Sammy Davis Jr. Died Flat Out Broke With a Glass Eyeball

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Did you know that Sammy Davis Jr. had a glass eye and that he once married a woman he barely knew after being threatened by the mob?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - The Accident That Cost Him His Eye
02:30 - Rat Pack Was Originally Called 'The Clan' But Sammy Cried Foul
03:34 - Sammy's Tragic Marriages To Kim Novak and Loray White
05:08 - He Died Of Throat Cancer
06:06 - His Fortune Was Eclipsed By His Debts
06:58 - Outro
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History is full of some truly startling and downright unfortunate experiences, especially when it comes to the field of music.
From Jimmy Hendrix to Kurt Cobain and Elvis Presley, what it boils down to is if you're a rock star, the chances of your life coming to a quick and sudden end are exponentially greater than the average joe.
That being said, not every famous musician goes out in such a dramatic way. Some stars end up fading gradually as their lives slowly crumble around them.
In this video, we're going to be discussing a musical star that was quite possibly one of the most interesting musicians of all time - Sammy Davis Jr. Sadly, the way he left this world was far from what he deserved.
Sammy overcame racism to establish himself as a legend! He became a successful comedian, dancer, actor, and singer. And as a part of the notorious Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, he became known for starring in films such as Sergeants 3 and Ocean's 11.
Even though he amassed a great deal of wealth throughout his life, by the time of his death, Sammy Davis Jr. was completely penniless. Not only that, but he had also lost one of his eyes in a horrific accident that nearly killed him years prior.
Watch this video in full to learn how Sammy Davis Jr. Died Flat Out Broke with a Glass Eyeball.
Sammy Davis Jr. Died Flat Out Broke With a Glass Eyeball

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@FactsVerse 2 года назад

*Who were the ladies the Rat Pack dated? Find out here: **ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nc4XdyZ9yZ0.html*

@lorenbeuke9494 2 года назад

The Archie Bunker encounter.

@lestercombs1871 Год назад

An incandescent talent for the ages. Met him as a child in an orphanage. He sang for us and danced. Afterwords he sat among us and just had fun. I still miss a man I only met once.

@user-rm1br3sw7x 6 месяцев назад

Possibly one of the best entertainers of his time. Not only was he multitalented (singing, dancing, impressions, acting, comedy), he broke down some racial barriers with the assistance of his 'rat pack' friends. A real icon.😢

@philipjackett-simpson9886 3 месяца назад

Definitely one of the very best

@kimpembleton2683 2 года назад

Not a glass eye. An artificial eye, or ocular prosthetic. Glass eyes stopped being produced in 1939. Sammy Davis Jr was fitted with an ocular prosthetic in 1954, which is actually made of dental prosthetic material. My husband is an artificial eye maker, an Ocularist. Glass has not been used for over 80 years. Please stop calling them glass eyes.

@jamesrender6701 2 года назад

Before he died , he lived in the best places and ate the best of foods and traveled the world countless times. He lived the life of a multi-millionaire. The IRS didn’t bother him while he lived. They came for everything after he died. Sammy lived. His friend Frank Sanatra gave his wife one million dollars after he died. RIP Sammy, one of the World’s greatest entertainers.

@jolenehendrickson8915 2 года назад

@offsnap7883 2 года назад

Nobody cares

@kennethsummerssr1352 2 года назад

LOL

@Ease54 2 года назад

At least he didn't have a wooden leg.

@larauch13 Год назад

As a child, I loved watching people dance. They had such joy on their faces. Sammy was one of my favourites.

@FactsVerse Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. We're happy to know that you're a fan of Sammy. Which of his songs appealed to you the most?

@jons.6216 2 года назад

One of a kind and there'll never be another Sammy! Truly missed!

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

We absolutely agree! Thank you for your watching our video. Be on the lookout for the next one!

@fjmugwump 2 года назад

I had the privilege of seeing Sammy Davis Jr perform live at the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA, while he was at the peak of his game. The Circle Star was co-owned by Frank Sinatra. Sammy was WONDERFUL! I always loved him and cried when he passed. It pained me that he worked so hard to get whites to accept him. His wife Altovise instilled greater self-respect in Sammy toward the end of his life. None finer. None so talented since.

@Blackjesus3 2 года назад

Did you see him in the 60s or 70s?

