Tommy Davidson was Left Trash as a Baby, Found by White Family, He Didn't Know He was Black (Part 1)
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In this clip, legendary comedian Tommy Davidson recounted his early days as a child born in Mississippi and abandoned by his biological mother. He discussed being adopted by a White family after being found in a pile of trash and the struggles with race and identity he went through as a result.
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DJ Vlad you the Best 👑💯💐
@@BoricuaNyc Thanks!
If Vlad could get chief keef smh. I think with keef, its worth it all breaking even or not
@@vladtvFBG CASH? Duke duece? Memo600? Can we get a interview with fbg cash. He was accused of setting up duck lol
Crazy thing is, yesterday me and my boy were discussing who were some of tvs funniest comedians and I brought up Tommy Davidson...Vlad you must be listening in....lol
Thank God that someone found him. He's severely Underrated.
He’s not underrated…He had the comedy world on lock at 1 point before Martin
Do u know what underrated means lol
@@og5821 Ik what underrated means goof and he’s not underrated like I said he always get his flowers and respect
@@drakotv9240 he’s not talking to you fool he means the comment, stop getting triggered
@@mrbossman6811 and I wasn’t talking to you
There’s no excuse for someone to put a baby in a trash can this woman saved his life “God Bless Her”.
She should've just put him in front of a church or something
That's fuked up
@@anti-narc1343 dude…that’s still unacceptable. At least give him to a family member or a group home. That was wicced cuzzy 😪👎🏾🙅🏽♂️
All apart of Gods plan.
@@wiggy1404
Yeh that's totally messed up
Sometimes i wish i wasn't born into this world when i see all this cruel sht
worship the innocent black goddesses that can do no wrong, i was in 13 foster homes and i met over 70 black kids nobody wanted but black culture tells us black women are innocent and are the best mothers 1
Comedy legend. Fluent in Spanish. I seen him do a almost half a show in Spanish and killed it playing to a Latino audience. He's universal. A true comedy 👑
That wasn’t real Spanish
@@MysticSoundsMusic lmao
@@MysticSoundsMusic what’s real Spanish Spantard?
@@MysticSoundsMusic real Spanish? Lemme guess, darskinned Dominicans aren't real Dominicans huh? Boyy shutchomouf🤣🤣
He was speaking like the Thornberry kid 🤣
It’s amazing how he processed the fact that he was the only brown one by associating it to the fact that animals have babies of different colors, just goes to show how observant & rational kids can be
Yeah fr
It amazes that children are smarter than a lot of grown folks
@@blackaf1society868 As a father and an uncle, I have learned to never underestimate what a child understands.
My biracial kids did the same thing. They noticed how the cats and horses on their grandparents farm are different colors even though they are related so they associated that phenomenon with themselves.
Yeah we sure could learn a thing or two from em
Just him being Varnell Hill on Martin in itself is legendary. This man deserves his props. Can we get a Sammy Davis Jr. Biopic with him as the star ? I guarantee he'll get an Oscar like Jamie Foxx.
He’s perfect for that role. Tommy Davidson as Sammy David Jr. You sir, have a good eye lol
Lake varnell
The varnell man 🤣🤣🤣.. honestly varnell hill was based off Sammy Davis Jr. Back in those days some ppl thought he was a sell out bc he ran with the rat pack.
You.. kqn take the children.. bounce them on your kneess... Bounce them on yo knees and then sang a melody.. the varnell man heeee, Did you miss me
@@starsandlakes8576 Actually Varnell Hill was modeled after Arsenio Hall. That's why on Martin he even had a fake "Dog Pound" and even his name was a play on Arsenio. Hall...Hill
That's so crazy. The innocence of a child. And the fact that his mom let him think that way. Only for society to destroy it in 2 seconds wen he moved to the city. The fact that she saved him. God bless that woman
Imagine the confusion and difficulties growing up. I’m sure there were many obstacles he had to overcome. As he said it’s been a journey.
Damn trashed as a baby 😢
now they want kids to be able to freely choice their gender. it's fucking insane.
@@mostlysunny582 😢
I’ll never forget him on Martin 😂 “Cat fish out back is delicious” 😂 even made Martin break character. Classic tv moment!
Varnell Hill🤣
"Are you KIDDING ME ?! Man you have been a THORN in myyy ASSS! " 😂😂
FACTS!
"Red beans and gravy, I ain't too lazy"
@@jagblue81 🤣😂🤣😂😂
That was deep, Tommy Davidson remembering his thoughts of skin color as a 5 yr old who had grown up on a farm. Our minds as kids, its amazing how the world/society/life tweak our views as we grow
Check out the doll test on kids
@@shantyfrancis9606 where they point to where “the bad person” (as they’re called) touched them? Nah I’m good. I get the gist.
