You could give Sammy a 90 minute television appearance, and he would wing it perfectly, filling in every second. There has never been anyone like Sammy Davis Jr, and there probably never will be. Thanks for posting!
Jerry, you just brought a tear to my eyes with this documentary. My most favorite entertainer ever. Mr. Show Business for sure. Thank you for this one, a wonderful way to start the week off. Have a happy Thanksgiving and GOD BLESS you my friend. Augie and Jill Blase. Winter Springs , Florida🤠
Thanks Jerry, for this brilliant tribute to Mr Show Business, he was fantastic and extremely talented but also a great character that seemed to get through all his struggles but unfortunately a bad deal of the hand, ill health took him from us. As always Jerry, you have done him proud with your skill of covering his life in this documentary. Take care my friend and all the best. Stevie
What a beautiful tribute Jerry! I also remember his two performances on “ Archie Bunkers place” He was the real deal. Thanks!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
I loved Sammy Davis Jr. He was fantastic, fabulous, great dancer, could sing well also! My late husband thought he was the most talented of all? Gene Kelly & Fred Astaire were also marvellous dancers also, but Sammy almost topped them?
What I have always loved about your work Mr. Skinner is "The Holiday Atmosphere" that you share with us Fans in telling the story of the Feature you bring! I have said in the past that hearing you is like having you come into our kitchens and sit down at the table and have a cup of joe just like Family! My Parents were Military and The Rat Pack was part of their downtime away from serving their country! Mom and Dad especially LOVED "Frankie, Dino, Sammy" when they sang and acted! Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Perry Como to name a few were also on their old school FM Stereo! Thank you Mr. Skinner for always coming by for a visit! YOU Are Family Too! ❤ Cheers and Blessings From Ohio
There has never been a performer before or since who could hold a candle to Sammy. He was the most brilliant , multi talented star ever. He was taken from us far too soon. I've just adored him all my life. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sammy Davis Jr., was THE consummate entertainer. I loved watching him as I grew up, and over the years, heard about his life events, but never knew anything about his background. Thank you, Jerry, for doing this piece on, Sammy. It's good to remember old favorites, who entertained us in the 20th Century.
Dear Jerry..... What a fantastic vlog. That sweet southern golden sound of your voice really made a sincere video about Sammy. I do know that you have done research on Sammy. Thank you for this fantastic video. Now to ask a favor of you... please do a video about Rosa Parks. Thank you
I am about to watch this video for the third time Jerry. I recall those days, seeming like it is just not that long ago. You really did a short biography about Sammy Davis Junior, with very little time, but much information, and you did it so well thank you for this great work there, Jerry, and wife !
Growing up in my house one woke up on the weekends to Music by, Sammy,Frank and Dean.I still love it to this day! My Pop taught me its not the color on the outside that matters, its whats in the inside.
My best memories of Sammy are on the Jerry Lewis Telethon and Dean Martin roast but he was all over media at the time. Mr. excitement to me at a young age. That Old Black Magic!
I was lucky and blessed to know Sammy. My godfather was Jerry Lewis and they performed together at MGM/Bally's during the 80s every summer! He was a close family friend and one of my all time idols! He was so kind to me and showed me affection and I'll never forget how he changed my life! ✌️❤️
This is a great biography, Mr.Skinner. The impression that Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. were the inner circle of The Rat Pack…three amazing people.
Funny you should have uploaded this tonight! Last night we were at our favorite old Vegas Italian restaurant called Casa Di Amore! There are screens all over the restaurant with pictures of old photos and many of the Rat Pack!! The entertainer sang quite a few of Sammy’s songs and pictures of Sammy were all over! All of us acknowledged that and spoke kind words of Sammy! And here you are tonight uploading a great biography of this fine man!! I just love how the world works! Thank you JS!! PS Happy Thanksgiving!!🦃🍁
Very interesting video as always Jerry. First time I seen him in anything was in a episode of The Rifleman. I didn't know that he was so young when he passed. RIP Sammy Davis J.R.
I REMEMBER THE SHOW WHERE GREGORY HINES KISSED SAMMY DAVIS' SHOES!!! 👞👞👞 JERRY, YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB ON THIS ONE, AS USUAL!!! YOU MENTIONED JEFF CHANDLER; WOULD YOU DO ONE ON HIM??? HE WAS ANOTHER ONE GONE TOO SOON!!! HE WAS MY HEART THROB WHEN I WAS A CHILD!!! THANK YOU, PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES!!! 🙇🏾♀️🙇🏾♀️🙇🏾♀️💝💝💝🕊🕊🕊🍃🍃🍃
Hello Jerry, That was a lovely round up of Sammy Davis's life and achievements. I wasn't aware that he'd started in the game so young. I was aware that he did a regular routine with his uncle, but not his dad. And the only film I was aware that he'd acted in was ('Carmen') I think, I'm not entirely sure. And I'd happen to catch that film on UA-cam during the Pandemic. He was absolutely brilliant in it, just outstanding really. Infact to me, he outshone Belafonte. I just wish he'd done a lot more acting.
