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Related: About this forumSammy Davis Jr: I've Gotta Be Me Preview - American Masters
An amazing journey. Full program here:
https://www.pbs.org/video/sammy-davis-jr-ive-gotta-be-me-bn2xwu/
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Sammy Davis Jr: I've Gotta Be Me Preview - American Masters (Original Post)
BeyondGeography
Feb 2019
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sandensea
(21,720 posts)1. That man could make you well up singing just about anything
luvs2sing
(2,220 posts)2. Thanks for the link!
I cant believe I forgot about this last night. 🤦🏻?♀️ Sammy was my first movie star crush when I was three or four years old.
I also recommend reading Wil Haygoods book, A Life in Black and White.
BeyondGeography
(39,395 posts)3. Anyone who could make The Candy Man #1
Was obviously a creative genius. Thanks for the book suggestion.
luvs2sing
(2,220 posts)4. Indeed! 😂😂😂 n/t
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)5. What talent he had.
Singing, dancing, acting he did it all. Wonderful singing voice.