@onlythewise1 2 года назад

why didnt he get darks to accept him and he could be happy with them ,ohhh money man

@jaeboston9228 2 года назад

@@onlythewise1 Why? He wanted to be accepted by everyone especially whites. He wanted to be mainstream and not regulated to the black "chitllin circut." He was so great at what he did, which was everything, his aspirations came true. Unfortunate, he didn't manage his finances well trying to keep up appearances. Great man and entertainer.

@onlythewise1 2 года назад

@@jaeboston9228 he wanted money and to hang with the smarter white\brown dork ty speaking the full truth for once i promise your head won't fall off

@curiositeatv 2 года назад

@@onlythewise1 unfortunately, he was under the delusion that the colorless were something special, mainly because that’s what they’ve always promoted in their hateful, dwindling society. Sammy was simply misinformed. The “darks” always accepted him, even when he didn’t have the good sense and self pride to accept himself. That’s just how the “darks” roll.

@avejoe 2 года назад

Sammy was a great entertainer and performer with The Rat Pack. He's a True Legend.

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Absolutely, we feel the same way! Thank you for sharing your sentiments and for watching our content. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

@anthonydecruz178 2 месяца назад

An uncle who introduced me to people like Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Ella and others when I was still at school, took me to see Sammy at the Prince of Wales theatre in 1962. I was 15, as we came out he asked me, ' well, what did you think?' I couldn't reply as I was dumbfounded, left speechless by the most fantastic performance ever. This diminutive, ball of energy, with an irrepressible electricity was simply unforgettable. Sammy's telepathic rapport with Drummer Michael Silva ,his Marlon Brando et other impressions, but especially his phenomenal dancing left a memory etched in me forever. After that, whenever I heard he'd be back in LONDON, I'd book to see him. My only concern, was that he smoked incessantly on stage. When his book 'Yes I can ' came out I immediately bought it , there's a chapter where he describes how Nat King Cole is struck down with throat cancer, but he never cut down, and his cigarettes were the longest I've seen. A complex,insecure individual, but an undoubted Genius!!

@FactsVerse 2 месяца назад

Very interesting, thank you so much for sharing your life story! We're very happy to know that you had a chance to meet Sammy.

@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety 2 года назад

I loved his appearance on All In The Family. Everyone should see his groundbreaking performance!

@vickyabramowitz2885 2 года назад

I couldn't stop laughing.

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Us too! Thank you for bringing back memories. Be safe and have a great day ahead 💕

@gutenbird 2 года назад

That’s what I was going to say. Thanks for saving me the time.

@jlgitto 2 года назад

That was priceless.

@steeplecab Год назад

With the classic line only Sammy could say, "Archie, you're a guy that calls a spade a spade."

@missjody4142 2 года назад

I have and will always be a big fan, Sammy Davis Jr. didn't get nearly the credit that was due to him. He had more talent in his little finger than most actors have collectively.

@kathleenking47 2 года назад

4:19 Harry Cohn also tried to destroy the 3 stooges as well

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

We're happy to know that you're a fan of Sammy! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

@hazelnut5621 2 года назад

He painted his little nail red to honor Satan.

@jayceew.rabbit9358 Год назад

Myself being an Alice in Wonderland buff, my favorite from Sammy Davis Jr is him being the Cheshire cat in an animated film and him singing, " what's a nice girl like you, doing in a place like this?!" May the rat pack be singing with the angels!

@jayceew.rabbit9358 Год назад

@ColonialBuckeye 😂 yeh I love it! " I gotta split! Like, bye!" 😄

@AC-kl8gi Год назад

I am devastated to learn Sammy was threatened for his life for being black. He always seemed so happy as a person. He handled it very well. Rip Sammy, and thank you Sir for such a wonderfully narrated documentary about this!

@FactsVerse Год назад

Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. May Sammy find peace 🙏

@mrsx7944 6 месяцев назад

You weren't devastated.

@susandysle5720 2 года назад

He was such a talented man. I loved the rat pack too. We don't have that kind of talent anymore. Makes me sad.

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. Which song of the Rat Pack appealed to you the most?

@flyyyjr Год назад

“….No further words need be spoken, you’ve said, all truths”!!! G-MOMMEE

@Neville60001 Год назад

@@FactsVerse, I do _not_ , and think that it's an insult to anybody working today (including anybody of color) in the industry.

