On July 9, 1959, Sammy Davis Jr. hosted his first ever TV special. But he had to come to Canada to do it, right here to CBC. In the United States in the 1950s, corporate sponsors largely controlled what was seen on television. "Sponsors didn't see that a show hosted by a Black performer would be the kind of show they would want their product associated with," explained Canadian television historian Blaine Davis. "Presumably because consumers might be turned off by the association of their car or
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On July 9, 1959, Sammy Davis Jr. hosted his first ever TV special. But he had to come to Canada to do it, right here to CBC. In the United States in the 1950s, corporate sponsors
CBC Gem. . On July 9, 1959, Sammy Davis Jr. hosted his first ever TV special. But he had to come to Canada to do it, right here to CBC. In the United States in the 1950s, corporate sponsors largely controlled what was seen on television. "Sponsors didn't see that a show hosted by a Black performer would be the kind of show they would want their ...
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Footage from the 1989 television special Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration captures comedian Eddie Murphy delivering a spot-on impression of Mike Tyson. In a famous moment, Murphy performs the impression on stage directly in front of the boxer, who is seen laughing and amused by the performance. Credit: @abc | History In Pictures
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Footage from the 1989 television special Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration captures comedian Eddie Murphy delivering a spot-on impression of Mike Tyson. In a famous moment, Murphy performs the impression on stage directly in front of the boxer, who is seen laughing and amused by the performance. Credit: @abc | History In Pictures
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What’s better than one Sammy Davis Jr.? Two, of course! On this day in 1973, Sammy hosted a television special on NBC about his career in entertainment. One of the show stopping moments was a duet he did with himself singing as both Porgy and Sportin’ Life from the musical Porgy & Bess. #sammydavisjr #sammydavis #sammydavisjunior #sdj #sammycentennial #onthisday #history #music #tv #film #musical #musicaltheatre #porgyandbess #duet #ratpack #theratpack #1970s #nbc #special #gershwin | Sammy Davi
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What’s better than one Sammy Davis Jr.? Two, of course! On this day in 1973, Sammy hosted a television special on NBC about his career in entertainment. One of the show stopping moments was a duet he did with himself singing as both Porgy and Sportin’ Life from the musical Porgy & Bess. #sammydavisjr #sammydavis #sammydavisjunior #sdj #sammycentennial #onthisday #history #music #tv #film #musical #musicaltheatre #porgyandbess #duet #ratpack #theratpack #1970s #nbc #special #gershwin | Sammy Davi
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Footage from the 1989 television special Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration captures comedian Eddie Murphy delivering a spot-on impression of Mike Tyson. In a famous moment, Murphy performs the impression on stage directly in front of the boxer, who is seen laughing and amused by the performance. Credit: @abc | History In Pictures
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What’s better than one Sammy Davis Jr.? Two, of course! On this day in 1973, Sammy hosted a television special on NBC about his career in entertainment. One of the show stopping moments was a duet he did with himself singing as both Porgy and Sportin’ Life from the musical Porgy & Bess. #sammydavisjr #sammydavis #sammydavisjunior #sdj #sammycentennial #onthisday #history #music #tv #film #musical #musicaltheatre #porgyandbess #duet #ratpack #theratpack #1970s #nbc #special #gershwin | Sammy Davi
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On this day in 1963 the BBC aired “Meet Sammy Davis, Jr.” Here is a terrific clip of Sammy performing “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” with his long time drummer Michael Silva. #sammydavisjr #sammydavis #sammydavisjunior #sdj #sammycentennial #music #history #onthisday #ratpack #theratpack #bbc #england #british #undermyskin #coleporter #michaelsilva #jazz #drums #drummer #1960s | Sammy Davis Jr.
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On this day in 1980, UK audiences tuned in to the “Sammy and Bruce” special! Sammy Davis Jr. joined British star Bruce Forsyth for a night of music, comedy, and variety. Here’s a great bit where Sammy jokes about his rings before jumping on the bongos! #sammydavisjr #sammydavis #sammydavisjunior #sdj #sammycentennial #onthisday #history #history #music #theratpack #ratpack #bruceforsyth #variety #bongos #rings #jewelry #sammyandbruce #uk #tv #special | Sammy Davis Jr.
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On this day in 1959, Sammy appeared solo on his first full TV special. It was also the debut episode of the Canadian musical variety show Parade for the CBC. We’re spotlighting a standout moment from his performance of “Perdido,” where he played both the vibes and the drums. Check for the full performance link in our stories. #sammydavisjr #sammydavis #sammydavisjunior #sdj #sammycentennial #music #onthisday #history #theratpack #ratpack #perdido #vibes #jazz #drums #cbc #canada #goat #cool #195
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On this day in 1980, Sammy appeared on an episode of “Sanford.” The episode concludes with Redd Foxx and Sammy singing “Chicago.” #sammydavisjr #sammydavis #sammydavisjunior #sdj #sammycentennial #theratpack #ratpack #music #history #onthisday #tv #sanford #reddfoxx #chicago #crooner #duet #comedy | Sammy Davis Jr.
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