I liked when Sammy made a few guest appearances on The Rifleman. He sure worked hard for his success, and definitely deserved it! To you Jerry, you are a legend as well. "Nobody" can tell a story better than you! You're such a natural. You definitely have a gift! Thank you for so many gripping, exciting, and entertaining stories! There's only 'one" Jerry Skinner!
@@UncommonWoman1611 He was in 2 episodes I believe. He was really good with gun tricks. Not so much shooting but other tricks and quick draws. It was part of his act in different performances long before he appeared on the show. Definitely a very interesting talented man!!!
Great video as always, Mr. Skinner. I've always been a big fan of Sammy's. 😊 Speaking of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, check out the book called "Lewis and Martin," written by Jerry Lewis. I always loved Dean, but thought Jerry was just a loudmouth, until i read this book. It truly is a lovestory and showed a compassionate, loving side of Jerry I wouldn't have thought existed. One of my favorite books of all time. 💙
I saw a interview with Jerry Lewis decades ago, when he was so large he was unrecognizable. One of the drugs he had to take was responsible for the massive weight gain. The interview was going well, until the interviewer started bad mouthing Dean. It only took a VERY SHORT time, before Jerry had enough. Jerry "explained" rather angrily that, if it hadn't been for Dean... he wouldn't be interviewed.... because he would have never made it in show business. That it was DEAN that was the talent. That is was DEAN that was the natural comedian. That it was DEAN that was responsible for their success. And, that he didn't blame Dean for getting tired of being just the straight guy... when he had more talent in his pinky... than Jerry had in is whole body. When Frank talked Dean into surprising Jerry at his telethon, Jerry was touched. But... in only a few minutes... it reverted back into Dean being the straight man for Jerry. Out of respect for Dean, Jerry ended the segment quickly... since he could see Dean was getting uneasy about it. When Dean lost his son, Jerry knew he would never get over it... and he didn't.
The Candy Man was thoroughly detested by Sammy Davis Jr. He hated the lyrics especially, calling them "syrupy" and saccharine. And yet it revived his career. Talk about irony.
went to see him in Las Vegas and during his act, he said I have a friend here to entertain you. it was Bill Cosby, and Bill did about half an hour of Humer, it was great ps he also danced and did impersonations
I really appreciated all the detail that you gave of Sammy's life, Jerry. It filled in many holes that I never knew about. Other than being an entertainer and part of the Rat Pack, I knew that he became a satanic priest. I sincerely hope that he was a saved man before he died.
He dabbled with Satanism for a short while during a time of upheaval in his life. He was basically very sincere about his conversion to Judaism. He remained that way til the day he died.
Jerry, Ciro's in LA is pronounced See-rose not Cairo. Grew up in Vegas. The Rat pack performed in the Copa room at the Sands, which is were the Venitian now sits. Grandfather worked the Sands and actually I met Mr. Dean Martin as a boy, and Sadly as a man serving in the USAF at March AFB in Riverside CA, I was detailed to do the recovery at Capt. Dean Paul Martin's F4 crash site of Mt. San Gorgonio, the same mountain Frank Sinatra's plane Carrying Mr Sinatra's mother crashed into 10 years earlier killing all aboard. Frank, Dean and Sammy all have streets named after them in Las Vegas. Thank you for the excellent work as usual Jerry.
You could give Sammy a 90 minute television appearance, and he would wing it perfectly, filling in every second. There has never been anyone like Sammy Davis Jr, and there probably never will be. Thanks for posting!
I agree !!
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Jerry, you just brought a tear to my eyes with this documentary. My most favorite entertainer ever. Mr. Show Business for sure. Thank you for this one, a wonderful way to start the week off. Have a happy Thanksgiving and GOD BLESS you my friend.
Augie and Jill Blase. Winter Springs , Florida🤠
Frank was always helping people. Not many people know that and don’t care for Frank. But he was a really good man.
Elvis and Frank both couldn’t stand people who were prejudiced against blacks.
I love Jerry Skinner's documentaries!!
All the 🌎 loves him.
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Me too! 🤗🤗Thanks Jerry x
Yaya! It's a Jerry day. We have been watching for years! We pray for you and yours.