@benjack8477 Год назад

We will NEVER see anyone with the amount of talent Sammy had again NEVER

@robjones2408 2 года назад

Sammy's "The Wham Of Sam" from 1961 is the must-have album. It matches Frank's "Songs For Swingin' Lovers" for sheer style and joy. A great entertainer. When he died, Frank paid for his funeral. Nancy Sinatra said her father's slow decline started after Sammy passed away. A class act.

@yankee2666 2 года назад

Sammy's death marked the slow decline of the entire entertainment industry,

@alextepe4309 3 месяца назад

My favorite memory of Sammy Davis jr was when he guest starred on an episode of All in The Family. Sammy was one of the very few people that Archie would let sit in his chair and their conversation while Sammy waited for his brief case to be returned was timeless. Oh, and let’s not forget him kissing Archie on the cheek right before the camera flash went off. Sammy could be outright hilarious when he wanted to be 😅

@FactsVerse 3 месяца назад

Fun stuff, thank you so much for sharing your life story. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

@bobnesler4271 2 года назад

On the "Fantasy Island" soundstage set (probably in the early 80s) Sammy was a guest star and the Property Master had a beautiful custom Peacemaker Colt SAA revolver for him. Sammy was delighted with the revolver, which he intended to use in his Vegas act with Jerry Lewis and did a lot of gun twirling tricks with it for all of us on the crew. WOW, was he great! I honestly didn't imagine that such fast draws and twirling tricks were even possible!

@jimwynne9202 2 года назад

Years ago the story went around that he was in the army and almost beaten to death by anti-black soldiers and lost the eye from the beating.

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Intriguing stuff, thanks for sharing this! What other types of video would you like to see?

@leadsolo2751 6 месяцев назад

My Mom Loved his Singing & Songs - Sadly, She passed away today 😢 Hope She meets him up in Heaven ❤

@bobpiec 2 года назад

Funny thing is. Has anyone ever seen a hurst with a trailer hitch? We all die broke, maybe not with a glass eye, but we ain't taking anything with us.

@vickyabramowitz2885 2 года назад

You're funny...but it's spelled "hearse."

@cubjr1936 2 года назад

TRUE, My Good Man.👍 It's amazing how many people don't think about that. 👊 In real life Sammy could draw a six shooter in 4 tenths of a second. He used to beat Dean in quick draw contests. 🤠

@brianfuller757 2 года назад

He was an amazing talent and an interesting character. And he did die in debt,owing almost 8M dollars to the IRS and others.

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

@harperstacey9604 2 года назад

Sammy's gambling addiction cost him millions. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

@williamlove3087 2 года назад

The mob took a lot of his money too. The IRS was just a drop in the bucket. He also owe money to the mafia too.

@billtribble7197 Год назад

@@williamlove3087 lol lol. the mob would have cut his head off if he owed them money

@benjack8477 Год назад

Doesn't matter he had frank giving him millions

@robinlindberg6339 2 года назад

I met Sammy years ago at a HEART fund raiser in Bloomington, Minnesota at a dinner club called the Carlton I believe. I photographer friend was hired do the shoot, and asked me if I wanted to go along. After Sammy gave his all in his performance, the curtain came down and I could see him just about drop when he was clearly out of sight. He gave it his all. People rush up to him after his performance, and I turned to my friend and said that... with all those people, we don't stand a chance of seeing him... Sammy heard me and told his body guard (?) that he wanted to see us in his dressing room.😍 WOW!!! I gushed with the usual, "I think you're great Mr. Davis," "I've been a long time fan..." ...But what do you say to a super icon??? So, instead of continuing my stupid act,... I thanked him for seeing us, and left him to get some privacy and rest. I recently found out that Sammy was a freemasonite, and an Alistair Crawley supporter. This saddened me deeply. I think the man was an astounding talent!!! Even as a tap dancing little boy!

@jaeboston9228 2 года назад

Nice tribute.

@robinlindberg6339 2 года назад

@@jaeboston9228 Thanks. I'm not really a celeb hound,.. but I really liked this guy. 🙂😔

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Interesting, thank you so much for sharing this information! We're very happy to know that you had a chance to meet Sammy. He is badly missed 🙏

@trishlangford5773 2 года назад

I have adored Sammy 💖 all my life. There was no one like him and never will be again. He was phenomenally talented. A true one off.

