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‘Yes I Can,’ a Musical, the Life and Times of Harlemite Native Sammy Davis Jr.,

Posted on January 9, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Yes I Can, a new musical inspired by the life and times of African-American Harlem native and entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., is in the works from producers Arlie Cone and Steven Hayes, who are putting together a five-week New York City workshop this spring, with an eye toward producing the show on Broadway. Continue reading →

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Harlem’s Sammy Davis Jr., “I Gotta Be Me”

Posted on May 26, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Samuel George Davis, Jr. was born in Harlem, New York, to Sammy Davis, Sr. (1900–1988), an African-American entertainer, and Elvera Sanchez (1905–2000), a tap dancer. Continue reading →

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White House butler for 8 presidents, dies

Posted on April 2, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Eugene Allen, who endured a harsh and segregated upbringing in his native Virginia and went on to work for eight presidents as a White House butler, died March 31 of renal failure at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park. He was 90. Continue reading →

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Gregory Hines & Sammy Davis Jr

Posted on December 3, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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Hello Balletomanes, Just wanted to share this to dance greats Enjoy, Walter

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Facebook: Sammy Davis Jr. Impersonations

Posted on August 4, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Sammy Davis Jr. Impersonations
Source: http://www.youtube.com

From Veronica H.

Not only is he a brilliant singer but Sammy does marvelous impersonations of other singers to the song One For My Baby!

Sammy does the best Dino and Jerry Lewis! Fa

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Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr.

Posted on May 18, 2008 by | Leave a comment

Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr.December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American entertainer. Continue reading →

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