To be honest, I knew that wasn't the case an I still felt that way as well. Logically if you go back, there had to be a time in humanity where what he said was true. Mankind just went about it separating by color until it stuck. Kinda like breeding pitbulls for a specific color and, that's what you get. A lack of varariation in dna.
@@jcurry3school now I get what he meant. Thank you
@@shantyfrancis9606 I get what you meant , now
Love him or hate him, Vlad pulls some of these legends out from the shadows.
black people hate him but love his content
Black people love him, r u kidding me? Get a clue
@@michaelsmith-ws2mb Black people hate Vlad...call him a culture vulture, fake Jew, the cops. etc
@@martinvanburen4578 vlad stated that tommy played homie the clown… you don’t see why people hate him?
@@michaelsmith-ws2mb I'm black & I love it
What he said about the farm animals and how their litter came in different colors was a beautiful comparison...To how little color means..but society makes it an issue
Only people live in the western world care about color
@@illuminara4046 then why will Chinese people take pictures of black folks the see?
Why do Polish people attack blacks on soccer stadiums?
Why do Indians tell their daughters to stay away from blacks?
Race clearly matters in the east too.
@@michael43567 that is bullshit asian does not hate black people, i could understand the European people
@@illuminara4046 never said "hate". I'm just refuting his point that "race only matters in the west".
@@illuminara4046 bullshit lighter skin ppl treat darker skin ppl fucked up around the world
He looks old and young at the same time lol living legend glad he’s still here with us.
lol i thought same
Gray hair good skin
If he dyed his hair black he’d look young as hell
@@Logic7 true
😂😂😂😂
He Def is a legend. Dude crushed all his roles. Big Ups to his kind.
Yoo ight Vlad I'll give you your props this is a interview we definitely needed.
I took my props back when at the beginning of the video, vlad said tommy davidson played homie the clown*
@@randomyoutubedude1166 lmao ion care bout Vlad it's just he gave Tommy his time to speak and I'm hear to listen
@@kylonbell123
Except the fact that there are many, many melanated bloggers who would have gladly done the same!
This was needed. He definitely was one of them brothers who needs some light shined on his many talents. GOD Bless
💯💯💯
In Living Color brings me back man.......this dude was crazy talented as a comedian. Talking just comics him and Carey were probably the best two.
He was way funnier then Damon Wayans, Jim Carrey and Jamie Fox
Not for me he over did it a bit in the Wanda skits. But I definitely appreciate his work ethic and some of the skits he did but outside the wayons David Allen Grier was probably the best on the show and one of the more slept on cast members of in living color
@@viktorcheng2061 nah Fire Marshall Bill still #1 skit IMO. That or when Damon played the bum. Remember the card board box skit?? He used his snot and said "works just like super glue".......lol
Saw his stand up the other night straight legend.he still has all that energy
If you didnt grow up on In Living Color on Sunday nights on Fox....you missed out on a piece of history.
That kind of magic on television will never be replicated again.
I remember them Saturday and Friday nights I'm 31 now
facts.....those were special times
this guy is a Legend in his own right : his characters on In Living Color were hilariously brilliant as well as his movie roles
He was funny in the funky finger productions sketches with David Alan Grier
his wife is legendary....
@@brandonknight7486 yep 👌👍
I love his part I Juwanna Man he's the funniest in that whole movie the part when he said/sang Country got ya crazy Dee Dee dillida Dee Dee lol cracks me up everytime lol
@@daniellenicole4552 Puff Smokey Smoke!
God bless the family that had 3 children, and decided to rescue another child, amen to your parents, you are a light to the world Mr Davison. I hope you do Stevie wonder if they ever make a movie about him
Real talk
Tommy Davidson one of the greatest of all time this guy a legend for real
U say that about everyone lol
😂😂😂😂😂😂😩
@@kalishagibbs3797 lol
RIP Timmy Ggz, condolences to the family. Your soul lives on.
@@lionelhutz5137 lol
A real legend in the game he trailblazed for so many
This dude is hilarious. He's the only stand up comedian I've seen who has jokes for everyone in the crowd. Every race, gender, etc. Love him. He also interacts with people on the streets like he's a regular guy. Love him
The unanimous LOVE in the Comments which usually highlights negativity shows you just how great Tommy is… I had the pleasure of working with him on a few occasions and he was hilarious to be around.
I grew up in Korea as a half Black and Korean kid, and this is exactly how I felt back then...there was no model other than your own situation back then.
