flooding back to me...A party was held for Sammy at the Playboy Club London circa 1973. Friends were invited with their children (the club was opened as a special occasion). Sammy sang along to "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree" that was being played in the background whilst he danced with me at the same time .I was 9/10 years old.

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!!

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!!

I watched this when it first aired. Just finished watching it 2022. It was great. Michael Jackson’s song was very nice. I guess I missed Dean Martin. Didn’t see him.

NOW I CAN'T HELP, BUT LOVE THIS WONDERFUL CLASSIC OF ENTERTAINMENT AND HISTORY.

Nobody did it like Sammy....that was all love that evening.

Such class and elegance. The greatness of black culture at such a high level.

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

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

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

Who are the assholes who gave this thumbs down? The talent on this stage is incredible, and SDJ tops them all. Ella is my all-time favorite and she kills it even in her old age.

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

Stellar show....Ella, Michael, Whitney..omg!

Damn that’s one hell of an entertainment lineup

This was definitely a Star-Studded Evening!

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

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!

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! 😊🙏🆒👏

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...👞🥾

I don't know how I missed this when it first. Aired,never the less I'm so happy that Sammy Davis Jr.was able to be apart of his celebration before he went home to glory.if this is not giving me my roses while I'm living,then I don't know what is.R.I.P Mr.Davis ,you will always be missed.

This upload is a great gift from God💐💐💐