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@@UncommonWoman1611 hey there!! We have good taste! God bless ya!
Sammy Davis Jr. was one of the greats. I always enjoyed watching and listening to him.
Thank you for the memories.
This man was different. A great person gave us years of great comedy props to him
Thanks Jerry, for this brilliant tribute to Mr Show Business, he was fantastic and extremely talented but also a great character that seemed to get through all his struggles but unfortunately a bad deal of the hand, ill health took him from us. As always Jerry, you have done him proud with your skill of covering his life in this documentary. Take care my friend and all the best. Stevie
Thank you Steve, old friend. Jerry
God Bless you Jerry, and how you preserve so many parts of Americana. Godspeed, my friend.
That was wonderful thank you Jerry
Hello how are you doing and where are you from?
I will take it that you're good where are you from dear?
Thanks Jerry, I grew up listening to Sammy and the Rat Pack. His voice was like no other. What a great entertainer. RIP Sammy🥰
Thank you for the memories Jerry.
What a beautiful tribute Jerry! I also remember his two performances on “ Archie Bunkers place” He was the real deal. Thanks!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Jerry listening to you tell these people story is like sitting under a tree in a field with a cool wind blowing gently. Thank you Jerry.
Wild! Sammy was a wild man. Gambled. Worked hard. A brilliant star. What a life. God bless Sammy Davis.
Jerry Skinner.....
What a DETAILED DOCUMENTARY this was! I learned more about Sammy Davis than I ever knew. You deserve a🏆
I loved Sammy Davis Jr. He was fantastic, fabulous, great dancer, could sing well also! My late husband thought he was the most talented of all? Gene Kelly & Fred Astaire were also marvellous dancers also, but Sammy almost topped them?
Lovely bio and memories - thank you again Mr. Skinner!
Another great production about a very talented guy. Thanks Jerry for doing this one.
Howdy, Jerry. Always great to see a new video from you. 😃
Sammy was an accomplished speed shooter and pistol handler along with his other talents.
A great entertainer who made it look effortless. Rest in peace Sammy, you are not forgotten.
Great work Jerry! Thank you so much.
Mr Bojangles is my all time favorite song of his. I ❤'d him in Cannonball Run as well
I'm always waiting for a Jerry upload. ✌
What I have always loved about your work Mr. Skinner is "The Holiday Atmosphere" that you share with us Fans in telling the story of the Feature you bring! I have said in the past that hearing you is like having you come into our kitchens and sit down at the table and have a cup of joe just like Family! My Parents were Military and The Rat Pack was part of their downtime away from serving their country! Mom and Dad especially LOVED "Frankie, Dino, Sammy" when they sang and acted! Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Perry Como to name a few were also on their old school FM Stereo! Thank you Mr. Skinner for always coming by for a visit! YOU Are Family Too! ❤ Cheers and Blessings From Ohio
A Legend Forever . The greatest icon that ever lived. little Sammy was so cute .
So much history! Simply the best!
I hit Like before I started watching because your videos are ALWAYS outstanding! Thanks Jerry.😊
Sammy's performances on The Rifleman are some of my favorites!
Thanks...I always loved him on Laugh In ..Here Comes The Judge
There has never been a performer before or since who could hold a candle to Sammy.
He was the most brilliant , multi talented star ever. He was taken from us far too soon. I've just adored him all my life.
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The first Cannonball Run too, as a priest with Dean Martin.
Well done and thank you again Mr. Skinner. Your videos are always a joy to watch.
Jerry👍👍🏻👍🏽👍🏿
Sammy Davis Jr., was THE consummate entertainer. I loved watching him as I grew up, and over the years, heard about his life events, but never knew anything about his background.
Thank you, Jerry, for doing this piece on, Sammy. It's good to remember old favorites, who entertained us in the 20th Century.
Thank you, Mr. Skinner. Another treasure of a video.
Sammy Davis appeared in one episode of the TV show “All In The Family”. He gave a delightful performance.
Sammy Davis Jr. Was a household name when I was a very young girl.
Dear Jerry..... What a fantastic vlog. That sweet southern golden sound of your voice really made a sincere video about Sammy. I do know that you have done research on Sammy. Thank you for this fantastic video. Now to ask a favor of you... please do a video about Rosa Parks. Thank you
As always, a wonderful story/tribute!
I am about to watch this video for the third time Jerry. I recall those days, seeming like it is just not that long ago.
You really did a short biography about Sammy Davis Junior, with very little time, but much information, and you did it so well thank you for this great work there, Jerry, and wife !
Thank you Miss Daisy Jerry
Great job, as always, Jerry! I really appreciate and look forward to your videos--thanks and please keep them coming!