@theodethomasa6358 2 года назад

Mr. Bojangles! That man sure could dance!

@joemomma3208 2 года назад

Irwin R Schyster gets the blame!

@danialhowe9814 Год назад

i was just a kid in his hayday but my recollection of him was always a happy upbeat man that could light up a room.

@pamelamcfadden337 2 года назад

It was Frank Sinatra that flew to Sammy , got him a good hospital, and took him to Franks' house in the desert to recuperate. Frank taught Sammy how to regain his balance by swimming and exercising in his pool.

@aldonco 2 года назад

My late cousin was friends with him. He was a down-to-earth guy. At least he made his mark on the world. Rest in peace Sammy.

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Thank you for confirming that Sammy is a down-to-earth guy! Makes us miss him more. May he find peace 😥

@johnvoorhees7881 2 года назад

Sammy and Dean were hysterical in "Cannonball Run". Legends 🙌

@janettehernandez1384 6 месяцев назад

When he made an appearance on the Cosby show. I loved the blubers of that episode of the Cosby show Bill Cosby had Sammy Davis Jr. laughing so hard that he started crying.

@gavinreid8937 Год назад

The late choreographer/entertainer Lionel Blair did a Royal Variety sketch with Sammy, Lionel nervously asked Sammy if they could do these steps he wanted to try out & stood agog as Sammy asked straight faced. "How do you do that,show me.",

@dorrittakach970 2 года назад

Talk about a multi-talented performer. Too much excess doesn't usually end well. He was a joy to see him sing..

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

We absolutely agree! Thank you for your watching our video. Be on the lookout for the next one!

@Mark-yy2py 2 года назад

Such a wonderful voice he had.

@KDC256 Год назад

I have several favorite Sammy Davis, Jr. television appearances..."All in The Family" and "Archie Bunker's Place." An appearance on an episode of "Fantasy Island" was especially touching. The segment was entitled "Michael," where Davis was a magazine publisher who sought to make amends to the people he wronged on his way to the top...they included a woman whom he loved, but married another woman from a wealthy family instead and his adult son. Michael admitted that he'd never told anyone in his life that he loved them, not even his own mother. Michael was able to make amends to his true love and his son and was ready to leave Fantasy Island, but Mr. Roarke told him that he had one more person to make amends with...his late mother (played by Esther Rolle), where he was finally able to tell her that he loved her; which was all she ever needed.

@frankwilson4717 2 года назад

That's, Crazy! He's Been Performing, Since He Was A Kid!!!! What The Hell??!!

@sergeantmasson3669 Год назад

My favorite memory of Sammy was "Mister Bojangles" at a show in Las Vegas.

@TheSoundOutside Год назад

I would gladly argue that all things considered, Davis was the most gifted performer of the 20th century.

@hotrox2112 6 месяцев назад

I'd agree, in Entertainment standards the highest bar one can reach is referred as a Triple Threat. Sammy cleared that bar and beyond....

@anitarichmond8930 2 года назад

All hail the chief, Sammy Davis Jr. was a good guy and a hell of an Entertainer,who devoted his life to his craft Candyman, Mr Bojangles. 🎙

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for sharing your views on this. Which movie/tv series with Sammy included appealed to you the most?

@katjay3125 2 года назад

He was a satanist..lol

@kristiwallace2089 2 года назад

Cool glass 👀

@bxpress6507 6 месяцев назад

What I remember most of Sammy back when I was young was him playing on cannonball run movies 😂😂 and Dean Martin was his rat pack sidekick in the movies too😊

@gwenniecase2810 6 месяцев назад

When he sing candy man, also when he has a dance off with Gregory Hinns!😢🎉

@AL-qi4nh 6 месяцев назад

My favorite moments are all the moments.. his younger years to older.. a smile and a personality like no other

@FactsVerse 6 месяцев назад

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing! What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

@ronaldmcallister3355 6 месяцев назад

I still miss Sammy. I remember when he appeared on "all in the family". God rest his soul.

@TheWlosser 2 года назад

Loved Sammy in the dean Martin roast!

@vickyabramowitz2885 2 года назад

Those Dean Martin roasts were hilarious.