Damnit Vlad download the rest of the interview.. I only have 24hrs to live I want to see it ... My dying wish
Oh well 😆
Tommy Davis is a living legend‼️💯🙏🏼💭
Davidson
Wrong dude sir
Real Legend here. One of my favorites... just don't get to see him enough. Hope I can see a standup of him one day if he comes to my town.
What a way to come into the world. Wow. You learn something new everyday. I never knew Tommy experienced a beginning like what he described. 😢
Crazy. Hadn’t heard THIS story.
I remember being confused as a child by the color terminology and referencing the Crayola box also.
But the way, he interpreted his color situation with the with animal litter colors just shows how very observant he was as a child and is.
If his traumas weren't a factor he most definitely would have succeeded in something other than his comedy.
He's a pretty deep thinker
One of the most talented underrated comedians in the game.
He doesn’t get enough money or props
Damn....the end of this video touched my soul. smh Children are so pure. We as adults need to do better. Let's practice giving love
"SHE THREW HIM IN A TRASH HEAP !" SMH.... "BRENDA AIN'T 💩 !" 😡😡😡
Tommy is the most underrated In Living Color alumnus. Dude's sketch comedy is hilarious. Even his guest appearance on MadTV still has me cracking up. Him and David Alan Grier deserve their flowers now!
When 2pac said "the Rose that grew from concrete" this is who he was talking about, living proof there is GOD if u need a reason!!
That's the beauty of children. Until their parents indoctrinate them with some sort of racial bias, kids just see other kids and people for what they are not what color they are. What we all have to cling on to and teach our own.
@Pate Heckerwoods If everyone could see each other like he did when he was a child, this would be a much better place.
I agree to a point... society helps also
@@POK2008 but that also requires us, as adults especially, to walk away from a fight/argument or show love when someone is showing us hate. Which can be very tough sometimes.
Looking at it from his perspective is interesting...
Definitely. World needs that unity
Makes sense why people like Tommy are underrated and under appreciated. Too genuine, too insightful. Too talented. Too intelligent for the dumb it down culture we live in.
Didn’t know i wanted this but I’m expecting a great interview. TOMMY DAVIDSON is a LEGEND 🙌🏾
Tommy Davidson is a living legend!
It’s kinda crazy how Tommy davidson never gets mentioned in the top comedians of all time he’s definitely one of the kings of comedy. And Idc what no1 says Booty call is a classic “ Man if you don’t get them Jungle rott alligator feet off mine mane , you can catch a salmon going up stream wit dem eagles claws” 😭😭😭 I will never forget that part lol
He did a show in Bridgeport,CT a year a two ago.A fucking legend. He teared up at the end like he was surprised of the standing ovation he earned and deserved 💜💪. Fam one of the greats
I always loved Tommy Davidson. I knew he was different in a special way. Funniest guy and I've never laughed so hard before seeing him perform. I never knew his history but he's achieved so much and from my own opinion....was never really given much of a chance....it shows how strong he is.
Turned Out To Be A Comical Legend💯 Gotdamn Varnell Hill😂
Did you miss meee!!!
Hated varnell 😂
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 About time he gets his Props! In Living Color was PHENOMENAL. Tommy Davidson was a HUGE part of that.
His explanation bout the animals making it relative to how humans breed really stuck to me. Powerful what the mind can perceive without the ACTUAL facts
Fascinating observation when he was a child about animals having offspring that don't look like them, the larger lesson is that the difference in appearance wouldn't minimize the love and affection that the parent had for the child.
Wow this story just proves there is no such thing as “race” it’s a concept, especially when he said he thought humans were like dogs and can have different colors
So we all in the same like dogs just different breeds which is like races i guess lol
I mean if you want to be technical Black people are kind of like that. Two dark skin people can have a light skin baby and two dark skin people can have an albino baby. And so on
The crime statistics prove that race is very real. See rape, robbery and murder statistics. And then guess who's doing the most. Hint. It ain't the Asians Hispanics or whites.
Race definitely exists as a concept lol. He was simply too young to understand what race actually was. Most kids don't realize what race is at 5. They know colors but nothing beyond that.
@@mrrinkusu *It's not real. It doesn't exist.*
Brilliant thing he said at the end. i'm just the brown one in the litter. far as everything else, all was the same. shows the family that raise him didn't treat him any differently. part 2???
One of the most underrated. Dude was a great role player on IN LIVING COLOR!!!!!