Sammy had a wonderful voice. Jerry thank you for sharing Sammy's story. Nicely done as always.
Growing up in my house one woke up on the weekends to Music by, Sammy,Frank and Dean.I still love it to this day! My Pop taught me its not the color on the outside that matters, its whats in the inside.
My best memories of Sammy are on the Jerry Lewis Telethon and Dean Martin roast but he was all over media at the time. Mr. excitement to me at a young age. That Old Black Magic!
Always an interesting and respectful biography, Mr. Skinner. Great job!
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I was lucky and blessed to know Sammy. My godfather was Jerry Lewis and they performed together at MGM/Bally's during the 80s every summer! He was a close family friend and one of my all time idols! He was so kind to me and showed me affection and I'll never forget how he changed my life! ✌️❤️
Hi Jerry - thanks for posting another great video. Mona Leigh
How are you doing Mona as for me o.k. so far. Jerry
Another fascinating video clip. Always look forward to your presentations. Many thanks Jerry
Another good one Jerry. Sammy was a true entertainer for sure.
This is a great biography, Mr.Skinner. The impression that Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. were the inner circle of The Rat Pack…three amazing people.
A fantastic star's life by a fantastic biographer! Thank you, Jerry Skinnner!
I Love To Listen To Jerry's Voice ... Makes His Stories Even More Interesting .. Thank You Jerry.. Please Continue Your Biographies 💥
GOD BLESS 💙
Another one well done Jerry, as always. I was a big fan of Sammy, greatly enjoyed seeing this.
Funny you should have uploaded this tonight! Last night we were at our favorite old Vegas Italian restaurant called Casa Di Amore! There are screens all over the restaurant with pictures of old photos and many of the Rat Pack!! The entertainer sang quite a few of Sammy’s songs and pictures of Sammy were all over! All of us acknowledged that and spoke kind words of Sammy! And here you are tonight uploading a great biography of this fine man!! I just love how the world works!
Thank you JS!!
PS Happy Thanksgiving!!🦃🍁
And Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours CoryD. Jerry
Thank you for a beautiful and well presented video on the “ I’ve Got To Be Me” one and only Sammy Davis Jr. who took pride in his life and work.
Thank you for all your documentaries. We, your followers, appreciate you. Happy Thanksgiving 2022 to you and yours.
I just watched one of his videos on UA-cam. Love Sammy Davis Jr.
Very interesting video as always Jerry. First time I seen him in anything was in a episode of The Rifleman. I didn't know that he was so young when he passed. RIP Sammy Davis J.R.
Sammy Davis was one cool cat as he would have said. WOW what a life he had. Thank You for sharing very educational.
What a great subject Sammy's life is. didn't know of most but really appreciate you covering it. A great man with more ambition than most.
Cheers,
Lee
Excellent as always, thank you Mr. Skinner!
Great human being he was! Thanks Mr Skinner!
Thanks for filling in a few questions I had and for the memories. 😔
Sammy was....'One of a kind' ! RIP.
That was a Lovely Story Mr. skinner I love too hear your voice it's so relaxing too Me please more stories like this your the Best!!
Remember Sammy quiet well when I was growing up.
Thank you again Jerry.
I REMEMBER THE SHOW WHERE GREGORY HINES KISSED SAMMY DAVIS' SHOES!!! 👞👞👞
JERRY, YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB ON THIS ONE, AS USUAL!!! YOU MENTIONED JEFF CHANDLER; WOULD YOU DO ONE ON HIM??? HE WAS ANOTHER ONE GONE TOO SOON!!! HE WAS MY HEART THROB WHEN I WAS A CHILD!!!
THANK YOU, PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES!!! 🙇🏾♀️🙇🏾♀️🙇🏾♀️💝💝💝🕊🕊🕊🍃🍃🍃
ICON!!
Hello Jerry,
That was a lovely round up of Sammy Davis's life and achievements. I wasn't aware that he'd started in the game so young. I was aware that he did a regular routine with his uncle, but not his dad. And the only film I was aware that he'd acted in was ('Carmen') I think, I'm not entirely sure. And I'd happen to catch that film on UA-cam during the Pandemic. He was absolutely brilliant in it, just outstanding really. Infact to me, he outshone Belafonte. I just wish he'd done a lot more acting.
Thank you Key, Sammy was a showman, no question about it. Jerry
Well done, Jerry.
Wonderful! 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌻
😂Sammy was one of are all time greats. Anything you gave him to do he would make it even
Better he had good rhythm and was always funny
Great job Jerry
Jerry, you are the best!