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Us too! Brought a lot of smiles 😁

@pauldacus4590 Год назад

I just saw him on I Dream Of Jeannie episode, filmed after he was blackballed from the JFK inauguration. Good job to the producers of that show!

@gregoryboyd7176 8 месяцев назад

Here's a story that's floated around Hollywood and 'Vegas for decades: during the time that Altovise Davis was battling the IRS for a settlement, she was so broke she opened Sammy's Forest Lawn crypt and retrieved several pieces of jewelry from his body including an engraved wrist watch Frank Sinatra had given him. In addition, the $1,000 in cash that had been placed in his jacket pocket as likewise removed. This story was given credence when a few years later that same easily-identifiable watch [that was well-known to have been buried with him] was sold at auction.

@Michelles222 Год назад

Mr. Bojangles...what a gem. Rest in peace brother.

@edwardberry7983 Год назад

He didn’t serve Jesus

@mrsx7944 6 месяцев назад

He wasn't Mr Bojangles

@blainemccants1390 2 года назад

The theme to barreta

@lechatel 10 месяцев назад

Came here from watching him doing a nice goofy skit on Hullaballoo with The Animals in which Sammy was able to do his Rex Harrison impression. (My Fair Lady had just been released) The Rain in Spain and a riff on how the English group spoke with a very stong and distinctly un-Rex Harrison accent. Great fun. He would have been only 40. He was very helpful to The Animals and other English bands that came over as part of the British Invasion in the 60's. I think he let them stay in one of his houses.

@John_Michael2000 8 месяцев назад

My favorite memory of Sammy was when he appeared as a guest on I Dream Of Jeannie as himself

@glindathegood4007 2 года назад

LOL, Long ago when I was about 10/11 I was flying to London with My Parents. Since the Front Cabin was basically empty, Me & Mom (Dad was in the Cockpit) and a Bunch of 'hollywood people'. By this time in life I was accustomed to seeing famous people on airplanes. Well, the Other Group was Mr Davis and His wife Altovise. Mrs Davis complemented my Mom, stating that they did not even notice that there was a Young Child on board. LSS, My DAD came down and basically told me I HAD to go and say hello to Mr & Mrs Davis, they were very nice, and Mr Davis asked me what book I was so absorbed in reading, that I did not notice him, I think the book was a Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Davis' asked what we were planning on doing in London, I was excited to say that We were going to Hampton Court & to Harrod's for a new kilt. This turned out to be a memorable trip, because Mom & Mrs Davis exchanged hotel info. Mrs Davis then accompanied Mom & I on out trip to H.P. and a few other outings, We were guests of Mr Davis at his Opening night. For years afterward My Mom exchanged holiday cards with Mrs Davis, until everyone's passing.

@barbarajernigan1171 2 года назад

I remember Sammy Davis Jr. as a great entertainer. Oh how he could act, dance and sing. My best memory of him was he tapped dance the late great Gregory Hines and other great tap dancers. I miss him also because he was a proclaimed Jewish man.🤗😍

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your beautiful message to Sammy! We're happy to know that you loved him. Which role of his appealed to you the most?

@barbarajernigan1171 2 года назад

@@FactsVerse I can't remember the name of the movie where Sammy Davis Jr, Gregory Hines and a few of the other great tap dancers did a routine together commemorating the good old days of tap. 😊

@101egals 2 года назад

His quick draw routine with his Six Shooter

@tyrannosaurusburke 2 года назад

Sammy Davis Jr. died the exact same day as Jim Henson. Unfortunately, they never worked together, which is too bad because Davis would have been a great "Muppet Show" guest.

@nonosays 6 месяцев назад

Sammy was never married to Kim Novak. He was married, and had a daughter with, Mai Britt, who is ABSENT ENTIRELY from this video.

@LulaRoberts 6 месяцев назад

He was the gentleman and the greatest entertainment of his time. There will never be another one in a 💯 years 👍👌

@robwallace5245 2 года назад

What a talented man and a gentleman there are no words to say how magnificent entertainer he was

@saraconnolly843 2 года назад

I loved the fact that Rowen and Martin picked on him when he came on the show and he's like " I'm never combing back here." And a few episoodes in he's back. I loved him anonball Run too.

@elisolomon8741 2 года назад

Sammy Davis was the first person that I ever saw in concert. Sydney Australia in the late 60's. I was about 8 years old, my dad was away on business and my mum just had to see Sammy and she didn't want to go alone. I was mesmerized. I've been a fan ever since. I found a white gold ring under my seat that night and gave it to my mother. She still has it. Such a long time ago.

