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Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

1990TV Special⏱️ 2h 30m
ComedyMusic
8.6
IMDB Rating
135 votes

This is a special show that celebrates Sammy Davis Jr's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical, comic and dancing performers.

Director
Jeff Margolis
Writers
N/A
Stars
Eddie Murphy, Sammy Davis Jr., Debbie Allen
Release Date
February 4, 1990
Language
English
Country
United States
🏆 3
Wins
🎯 6
Nominations
💬 2
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
as Self - Host
Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self - Honoree
Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen
as Self
Anita Baker
Anita Baker
as Self
George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush
as Self
Diahann Carroll
Diahann Carroll
as Self
Nell Carter
Nell Carter
as Self
Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby
as Self
Tony Danza
Tony Danza
as Self
👤
Hedo Davis
as Self

🎬 Technical Specs

Sound
Mono
Color
Color

🏷️ Keywords

actor name in titlesammy davis jr. charactersix word title1980s1990s

🎯 Categories

ComedyMusic

⭐ Featured Review

A tribute to one of last Century's finest entertainers
by AetherDweller2006-01-04
10/10

"I remember seeing this when it aired, I was in high school and very active in theater. To see all these entertainers honor one of their own with such sincerity was really touching. There is one particular moment when Gregory Hines finishes a tap sequence and jumps off the stage, bends down and kisses Sammy's shoes. One of the most incredible moments I have ever witnessed. I'm getting misty just remembering it. Anyhow if you get a chance to see this, As I remember it was a well deserved tribute and Sammy passed away just after it was aired. Too many times we fail to recognize our belo..."

📖 Synopsis

This is a special show that celebrates Sammy Davis Jr's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical, comic and dancing performers.