I liked when Sammy made a few guest appearances on The Rifleman. He sure worked hard for his success, and definitely deserved it! To you Jerry, you are a legend as well. "Nobody" can tell a story better than you! You're such a natural. You definitely have a gift! Thank you for so many gripping, exciting, and entertaining stories! There's only 'one" Jerry Skinner!
Thank you Jerry. A memorable documentary. The original Oceans 77 was still the best one. It’s awful Kennedys used Sinatra like that.
Ii love to see him on the episode of The Rifleman where he played an outlaw/entertainer. He flipped that gun around like a pro!
Thank You That Was Wonderful...
Once again an excellent excellent job
Wonderful video! Thanks for posting!
thanks again jerry.
A good read is Sammy's book
YES I CAN
Great talent! 👏🔥👏🔥👏
Wow! These documentaries are great but always make you sad in the end when ol death comes calling
He was on the rifleman
@JEFFERY EPSTEIN, I SAW THAT EPISODE, HE PLAYED A MARKSMAN; MADE ME WONDER IF HE REALLY WAS A SHARP SHOOTER HE PLAYED HIS ROLE SO WELL!!!
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He was in 2 episodes I believe. He was really good with gun tricks. Not so much shooting but other tricks and quick draws. It was part of his act in different performances long before he appeared on the show. Definitely a very interesting talented man!!!
Master performance Jerry
Best all round entertainer
Thank you....
Sammy Davis could do everything!
Great video as always, Mr. Skinner. I've always been a big fan of Sammy's. 😊
Speaking of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, check out the book called "Lewis and Martin," written by Jerry Lewis. I always loved Dean, but thought Jerry was just a loudmouth, until i read this book. It truly is a lovestory and showed a compassionate, loving side of Jerry I wouldn't have thought existed. One of my favorite books of all time. 💙
I saw a interview with Jerry Lewis decades ago, when he was so large he was unrecognizable. One of the drugs he had to take was responsible for the massive weight gain. The interview was going well, until the interviewer started bad mouthing Dean. It only took a VERY SHORT time, before Jerry had enough. Jerry "explained" rather angrily that, if it hadn't been for Dean... he wouldn't be interviewed.... because he would have never made it in show business. That it was DEAN that was the talent. That is was DEAN that was the natural comedian. That it was DEAN that was responsible for their success. And, that he didn't blame Dean for getting tired of being just the straight guy... when he had more talent in his pinky... than Jerry had in is whole body. When Frank talked Dean into surprising Jerry at his telethon, Jerry was touched. But... in only a few minutes... it reverted back into Dean being the straight man for Jerry. Out of respect for Dean, Jerry ended the segment quickly... since he could see Dean was getting uneasy about it. When Dean lost his son, Jerry knew he would never get over it... and he didn't.
@@donf3877 Thank you for this bit of info.
Great bio as always Thk u!
The Candy Man was thoroughly detested by Sammy Davis Jr. He hated the lyrics especially, calling them "syrupy" and saccharine. And yet it revived his career. Talk about irony.
Excellent
These documentaries are excellent case studies on why you should never smoke.
Fantastic !!!!!! //Lars
went to see him in Las Vegas and during his act, he said I have a friend here to entertain you. it was Bill Cosby, and Bill did about half an hour of Humer, it was great ps he also danced and did impersonations
Thanks Pal
Always the king, baby.
As with all your episodes nicely done
A proper entertainer, not many left , great voice, MISSED 🇬🇧
I really appreciated all the detail that you gave of Sammy's life, Jerry. It filled in many holes that I never knew about. Other than being an entertainer and part of the Rat Pack, I knew that he became a satanic priest. I sincerely hope that he was a saved man before he died.
No, he did NOT become a Satanic priest! He was a very, very spiritual and religious man!
Don't spread lies!
He dabbled with Satanism for a short while during a time of upheaval in his life. He was basically very sincere about his conversion to Judaism. He remained that way til the day he died.
Jerry, Ciro's in LA is pronounced See-rose not Cairo. Grew up in Vegas. The Rat pack performed in the Copa room at the Sands, which is were the Venitian now sits. Grandfather worked the Sands and actually I met Mr. Dean Martin as a boy, and Sadly as a man serving in the USAF at March AFB in Riverside CA, I was detailed to do the recovery at Capt. Dean Paul Martin's F4 crash site of Mt. San Gorgonio, the same mountain Frank Sinatra's plane Carrying Mr Sinatra's mother crashed into 10 years earlier killing all aboard. Frank, Dean and Sammy all have streets named after them in Las Vegas. Thank you for the excellent work as usual Jerry.
Thank you Antony for your wonderful comments. jerry