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

We're happy to know that you had the chance to see Sammy live! Thank you for sharing your life story. Which song of the Rat Pack appealed to you the most?

@reconranger1370 2 года назад

The Candy man Can!!

@weotalks2810 2 года назад

The GREATEST ALL AROUND PERFORMER EVER...HE WAS A ELITE MUSICAN,PLAYED 7 INSTRUMENTS.

@cadeevans4623 2 года назад

Very talented guy could dance sing act the rat pack was awesome oh wow didn't know any of this Thanks s for sharing

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

You're very much welcome and thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

@carolgarber5209 2 года назад

The All in the Family episode was hysterical. My very favorite though is his rendition of Mr. Bojangles. What absolute talent. He's gone and all we have is the trash they call talent today. No class, all freak shows. Love to all from Baltimore.💕💕

@Lp-ze1tg 2 года назад

Owing irs can be scary.

@ginnyhogan6386 2 года назад

No, it was Lauren Bacall, not Angie D that came up with the name of the group. originally Bogarts pals!

@ROCKIN-AL 2 года назад

I learned something here, I know of him as a great entertainer, that's all

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

We're happy to know that you learned something new about Sammy! What other types of video would you like to see?

@ROCKIN-AL 2 года назад

@@FactsVerse that is a wide open question, I can come up with a metaphorical million things 😆

@ROCKIN-AL 2 года назад

@@FactsVerse I'd like to know more about the 4th rat pack member (his name escapes me at the moment, it does for many as Frank, Deano and Sammy were singers AND actors, the other guy was only an actor and least remembered)

@robertdragoff6909 2 года назад

Sammy was a a class act from beginning to end… My favorite song is a toss up, between…. Candy man And I gotta be me! And of course the Rat Pack movies Ocean’s 11, Robin and the 7 Hoods, and Sargents 3…. When he died I was stunned and saddened…. But he lives on in old tv shows, and movies. RIP Sammy

@jaeboston9228 2 года назад

When he and Frank died my eyes got watery. I too loved those Rat Pack movies and he was remarkable on the Rifleman. The way he twirled them pistols showed me he could do it all.

@vickyabramowitz2885 2 года назад

SAMMY Davis, Jr. did a cover of the song "Mr. Bojangles." I liked the version sung by "The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band" but SDJ sang his version in a way that broke my heart. He was a master entertainer whose like will never be seen again.

@robertdragoff6909 2 года назад

@@vickyabramowitz2885 It’s a pretty good guess that the mold that Sammy came out of has long since been broken.

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Sammy and for sharing your favorite songs. Be safe and have a great day ❤

@gimcrack555 2 года назад

I believe Sammy didn't like to sing the Candy Man. I do like the song. The other song I like from Sammy was The Beretta TV theme song call Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow.

@janinecox256 2 года назад

His only Vice was besides the drugs was that he was generous to a fault but when he needed help no one was around but he didn’t die bitter but with dignity!

@2000Cowboys Год назад

The book ( Deconstructing Sammy ) covers this very well.

@Shanihardy38 2 года назад

Wow what kind of title is that for a video broke with a glass eyeball wow

@le0rivera953 2 года назад

May he rest in peace... Four packs a day ..wow!

@jaeboston9228 2 года назад

I can't handle my 1/2 pack. No kidding, wow!

@michaeltaylor1603 2 года назад

Numerous appearances come to mind. The Kiss (All in the Family) Carol Burnett sketches, I Dream of Jeannie, Cannonball Run. He was like many that had lots of $$$ but, didn't manage it well. Benny Hill was really frugal.

@kalualauber1921 6 месяцев назад

No mention of Frank Sinatra driving overnight to see him and getting him physical therapy or paying his bills? Poor reporting I’d say.

@tammyevans7333 2 года назад

Talented man

@stevestupka9966 2 года назад

I loved it when he was on All in the family and gave Archie a kiss

@KatKiddEnt 2 года назад

I do enjoy your videos a lot, but, one thing that a lot of content creators do that is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me is, not take the time to make sure that people’s names are pronounced correctly. His wife’s name was pronounced AL-TOE-VEES. Other than that, great video!