I had brought a young tommy to all the cookouts to get his black pass too 🏚💯
Tommy Davidson was hilarious in "Woo". A highly underrated comedy
I wonder those kids learned that. Its incredible that he thought that we are like "horses and dogs" because in a way we are. Race is a social construct but you have to define yourself as a race but you can say that you are any gender you want.
race isnt a social construct. Its in your dna. The problem is the class issue but that is very hard to solve
@@TheRamiros1984 it's not in your DNA. There is no race gene. It's a construct.
@@TheRamiros1984 Your DNA doesnt say your white. The DNA expresses your appearance and then humans say you are in this group thus "superior".
@@yourmothersfavoritemidnigh7379 someone being black is not a construct you can see it with your own eyes its objective
His mom sounds like an awesome human for saving his life.
I remember watching Tommy’s standup many years ago where he imitated a cowboy and I laughed so hard I almost choked to death on my dinner. Seriously.
I can already tell this is going to be a beautiful interview.
A whole legend, don't sleep! Am I da only one who thought he made "Woo" worth watching
One of my favorite to watch growing up! I look forward to this interview.
Come on Vlad this is epic interview load the rest please
I've always been a big fan of Tommy Davidson. Hopefully Vlad doesn't talk about himself the entire interview.
Always found him to be absolutely HILARIOUS! Long time fan 👏🏾💯🎤
This is gonna be a great interview!!!
Tommy to this day is such a underrated comedian. I feel he (more than Jaime, more than Carey, even Damon) was the breakout star from In Living Color. He could do anything. And I wonder why Hollywood didn’t embrace him asmuch
I just watched that clip 3 times. Good vibe to it.
I can't believe this guy isn't bigger than what he is, this man's a legend also all the cast of In living color
love this dude!!! always from as far as i know been humble since day one! much respect to this cat
I still laugh when i think of him hopping out of the sack in Ace Ventura.
Say what y’all want about vlad but he keep the legends on his show making sure they’re not forgotten
This dude is a living legend
All babies are born without hate in their little hearts
So innocent and touching. Just proves that racism is something make-believe and taught.
Definitely taught but I wouldn’t say make believe.
Huge T.D fan. One of the best vlad interviews I've seen.
Went to see him bout a month ago in b more HILARIOUS …. That’s my guy…definitely a living legend
Legend! Looking forward to this!!!
I met him in a Ralphs parking lot in like 2014. He was exactly like he is on tv. But extra sassy😂
Love this man! Brilliant on in living color series and everything else he has touched and been a part of. Stay blessed 💝
Please give him his roses while he’s still alive
That's probably the most powerful "let's start from the beginning" video in the history of Vladtv
dam his moms was "Brenda" smh
You will be shocked it happened back in the day. It was different times.
Thanks for saving this awesome human being
One of the best episodes of Martin is with Tommy Davidson...Hilarious!
I followed him for a while and never knew this because he does not speak upon it. I'm glad he was able to open up about it. makes me respect him even more.
Thank you mr Davidson for your contribution to comedy. Thank you for “in living color” and “ booty call”. And the laughs that enriched my life
Wow his life story is truly Amazing God bless him
I was watching his 90s standup and his material just covered more deeper matters than the Norms of the time(black v white, Michael Jackson, etc) Tommy definitely doesn’t get his flowers highly talented with the impersonations and all
HERE FOR THIS ONE… 👏🏾
It is so sad how our minds were once so innocent and then we become of this world.
*It's a sick society.*
great interview clip. In Living Color is such a memorable show. so much great talents we have till this day had their start there.
Vlad does it again. Another legend. Tommy’s been on the back burner for a minute. Watch how he resurfaces now. Tommy about to get that second wind in 2022
Wow.. what a beautiful sentiment... We are all just a litter of Mother Nature's🌍♥️✌️🌈
He makes a lot of sense.I loved duke’s of hazard.I saved my money and went to a store that sold posters.And brought every Dukes of hazard poster “ which was confederate Flag poster.Put them up on my room walls .And my mother coming home and telling her “Mom look what I did “ I remember her Face.She calmly took them down and we went to the store and sternly told the cashier to give her back the money.She got it and gave it to me and Kinda told me what it meant carefully because I had a lot of friends of different nationalities and she didn’t want to leave a bad impression on my friends.
I can tell this we'll be one of his best interviews
Me and my boys still laugh at those old jokes
The way he described a not seeing “color” as a liter was very eye opening
Oh. I didn't understand at first what he was saying that he didn't know. But, hearing him say animals have different colored babies. That makes sense.
Wow! His story is worthy of being told as a movie. What a strong, determined, and at the same time, humble and gracious Man.
To be honest, as a kid when I saw that Jamie got his own show I was like "but why? he ain't the funny one! Tommy is"
Varnell Hill 🙌🏾😂
Living legend 🙌🏾