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

@billp4 Год назад

Thanks for telling us why Davis didn't like the name "the Klan." I don't think we could have ever figured that out.

@ryanking290 Год назад

His drum solo

@maryoberlander7390 2 года назад

My favorite Sammy memory? Why, the Archie Bunker kiss! It was so unforgettable. And one of the funniest things to happen on tv for years, before and after.

@flyyyjr Год назад

“….Sammy is the truest definition of don’t judge a book by it’s cover…A small stature too the 👁 👁 but, the talents of this man is beyond everlasting immeasurably unforgettable & stands any test of times”!!! R.I.P.’N in the creator’s talent show’s now”!!! G-MOMMEE

@terrancenorris9992 2 года назад

Whenever I happen to hear the song "Candy Man".

@nancyhoffman4784 6 месяцев назад

I was just wondering because my grandfather had a glass eye also not sure about when he got his eye replaced 🤔🙏

@patriciawilson7744 2 года назад

I remember Sammy Davis Jr. when I was a little girl. What I remember about him was that he was a little dude that was very, very talented. He could do it all in the entertainment field. He was a great singer, dancer, tap dancer, movie star etc. I remember his wives also. Kim Novak was one of my favorite actresses in Hollywood. I remember also that there was a controversy about his marriage to Kim, but I did not know, as a child, 🧒 to what extent, and that he had married Altovise to get certain people off his back. My family and I really liked her. She seemingly had a 👍🏾 nice mannerism about her. I knew also that he wound up with a glass eye from an accident. A pity and shame that he had to adhere to the tax collectors for unpaid taxes, as much as he accomplished in life. We 💕 loved you Sammy. Do Rest In Peace. ✌🏽

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Sammy! Be safe and have a great day ahead 💗

@timsullivan3715 2 года назад

Sammy was so cool when he appeared on All In The Family.

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

@alteredstateskustom 2 года назад

My best memory of Sammy was from The Cannonball Run Movies! His chemistry with Dean Martins was genuine and fun to watch! And his appearance on All in the Family! That kiss was legendary!

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

We remember Cannonball Run too! Thank you for the trip down memory lane. Made us miss Sammy more and more 😥

@ronaldrickard3551 2 года назад

His recording of The shelter of your arms

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your favorite song of Sammy! Which comes in at second place?

@777jones Месяц назад

This is why artists need an honest, professional manager to watch their money. Very few artists or athletes manage money competently.

@debd353 2 года назад

Sammy's wife's name was pronounced "Alto-veece".

@user-ux7hd3jb2m 5 месяцев назад

Dying flat broke is the best way to die. What the heck are you going to do with that money when you're dead?

@momoneyindabank4 2 года назад

I wouldn't kill myself because I can't marry a white woman lol. These Black stories of our heroes are gut wrenching lol.

@jamesrender6701 2 года назад

Where did you get that he tried to kill himself?

@damondurham5683 2 года назад

Oh baby round and round I go up and down I go like a leaf that's caught in the tide if I could stay away what could I do

@jchapman8248 Год назад

This is the second time, for me, that Harry Cohn's name is mentioned in connection with the ruination of a celebrity. The first was when it was said he pushed Curley Howard to crank out more Three Stooges Shorts while he was convalescing from a stroke. The outcome was fatal for Curley. Then he inserts himself in Kim Novak's personal life by having the mob to put a kibosh on Sammy Davis's intention on marrying her because it would be bad for business. The result was likewise horrendous. Harry Cohen was truly a POS. Smh

@danielcruz8347 2 года назад

Mr Sammy Davis Jr..great career...I believe his greatest performance was singing EE-O-ELEVEN In Oceans Elevens....thank you FV.

@jaeboston9228 2 года назад

Robin and the S Seven Hoods and Sergeants 3 were another two of my favorites.

@danielcruz8347 2 года назад

@@jaeboston9228 All classic performances...thank you for sharing

@jaeboston9228 2 года назад

@@danielcruz8347 Daniel, I thank you also for sharing. It brought back some great memories and theater. We don't see too much of that anymore. Today, we get billion dollar blockbusters full of CGI. 😭😭😭

@FactsVerse 2 года назад

You're very much welcome and thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

@danielcruz8347 2 года назад

@@FactsVerse Classic Jazz of Beatnik era......thank you for asking FV